#美联储重启降息步伐 Three key events in the crypto market in December are worth close attention, as each time window could trigger significant volatility.



First, look at the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting on December 11. Market expectations show an 87% probability of a rate cut. If the policy is implemented as expected, improved liquidity will directly benefit major assets like BTC and ETH. Such policy-driven moves often provide short-term upside opportunities.

Next, caution is needed for the Bank of Japan policy meeting on December 19. If the BOJ decides to raise rates, global capital flows could be reallocated, with some funds flowing back to the yen as a safe haven, which could put short-term adjustment pressure on the crypto market. However, such adjustments also present opportunities for low-entry positioning.

The most critical event is December 26—the year-end Bitcoin options expiry date. This time, about $23 billion in notional value contracts will expire. According to the distribution of open interest, the $100,000 level forms a clear resistance, while a large number of put options are concentrated around the $84,000 area, creating strong support.

Overall, the market is likely to fluctuate in the $84,000 to $100,000 range in December.

Suggested strategies: After a Fed rate cut, watch for an upward move; pay attention to risk control before and after the BOJ meeting; consider phased buying if there’s a pullback near $84,000; gradually take profits as prices approach $100,000 to lock in gains. The key to swing trading is to grasp market sentiment changes at these three time points.

Year-end market movements are usually dominated by policy expectations and capital flows, so making plans in advance is more important than blindly chasing rallies or panic selling.
BTC0.36%
ETH0.88%
View Original
This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
  • Reward
  • 4
  • Repost
  • Share
Comment
0/400
GasFeeCrybabyvip
· 12-05 14:18
Oh no, a $2.3 billion liquidation feast—I can smell the blood in the air.
View OriginalReply0
MEVHunterLuckyvip
· 12-05 14:16
$23 billion options expiration? Damn, that's a hefty number. Definitely need to weigh things carefully at the end of the year.
View OriginalReply0
AmateurDAOWatchervip
· 12-05 14:15
You have to hit all three points in December to make money. Sounds easy, huh?
View OriginalReply0
BlockchainDecodervip
· 12-05 14:11
From a technical perspective, the $23 billion options expiration does indeed create a significant price anchor, but this analysis overlooks one detail—the historical data shows that volatility prior to major expiration dates often exceeds expectations. The data indicating an 87% probability of a rate cut still entails considerable uncertainty; when the market loses its voice, it tends to move in the opposite direction. It’s also worth noting that the Bank of Japan’s rate hike has been severely underestimated, and the impact of capital flows being reallocated could be even more dramatic than described in the article.
View OriginalReply0
  • Pin
Trade Crypto Anywhere Anytime
qrCode
Scan to download Gate App
Community
  • 简体中文
  • English
  • Tiếng Việt
  • 繁體中文
  • Español
  • Русский
  • Français (Afrique)
  • Português (Portugal)
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • 日本語
  • بالعربية
  • Українська
  • Português (Brasil)