Two Key Reasons Bitcoin Enters Bear Markets: Wall Street Veteran

The post Two Key Reasons Bitcoin Enters Bear Markets: Wall Street Veteran appeared com. According to Wall Street veteran and mathematician Fred Krueger, Bitcoin bear markets happen for exactly two reasons: first, when global liquidity turns negative, in the case of Fed tightening; second, forced selling from a Bitcoin-specific shock (in the instances of Mt. Gox, miners or fraud). Krueger backs up his assertion with figures, adding that everything else remains noise. Traders define a “bear market” to refer to a price drop of 20% or more for an asset; as such, prices are low and projected to continue dropping for an extended period. Bitcoin bear markets happen for exactly two reasons: 1. Global liquidity turns negative (Fed / dollar tightening)2. Forced selling from a Bitcoin-specific shock (Mt. Gox, miners, fraud) Everything else is noise. Let’s examine the data, shall we? 1/ Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger) December 17, 2025 Krueger outlines a number of instances when Bitcoin entered bear markets, and the triggers behind it. In 2011, when BTC fell from $32 to $2, a 93% drop coincided with the end of quantitative easing alongside dollar tightening. The stock market also entered a stealth bear zone in this period. From 2013 to 2015, when Bitcoin fell from nearly $1,100 to $200, marking an 85% drop, this period coincided with the collapse of Mt. Gox and massive forced selling. From 2017 to 2018, when the Bitcoin price fell from $20, 000 to $3000, an 84% drop, this period coincided with the start of Fed rate hikes alongside quantitative tightening. The global dollar liquidity also peaked, while ICO leverage saw a violent unwind. In March 2020, when Bitcoin fell from $9,000 to $3,800, dropping about 60% in a matter of days, this period saw global margin calls as well as dollar shortage. Between 2021 and 2022, when Bitcoin fell from about $69,000 to $15,500, a 77% drop. Continue reading Two Key Reasons Bitcoin Enters Bear Markets: Wall Street Veteran

Local author to speak about her book on Eliza Monroe

By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The Friends of the Library will kick off the new year with local author Barbara VornDick, who will speak on Jan. 7 at 10 a. m. about her book, Eliza’s Story, A biography of James Monroe’s eldest daughter, Eliza Monroe. VornDick, who was born and raised in Virginia, holds a Master’s Degree [.]. Continue reading Local author to speak about her book on Eliza Monroe

Fluco indoor track and field off to a good start

By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Fluvanna County High School indoor track and field squad participated in its first meet of the season on Dec. 11 at Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA). Their first scheduled meet at Liberty was postponed due to bad weather. Coach Melanie Kennedy advised that weather also restricted her teams’ ability to prepare [.]. Continue reading Fluco indoor track and field off to a good start

IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT sustainability entered the mandate era during 2025

A year is a long time in tech, and the same is true of IT sustainability. So here are some reflections on how the green IT conversation changed during 2025. Continue reading IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT sustainability entered the mandate era during 2025

Rubio y Hegseth confirman que el Congreso verá el video del ataque a lancha en el Caribe

Los secretarios Marco Rubio y Pete Hegseth afirmaron estar “orgullosos” de los ataques en el Caribe y destacaron su éxito ante las comisiones del Congreso. Continue reading Rubio y Hegseth confirman que el Congreso verá el video del ataque a lancha en el Caribe

Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Were Killed in ‘Early Morning Hours’ by Son Nick Who Fled from Their Home, Says DA’s Office

Nick Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special allegation of using a knife on Tuesday, Dec. Continue reading Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Were Killed in ‘Early Morning Hours’ by Son Nick Who Fled from Their Home, Says DA’s Office

2×2 Ad Network for December 22, 2025

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Solana (SOL) Cools Below $150 While This $0.035 Altcoin Rushes Toward 99% Phase 6 Completion

The post Solana Solana was once one of the fastest-growing assets in the market. It surged from low levels into a multibillion-dollar market cap during its breakout cycle. Its speed, broad ecosystem and early visibility helped SOL become one of the most recognized Layer 1 assets. Today the chart is telling a different story. SOL is now trading below $150 and faces repeated rejection near key resistance zones. Analysts tracking crypto charts say that while Solana still has strong fundamentals, its size now slows performance. Large market caps require massive inflows to generate strong gains. Solana’s early surge gave it huge visibility, but it also raised expectations that the current market conditions cannot easily match. Some analysts point out that trend strength is fading. Breakout attempts are weaker and volume does not support fast moves. This is why many traders believe SOL’s upside going into 2026 may remain limited unless a major catalyst arrives. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as a rotation target for investors searching for earlier-stage alternatives. The project is building a lending and borrowing protocol designed to reward suppliers with predictable yield and give borrowers flexible access to credit. The system works through two coordinated markets. In the supply market, users deposit assets into a liquidity pool and receive mtTokens. These mtTokens grow in redeemable value as interest enters the protocol. A user who supplies ETH receives mtETH and later redeems. Continue reading Solana (SOL) Cools Below $150 While This $0.035 Altcoin Rushes Toward 99% Phase 6 Completion