Question on buying patterns, will it ever end?

I am new to the site besides one purchase so im curious about the holiday season and if indeed it does lead to more people buying items. I am now facing gladiator battles bidding for an ipad pro so am curious...will things cool off or is it just a high traffic field and the battle just continues indefinitely.

And if it subsides will it be in January or when? Am a buyer looking for nicely priced stuff without splurging in bidding wars haha. Its crazy right now. Overall eBay is dope.