Bitcoin Misses the Santa Rally as Analysts Point to 2026 | Market Fatigue, XRP Update & What Comes Next

Bitcoin is sitting out the Santa rally as stocks and precious metals push higher, leaving crypto markets feeling flat, cautious, and increasingly fatigued. In today’s Daily Crypto Roundup, we break down why Bitcoin is underperforming traditional markets, why altcoins continue to struggle, and what thin holiday liquidity is really doing to price action.

We cover today’s key stories, including the growing divergence between crypto and equities, a bearish analyst thesis questioning Ethereum’s ability to reach new highs in 2026, and XRP holding steady near the mid-one-dollar range as institutional narratives contrast with muted on-chain activity.

We also bring in fresh analyst commentary from Lark Davis, who argues that the crypto bull run didn’t fail — it was delayed — and that periods of exhaustion and skepticism often form the foundation for the next major cycle. The discussion looks at why frustration in the market may be part of the setup rather than the end of the story.

As always, we close with today’s XRP community giveaway and a thank-you to everyone who comments and supports the show daily — the engagement and discussion are genuinely humbling.

If you’re looking for context instead of noise, and daily crypto coverage that stays live through the holidays, you’re in the right place.

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