DADS Crypto Market Update December 2025: Warning Signs, Key Levels, and What Comes Next

My thoughts on the current state of the market

As December 2025 winds down, crypto markets are sitting in an uneasy position. Prices remain elevated, Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding key levels, and equities are still hovering near all-time highs. Yet beneath the surface, fear hasn’t gone away—in fact, it’s quietly building.

This is not a crash environment. But it’s also not the kind of market where blind optimism is rewarded. Macro risks are rising, labor data is weakening, and crypto remains stuck in consolidation rather than trend. In this update, we’ll break down what’s happening, why caution is warranted, and what confirmation actually looks like from here.

From a long-term perspective, the market appears to be in a late-cycle environment.

Economic cycle analysis suggests we are closer to a peak than a fresh beginning. This bull market didn’t start recently—it’s been building for years.