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Crypto Academician: Bitcoin (BTC) Latest Market Analysis, December 17, 2025
Bitcoin is currently priced at 87,600. It's 4:30 AM Beijing time. Where did the northbound target of 85,500 reach? That's right, 87,500. However, judging from the current market trend, don't rush to exit all positions. A U-shaped transition towards the previous high of 94,500 is possible, which would be a good opportunity to take profits and exit.
The daily candlestick chart before this writing shows a high of 88150 and a low of 85200. The 85000 level represents a medium-term trading range, similar to the previous range top at 94200 – both are key support/resistance levels. Therefore, establishing a position at this level is effective, and there's no rush to close positions; a phased exit is recommended. The EMA trend indicator is contracting, and the MACD volume is decreasing, but the candlestick has shown a green candle reversal. The DIF and DEA death cross is failing to materialize. The candlestick has formed a two-legged support at the lower Bollinger Band at 86400. Pay attention to the middle Bollinger Band resistance level at 90300. If it fails to break through 90300 effectively, consider exiting.
The 4-hour candlestick chart has returned to the EMA trend indicator, consolidating around 87800 near the EMA15 level. The top resistance level to watch is 90500. The MACD has ended its contraction and is starting to expand, with the DIF and DEA lines forming a golden cross, indicating a short-term bullish trend. If the Bollinger Band middle line resistance at 88200 is breached, further upward movement could target the 91200 resistance level. The strategy is primarily to buy on dips, and shorting is not recommended at this time, as the price has fallen to a relatively dangerous level. A rational approach is advised.
Short-term trading strategy reference: Market movements are never 100% predictable, so always use stop-loss orders. Safety first, aim for small losses and large profits.
Northbound trading: Initiate a position at 85500-85000, with a stop-loss of 500 points. Target: 86000-86500, with a further target of 87000-87500 if the price breaks through.
The initial entry point for a southbound trade is 90,500 to 91,000, with a stop-loss at 91,500 and a stop-loss of 500 points. The target is 89,500 to 89,000, and if it breaks through, the next target is 88,000 to 87,500.
For specific operations, please refer to real-time market data. For more information and details, please contact the author. There may be a delay in article publication; this advice is for reference only, and you assume all risk.
This article is exclusively contributed by the Crypto Academician and represents only the Academician's exclusive views. The Academician has in-depth research on BTC, ETH, DOGE, DOT, FIL, EOS, etc. Due to the timing of article publication, the above views and suggestions are not real-time and are for reference only. Investors assume all risks. Please indicate the source when reprinting. Manage your positions reasonably and avoid over-leveraging or full-margin trading. The Academician also hopes that investors understand that the market is always right. If you are wrong, you should analyze your own problems and not let profits slip away. Investing doesn't require being smarter than the market. When a trend emerges, follow it; when there is no trend, observe and remain calm. It's never too late to act after the trend becomes clear. Tomorrow's success stems from today's choices. Heaven rewards diligence, earth rewards kindness, humanity rewards honesty, business rewards integrity, industry rewards excellence, and art rewards dedication. Gains and losses often occur unexpectedly. Develop the habit of strictly setting stop-loss and take-profit orders for every trade. The Crypto Academician wishes you happy investing!
