Bitcoin remains below $90,000 as long liquidations dominate derivatives markets. Data show the liquidation dominance oscillator reached 32%, one of the highest readings in three years. The asset is now testing the 100-week simple moving average after declining from $115,000 to the $86,000–$88,000 range.

Bitcoin traded at $92,690 on Wednesday, rising over 7% in 24 hours after Monday's sharp decline. Bank of America announced Tuesday it will recommend 1%-4% digital asset allocations for wealth management clients starting January 5, covering four bitcoin ETFs including BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC. The move follows similar recommendations from Morgan Stanley and other major institutions.

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 with 58% market dominance as analyst Peter Brandt identified a break in the cryptocurrency's historical four-year parabolic cycle pattern. Brandt suggests a potential decline to $50,000 could set the stage for a subsequent rally toward $200,000-$250,000 in the next bull phase. Current technical indicators show weakening bearish momentum despite the cycle disruption.

Bitcoin opened December 2024 under selling pressure, continuing a pattern observed throughout the year. Analyst Daan Crypto Trades found that approximately 80% of months in 2024 established their monthly high or low within the first 12 days. December has followed this trend with an immediate decline from the monthly open, leaving no upside wick.

Bitcoin may be nearing its cycle bottom following significant deleveraging and capitulation, according to Bitfinex Alpha. Entity-Adjusted Realised Losses have surpassed $400 million, exceeding levels recorded at previous market troughs. Reduced selling pressure indicates exhaustion among short-term holders, the analysis shows.

Bitcoin is testing the $93,000 level for the second time in under a week. Derivatives data show significant short-liquidation clusters forming between $92,500 and $94,000. The concentration of overleveraged short positions could trigger forced buying if upward momentum continues.

Benchmark raised its price target for Strategy (MSTR) to $705, projecting a 183% upside from current levels. The firm would need Bitcoin to crash 86% to $12,700 to face debt coverage issues on its $8.2 billion obligations. Market odds of Strategy selling Bitcoin by mid-2026 stood at 28% as of press time.

Bitcoin investors holding coins for over six months have reversed their supply trend, marking the first increase since April. The 6-month inactive supply recently turned upward after months of decline, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. This shift suggests a potential move toward stronger holding behavior across the network.