At its December meeting, the Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate from 0.5% to about 0.75%, while Bitcoin traded under pressure near key technical levels. BTC has fallen roughly 7% over the past week as traders watch whether a break above the $88,200–$89,200 zone can open the way toward $90,000 and beyond. Analysts also highlight support around $84,500 and $80,600 as Bitcoin forms what looks like a consolidation base amid shifting global liquidity conditions.

Bitcoin is trading around $85,600 after November CPI came in softer, while on December 18, 2025 the Bank of England cut rates and the ECB left key rates unchanged. A daily close below $85,000 risks a slide toward $83,000–$80,600, whereas reclaiming $90,200 would be an early sign of stabilization.

On December 17, Bitcoin slid by about $4,000 and is now consolidating close to $87,000 while traders assess whether it can retest $90,000 before Christmas. Sentiment has weakened, ETF inflows have become inconsistent, and BTC is trading below key moving averages as markets await US CPI data that could steer risk appetite. At the same time, speculative interest is also shifting to presale tokens such as PEPENODE, which has raised over $2.36 million with its mine-to-earn meme coin model.

Bitcoin traded near $86,056 on December 18, down nearly 6% in 24 hours, as traders positioned ahead of a critical Federal Reserve policy decision expected this month. Market analysts warn that a potential $6.6 trillion shift in global liquidity could reshape risk appetite across equities, crypto, and bonds. Speculation has intensified following reports that Kevin Hassett, a former White House economic advisor, has emerged as a contender for the Fed chair role.

Bitcoin traded near $91,400 on Sunday, rising over 0.80% in 24 hours with market capitalization at $1.82 trillion. Robert Kiyosaki warned of potential financial market stress driven by dual liquidity pressures from Japan's fiscal shifts and tightening US funding markets. Technical indicators show BTC rebounding from $81,028 support, testing the 20-day EMA at $92,800 as momentum improves.

XRP is trading at $2.22 with a market cap of $133.7 billion as buyers defend the $2.14 support zone. A confirmed weekly close above $2.22 could trigger advances toward $2.38, $2.57, and $2.78, with chart patterns showing compression under a descending trendline.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has flipped back into profitability with $3.2 billion in cumulative gains as Bitcoin rebounded above $90,000. The ETF recorded two consecutive days of inflows totaling $21 million, marking the first such streak in two weeks. Data show the average buy price for IBIT holders now sits near break-even levels, restoring confidence after weeks of pressure from Bitcoin's earlier decline into the mid-$80,000s.

Bitcoin is trading near $91,100 after recovering from $80,542, its lowest level in months. Bolivia has lifted its ban on digital assets and will allow banks to offer stablecoin services, savings accounts, and credit products. Strategy unveiled a credit dashboard demonstrating it can sustain dividends for decades even if Bitcoin prices remain flat.

US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $3.7 billion in outflows during November, the largest monthly withdrawal since their launch, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin fell more than 35% from its October all-time high of $126,000, reaching $80,542 on November 21, the lowest level since April. Ethereum ETFs experienced $1.6 billion in outflows over the same period.