What are you waiting for from the crypto market?

[DanWalker]

• What are you expecting for from the crypto market in the near future: a BTC ATH, altseason, or a downtrend?
• What is the basis for that movement to occur?
• Why are you expecting for that?

lol  if you have profits in hand, converting all your crypto to USDT and holding it is the safest move right now. Given the current state of Bitcoin entering the market without a solid trend is really difficult. BTC is currently fluctuating within a specific range neither going up nor down

In my opinion it is not right to think the bull run is over just because it has dropped a little from 100K. There is a strong chance it could reach 120K by the beginning of new year if the ETF flow remains strong. However I do not see much hope for the altcoin season, Bitcoin is dominating the market right now. I am currently keeping an eye on BTC dominance and global news. If it can break through a major resistance level  the market will pick up again. Otherwise we might have to endure this sideways movement for a while longer

[Rubuchi]

Some people do waits for bearish season to invest in cryptocurrency why some waits for bullish season to invest in cryptocurrency, so I believe that in cryptocurrency we need to understand the protocols of cryptocurrency to know that people do invest in cryptocurrency of different type, neither short-term or long-term, so it depends of the targets and determination of the investors.

In the crypto world, there are vast type of coins or tokens. Some are only built for the short-term, while some are for the long-term but even for the long-term cryptos like Bitcoin, some people will still wait for the BTC price to rise before they invest, only for them to gain a confidence. I think there is no problem with that but they only want to make sure that they will also sell higher than it in order for them to make a profit. That is the protocol of investing or trading.

I may not have deep ideas on this particular subject of discussion but I think it is always best when people understand whether they are dealing with short-term or long-term coins like you categorized it. When you identified the short term, may even you can just use it to trade for a while and dump it for another but when you in the long-term one, you can use it to invest for a longer period of time like the bitcoin and maybe solana or eth

[execijutiere]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

[Josefjix]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I've been in the space to the point where all these matters less to me, what truly makes me happy is that, I got some good sum of Bitcoin in my wallet, where I can add some more quantity whenever I want, however I want and wherever I want also.

That's the most important and impressive things I could do, I don't care if it falls 60-70% or rises days after, I don't care who is winning or not in my dm.

So I probably let go of whatever wants me to feel panicked looking for my sell button, I don't play such game.

[execijutiere]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I've been in the space to the point where all these matters less to me, what truly makes me happy is that, I got some good sum of Bitcoin in my wallet, where I can add some more quantity whenever I want, however I want and wherever I want also.

That's the most important and impressive things I could do, I don't care if it falls 60-70% or rises days after, I don't care who is winning or not in my dm.

So I probably let go of whatever wants me to feel panicked looking for my sell button, I don't play such game.

If you're an investor in general, that's how it should be. Bitcoin can rise more steadily than other cryptocurrencies. It stands out from the rest because it's a pioneer or leader, whatever you want to call it.
When Bitcoin falls, if Bitcoin drops by 1 unit, altcoins drop by 2 or 3 units. That's why investing in altcoins is always risky. For this reason, either the project must have genuinely promising prospects for the future, or a market maker must step in and say, ‘I'm managing the asset; you can buy it wherever you want.’

[tech30338]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I've been in the space to the point where all these matters less to me, what truly makes me happy is that, I got some good sum of Bitcoin in my wallet, where I can add some more quantity whenever I want, however I want and wherever I want also.

That's the most important and impressive things I could do, I don't care if it falls 60-70% or rises days after, I don't care who is winning or not in my dm.

So I probably let go of whatever wants me to feel panicked looking for my sell button, I don't play such game.

If you're an investor in general, that's how it should be. Bitcoin can rise more steadily than other cryptocurrencies. It stands out from the rest because it's a pioneer or leader, whatever you want to call it.
When Bitcoin falls, if Bitcoin drops by 1 unit, altcoins drop by 2 or 3 units. That's why investing in altcoins is always risky. For this reason, either the project must have genuinely promising prospects for the future, or a market maker must step in and say, ‘I'm managing the asset; you can buy it wherever you want.’

