2026-01-05 22:24:06

As we step into 2026, it's worth circling back to December's standout moments. If you've been heads-down on year-end market moves, here's what you should catch up on—a collection of research insights that shaped the crypto conversation.

Institutional investors and traders have been digesting several key analytical pieces that broke down market dynamics, on-chain trends, and what's brewing in the digital asset space. The research touched on everything from Bitcoin's trajectory to broader ecosystem movements that matter for your portfolio decisions.

Missed any of these reports? Now's the perfect time to review what the analysts were saying about December's price action, market sentiment, and forward-looking indicators. These aren't just numbers—they're frameworks for understanding where the market's heading as the year unfolds.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-08 16:10

Honestly, I fell asleep halfway through the December analysis report. What's the point of piling up numbers? --- The institutions are studying Bitcoin's trajectory again... retail investors can only watch the fun. --- Are these forward-looking indicators reliable? It feels like they redefine the "market direction" every month. --- The New Year review trend is here, but it doesn't seem to have anything new. --- What did those reports say in December? Can someone give me a direct translation? I don't want to read long articles. --- Portfolio decisions 😂 I only have two coins, do I really need so many frameworks? --- Wait, does this mean I missed some big event in December because I was sleeping? --- Research reports are the best armchair generals after the fact, Monday morning quarterbacking. --- Sounds very professional, but nothing beats a word from the big brother in the group.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-08 00:41

I've gone through all the reports in December, and I feel there's nothing new. This wave of BTC market movement is completely different from what analysts predicted, lol. Do institutions really pay close attention to this data, or are they just gambling? Missing a few reports doesn't matter, after all, it's all about on-chain data in the end. Wait, can someone tell me why institutions are so obsessed with forward-looking indicators... they've never even used them.

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BugBountyHunter

· 01-07 23:18

I didn't read those reports in December... It's better to take a look anyway --- Institutions are all researching these things, retail investors are still sleepwalking --- It's another "You missed out" headline, honestly just makes us FOMO --- Alright, at the beginning of the year, I need to catch up on some stuff and review --- The narrative of Bitcoin's trajectory is getting a bit annoying. Can it be more vague? --- Framework? No framework now. Still following the trend and buying the dip --- Data piles up, but in the end, it's still about gut feeling to trade

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ChainPoet

· 01-06 23:22

I missed the wave of the December market directly, is it a bit late to catch up now? --- Institutions are all studying this data, while retail investors are still guessing blindly... --- What is this forward-looking indicator again? Basically, it's still gambling. --- Looking back at Bitcoin's recent trend, I feel like all the judgments at the time were wrong. --- No matter how many frameworks you study, you can't withstand black swan events. Please give me some psychological reassurance. --- Starting 2026, being forced to look back right at the beginning is a bit suffocating. --- On-chain data is indeed valuable, but it's all after-the-fact analysis.

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-05 22:54

I completely missed the December wave of the market, I thought I could take a breather. It's that "must-read report" again, but I'm really curious about what the institutions are saying. Alright, alright, since it's too late to catch up now, let's just see how to play it next. I hate these retrospective posts the most; might as well just talk about how to position for 2026. No matter how much data there is, it can't match my speed of losing money, haha.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 01-05 22:49

The December market really heated up, if you missed it, hurry up and catch up --- Institutions are obsessively analyzing on-chain data, I just want to know when Ethereum will take off --- Framework... just sounds like brainwashing myself, might as well look at candlestick charts for real --- After following so many reports, I still can't predict the next price movement, who understands? --- Why are these December reports only coming out now? This is the timeliness of research --- I've heard the Bitcoin story a hundred times, but the ecosystem is the real play --- Catch up on what? All just post-hoc analysis --- Is there anything new in the digital asset space? Or is it all the same old stuff --- Forward-looking? Nothing of the sort, the market always surprises

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OnchainHolmes

· 01-05 22:47

The December market movement I was fully in trading, now I'm catching up... --- The institutions have understood this thoroughly, we need to keep up, or we'll get cut again --- To be honest, those forward-looking indicators are all hindsight, why didn't anyone dare to go all in down at the time --- The research on Bitcoin's trajectory is really detailed, I need to find which report said that --- Framework, framework, it still depends on your own chart-reading skills --- The on-chain data for December is only now being summarized, it's almost time, everyone should consider rebalancing their positions --- What report did I miss? Instead of catching up, it's better to look at the new trends in January --- This kind of comprehensive summary is the easiest to cause complacency, remember to verify the data, everyone

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-05 22:47

The December market movement really wasn't in vain; those analysis reports from institutions are still valuable. --- Everyone is busy trading and ends up missing the most critical research... Isn't that just routine operation? --- Frameworks sound impressive, but honestly, it all comes down to who reads and reacts faster. --- That set of Bitcoin theories sounds convincing every time, but in the end, it still depends on how the market plays out. --- No matter how many reports pile up, they can't withstand a single positive signal that directly dumps the market, really. --- Starting 2026 with some catch-up work, it's honestly a bit disappointing. --- On-chain data is indeed worth deep digging; don't just focus on the price and call it a day.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-05 22:46

Missed the wave in December, now it's a bit late to catch up. --- Institutions are all over these reports, and retail investors are still guessing... --- To put it simply, it's about reviewing; those who can really make money have already gotten on board. --- Framework, framework, but it still depends on whether you can catch the bottom. --- I just want to know if BTC can still be chased now... --- This article sounds great, but actual operation is another matter, right? --- Hmm, the research report looks good, but who can predict it correctly?

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DecentralizeMe

· 01-05 22:25

All the predictions for December have been reviewed. What are you still hesitating about? --- I've gone through all the reports from the institutions. To be honest, it's still the same old stuff. --- NGL, these review posts always sound very nice, but the market still gives you a slap in the face. --- So, whose analysis was the most accurate in December? Anyway, I got liquidated. --- The data on Bitcoin is indeed worth another look, but it feels exaggerated. --- Another bunch of framework theories, it's faster to just look at the candlestick charts. --- This article is as if it wasn't written at all, just saying "you need to do your homework." --- The on-chain data for December is indeed quite interesting, but unfortunately, it's a case of too little, too late.

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