Wintermute: Crypto Enters Year-End Consolidation as BTC and ETH Take Control
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 24 2025- Reduced Market Volatility: Despite Bitcoin briefly slipping below $85,000 mid-week, the market stabilized in the following days, demonstrating a self-correcting ability under scarce liquidity, indicating growing investor confidence in major assets.
- Rising Bitcoin Dominance: Bitcoin's market dominance continues to rise, reflecting a trend where capital concentrates in more liquid assets amid tight liquidity, thereby enhancing its relative strength in the market.
- Institutional Inflows Rebound: Since summer, institutional flows have remained positive, particularly for Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating a recovering demand for major crypto assets that may lay the groundwork for future price increases.
- Consolidation Rather Than Collapse: Wintermute emphasizes that the current market is not breaking down but consolidating, with thin liquidity leading to controlled price fluctuations, suggesting the market is preparing for potential upward movements ahead.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
