As of December 19, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $87,000, showing resilience despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data released earlier this week. The November CPI rose just 2.7% year-over-year—below forecasts—initially sparking a brief rally toward $89,000, but the gains faded amid broader market caution.

Potential spikes in volatility with the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy announcement today. The BoJ is widely expected to hike its benchmark rate to 0.75%—the highest in three decades—continuing its normalization path.

BTC faces stiff resistance near $88,000–$90,000, a zone that has capped recent upside attempts. On the downside, support holds around $85,000–$86,000, with deeper levels near $84,000 if selling intensifies.

Ethereum (ETH) has lost the psychological $3,000 mark, trading around $2,900–$2,950. The asset has broken its point of control (POC) in recent sessions, maintaining a bearish structure characterized by lower highs and lower lows.

Drop toward the $2,500–$2,600 support zone if downside momentum accelerates.