2025-12-31 17:23:38

U.S. natural gas inventories are quite interesting. According to the latest EIA report, as of the week ending December 26, the total U.S. natural gas inventory reached 33,750 billion cubic feet. On a week-over-week basis, inventories decreased by 380 billion cubic feet, reflecting that winter heating demand remains strong. More notably, on a year-over-year basis, inventories are down by 550 billion cubic feet, a decrease of 1.6%, indicating inventories are relatively low. However, compared to the five-year average, inventories are actually 580 billion cubic feet higher, an increase of 1.7%, suggesting overall supply remains sufficient.

Inventory data in the energy market often influence commodity prices and macroeconomic expectations, which in turn affect risk sentiment in the crypto market. When inventories are tight, rising energy costs can push up inflation expectations, typically putting pressure on risk assets like BTC. Although current inventories are somewhat low year-over-year, they still have a buffer relative to historical averages, providing a certain stability anchor for the market.

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ExpectationFarmer

· 8h ago

Natural gas inventory data is lower year-over-year but the average is high... In simple terms, there's no need to panic, BTC can continue to grow.

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digital_archaeologist

· 2025-12-31 17:44

Relatively low compared to the same period last year, with a 5-year average still providing some buffer... In plain terms, it's short-term tightness and long-term stability, right? How do you view this wave of BTC?

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FantasyGuardian

· 2025-12-31 17:37

Winter natural gas is running fast, but it doesn't seem to be on the verge of collapse. Could this wave actually be a positive for BTC?

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rugpull_survivor

· 2025-12-31 17:35

Inventory data is so complex, it feels like the market is still searching for an anchor point. Whether natural gas is tight or not, in the end, it all depends on how BTC moves. Year-over-year is relatively low but above the 5-year average... Basically, no one knows whether it will go up or down. Winter demand is strong, and as energy costs rise, inflation follows, and BTC suffers. If this data truly affects risk sentiment, I need to quickly check the contract open interest.

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SelfRugger

· 2025-12-31 17:30

What does this natural gas inventory data indicate? Are they going to hype up energy anxiety again?

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StopLossMaster

· 2025-12-31 17:25

What does this natural gas inventory data indicate? The winter heating demand is fixed, and supply can actually withstand it. Whether inventory is tight or not really makes a big difference. Once inflation expectations rise, BTC gets hammered. Year-over-year is slightly low but still has buffer; at least in the short term, no need to panic too much. This kind of balanced state is the most annoying—can't go all-in, but also don't dare to sell everything. Energy data is definitely worth paying attention to; it's much more reliable than just looking at candlestick charts.

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