BTC BROKE 106k in Mid-December: What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Doing

Look.

Bitcoin just broke $105k—but Ethereum? Still around $4k.

• ETH ETF inflows have been positive all week.

• ETH remains the main driver for the entire altcoin market.

Don’t Believe Me?

Here’s what happens when ETH breaks its ATH and pushes to $5-6k:

Your altcoins will hit new ATHs daily.

Why?
Because ETH leads the altcoin cycle. When Ethereum moves, the entire alt market follows.

The 3rd Retest Is Here

We’re now retesting key resistance for the 3rd time. Historically, this is where things break out.

Ask yourself:
Are you waiting for the media to shout, “ETH has broken its ATH!” before you move?

By then, you’ll be too late.

The smart traders?
They position themselves FIRST.

Here’s the Play:

1. Load ETH now: Before it starts ripping.

2. Position into solid alts: When ETH moves, the majors move next.

3. Have a plan: Be ready to take profits when everything heats up.

This isn’t a drill.

ETH is under $4k, Bitcoin is flying, and the world hasn’t caught up yet.

You heard it here first.

And also,

It’s mid-December now.

You’re probably staring at the charts wondering if you should buy, sell, or just shut it all down for the year.

Here’s my advice:
Relax. Spend time with your family, catch up on your usual business, and stop obsessing over 5-minute charts.

The Market Moves Slower in December

Here’s the truth: December is historically a low-volume month in crypto. Everyone’s either preparing for the holidays or wrapping up their year.

Example:
Back in December 2022, Bitcoin ranged between $16K and $18K for the entire month. Traders who overcomplicated things and tried to squeeze profits out of that range probably got chopped up.

Then what happened?
Boom.
January 2023 hit, volume surged, and Bitcoin pumped hard to $24K, breaking out of the bear market.

The Playbook for December

So, what should you do this month?

1. Avoid Overtrading
   Don’t waste your time staring at 5-minute charts or chasing low-volume setups. These short timeframes will only mess with your head, especially when the market is moving sideways.

Example:
Imagine you’re watching BTC on the 5-minute chart. It breaks out slightly above resistance, and you FOMO in thinking it’s going to $50K. Then? A fakeout happens, and it dumps back into the range. Now you’re stuck in a loss.

2. Buy the Dip
   If Bitcoin or altcoins dump hard during this quiet period, consider buying. Lower prices in December often set up big moves in January.

Example:
In December 2022, Bitcoin wicked down to $16.5K several times. Smart traders bought those dips, anticipating a breakout. When January came, they were sitting on 40%+ profits.

3. Sell the Pump
   If we see an unexpected pump this month, take profits. Don’t assume it’ll last forever just because the chart is green.

Example:
If you’re holding altcoins and they pump 20-30% over the next week, lock in some gains. No one ever went broke taking profits.

4. Stay Out of the Middle
   The worst thing you can do is buy in the middle of a range. You’ll get trapped in a no-man’s land where the market has no clear direction.

Example:
Right now, if Bitcoin is bouncing between $34K and $38K, buying at $36K is a terrible idea. You’re exposing yourself to unnecessary risk without a clear upside.

My 2024-2025 Expectations

Here’s what I expect for the next few months:

• December: Quiet, low volume, sideways action. A great time to plan, not overtrade.

• January: Explosive moves as volume comes back. Bitcoin and alts likely to break out of current ranges.

• March-April: Peak euphoria hits. This is when I expect retail FOMO to flood the market. It’s also when we’ll be looking to take profits.

We’ll adjust this timeline as we go, but for now, your focus should be on patience and preparation.

Sure you could trade alone…

If you’re thinking you can figure this all out on your own, let me show you what could happen:

• You overtrade in December, chasing every little move, and end up losing money in a low-volume market.

• You panic sell during a dip in January because you didn’t prepare for the volatility.

• You miss out on March-April profits because you didn’t have a clear plan to take advantage of the euphoria.

This cycle is predictable if you know how to navigate it.

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Victor