BTC range-bound $85,000 support to $94,000 resistance on low holiday liquidity, showing choppy 4H action around $89,500.
DaanCrypto calls for trader break until January, predicting continued indecision but potential bullish post-holiday resolution.
Bulls target $94K breakout for $98K+; bears watch $85K failure amid cooling ETF flows and macro caution.
The holiday season unfolds, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a frustratingly narrow range, frustrating traders eager for directional moves. Prominent crypto analyst DaanCrypto recently shared his insights on X, noting that BTC has been oscillating between key levels for weeks. In a post quoting his earlier analysis from mid-December, he emphasized the lack of conviction in the market, attributing it to low liquidity and volume typical of year-end trading.
DaanCrypto’s Trader Timeout Call
The 4-hour chart shared by DaanCrypto illustrates this stagnation clearly: BTC/USDT perpetuals on Binance hover around $89,500, down slightly by 0.16% in the session. A firm support zone sits at approximately $85,000, where buyers have stepped in multiple times to prevent deeper corrections.
$BTC All I want for Christmas is for this range to resolve
But in all honesty, I'd be happy if it takes until January so we can just chill out and rest up for the year to come https://t.co/ugCS2N8Rew pic.twitter.com/3xvDfBCkfG
— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) December 22, 2025
Overhead, resistance looms at $94,000, a level that has capped upside attempts and reinforced the choppy environment. This range-bound behavior echoes patterns seen in previous holiday periods, where reduced participation from institutional players leads to erratic swings without sustained trends.
Technical Levels and Sentiment Flips
DaanCrypto’s sentiment resonates with many in the community. “All I want for Christmas is for this range to resolve,” he quipped, adding holiday emojis for levity. Yet, he candidly admitted he’d be content if the indecision persists into January, allowing traders to “chill out and rest up” before the new year’s potential volatility. His advice to log off and return in early 2026 highlights a pragmatic view: with sentiment flipping on every daily candle—bullish greens sparking euphoria, bearish reds triggering fear—little meaningful action is expected soon.
Post-Holiday Breakout Scenarios
Broader market analysis supports this outlook. Recent data shows Bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 briefly during Asian and European sessions, only to face headwinds as U.S. markets open. Bulls are eyeing a decisive break above $94,000 to ignite momentum, potentially pushing toward $98,000 or higher. However, risks abound, including macroeconomic factors like Federal Reserve policies and ETF inflows, which have cooled after earlier 2025 highs. Predictions for year-end place BTC between $87,000 and $90,000, with some models forecasting a rally to $105,000 in 2026 if adoption accelerates.
For altcoins, this BTC dominance in a range often means subdued action, but opportunities exist in sectors like DeFi and NFTs showing resilience. Traders should monitor volume spikes post-holidays, as renewed liquidity could catalyze a breakout. Until then, patience remains the key strategy in this festive limbo.
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