Bitcoin faced a turbulent Q4 in 2025, with December seeing a nearly 9% drop and record volatility since April, yet VanEck’s mid-December “ChainCheck” report notes improving liquidity and resetting speculative leverage, providing cautious optimism for long-term holders.
The bitcoin price briefly surged above $89,000 on Thursday after a sharply cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, before pulling back to around $88,374.