Bitcoin‘s wild ride through late 2025 has been a tale of two months: October’s euphoric all-time high of $126,198 followed by November’s brutal 33% plunge to sub-$84,000 lows, wiping out $1 trillion in market value amid ETF outflows and macro jitters. But as December dawns, BTC is staging a fierce rebound to reclaim $93,000—triggering over $360 million in short liquidations and injecting fresh liquidity into a battered market. This guide unpacks the rebound’s drivers, data, sentiment, and bold predictions—drawing from real-time market metrics and fresh news.
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What Sparked Bitcoin’s December Rebound? Key Catalysts From the Trenches
Bitcoin’s drop to $84,400 last week was a liquidity crunch: low-volume sell-offs, algo resets, and ETF outflows amid “Extreme Fear” (Fear & Greed Index at 23/100). But the tide turned fast. Here’s the playbook:
- Institutional ETF Avalanche: Vanguard’s shock reversal on December 2—allowing $11 trillion AUM clients access to Bitcoin ETFs—ignited a 6-10% surge, with $1 billion in volume in the first 30 minutes. BlackRock’s IBIT alone hit $1.8 billion in trades, outpacing its S&P 500 ETF. Total spot BTC ETF volume? Over $5.1 billion on Dec 2, fueling $160 billion in crypto inflows.
- Fed Liquidity Pivot: Markets price an 87% chance of a 25bps rate cut at the Dec 9-10 FOMC, ending quantitative tightening and flooding risk assets. This “Fed flip” could unlock $6.6 trillion in balance sheet easing, historically a BTC booster.
- Liquidation Cascade: $300-360 million in shorts wiped out as BTC held $86K-$88K support, flipping market structure bullish with higher highs/lows. X traders like @TATrader_Alan hail RSI in the “rebound zone,” eyeing $96K-$101K next.
News wires echo the hype: CoinDesk reports BTC “surged above $90K as support builds in $80K-$85K,” while Forbes warns of a “massive price shock” from Fed moves. On X, posts like @ExnessFMS’s “bullish momentum builds—break $93K for $99K surge” capture the FOMO.
Current BTC Metrics: The Data Behind The Rebound
Pulling straight from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin’s stats paint a recovery picture: From November’s bloodbath, BTC has clawed back 10%+ in days, with volume exploding 300% on ETF news.
| Metric | Value | Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $93,513.30 USD | Up 0.57% (24h); range $91,783–$94,061—testing $94K resistance. |
| Market Cap | $1.86T | Dominance ~60%; total crypto MC up 7% to $3.13T. |
| 24h Volume | $76.17B | +300% surge; $90.3B peak on Dec 3—liquidity flood. |
| Circulating Supply | 19.95M BTC | 95% of 21M max; post-halving scarcity intact. |
| ATH | $126,198.07 (Oct 6, 2025) | -26% from peak; rebound erases half the drawdown. |
| ATL | $0.04865 (Jul 14, 2010) | +192M% lifetime; $84K recent low held as support. |
| Sentiment | 81% Bullish | 5.6M votes on CMC; X threads hype $100K EOY. |
Technicals? RSI at 49.19, MACD crossover golden, and 50-day MA rising. Support: $86K-$88K (held firm). Resistance: $97K-$98K liquidity pool.
Market Sentiment: X Buzz and News Headlines Signal Bullish Reversal
X is ablaze with rebound euphoria: @BitcoinArchive’s Jack Dorsey quote on self-custody drew 1.4K likes, underscoring distrust in exchanges amid the surge. @MFarhan433’s deep-dive on $97K liquidity got nods for nailing the “bullish structure shift.” Bearish holdouts like @TheBTCTherapist’s Layah Heilpern (“still bearish”) face mockery as “lettuce hands.”
News paints optimism: FX Leaders eyes $100K extension from 100-week SMA rebound, while CoinDCX forecasts $120K-$125K EOY on ETF momentum. Even skeptics like Saxo Bank’s “quantum crash to zero” scenario feels like contrarian fuel.
Overall vibe: 71% bullish on X, with #BitcoinRebound trending.
BTC Price Prediction December 2025: $100K Rally or False Dawn?
December’s historical Santa rally (avg +10-15% post-halving) meets fresh catalysts—here’s the forecast, blending on-chain and news:
- Short-Term (Dec 4-10): $95K-$99K. Break $94K on Fed hype; $300M more shorts at risk. Bull: ETF inflows push 10% (to $102K). Bear: $86K retest on FOMC miss (5% dip).
- Month-End (Dec 31): $110K-$116K avg. CoinDCX: +18-22% from now; ChatGPT eyes $90K mid-month base. Upside: 25-30% to $120K on “Vanguard Degen Effect.” Downside: $80K if outflows resume.
Drivers: 84.7% rate cut odds, Bank of America’s 4% crypto allocations (Jan 2026). Risks: Fragile $80K support, quantum FUD.
Final Thoughts: December’s Rebound – Boom Or Bait?
BTC’s $93K snapback isn’t luck—it’s institutions (Vanguard’s U-turn), macros (Fed pivot), and liquidations colliding in a perfect storm. With 81% bullish votes and $100K in sights, this feels like the bull market’s second wind after November’s shakeout. But volatility lurks: Hold $86K or face $80K tests. As @aimBTC2025 quips on X, “exchanges suppress—self-custody wins.”
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