CryptoQuant Flags Bearish Turn for Bitcoin as Q4 2025 ETFs Shed 24,000 BTC

On December 19, 2025, CryptoQuant said Bitcoin's market cycle has shifted toward bearish conditions as demand growth fell below trend since early October 2025. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs moved from accumulation to distribution in Q4 2025, with net holdings down about 24,000 BTC, while derivatives funding rates hit their lowest level since December 2023.