Why December Crypto Volatility Feels Extreme but Isn’t Unusual
As of Dec. 1, 2025, the crypto market is going through one of those weeks that make even long-time investors hold their breath. Less than 24 hours after dipping below $85,000, Bitcoin suddenly surged to $91,000, and this sharp rebound caught many by surprise and flipped market sentiment almost overnight. Despite Bitcoin still holding a dominant share of the market at around 57%, the whiplash between last week’s drop to the same levels and today’s spike has left new buyers unsure of what to make of these fast swings.
The reason why the picture shifted so quickly was the U.S. Federal Reserve officially ending quantitative tightening and infusing $13.5 billion into the banking system, which turns out to be one of the largest…
