The crypto market felt unusually quiet, yet tension lingered beneath the surface, hinting at an unresolved directional struggle.

On the 26th of December, total crypto market capitalization stood near $2.96 trillion, with daily volume around $102.94 billion.

Bitcoin [BTC] traded in a compressed $86,000–$90,000 range, signaling consolidation rather than decisive bullish or bearish intent.

With sentiment cooling and liquidity thinning, the market showed signs of…