Its true everything follows when bitcoin moves, if goes down everything goes down, when bitcoin goes up altcoins goes up, well not immediately but soon, that is why always look at bitcoin, some performing altcoin goes down then recovers when bitcoin moves, but I always look for altcoins that has that pattern i wont invest on something that the pattern is different, but after a few cycle they do follow the pattern, which i think, are manipulated in the start but can't hold for a long time since eventually those pattern will align, no matter what.

[execijutiere]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I've been in the space to the point where all these matters less to me, what truly makes me happy is that, I got some good sum of Bitcoin in my wallet, where I can add some more quantity whenever I want, however I want and wherever I want also.

That's the most important and impressive things I could do, I don't care if it falls 60-70% or rises days after, I don't care who is winning or not in my dm.

So I probably let go of whatever wants me to feel panicked looking for my sell button, I don't play such game.

If you're an investor in general, that's how it should be. Bitcoin can rise more steadily than other cryptocurrencies. It stands out from the rest because it's a pioneer or leader, whatever you want to call it.
When Bitcoin falls, if Bitcoin drops by 1 unit, altcoins drop by 2 or 3 units. That's why investing in altcoins is always risky. For this reason, either the project must have genuinely promising prospects for the future, or a market maker must step in and say, ‘I'm managing the asset; you can buy it wherever you want.’

Its true everything follows when bitcoin moves, if goes down everything goes down, when bitcoin goes up altcoins goes up, well not immediately but soon, that is why always look at bitcoin, some performing altcoin goes down then recovers when bitcoin moves, but I always look for altcoins that has that pattern i wont invest on something that the pattern is different, but after a few cycle they do follow the pattern, which i think, are manipulated in the start but can't hold for a long time since eventually those pattern will align, no matter what.

When Bitcoin rises, for example, if Bitcoin rises by 5%, altcoins rise by 1% or 2%. Some diverge and rise more, which can vary depending on their recent performance and hype. Therefore, it is always best to buy Bitcoin and invest in it. Investing in altcoins always carries risk. You might find that coins like Luna or OM have started to fall, and once they start falling, they don't stop until everyone's money is gone. Therefore, if you have a coin that is making a profit, you need to at least minimise the risk to your capital. If you have a 100% profit margin, it is always good to set aside your principal.

[Hispo]

I am just waiting for Bitcoin and the main alternative currencies to continue to increase in price in the long term in order to get a good yield out the money I have to spare and I don't have any plan for.
I don't really care if the charts in the short term do not seem to be favorable for Bitcoin or Ethereum, it just means there are more chances to get some satoshis at discount.

What I am certainly not waiting from this current market is a crash and capitulation similar to what we have seen after the bubble of 2017, the market has evolved and people within the community of Bitcoin and alternative currencies are more mature and have learn to hold instead of speculate.

[Gaza13]

We've been waiting for an altcoin season for quite some time now. There hasn't been an altcoin season yet. The current altcoin is experiencing a price drop in a bear market. It's likely that an altcoin season will occur when Bitcoin peaks, or it may just be wishful thinking. Many people are waiting for an altcoin season, but the price has actually dropped drastically. Hopefully, there's still hope for a surge next year

Yes, it seems that this season's altseason is a little different from previous years. Are there any strict regulations from this global that are making investors hold back their money and it is not very profitable if they enter big now, it is better in this case that we wait a little and be patient in seeing the developments, However, regulation can be a key factor that influences significant market movements, both positive and negative.

I'm confident that global regulations will bring positive changes to the market in the future, which will revive the market. Therefore, it's best to focus on accumulating assets we believe have value, whether it's Bitcoin or altcoins with potential for future growth. With the impact of a decline like this, many people are afraid to buy and are still waiting for a further decline. If we see this, it should be an opportunity to buy at a low price, so we shouldn't delay.

