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Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" Tops Charts, Faces Holiday Showdown
20 Oct
Summary
- "The Fate of Ophelia" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Experts debate if Taylor Swift can hold the top spot until Christmas hits
- HUNTR/X's "Golden" could reclaim the throne next week
On October 20th, 2025, Taylor Swift's latest single, "The Fate of Ophelia," made its debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This has sparked a lively discussion among Billboard chart experts about the song's staying power and the potential challenges it may face in the coming weeks.
According to the experts, the key question is whether Swift will be able to hold on to the No. 1 spot until the holiday season, when perennial favorites like Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" typically take over the charts. The strong streaming performance and radio support for "The Fate of Ophelia" suggest that it may have the momentum to remain at the top for a while.
However, the experts also acknowledge the possibility of a resurgence from HUNTR/X's "Golden," which had previously held the top spot. With no major album releases on the horizon, the battle for the Billboard Hot 100 crown could come down to a showdown between Swift's latest hit and the holiday classics in the coming weeks.
