December housing sentiment just posted solid momentum. The National Association of Home Builders Index hit 39, matching expectations and holding steady from prior month. Here's what moved: present sales jumped to 42 (up from 41), future sales accelerated to 52 (vs. 51 previously), while prospective buyer traffic stayed flat at 26. The consistency here matters—stable buyer interest combined with uptick in near-term and forward sales suggests housing demand resilience. For macro watchers, this kind of real estate steadiness often signals broader economic confidence, which typically correlates with risk asset performance including crypto markets. When housing holds, investors tend to maintain exposure to growth sectors.