Bitcoin's price declines below bull channel, facing potential further drops amid market dynamics and technical patterns.Bitcoin's price declines below bull channel, facing potential further drops amid market dynamics and technical patterns.

Bitcoin Faces Market Test: Price Declines and Risks

Key Points:
  • Bitcoin trades below bull channel, raising risk concerns.
  • Potential for further price declines to $70,000 level.
  • Technical analysis suggests possible bullish reversals.
bitcoin-faces-market-test-price-declines-and-risks Bitcoin Faces Market Test: Price Declines and Risks

Bitcoin’s price dropped below its long-term bull channel in December 2025, testing key support levels near $85,000, raising concerns among analysts and investors about further declines.

This dip highlights Bitcoin’s vulnerability, with potential impacts on broader cryptocurrency markets as technical indicators suggest possible retests or reversals if key levels hold.

Bitcoin’s price trend has shifted as it trades below its long-term bull channel. The range between $88,000 and $90,000 was broken, which raises concerns about further downside risks for the leading cryptocurrency.

PlanB and other analysts noted the market’s volatility. Actions such as whale selling of $15B amplified these concerns. “Bitcoin closed November at 90,000 and that’s minus 30% from the all-time high. Big dip.” — PlanB, Creator of the Stock-to-Flow Model. With no direct statements from Bitcoin’s leadership, the market observers reflect on potential reactions.

The leading cryptocurrency’s decline has impacted global markets and investor sentiment. There are high realized losses and declining liquidity, affecting decision-making for institutional and retail investors alike.

Market dynamics have shown correlations with risk assets like the S&P 500. The hashrate drop further ignites discussions on the broader implications for the crypto industry as buyers test the $85,000 support level.

Future repercussions include shifts in market strategies. Analysts propose possibilities of further bearish trends or potential bullish reversals if key supports hold.

Historical trends indicate that Bitcoin’s market cycles could repeat similar patterns seen in 2021. Key technical patterns and metrics offer insights into potential outcomes, highlighting risks and opportunities for investors.

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