2025-12-24 23:20:47

Christmas week was supposed to be peaceful, but it was disrupted by the delayed release of several key economic data from December 24 to 26. Traders found that the economic calendar, which normally guides market movements, suddenly went blank—important macroeconomic data was collectively absent over three days.

This time window is highly significant. The end of the year already faces liquidity shortages, and now even the market's "navigation system" has gone dark. Key data for forex, commodities, and equities disappeared during this period, and the crypto market is also caught in a "guidance vacuum."

Interestingly, while economic data remained silent, discussions about spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs were unusually active. Market sentiment is being pulled in two directions—on one side, uncertainty caused by the lack of data; on the other, the continued fermentation of positive news for crypto assets.

The lesson from history is clear: during periods of low liquidity and information vacuum, even minor price fluctuations can be amplified infinitely. Market depth is inherently fragile, and a single large order can trigger a chain reaction. From a technical perspective, such an environment is more prone to extreme market movements.

For holders, the key questions now are: Is the size of your position appropriate for the current market depth? Does your stop-loss logic account for the possibility of irrational volatility? As the last week of the year approaches, should you stay on the sidelines or seize the opportunity to position yourself? Everyone's answer may differ.

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GweiWatcher

· 12h ago

Data vacuum meets liquidity exhaustion; this wave is indeed prone to a chaotic market. A large order can cause significant movement, so you should be aware. ETF discussions are heating up, but the market still depends on order book depth. This is when the most mental resilience is tested. Are your stop-loss levels set correctly, everyone? The last three days of the year do feel a bit oppressive; the feeling of the navigation device shutting down is really absolute. Position size should match market depth; otherwise, you'll only be trapping yourself. Bitcoin ETF popularity is high, but beware of false prosperity. Looking at the economic calendar, which is blank, I feel like something is going to happen.

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OnChainSleuth

· 12h ago

All the data is gone, yet ETF discussions are booming. The contrast is a bit shocking. Weak liquidity combined with a information vacuum—feels like an extreme market experiment. Position sizes need to be calculated clearly; otherwise, a big order could lead to liquidation directly. These past three days seem riskier than usual, a bit confusing. The positive news for ETFs is real, but the underlying liquidity is critically low. I choose to stay on the sidelines. The data blackout period is the easiest time to get caught, retail investors should be cautious. The navigation system is out, so just follow the big funds—anyway, small retail investors have no choice. Set your stop-loss a bit looser; irrational volatility can easily trigger stop-losses. This last week of the year is a "high risk, high opportunity" situation. Try small-scale testing; otherwise, this wave could easily turn into a leek box.

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WhaleWatcher

· 12h ago

Once liquidity dries up, these three days are incredibly exciting... Basically, it's the best window for big players to hunt retail investors. A lack of information combined with low liquidity means that a single order of 50 million can cause a 20% drop—this is no joke. The positive noise around ETFs can't hide the fundamental gaps; we'll only know the truth when the end-of-month data is released. The high popularity of spot ETFs actually makes me a bit cautious. The hotter something is, the greater the risk, as history has taught us. This week, I reduced my positions. Anyway, whether I make money by the end of the year doesn't matter—capital is the key, everyone.

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AirdropCollector

· 12h ago

Data blankness combined with low liquidity, this wave is indeed easy to be smashed down The positive sentiment around ETFs is so strong, it feels like using emotion to fill the void Christmas break, I didn't expect it to be so exciting, who can handle this The most feared during periods of liquidity exhaustion is a large order, directly reminiscent of the May disaster Stop-loss must be set properly, such strange market conditions at the end of the year are really hard to predict That's how the crypto world is, without data, it's all about storytelling, and the ETF story has been quite intense this year A large order can shake the entire market, this is called a paper tiger Rather than guessing, it's better to observe; anyway, before the data comes back, it's all blind Having a smaller position is definitely correct; in extreme conditions, just pretend you didn't see it Those still leveraging at this time are really warriors

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BearMarketBard

· 12h ago

Data blankness and liquidity exhaustion, this wave is really dangerous The liquidity slaughter knife is coming, beware of being liquidated Can ETF positive news withstand this black swan? I think it's uncertain Stop-loss must be set properly, otherwise getting cut is really unfair Anyone who dares to hold heavy positions in these three days is gambling with their mindset The blank period is the easiest time for the market makers to target, wake up everyone Extreme market conditions are right in front of us, it all depends on who can survive until after the New Year The end-of-year wave is a five-star recommended shocking index Really in a directionless state, I don’t even know what to watch at the opening

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