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The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show podcast.
# The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show – Week of December 23
Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here, and man, what a wild week it's been in the crypto space. Let me break down exactly what's been happening as we're heading into the home stretch of 2025.
First up, Bitcoin's been doing its thing in the high-$80,000s, and honestly, it's been pretty choppy. As of yesterday, BTC was consolidating around $88,000 after traders failed to decisively reclaim that $89,000 to $90,000 zone. We've seen this resistance area tested repeatedly, especially with the holiday liquidity drying up. Right now, we're looking at some interesting scenarios playing out – traders are basically caught between continued sideways action between $87K and $90K, or potentially sliding down if we lose that $87,000 support level.
Now here's where it gets interesting. The US Dollar Index has been taking a beating throughout 2025, dropping significantly. You'd think that would be a tailwind for Bitcoin, right? Well, surprisingly, the struggling dollar hasn't quite boosted BTC as much as you might expect. That tells me there's some other stuff going on beneath the surface with risk appetite and market dynamics.
But here's the really big picture story: according to Interactive Brokers, 2025 marked something major – crypto actually entered adulthood this year. The shift wasn't about hype anymore; it moved from excitement-led adoption to infrastructure-led utility and long-term capital alignment. What does that mean for us? Well, excess speculation got wrung out of the system. Memecoin volumes collapsed, leverage got reset hard, but here's the important part – real usage held strong. Payments, stablecoins, and active users proved resilient. That's the structural demand, folks.
Mastercard's analysis backs this up perfectly. They're reporting that 2025 marked a pivotal shift in how crypto, particularly stablecoins, actually fits into the financial system. We're talking real-world use cases, not just casino trading.
On the price front, Bitcoin's endured a turbulent December with prices dropping nearly 9% and volatility spiking to levels we haven't seen since April 2025. It's definitely been volatile, but according to the analysts I follow, there are still some bullish signals emerging underneath all this noise.
Looking ahead into January and beyond, predictions vary wildly. Some forecasters are calling for continued consolidation, while others see potential moves in various directions depending on macro conditions and Federal Reserve policy moves that keep getting delayed.
The bottom line? We're in a maturation phase. Real infrastructure and adoption are replacing pure speculation. That's actually healthy for the space long-term, even if it feels bumpy right now.
Thanks so much for tuning in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Make sure you come back next week for more updates and analysis. This has been a Quiet Please production – head over to quietplease.ai to check out everything we've got cooking. See you next week!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show – Week of December 23
Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here, and man, what a wild week it's been in the crypto space. Let me break down exactly what's been happening as we're heading into the home stretch of 2025.
First up, Bitcoin's been doing its thing in the high-$80,000s, and honestly, it's been pretty choppy. As of yesterday, BTC was consolidating around $88,000 after traders failed to decisively reclaim that $89,000 to $90,000 zone. We've seen this resistance area tested repeatedly, especially with the holiday liquidity drying up. Right now, we're looking at some interesting scenarios playing out – traders are basically caught between continued sideways action between $87K and $90K, or potentially sliding down if we lose that $87,000 support level.
Now here's where it gets interesting. The US Dollar Index has been taking a beating throughout 2025, dropping significantly. You'd think that would be a tailwind for Bitcoin, right? Well, surprisingly, the struggling dollar hasn't quite boosted BTC as much as you might expect. That tells me there's some other stuff going on beneath the surface with risk appetite and market dynamics.
But here's the really big picture story: according to Interactive Brokers, 2025 marked something major – crypto actually entered adulthood this year. The shift wasn't about hype anymore; it moved from excitement-led adoption to infrastructure-led utility and long-term capital alignment. What does that mean for us? Well, excess speculation got wrung out of the system. Memecoin volumes collapsed, leverage got reset hard, but here's the important part – real usage held strong. Payments, stablecoins, and active users proved resilient. That's the structural demand, folks.
Mastercard's analysis backs this up perfectly. They're reporting that 2025 marked a pivotal shift in how crypto, particularly stablecoins, actually fits into the financial system. We're talking real-world use cases, not just casino trading.
On the price front, Bitcoin's endured a turbulent December with prices dropping nearly 9% and volatility spiking to levels we haven't seen since April 2025. It's definitely been volatile, but according to the analysts I follow, there are still some bullish signals emerging underneath all this noise.
Looking ahead into January and beyond, predictions vary wildly. Some forecasters are calling for continued consolidation, while others see potential moves in various directions depending on macro conditions and Federal Reserve policy moves that keep getting delayed.
The bottom line? We're in a maturation phase. Real infrastructure and adoption are replacing pure speculation. That's actually healthy for the space long-term, even if it feels bumpy right now.
