Bitcoin Regains Momentum: A Look Ahead to December 22, 2025

As the week commences on a positive note, Bitcoin has seen an uptick of over 1%, reaching $89,800 and nearing the upper boundary of its recent range between $85,000 and $90,000. However, overcoming the resistance zone between $92,000 and $95,000 will be crucial for the bulls, as noted by BRN. This week's US economic calendar is relatively light, with key reports including the third-quarter GDP and consumer confidence on Tuesday, followed by jobless claims on Wednesday. These economic indicators could influence investor sentiment, although thin market liquidity due to year-end holidays may lead to erratic price movements. On Friday, $27 billion worth of BTC and ETH options are set to expire on Deribit, with a bullish leaning in positioning ahead of the event. Despite the price rebound, some analysts remain cautious, warning that the short-term momentum might be misleading and that the broader picture of disappointment should not be overlooked. According to Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, Bitcoin's current price is 30% below its peak and lower than its starting point in 2025, which should not be ignored. The cryptocurrency began the year at around $93,400, according to CoinDesk data. In the broader market, tokens such as HYPE, KAS, SKY, and NIGHT have seen gains of 4% to 6% over 24 hours, while major altcoins like XRP, ETH, and SOL are trading mixed. The CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 80 indexes have seen minimal change. Uniswap's UNI token has dropped over 1% as voting commences on a proposal to activate the protocol fee switch, which could turn the token into a value-accruing instrument, with voting overwhelmingly in support. In traditional markets, gold has reached a record high of $4,420, while the dollar index has slightly fallen back to $98.48, erasing Friday's gain.