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Key Notes The rally is not yet confirmed, noting Bitcoin price must reclaim and hold above $90,500. In Q1 2026, BTC might break out of the compression phase, triggering 5-10% swings. The upside target remains $100,000 if resistance breaks, and the downside risk is toward $80,000.
. Bitcoin price is once again showing volatility. On December 26, it spiked 1.63% to more than $89,100, only to hover around $88,500 later. The latest bounce comes ahead of the $28 billion Friday options expiry. Experts believe that investors should stay vigilant at this point and watch for proper breakout signals before making a fresh entry. Bitcoin Price Shows Strength Ahead of Options Expiry Popular crypto analyst Ardi noted that the Bitcoin price move to $89,100 comes amid a major short-covering ahead of the Dec. 26 weekly and monthly options expiry. As per the analyst, the first leg of the upside was due to the closing of short positions. $BTC with a god candle to $89.5K. The first portion of this pump was mostly shorts covering their positions, but the second part was driven by legitimate high-volume breakout buyers stepping in once price cleared the local overhead. Just don’t get married to the upside yet.… https://t.co/wVvnZo5185 pic.twitter.com/4P4rBi8URD — Ardi (@ArdiNSC) December 26, 2025 However, the second leg of the upside shows strength and reflects genuine demand, with high-volume buyers stepping in. The daily trading volume for BTC $88 551 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $37.78 B has surged 36% to $30 billion, indicating bullish trader sentiment. Bitcoin price surge | Source: TradingView Despite the strong Bitcoin price action, Ardi cautioned that the move does not yet confirm a sustained bullish reversal. He noted that Bitcoin needs to reclaim and hold above the $90,500 level for a short-term upside. From…

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