When the bells of the New York Stock Exchange fall silent on Christmas Eve, those truly sensitive to the market have already sniffed out the scent of opportunity.

It's that time of year again—Christmas Eve. The big players in traditional finance close their computers, and a turkey feast is ready. But if you've been in the crypto market for a few years, you know this is definitely not a time to rest.

At 2:00 AM, the US stock market closes early; at 2:45 AM, all trading in precious metals, energy, and forex futures on the CME ceases; and at 3:00 AM, the Intercontinental Exchange closes Brent crude oil futures. This 57-minute liquidity vacuum often reveals the true face of the market.

While traditional markets are dormant, global news never stops. Last Christmas, when news of the Red Sea crisis broke, WTI crude oil plummeted 5% in the over-the-counter market. US stock investors could only watch the candlestick charts and wait for the next day’s opening. That sense of helplessness is something people in the crypto space truly understand.

Our crypto market is different. Operating 24/7, this mechanism shows its unique competitive edge during such times. But from another perspective, when traditional markets close, all sudden news must flood into the crypto world for pricing, naturally increasing volatility.

It's like a stress test. All liquidity shocks, emotional swings, and breaking news are concentrated and released during this window. Your positions and your mindset are amplified in this 57-minute vacuum.

So, Christmas Eve has never been a holiday for crypto players. It’s a mirror reflecting the true state of the market—where fragility and opportunity coexist.