The crypto market will be bleeding into 2026, with Bitcoin trailing behind gold and the S&P 500. Since November, gold is up 9%, S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20% at around $88,000. Whales slowing accumulation could signal a shift back into crypto. Long-term Bitcoin holders have halted selling.

Former BitForex CEO predicts traders are shifting back into crypto. Data shows active Bitcoin addresses up 5.51% in 24 hours, transactions down by 30%. Capital is flowing into crypto as the short squeeze in metals ends. Market analyst CyrilXBT sees late-cycle positioning before a shift, with BTC potentially leading the way.

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