As of December 27, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8), BTC is quoted at approximately $87,000, showing short-term weak oscillation within the core range of $85,000-$90,000, with bears slightly favored.
Core Viewpoints
• Trend: The 4-hour upward channel has broken, price has returned to consolidation, and is under pressure below the 20-day moving average($88,931). The 4H ADX<25 indicates no strong trend, with -DI slightly greater than +DI.
• Pattern: At the 4H level, a bearish rising wedge is observed, cautioning against downward breakout risk.
• Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index at 23 (Extreme Fear), market remains cautious after options expiration.
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As of December 27, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8), BTC is quoted at approximately $87,000, showing short-term weak oscillation within the core range of $85,000-$90,000, with bears slightly favored.
Core Viewpoints
• Trend: The 4-hour upward channel has broken, price has returned to consolidation, and is under pressure below the 20-day moving average($88,931). The 4H ADX<25 indicates no strong trend, with -DI slightly greater than +DI.
• Pattern: At the 4H level, a bearish rising wedge is observed, cautioning against downward breakout risk.
• Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index at 23 (Extreme Fear), market remains cautious after options expiration.
Key Price Levels (USD)
• Support: 86,890 (long lower shadow on 4H) → 85,000 (options cluster zone) → 82,000 (secondary strong support)
• Resistance: 89,000-90,000 (high-volume trading zone) → 90,500-91,000 (previous high) → 96,000 (maximum pain point)
Indicator Overview
• Moving Averages: Price below the 20-day MA, short-term bias is bearish; medium-term trend on weekly chart remains weak.
• MACD (4H): Histogram slightly turns negative, the fast line below zero, selling pressure persists, rebound momentum is insufficient.
• RSI (4H): Neutral in the 40-50 range, no obvious overbought or oversold signals, lacking clear reversal signs.
• Volume: Weekend trading is light; a breakout above 89,000 or below 86,000 with increased volume could open new space.
Trading Strategies (Actionable)
• Short-term Short: Short at 88,800-89,000, stop loss at 90,400, take profit at 86,500 (lower boundary of the range).
• Short-term Long: Retrace to 86,200 for initial position, add at 85,500, with average price below 86,000, stop loss at 84,500, take profit at 88,500.
• Position Size: Limited weekend volatility, trade in small batches, no more than 10% of total funds per position, with strict stop-loss.
Trend Trigger Conditions
• Upward Breakout: Break above 90,000 with volume, target 91,000→96,000.
• Downward Breakout: Fall below 85,000, with a target of 82,000→80,500 (November low).