[bettercrypto]

There are only a few days left in 2025, and if we stay in this downtrend momentum despite still being in a bullish zone, I think our peers really need to accept that the bull season is over.

That’s just how the cycle goes in the crypto industry. If there are people who still want to hold, that’s their choice and they're clearly willing to wait so let them do what they want with their holdings. I think that should be easy enough for us to understand.

[Baki202]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects; what the market maker wants to take it to has always been decisive for us. If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

There people that are expecting the price to even drop below $70,000 and instead of them to buy and if eventually the price fall below there wish then they should buy, that is why DCA is very important because that is the only way to balance things up and you don't have to longer wait for the price go that low. And one thing we need to know is that you can not dictate for the market it is the market that will dictate for you since this have been discovered the only way to counter this is through DCA.

And we are still. Expecting the market to even fall more, and true that it as fall bellow 60%-70%  but we are still expecting everything to go below that,  even if it is difficult difficult to predict you have to have your own way making everything easier for your self because been strategic makes you a king in the market, all this things depends on how knowledgeable then you will. Have Direction of what you are doing that is one of the most important thing that anyone can do when it comes to price dictection.

[Balmain]

I'm eagerly awaiting the market trend. I think the direction of the new trend will become clear in the first few months of the new year, we've been waiting for a long time for the trend to take a certain direction. It's a good idea to hold onto your dollars after selling your assets at a 100% profit. Regardless, you always need cash anyway, because the market is unpredictable, and if there's a sharp drop, you can buy back cheaply with the cash you have. I didn't make a profit this season, but I have some cash and I'm waiting.

[allthebitandbobs]

I'm eagerly awaiting the market trend. I think the direction of the new trend will become clear in the first few months of the new year, we've been waiting for a long time for the trend to take a certain direction. It's a good idea to hold onto your dollars after selling your assets at a 100% profit. Regardless, you always need cash anyway, because the market is unpredictable, and if there's a sharp drop, you can buy back cheaply with the cash you have. I didn't make a profit this season, but I have some cash and I'm waiting.

Both bitcoin and altcoins are waiting for a news, it seems. So, without any big news like how Elon Musk declared himself as DogeFather by 2021, I am not expecting altcoins to move further but entering into a bearish mode seems like inevitable. I read that XRP is going to skyrocket as ripple corporation is planning for slow burning of its supply but not seeing any bullish trend with it. So, altcoins are waiting for triggering moment whereas bitcoin market is looking for more continuous adaption from corporates and more government to plan for long term strategic reserves.

I am as well confident about getting a clear trend for bitcoin in 2026, because when there would not be any significant news to back bitcoin up, it would enter into bearish trend on its own due to 4 year cyclic nature and then altcoins will definitely follow bitcoins.

[jossiel]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects;

Even more and lower.

If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I believe that there will be a good recovery that shall come soon. We're not yet at that very bear that we're all waiting for.

And that pattern of yours is also what I am thinking right now. If it holds to $70k and above, then we're not likely to see it fall below that.

But if it starts to fall short and below $70k and that's the right time for us to be more aggressive and to start stacking more.

[Antona]

I'm eagerly awaiting the market trend. I think the direction of the new trend will become clear in the first few months of the new year, we've been waiting for a long time for the trend to take a certain direction. It's a good idea to hold onto your dollars after selling your assets at a 100% profit. Regardless, you always need cash anyway, because the market is unpredictable, and if there's a sharp drop, you can buy back cheaply with the cash you have. I didn't make a profit this season, but I have some cash and I'm waiting.

Both bitcoin and altcoins are waiting for a news, it seems. So, without any big news like how Elon Musk declared himself as DogeFather by 2021, I am not expecting altcoins to move further but entering into a bearish mode seems like inevitable. I read that XRP is going to skyrocket as ripple corporation is planning for slow burning of its supply but not seeing any bullish trend with it. So, altcoins are waiting for triggering moment whereas bitcoin market is looking for more continuous adaption from corporates and more government to plan for long term strategic reserves.

