US Spot Bitcoin ETF Emphasizes Bearish Trend Amid Weaker Demand

Key Points:
  • Bitcoin ETF selling, deviating from 2024 accumulation trend.
  • Market reacts with dropping prices below historical averages.
  • Weaker demand signals align with past bear market patterns.

Research by CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno on December 24th highlights Bitcoin’s entry into a bear market due to weakened demand and notable ETF selling in Q4 2025.

The weakened demand for Bitcoin and net selling by ETFs could influence market stability, signaling potential challenges for investors as key price support levels are under threat.

Bitcoin ETF Sells 24,000 BTC Amid Demand Slump

Diminished Bitcoin demand has contributed to the US spot Bitcoin ETF becoming a net seller, shedding approximately 24,000 BTC in Q4 2025, in stark contrast to the preceding year. These conditions significantly underscore the current market’s challenges.

Market reactions remain cautious, with analysts observing parallels to bear market trends seen at the end of 2021. The Bitcoin price trend has dipped, challenging long-term technical support, raising concerns about potential further declines.

Bitcoin Price Drops; Historical Trends Suggest Further Caution

Did you know? Bitcoin’s decline mirrors demand trends observed at the end of 2021, reflecting possible historical bear market indicators impacting investor confidence.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $86,936.89, with a market cap of $1.74 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap data. Its market dominance is 59.10%, experiencing recent price changes, notably a 21.94% decline over 60 days. The circulating supply stands at 19,966,328 BTC, awaiting its 21 million cap.

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Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 06:44 UTC on December 24, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Historical trends suggest further caution, with CryptoQuant analysis indicating parallels to declining demand preceding the 2022 bear market. Continued selling from ETFs and address growth stagnation may signal persistent bearish pressures.

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