Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset. What to know : Bitcoin and ether ended December without the expected year-end rally, highlighting the fragility of crypto markets when liquidity is low and risk appetite declines. Repeated attempts by bitcoin to reclaim key levels were unsuccessful, and the quarter ended with a negative performance, contrasting with the strong performance of precious metals like gold. The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.