Bitcoin has climbed back above the $90,000 mark, recovering sharply after last week’s slump to near-$80,000. The world’s largest crypto surged as much as 4% in 24 hours, briefly touching $91,200, boosted by renewed market optimism, improving liquidity, and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December.
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However, despite the rebound, analysts warn that the latest upswing may remain structurally fragile.
BTC's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview
Risk Appetite Returns as BTC Leads Market Rebound
After weeks of volatility, Bitcoin’s latest rise mirrors a broader recovery across the crypto market. A wave of buying pushed Ethereum back above $3,000, while major altcoins, including XRP, BNB, Solana, Cardano, Tron, and Dogecoin, logged gains of over 4%.
Market analysts attribute the rally largely to improving macro sentiment. Traders are now pricing in an 85% chance of a Fed rate cut, up from just 44% a week earlier. Lower interest rates typically boost demand for risk assets, including crypto.
Additionally, a massive 1.8 million BTC withdrawal from exchanges overnight sparked speculation of increased institutional accumulation.
Regardless, caution lingers. The crypto Fear & Greed Index sits deep in “Extreme Fear,” and despite rising prices, market conviction remains thin. As CoinSwitch noted, BTC’s jump was fueled partly by a short squeeze, not purely organic demand.
Analysts Warn of Resistance Ahead
Even with the recent improvement, several analysts believe Bitcoin’s upside remains limited in the near term. Resistance between $92,000 and $95,000 is expected to be a key test for bulls.
Ed Engel of Compass Point notes that BTC’s rebound from the $82,000 Real Market Average suggests early signs of capitulation but not a confirmed bottom.
Whale wallets holding 10–10,000 BTC have continued reducing their holdings for six straight weeks, an ongoing bearish indicator. Meanwhile, institutional desks are reportedly trimming exposure into year-end, adding more supply to the market.
Some traders expect Bitcoin to retest $82,000 or even dip below $80,000 if momentum fades. Others believe a strong break above $95,000, supported by retail demand, could renew bullish structure and open the path toward fresh highs.
A Market at a Crossroads
Despite improved liquidity and rebounding prices, Bitcoin’s recovery remains fragile. Sentiment is mixed, leveraged positions are still unwinding, and macro data continues to send conflicting signals. For now, BTC appears stuck between growing optimism and persistent skepticism.
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The next major catalyst, whether from the Federal Reserve, institutional flows, or renewed retail appetite, will likely determine whether Bitcoin’s climb is the start of a sustainable uptrend or just another relief rally.
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