Bitcoin is currently in a consolidation phase, according to a Matrixport report, as macroeconomic and market structural challenges persist. The Federal Reserve's cautious stance limits the potential for immediate monetary easing, while the US dollar's stabilization and tightened liquidity since mid-summer have impacted market dynamics. Spot demand has weakened post-ETF inflows, and market participation has cooled, with early holders taking profits and ETF flows slowing. The report suggests that Bitcoin's recent dip below a key cost benchmark indicates a late-cycle adjustment rather than a structural top. This phase may offer more attractive entry points in the future, contingent on improved liquidity or clearer monetary policy signals. Bitcoin's upward trend could resume in 2026, but patience is advised as conditions evolve.