Crypto Markets Stay Range-Bound, Traders Wary as Liquidity Remains Thin

Dec 24, 2025 - 10:00
Crypto Markets Stay Range-Bound, Traders Wary as Liquidity Remains Thin
Crypto markets traded cautiously on Wednesday as Bitcoin and Ethereum extended consolidation amid thin holiday liquidity. Reduced participation, derivatives activity, and tax-loss harvesting weighed on sentiment ahead of a key options expiry. Analysts said volatility remains elevated in the short term, while a clearer direction may emerge once holiday conditions fade and excess leverage is flushed.