The crypto market is showing some caution today, with Bitcoin $BTC trading around $87,000–$88,000 after recent consolidation. Ethereum $ETH is holding near $2,900–$2,950. Following the massive $27 billion options expiry on Deribit, the market remains range-bound between $85k–$90k for $BTC , influenced by holiday liquidity and year-end positioning. A recent flash wick on Binance's thin BTC/USD1 pair briefly showed $24,000, but it was just low liquidity—not a real crash, with the actual price staying stable above $87,000.Here are some real Bitcoin price charts from December 2025, showing the consolidation around the $87,000 level
This example shows strong green candles in a bullish trend—when the market pushes higher, these patterns indicate solid buying pressure. Patience is key in crypto
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