2026-01-03 15:26:28

Bitcoin Price Action: Consolidation Phase Amid Thin Liquidity

BTC is currently trading in the $87,000–$88,000 band, displaying choppy, range-bound behavior as we transition into 2026. The market has stepped back from late-2025's volatility, with trading volumes still subdued and participants moving cautiously.

Historical patterns suggest Bitcoin has spent considerable time testing these price levels, creating a tug-of-war between sellers defending resistance and buyers supporting lower boundaries. The interplay between supply and demand remains delicate—neither side has established firm control, making these zones critical to watch.

With liquidity thin during the year-end wind-down period, expect continued choppiness. Traders should monitor how Bitcoin manages this range; a decisive break could signal the next directional move.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 01-04 01:34

Are you still dithering around the 87-88 price level? The Ponzi schemes are on holiday, and with such thin liquidity, you still dare to be bullish or bearish. To be honest—now is the best time for chip battles and harvesting profits. You only realize the direction after breaking the level; don’t talk nonsense if you haven’t broken through.

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LayerZeroJunkie

· 01-03 21:51

Oscillations with low liquidity, this wave of market movement is boring. Waiting for a breakout.

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SerNgmi

· 01-03 15:55

The stalemate under the thin liquid, wait for the break, or continue to grind?

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VitaliksTwin

· 01-03 15:47

87k to 88k, just repeatedly tugging back and forth, really exhausting.

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ContractBugHunter

· 01-03 15:43

The 87k-88k range is really useless, swinging back and forth is so annoying.

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IfIWereOnChain

· 01-03 15:40

Silent wealth accumulation under low liquidity—who will break the deadlock first?

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 01-03 15:36

Laughing to death, the 87 to 88 range is more difficult to break through than my salary. --- With such poor liquidity, how can anyone still talk about supply and demand balance? Isn't this just ignoring it? --- It's the end of the year, everyone in the leek industry is waiting for the New Year rally, but BTC is just holding back here. --- It's either range-bound oscillation or waiting for a breakout. The person writing this article really dares to say that. We crypto traders love to hear this kind of talk. --- May I ask everyone, are you trading or doing psychological conditioning? --- With such thin trading volume, it feels like the night before retail investors are being set up. --- I bet five bucks that it will dip again before breaking through. --- Wait, is this what you call "historical规律"? Then I might as well not learn history. --- Low liquidity trading, isn't this just a polite way of saying "just casually take your position"?

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