By: M. ~ this update is for educational purposes only and not financial advice
Cycle Meter: 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢⚪ 9**/10** (Very Late Phase)
We are in a Schrödinger cycle, technically alive, theoretically promising, and practically going nowhere.
As of December 14, 2025
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BTC Price | $87,897.68 | Price is trading inside a reaction zone where structure matters more than direction. This is a decision area, not a trend signal. |
| BTC Dominance | 59.04% | Dominance is easing slightly, suggesting Bitcoin is not aggressively absorbing capital right now. |
| Total Crypto Market Cap | $2.97T | Market cap has pulled back from recent highs, indicating cooling participation rather than a full risk exit. |
| USDT Dominance | 6.262% | Rising stablecoin dominance shows capital moving to the sidelines and waiting for confirmation. |
| Long / Short Ratio (24h) | 48.73% / 51.27% | Positioning is slightly short-heavy, reflecting caution and short-term defensiveness. |
| Total Liquidations (24h) | $219.83M | Liquidations cleared overleveraged positions, reducing pressure without triggering panic conditions. |
| BTC Open Interest | $61.21B | Open interest remains elevated, signaling active positioning rather than traders leaving the market. |
| Total Market Open Interest (24h) | $130.07B | Participation remains strong, suggesting repositioning instead of capitulation. |
| BTC Max Pain (Options) | $91,000 | Options positioning favors price gravitating toward this level into expiry, creating short-term magnet effects. |
| Daily Exchange Volume (7DMA) | ~$55B | Volume is moderate and declining, consistent with consolidation rather than expansion. |
| ETF Net Flows (Daily, BTC) | Net negative | Outflows reflect short-term caution, not structural rejection of the asset. |
| Fear & Greed Index | 27 (Fear) | Sentiment is fearful but stabilizing, typically seen during uncertainty rather than market breakdowns. |
A quick visual overview of the 4 charts that matter most.
