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Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next?

The bitcoin price dropped sharply today after a brief pump near $90,000, sliding to $84,544 as the price sell-off continued into its second month. 

Bitcoin lost 2% over the past 24 hours. It remains 5% below its seven-day high of $89,220 and hovers near the week’s low of $84,596. Trading volume reached $56 billion. Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at $1.69 trillion. The circulating supply is roughly 19.96 million BTC out of a total 21 million, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. 

The drop follows a brief rally that earlier saw the Bitcoin price test $89,000. The surge came after the U.S. released new Consumer Price Index data. Inflation rose 2.7% year over year in November, lower than expected. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, fell to 2.6%, the lowest since early 2021.

Bitcoin jumped from intraday lows near $86,000 to challenge $89,000. Traders viewed the cooler inflation report as a potential signal for looser Federal Reserve policy in 2026. CME FedWatch data suggested slightly higher odds of a rate cut by March, though January moves remain unlikely.

The rally did not last. The bitcoin price failed to break $90,000 and slid to $84,4000. This pattern is familiar: sharp spikes followed by quick retracements.

What’s dragging down the bitcoin price?

A persistent challenge is U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. These funds, once a major source of demand, have seen net redemptions. The outflows remove institutional support that previously helped stabilize the price. Without consistent ETF inflows, breakouts above $89,000 are harder to sustain.

Other economic indicators add uncertainty. Recent labor market data showed U.S. unemployment rising to 4.6%, its highest since 2021. Job growth remains uneven. The mixed signals complicate Federal Reserve policy, suggesting a cautious approach despite easing inflation.

Political factors add to market complexity. President Donald Trump has publicly urged lower interest rates and suggested nominating a Fed chair favoring aggressive easing. Markets have largely treated the comments as noise, but the statements add a variable to the macro picture.

Technically, the bitcoin price is consolidating rather than trending. Resistance forms just below $90,000. Supply above this level remains strong, held by investors who bought during prior rallies. 

Analysts at Bitwise recently suggested Bitcoin could break its historical four-year cycle. The firm noted BTC might reach new all-time highs in 2026 with lower volatility and reduced correlation to equities.

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index currently sits at 17/100, signaling extreme fear. Historically, readings in this range have coincided with undervaluation. Contrarian investors see potential buying opportunities, though sentiment remains cautious.

Is $70,000 next? 

Technical analysts from Bitcoin Magazine wrote earlier this week that the $84,000 support level is under pressure. If the bitcoin price falls below this point, it could test the $72,000 to $68,000 zone. Initial bounces are expected, but a break below $84,000 could trigger faster declines toward $70,000.

Bitcoin’s price may drop to the $72,000–$68,000 support zone after breaking the $84,000 level, with bears currently in control. A strong bounce is likely from that lower zone, potentially retesting $84,000, though the 4-Year Cycle suggests further downside could occur later in 2026.

Resistance extends from $94,000 to $118,000. Bulls will need substantial buying volume to break above these levels, per Bitcoin Magazine analysts. 

Short-term momentum favors sellers. Last week, the Bitcoin price closed the weekly candle in red, failing to sustain gains near $94,000. Bears are well-positioned to push prices lower this week. 

At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is $84,812. Trading volume reached $56 billion. Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at $1.69 trillion. The circulating supply is roughly 19.96 million BTC out of a total 21 million, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. 

This post Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin’s bearish momentum has since reached a cool-off state, as price maintains above the last swing low established late November. However, although there has been a steady uptrend, signs of a bullish reversal remain weak. Interestingly, a recent evaluation has been published, which delves into the factors that may affect Bitcoin’s next major move.

Analyst Points To Key Support, Resistance Zones Using MVRV Metric

In an X post released on December 12, market analyst Ali Martinez shares that Bitcoin’s next significant move depends on how the price acts around a set of identified critical levels using data from the MVRV Extreme Deviation Pricing Bands. For context, this metric is used to identify when Bitcoin is undervalued or overvalued, with past activity around certain levels being a defining factor. It serves this function by comparing Bitcoin’s market price to its Realized Price and plotting extreme levels of likely deviation, such as ±0.5 and ±1.0, around the realized price.

From the chart below, $99,000 stands in correspondence to the +0.5 standard deviation band. This price level has historically functioned as a local top, especially in resistance against short-term bullish momentum. This happens because there is an increase in profit-taking among sellers, as they are prone to exiting in the presence of any real opposition.  Interestingly, a significant break above this $99,000 resistance level could be a sign of awakening bullish interest, potentially causing the inflow of bullish momentum upon its retest.

On the flipside, the most immediate support zone is seen to lie around the $76,000 price. Notably, this region corresponds to the –0.5 deviation band, suggesting that it is a price level where Bitcoin would become undervalued if reached.

Past market cycles also reveal that pullbacks into this price region have often preceded increased upward momentum, owing to the ‘buy-the-dip’ mentality that must have prevailed. Expectedly, a slip beneath this key support zone would be a result of intensified sell pressure within the market. When this development occurs, the Bitcoin price could see an even deeper correction towards the south side of the price.

Metric Suggests $122,000 And $53,000 Are Next Crucial Zones To Watch

Notably, Bitcoin is expected to face another battle in the scenario where it breaks above the $99,000 resistance. Readings from the metric reveal that the +1 standard deviation band stands roughly at $122,000. Bullish rallies have often reached this price region, with significant resistance met to send prices sharply downwards. A break above the +1.0 deviation could therefore precede the formation of a new all-time-high price.

Also, the –1.0 deviation stands at the $53,000 price level. If the –0.5 deviation were to fail, the Bitcoin price could begin a bearish cycle towards $53,000, as it stands as the next significant support. This is so because it has historically functioned as a strong accumulation zone, where a bit of sideways movement was seen before major price expansions followed. At press time, Bitcoin stands at approximately $90,400, with a loss of %1.24 recorded since the last day, per CoinMarketCap data.