Slowest crypto week since 2023
Bitcoin saw its slowest week since 2023 as volatility, volumes, CME activity and ETF flows hit multi-year lows, keeping BTC stuck in holiday-driven consolidation. Despite this, regulatory progress and institutional flows support a stronger 2026 outlook.
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The crypto market is currently experiencing an unusually subdued regime. Bitcoin volatility, trading volumes, and CME exposure have all fallen to yearly or multi-year lows, while BTC ETFs have seen consistent outflows as investors reduce risk into year-end. In contrast, volatility and trading opportunities have been more pronounced in other asset classes, particularly metals and equities, leaving crypto stuck in a narrow consolidation amid persistent selling pressure.Despite this underperformance,
