Bitcoin steadied near the high-US$80,000s on Dec 26, finding support above recent holiday lows as thin liquidity and year-end positioning kept moves subdued.
Despite holiday de-risking and thin volumes, Bitcoin briefly reclaimed above US$89,000, hinting at resilience amid “extreme fear” sentiment, though it remains well below its late-2025 highs. Analysts say a record Boxing Day options expiry near key strikes could drive volatility later today.
Ethereum, meanwhile, held below the US$3,000-mark, trading in a tight range as risk appetite stayed muted. Ethereum’s lack of breakout reflects broader crypto seasonality and ongoing profit-taking flows from spot ETF products.
In short: Bitcoin holds support but battles volatility; Ethereum stays range-bound, setting the stage for potentially sharper moves once holiday thinness fades.
