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Bitcoin ends the year without a major rally as Anthony Pompliano says lower volatility reduces the risk of a Q1 crash. Bitcoin seems ready to close the year without fireworks. Many traders expected a massive ‘Santa rally’ before the year’s end.  However, that rally never came.  According to Anthony Pompliano, that calm finish may reduce the chance of a hard crash in the first quarter of the new year. He argues that quieter price action could create a safer setup than past cycle peaks. Bitcoin Volatility Tells a Different Story The Bitcoin price disappointed many holders this December. Prices are now hovering near $87,000 and have failed to test earlier targets.  This is notable because several high-profile predictions once pointed to $250,000 before the year’s end. Pompliano believes that this outcome could happen from another angle and is focusing on volatility rather than price alone.  Anthony Pompliano says Bitcoin’s lackluster year-end rally could help curtail additional volatility heading into Q1 2026. $BTC $ETH pic.twitter.com/zb37HwxMXA — ALLINCRYPTO (@RealAllinCrypto) December 24, 2025 This is because Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped over recent months, and large daily swings have now become rare. The network’s lower volatility has historically indicated stability, as heavy crashes usually come after periods of extreme swings.  That pattern failed to appear this cycle, which might be a good thing. Pompliano addressed this point during a recent CNBC interview, where he said that a 70% to 80% drawdown looks unlikely under current conditions. He believes that the network’s compressed volatility reduces downside risk. Bitcoin Performance Remains Strong Over Time Short-term disappointment can hide longer trends, and Bitcoin still shows strong multi-year growth.  The cryptocurrency’s price has doubled over the past two years, and its gains are approaching 300% across three years. Those numbers matter because compounding over time defines long-term assets,…

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