Thanks so much for tuning in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Make sure you come back next week for more updates and analysis. This has been a Quiet Please production – head over to quietplease.ai to check out everything we've got cooking. See you next week!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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# The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show – Week of December 23
Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here, and man, what a wild week it's been in the crypto space. Let me break down exactly what's been happening as we're heading into the home stretch of 2025.
First up, Bitcoin's been doing its thing in the high-$80,000s, and honestly, it's been pretty choppy. As of yesterday, BTC was consolidating around $88,000 after traders failed to decisively reclaim that $89,000 to $90,000 zone. We've seen this resistance area tested repeatedly, especially with the holiday liquidity drying up. Right now, we're looking at some interesting scenarios playing out – traders are basically caught between continued sideways action between $87K and $90K, or potentially sliding down if we lose that $87,000 support level.
Now here's where it gets interesting. The US Dollar Index has been taking a beating throughout 2025, dropping significantly. You'd think that would be a tailwind for Bitcoin, right? Well, surprisingly, the struggling dollar hasn't quite boosted BTC as much as you might expect. That tells me there's some other stuff going on beneath the surface with risk appetite and market dynamics.
But here's the really big picture story: according to Interactive Brokers, 2025 marked something major – crypto actually entered adulthood this year. The shift wasn't about hype anymore; it moved from excitement-led adoption to infrastructure-led utility and long-term capital alignment. What does that mean for us? Well, excess speculation got wrung out of the system. Memecoin volumes collapsed, leverage got reset hard, but here's the important part – real usage held strong. Payments, stablecoins, and active users proved resilient. That's the structural demand, folks.
Mastercard's analysis backs this up perfectly. They're reporting that 2025 marked a pivotal shift in how crypto, particularly stablecoins, actually fits into the financial system. We're talking real-world use cases, not just casino trading.
On the price front, Bitcoin's endured a turbulent December with prices dropping nearly 9% and volatility spiking to levels we haven't seen since April 2025. It's definitely been volatile, but according to the analysts I follow, there are still some bullish signals emerging underneath all this noise.
Looking ahead into January and beyond, predictions vary wildly. Some forecasters are calling for continued consolidation, while others see potential moves in various directions depending on macro conditions and Federal Reserve policy moves that keep getting delayed.
The bottom line? We're in a maturation phase. Real infrastructure and adoption are replacing pure speculation. That's actually healthy for the space long-term, even if it feels bumpy right now.
Thanks so much for tuning in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Make sure you come back next week for more updates and analysis. This has been a Quiet Please production – head over to quietplease.ai to check out everything we've got cooking. See you next week!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show – Week of December 23
Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here, and man, what a wild week it's been in the crypto space. Let me break down exactly what's been happening as we're heading into the home stretch of 2025.
First up, Bitcoin's been doing its thing in the high-$80,000s, and honestly, it's been pretty choppy. As of yesterday, BTC was consolidating around $88,000 after traders failed to decisively reclaim that $89,000 to $90,000 zone. We've seen this resistance area tested repeatedly, especially with the holiday liquidity drying up. Right now, we're looking at some interesting scenarios playing out – traders are basically caught between continued sideways action between $87K and $90K, or potentially sliding down if we lose that $87,000 support level.
Now here's where it gets interesting. The US Dollar Index has been taking a beating throughout 2025, dropping significantly. You'd think that would be a tailwind for Bitcoin, right? Well, surprisingly, the struggling dollar hasn't quite boosted BTC as much as you might expect. That tells me there's some other stuff going on beneath the surface with risk appetite and market dynamics.
But here's the really big picture story: according to Interactive Brokers, 2025 marked something major – crypto actually entered adulthood this year. The shift wasn't about hype anymore; it moved from excitement-led adoption to infrastructure-led utility and long-term capital alignment. What does that mean for us? Well, excess speculation got wrung out of the system. Memecoin volumes collapsed, leverage got reset hard, but here's the important part – real usage held strong. Payments, stablecoins, and active users proved resilient. That's the structural demand, folks.
Mastercard's analysis backs this up perfectly. They're reporting that 2025 marked a pivotal shift in how crypto, particularly stablecoins, actually fits into the financial system. We're talking real-world use cases, not just casino trading.
On the price front, Bitcoin's endured a turbulent December with prices dropping nearly 9% and volatility spiking to levels we haven't seen since April 2025. It's definitely been volatile, but according to the analysts I follow, there are still some bullish signals emerging underneath all this noise.
Looking ahead into January and beyond, predictions vary wildly. Some forecasters are calling for continued consolidation, while others see potential moves in various directions depending on macro conditions and Federal Reserve policy moves that keep getting delayed.
The bottom line? We're in a maturation phase. Real infrastructure and adoption are replacing pure speculation. That's actually healthy for the space long-term, even if it feels bumpy right now.
Thanks so much for tuning in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Make sure you come back next week for more updates and analysis. This has been a Quiet Please production – head over to quietplease.ai to check out everything we've got cooking. See you next week!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI