2025-12-29 12:26:05

Bitcoin's performance this year looks glamorous, reaching a new all-time high in USD terms, but a closer look at the yearly chart reveals issues. It actually closed lower, and most of the time it hovered around $100,000, moving sideways with little excitement.

Comparing it to other asset classes makes it even clearer. Silver, gold, S&P 500—these assets all outperformed Bitcoin for the year. It seems quite ironic, doesn't it?

This raises an interesting question: although traditionally 2025 might be considered a bull market, what is the reality? In essence, it looks more like a bear market wrapped in a shiny exterior. Digital assets' gains are far below expectations, the market lacks sustained upward momentum, and it's mostly oscillating and adjusting. This is the true reflection of the market this year.

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WhaleWatcher

· 8h ago

Wow, so this is the so-called "all-time high"? Why am I losing money all year round? The fake bull market is truly incredible, might as well have bought gold instead. Fluctuating around 100,000, this is just cutting the leeks, right? The annual line closed lower, meaning being trapped at a high level for a whole year. The S&P has even done it with BTC, how embarrassing is that?

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OnChain_Detective

· 8h ago

ngl the closing price red flag is way more telling than those ATH headlines everyone keeps hyping... let me pull the data on this volatility clustering around 100k because pattern analysis suggests classic distribution behavior here

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NestedFox

· 8h ago

The annual line is closing down, this is too incredible. Basically, it's just inflated. After falling for so long, you still dare to call it a bull market? Laugh out loud. Reaching 100,000 repeatedly, it really is torturous. Silver and gold both beat us, that's just outrageous. What happened to the promised 2025? It’s a bear market in disguise. A bear market wrapped in golden armor, just hearing it is uncomfortable. This round of market operations is really disappointing.

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NftBankruptcyClub

· 8h ago

Oh no, it's another year of "false prosperity," with everything shining outside but rotten inside. The annual line closing down is really impressive, and still claiming new historical highs—this routine is getting a bit tiresome. Bitcoin has been hovering around $100,000 for a year; why has it suddenly become so laid-back? Wait, even silver and the S&P beat BTC? Now that's called irony... Basically, it's a disguised bear market. I just want to know how the big influencers are spinning it.

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StableBoi

· 8h ago

Damn, the yearly line indeed looks disappointing. It's easy to boast. A new all-time high is just a false name; what's really important is the returns. Gold has outperformed BTC, and that's the most heartbreaking part. Dragging on for a whole year, and still dare to call it a bull market? Laughable. You need to peel back this layer of skin to see what's inside.

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RugDocScientist

· 8h ago

Cold, hard data hits the face—that's the true story of the crypto world. --- Haha, the annual closing is negative... this move is indeed brilliant. --- So, all-time highs can't really scare people; just look at how gold has been performing. --- Stuck around 100,000 for a whole year, I'm exhausted. --- A bear market under a bull market jacket... hmm, the signs are clear. --- Even the S&P has outperformed Bitcoin; now it's a bit awkward. --- Is the market's lack of momentum a signal to buy the dip, or is it time to run? --- Damn, another story of expectations of gains being proven wrong. --- Wrapped in a shiny exterior? Nice words, but it's just fake leather. --- Volatility and adjustments—simply put, there's no clear direction.

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