Market analyst Tony Severino from YouHodler says Bitcoin remains technically in an uptrend but is facing heavy resistance around the $100,000 area, which he views as a potential bull trap. He argues that failure to reclaim and hold above this level and a drop below the $74,000 support could confirm a bear market, with a possible downside target near $53,000. Severino also expects Ethereum to start outperforming Bitcoin and suggests that a shift in the ETH/BTC ratio could set the stage for a new altcoin phase in 2026.

On December 15, 2025, the crypto market opened the week lower, with total capitalization down 0.5% to $3.15 trillion and trading volume at $94.3 billion. Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to $89,627 while Ethereum rose 0.6% to $3,128, as analysts highlighted $74,000 as a key BTC support level to maintain the broader uptrend. Market participants are watching the Bank of Japan’s planned December 19 rate hike, mixed US spot ETF flows, and new SEC custody guidance as potential catalysts for a break from the current consolidation range.

On December 12, 2025 (UTC), total crypto market capitalization rose 1.9% to $3.23 trillion, with trading volume at $124 billion and 90 of the top 100 coins advancing. Bitcoin gained 2% to $92,126, while Ethereum added 1% to $3,239. US BTC and ETH spot ETFs posted outflows on December 11, totaling $77.34 million and $42.37 million, respectively.

Bitcoin is trading in what Glassnode describes as a structurally fragile range, pressured by high unrealized losses, rising realized losses, and profit-taking by long-term holders. Even so, demand has so far kept the price above the True Market Mean, and analysts say a retest of $95,000 and $102,700 is possible if sellers begin to tire. On-chain and derivatives data point to a cautious market, with muted ETF flows, subdued liquidity and options positioning that anticipates a volatility event into late December, according to Glassnode.

The crypto market rose 2.2% to a $3.2 trillion capitalization on December 8, 2025, according to Cryptonews.com. BTC gained 2.4% to $91,532 and ETH climbed 3.3% to $3,133. Ninety of the top 100 assets advanced, and total trading volume reached $111 billion. An analyst cautioned the correction could take months, with BTC potentially ranging between $71,000 and $105,000 over the next 4–6 months.

Chief investment officers from major financial firms argue the Bitcoin cycle remains intact despite recent market turbulence. BTC could resume its upward trajectory toward $160,000 unless it falls below the March 2024 all-time high of $74,000, according to industry executives.

The cryptocurrency market capitalization increased 4.2% to $3.2 trillion on November 27, with 88 of the top 100 digital assets posting gains. Bitcoin rose 4.7% to $91,506, while Ethereum climbed 3.9% to $3,027. Analysts note that bulls and bears continue battling around key liquidity zones amid a low-conviction consolidation phase, according to market data.

The cryptocurrency market capitalization fell 1% on Tuesday morning (UTC) to $3.63 trillion. Bitcoin dropped to $105,168 while Ethereum declined to $3,558. Market sentiment has improved following the US Senate's passage of a government reopening bill and expectations of renewed liquidity from potential regulatory developments.