I am as well confident about getting a clear trend for bitcoin in 2026, because when there would not be any significant news to back bitcoin up, it would enter into bearish trend on its own due to 4 year cyclic nature and then altcoins will definitely follow bitcoins.

It feels like we're in a waiting game altcoins are stuck until a new, catchy story emerges. Bitcoin's story is now about quarterly ETF reports and nation state buying, which is boring but real

your 2026 take aligns with the typical halving cycle timeline where the bull market exhausts itself. When BTC loses steam, alts get obliterated it's the classic playbook

[Danica22]

Most people expect Bitcoin to reach around $70,000, but it's not what everyone expects;

Even more and lower.

I am one of those who believe that Bitcoin could fall below $70k in this year's bear market. I even believe the price could drop to $50k or lower.

If it reaches $70,000, I will almost certainly increase my purchases, but if it doesn't, I might make a small addition to lower the average. I am currently in a holding pattern, and the market is not inspiring confidence at all. Everything in the market has fallen between 60% and 70%, and people are fed up. So a small recovery seems necessary, but it's hard to know if they'll do it.

I believe that there will be a good recovery that shall come soon. We're not yet at that very bear that we're all waiting for.

And that pattern of yours is also what I am thinking right now. If it holds to $70k and above, then we're not likely to see it fall below that.

But if it starts to fall short and below $70k and that's the right time for us to be more aggressive and to start stacking more.

However, I agree with this point of view. The market is currently extremely sluggish and stagnant, a recovery, such as Bitcoin returning to the $100k is essential. But then, we will officially enter a bear market, and bad things are waiting ahead.

I don't know what people are basing their belief on that Bitcoin can't fall below $70k. But I believe the market remains the same, the cycle is repeating, and a fierce bear market is inevitable.

[fullfitlarry]

I'm eagerly awaiting the market trend. I think the direction of the new trend will become clear in the first few months of the new year, we've been waiting for a long time for the trend to take a certain direction. It's a good idea to hold onto your dollars after selling your assets at a 100% profit. Regardless, you always need cash anyway, because the market is unpredictable, and if there's a sharp drop, you can buy back cheaply with the cash you have. I didn't make a profit this season, but I have some cash and I'm waiting.

I don't know if you need to wait though, the market has been declining in the last tow months so by now, we should know where the direction is. And if my chance my prediction is correct then there will be no bounce back on the contrary, altcoin market is going to be on a doom.

Nevertheless, this could be the start of another accumulation phase. However, I don't know what coins are going to be good to invest as it seems that the bull market didn't produce altcoins that supposedly be pumping in price. So it's a different outlook this 2026 for the altcoin market.

[devlin85]

Personally, I don't expect miracles in the market. What I would like to see is that, over time, solid projects survive. Rather than waiting for specific prices, I wait for opportunities to act calmly but, above all, with discipline.

[elzjmirra]

To be honest, I'm actually hoping the Bitcoin price will drop again soon, as I'm just starting to re-acquire my holdings, so a drop is a good opportunity for me to start.
I'm not very good at analysis, especially fundamentals, so I don't know what's happening with Bitcoin regarding its decline, but something must be happening behind the scenes.

[Ndabagi01]

• What are you expecting for from the crypto market in the near future: a BTC ATH, altseason, or a downtrend?
• What is the basis for that movement to occur?
• Why are you expecting for that?

1. I am expecting a BTC downtrend after the market has experienced a long term bull run and achieved an ATH. After the fall from $100K, the market has not been able to recover back to that price and the market condition remains unfavorable for it to get back there, so a downtrend is more imminent than even before.

2. No momentum in the market and the market is already losing its dominance, so Bitcoin is most likely to remain on the downtrend and will experience a significant decline in the coming months.

3. The market will consolidate and will assume to be trying to recover back, but once we are in the bear run, price beating back its current ATH will have to be from the next bitcoin cycle.