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Crypto Academician: Bitcoin (BTC) Latest Market Analysis, December 18, 2025
Bitcoin is currently priced at 86,500. It's 2:30 AM Beijing time. The price has broken through the first target of 90,000 from 85,500. As usual, I took half the profit and will continue to hold the rest to lock in gains. Even if the price drops back to 85,000, it's okay as long as it doesn't break the previous low of 85,000. The current market trend shows a strong bearish momentum, and there's a high probability of it breaking below 85,000, so be sure to set a stop-loss order. The rest is up to time.
The daily candlestick chart shows a high of 90360 and a low of 96125. The EMA trend indicator continues to expand, with the 15-day EMA testing 89500. The upper resistance level of the trading range remains unchanged at 94200, while the lower support level is at 85000, which is also the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level. The MACD shows decreasing volume, and the DIF and DEA lines have formed a death cross cross, indicating a bearish trend. Coupled with the recent upward move followed by a sharp reversal, watch the lower Bollinger Band support at 85950. Those who haven't entered the market can wait for the price to break below the lower Bollinger Band before looking for entry points. For now, be cautious about shorting.
The 4-hour candlestick chart shows a relatively large hammer candlestick, initially testing the EMA trendline resistance at 90185 before quickly falling below the trend indicators. The MACD continues its upward momentum, while the DIF and DEA lines are contracting. As long as short-term indicators hold above 86000, a death cross will not form, and the bullish trend will continue. The upper trendline to watch is 90,000, and the lower trendline is around 85200. All indicators are bearish, but the price has entered a medium-term support zone, creating a need for a northward-looking entry. Therefore, regardless of whether the indicators point north or south, enter with a northward-looking entry and a stop-loss order.
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.
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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!
