Anyone clued up on bitcoin, or that has been following it for at least a while, knows that the China question is like the elephant in the room.
I think a lot of people, me included are hodling off to see how that plays out.

I agree that it is ridiculous that so much importance is given to China and what will/will not happen there.
For me, China is just one aspect of it. I wasn't convinced that the bubble pop had fully played out, and still expected up to re-visit ~$500 on stamp before rebounding and moving back up.
So, i'm taking a patient wait and see approach. It will be interesting to observe the market around 31st.. and the first week or so of Feb. I've got my fiat waiting on stamp to take advantage.