Bitcoin Bear Market Persists as 2–3 Month Consolidation Looms; Bull Run May Not Arrive Until After Christmas 2026 Amid AI-Driven Volatility

COINOTAG News reported on December 30 that Greeks.Live analyst Adam issued the latest daily market briefing, highlighting key flows across major crypto assets and the current risk backdrop for investors.

Market participants describe a bear phase, expecting about 2-3 months of consolidation after forming a local trough, with trading ranges remaining wide as liquidity ebbs.

A true bull market may not materialize until after Christmas 2026, according to consensus views among traders and portfolio managers.

While observers acknowledge BTC‘s multi-year cycle, retail investors still struggle to monetize gains; the briefing notes a deflationary backdrop and lingering volatility tied to AI adoption.