Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Steady, Ethereum Range-Bound
The final full trading week of 2025 was marked by sideways price action for major cryptocurrencies, holiday liquidity droughts and a record options expiry event that may shape early 2026 dynamics.
Bitcoin traded in a relatively tight range around key support levels as holiday volume remained light. After opening the week near the high-USUS$80,000s, it briefly reclaimed levels above US$89,000 but faced resistance before settling near US$88,000 by Dec 26, reflecting investor caution amid a lack of major catalysts and thin seasonal trading.
Analysts highlighted that Bitcoin was consolidating above support above US$86,000-US$87,000, hinting at resilience even as volatility stayed elevated.
A significant market event during the…
