#数字资产市场动态 December 26 Market Observation: Short-term Opportunities for $BTC and $ETH

Eerie Calm Before the Storm

Today afternoon marks a critical moment—the approximately $23.7 billion options expiration has just settled. History shows that after each expiration, the market rarely continues to sway; it either surges in one direction or crashes down. This time could very well be the breakout point that completely breaks the month-long wide-range consolidation.

$BTC's Rhythm

The price is still bouncing within the range, but the candlestick has formed a bullish engulfing pattern, and the moving averages are starting to show a golden cross. On smaller timeframes, there is indeed a desire for a rebound, but the problem is that the upward move lacks volume support, making it difficult to surge straight up. The most prudent approach now is to treat it as consolidation— as long as it doesn’t break below 8780, the small rebound will continue.

Focus is on the 8950-9000 zone. If 8780 is broken, the next support levels are 8680-8520.

$ETH Performance

Similar logic applies here; 2995-3018 is the current activity range. If 2942 cannot hold, then after a breakdown, watch for support at 2900-2850.

In the short term, flexibility is key. Defensive measures should be based on your own position size. Don’t be rigid— the market is speaking, and we need to listen.