I don't think it's all December though, 2017 was purely different.
Moreover, if you think it's affecting all December then it's because December is when most people close some of their investments for another for the coming year. Those who feel that Bitcoin is not giving them any return might want to reinvest the funds into something else.

How are you so sure you will start the new year with loss? That's been pessimistic. Having this type of negative mindset is what brings in failure when you least expect it.

Anyways, to your question; I haven't gambled and don't intend to gamble till the end of this year and that's because I have less enthusiasm towards it. Spending perfect time with family is what I prefer this holiday. And I won't be starting my new year with gambling either, it is part of a new year resolution I am working on.

Not just cryptocurrency channels but other channels that are telling people to invest in certain business or cryptocurrency project and the another without the authenticity.
It's not easy to wipe out YouTube, though I wish there is a gallant competitor which can shake them up a little bit.
I don't know the content of some of the channels but if they truly scrutiny those channels and find harmful contents, then they have every right to.

Speculating may seems like every man's business because what most people are doing is simply guessing. Few out of the many who speculate do so with solid knowledge and backed up history and evidences.
However, no matter how dedicate speculators are, giving a specific price to Bitcoin is still difficult.

That's true, they are very much open minded and very accommodating than China and even when compared to other Asian countries.
They don't only welcome the Blockchain technology but also embrace Bitcoin cause I personally believe that neglecting Bitcoin and welcoming the Blockchain technology is kinda sided. Though they are different, Bitcoin still plays a role in Blockchain technology.

$50 trading is kinda low for trading. And the truth is, since you don't know much about day trading, starting your trading journey with that money equals waste with zero profit.
I am not trying to discourage you but just saying that you should try 'test trading' with some cheap shit coin to know what it is like to trade.
And at the same time, hodl that money and find another means to make money. That $50 can bring bring you no or less profit is you ain't doing anything beside that.

It's simple.
Most holders are selling for the holiday. Many of them invested because they hope to cash out big time from Bitcoin before the year ends against new year. But the market didn't favour them, so they are selling.
Moreover its not a new thing, we have seen this act before.

Expect to get 'rich' from gambling?
I don't even think it's possible becoming rich from gambling especially the ways casinos owners are running their casinos these days.
Though it's possible becoming 'rich' in lotto. If the winner is in luck or have calculated the numbers properly. However, everyone gamblers purpose for gambling is to make some money, no one is in this for the 'fun' as most may claim.

Selling of Bitcoin will be always regard as a thing of  choice and not something done out of time.
When the price is high most Bitcoin owners will want to sell. When the price is low, they will always want  to sell. Therefore, do what is best for you.
However, try not to sell out of panic or influence.

Instead of waiting to be asked about it, tell them about it instead. Interesting...
I seriously haven't thought about this OP, but I am sure gonna give it a try.
Funny enough, some outlet might be collecting Bitcoin as a payment method but because they are not been asked, they can't tell.

Too bad some people are already losing hope when the massive era is yet to begin.
The blockchain technology is an admirable technology that will effect the future technology in years too come. Fortunately, Bitcoin is part of it, its more like when we mention Blockchain, Bitcoin will be popped up. So I think the era of Bitcoin is yet to come.

You are right, card games are quite easy to learn. Especially when you have a little prior experience in it. However, betting on it can sometimes be waste of funds especially when luck is not on your that day.
Of how mastery I am in this game, this is one game I believe the player needs luck aside expertise. Sometimes you win well, sometimes you loss.

BTC is not Bitcoin; Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto  
It's as simple as that.
I just hope he can stop cause the more he tries to bring up more theory to merge his identity claims, it makes him look less of his intelligent.
I just think the real Satoshi Nakamoto would have made less noise though.

To me, I think all the games are fair.
It may seems like one of the listed is not fair but its just simply because the player haven't master the technique in playing it and wining in it.
Also, the casino where the game is played is also a determinate. Some of them might have been manipulated by their owners to prevent too much winning.

But what's the need of a digital credit card when we can simply make use of direct digital currency deposits without much process.
I don't even think it will be a new thing nor a welcome development as it will involve more protocols and information accessing. People are looking for what will make their life easier.

Though this information is not a new one but I just have to agree with China on this on. Most people are fond of mistaking cryptocurrency with blockchain technology most especially Bitcoin.
I guess the reason is because Bitcoin put the blockchain technology to the spot light. I think every investors should take their time and study this technology before investing in any digital currency.

Buying and selling of Bitcoin is just like the normal day buying and selling. While you are selling, someone somewhere is buying the same amount or even more. Just like a trade, so there will be up and down in the chart.

But most importantly, when you want to sell Bitcoin in an exchange, your complete amount which is the 100k will be given. Or else, you know the buyer physically and there is a mutual agreement between you two to pay in certain percentage.

Make a good research on Bitcoin trading to know more.

$6000? $7500? $8000?
It could be anyone of these prices because nobody know or else some whales decides to play things around before the new year (still doubting this though).
I personally hope the price don't go below $6k or $7k. I am just hoping those who sold out of frustration are done. We need to begin the coming year with good price.

Check out this article OP and you will see the difference in user statistics https://www.statista.com/statistics/803531/number-of-coinbase-users/

Also when you check, Similarweb, they have about 20 million visitors per month. Recently, Coinbase made an open reveal that they hold about $7b Bitcoin in their cold storage: https://beincrypto.com/coinbase-holds-a-whopping-966230-bitcoin-7b-in-cold-wallet/amp/

Point is, are this numbers or visitors returning or different visitors? And are money owned by few Coinbase users?

There many be an increase in the number of people that visit Coinbase, but not all actually own à wallet or even have cryptos in their wallet. So it's hard to decide.

First of all, I don't think seeing gambling as a career is the right. Why? It is because payment is not guaranty.
For some people who have successfully made some money from it 'often' put in a lot of hard work for years. And if such energy is channelled into a business it will earn you more. Instead of in gambling.

Secondly, family will always come first. There is no need arguing that.