12-8-25 Why Bitcoin Is Lagging the S&P | Before the Bell

Bitcoin is showing a rare divergence this year: while the S&P 500 is up roughly 17% year-to-date, Bitcoin is down about 1%. That kind of underperformance doesn't happen often, especially during strong equity trends, because Bitcoin typically trades in high correlation with broader risk assets. This week may bring sloppy trading as markets work through distribution and elevated relative-strength levels. A mild pullback wouldn't be surprising after a month-long consolidation and a normal 5% correction. Even so, markets remain near all-time highs, and a short cooling-off period could set up buying power heading into the final days of the year. Bitcoin may have carved out a constructive entry zone last week, and momentum could carry it toward the $98,000 area if conditions improve—an outcome that historically aligns with broader risk-asset strength. The focus here isn't prediction; it's understanding market cycles, structure, and risk management as we move into year-end. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmTCiM6M5Fc&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ria-economic-summit-tickets-1765951641899?aff=oddtdtcreator ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #BitcoinNews #SP500 #MarketUpdate #CryptoMarkets #PreMarket