Weekly Crypto Update (Dec 26, 2025 — Jan 2, 2026)
The last week of 2025 didn’t bring fireworks — and that’s exactly why it mattered.
Global crypto market cap slipped slightly (–1 to –2%).
Bitcoin retraced around –1%, yet stayed comfortably above $87,000.
No panic. No hype. Just structure.
And honestly?
That’s how strong markets behave before the next leg.
📊 Market Context: Calm Is a Signal
BTC holding above 85k supportETH stable in the $2.9k–$3k rangeAltcoins selectively strongGold is mildly down, technically neutralVolatility compressed across markets
Low volatility isn’t boring — it’s informative.
⭐ Portfolio Performance Highlights
Most positions stayed flat or slightly negative. One asset didn’t.
Asset Weekly Move What It Tells Me BTC –1% Acceptance above 85k 🔒 ETH +0.5% Structural stability ⚖️ SUI +1–2% Momentum intact (RSI ~66) 📈 AERO ⭐ +40% Ecosystem > speculation 🚀 XRP –<0.5% Neutral, no stress ➡️
AERO’s move wasn’t hype-driven.
It was a reminder that fundamentals still matter in crypto — even in late-cycle markets.
🌍 Bigger Picture: Heading Into 2026
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Bitcoin briefly touched $88k around New Year’s liquidity, then cooled off.
That’s normal.
What matters:
No structural breakdownNo aggressive distributionLiquidity still patient
My base case:
2026 brings more volatilitySector rotation acceleratesAltseason probability rises in Q2Gold remains a silent macro hedge
Patience is a strategy.
💼 How My Capital Is Positioned
🟢 TradFi / Hybrid
Bitpanda: €1,018 Added silver & gold — €13 gain in one day
🔵 DeFi Stack
VFAT: +$190 Consolidated into ETH poolsKrystal: $1,431 (+$16) XRP/USDT vault, low volatilityPendle: +$6 Locked 13.62% APY, predictable yieldGammaSwap: +$4 Testing phaseAAVE / Moonwell / Navi Conservative LTV, healthy positionsTurbos / Cetus Small positions, fee-testingPAMMs Slow, steady growth
No leverage games.
No forced rotations.
🟩 BEEFY Dashboard: The Backbone
Primary goal: Capital preservation → achieved ✅
Deposits: $8,169Active vaults: 10Lifetime yield: $1,634Estimated daily yield: $3.70
Strategy Check
✔️ No capital loss
✔️ Auto-compounding active
✔️ Risk remains moderate
⚠️ A few low-efficiency vaults (intentional testing)
🎯 Final Thoughts
I didn’t chase yield.I didn’t force trades.I didn’t overreact.
Instead, I shifted from high-APY chaos to structured, sustainable growth.
The institutional wave isn’t here yet —
But positioning early is how you survive it when it comes 🌊
⚠️ Disclaimer
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Disclaimer:
This post is just my personal opinion and ideas. I am not promoting or recommending any cryptocurrency or investment. Please do your own research and be careful when investing. Any decisions you make are at your own risk.
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