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On 22 December 2025 at 07:32, Bitcoin traded in a tight band near $88,000. According to exchange liquidation maps, short liquidations cluster above $89,000–$90,000, while long-side risk sits closer to the mid-$85,000 area. On the 4-hour chart, RSI is slightly above 53 and MACD is near flat, signaling stabilization rather than a trend change.

XRP has attempted a recovery above $1.90 and is trading over $1.910 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average, according to Kraken. A descending channel or flag caps the move near $1.940, with hurdles at $1.9550 and $2.00; failure to break could drag price back to $1.90 and $1.8650, then $1.8420.

Bitcoin's latest rebound above $86,800 has stalled after buyers failed to hold above the $89,250 resistance, leaving the price consolidating beneath $89,000. BTC is trading above $87,500 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average, with a rising channel support near $87,650 defining the short-term structure. A decisive move above $89,500 could open the way to $90,500 and higher, while a break below $87,000–$86,800 may trigger a deeper pullback toward $85,500 or even $84,400.

Internet Computer's ICP token climbed 22.6% from Friday's low before giving back 8.46% in under 12 hours, with the broader structure on higher timeframes still bearish. Key resistance remains at $3.78, and analysts note that traders are cautious about entering long positions until price can close above this level on higher timeframe charts.

On December 22, 2025, Michael Saylor signaled that Strategy may be preparing another sizable Bitcoin acquisition, reinforcing the firm's aggressive BTC treasury approach even as its stock faces pressure and index removal risk. The signal appeared while Bitcoin traded near the key $90,000 resistance level, where clustered liquidity and institutional positioning are shaping short-term market behavior. Despite recent volatility and ETF outflows, institutional demand, ETF holdings, and corporate treasuries continue to support Bitcoin around major liquidity zones.

Shiba Inu has slipped back to price areas last seen in 2023 after failed rebound attempts across 2024–2025, while XRP is working to reclaim $2 as its bearish channel from October weakens. Bitcoin sits in the high $80,000s beneath $93,000–$100,000 resistance, and Kalshi pricing suggests a rapid return to $100,000 is unlikely in the near term.

Spot XRP ETFs have accumulated over $1.2 billion in net assets, while wallets holding between 100 million and 1 billion XRP are increasing their holdings. Yet XRP’s price is trading around $1.90–$1.94 and remains below key EMAs, with indicators like RSI and MACD signaling weak momentum. This combination suggests control may be shifting to institutions and whales even as overall demand and price action stay muted.

Binance has crossed 300 million registered accounts eight years after its July 2017 launch, supported by deep liquidity, fast listings and diversified stablecoin markets. A Binance report researched by Kaiko highlights how robust infrastructure, structural market improvements, and developments such as Bitcoin spot ETFs and Europe’s MiCA regulation have attracted both retail and institutional traders. Recent data also show Binance processing significantly higher daily volumes than major rivals, with tight spreads and resilient order books during volatile periods.

On December 21, Bitcoin fell 0.21% over 24 hours and traded at $87,844. The hourly setup shows pressure near $87,576 support, with a possible move toward $87,000 next week if no rebound. Broader charts suggest low volume and likely consolidation in the $85,000–$95,000 range through month-end.

On December 21, Cardano's ADA fell 4.93%, with the price hovering near local support around $0.3576 and trading at $0.3605. If buyers fail to regain control by the daily close, the price may retest supports at $0.3550 and $0.3468, with a further midterm target near $0.2756 if the weekly bar ends at or below current levels.