2026-01-04 14:26:48

From midday's 91388 pullback to around 91100 currently, Bitcoin exhibits a classic high-level narrow-range consolidation pattern. The profit-taking after breaking through the $90,000 mark is normal, but what is more noteworthy is the resilience of the bulls — the price has consistently held above the short-term support at 90800, and has not even touched the integer level of 90000. This defensive strength indicates that the buying volume is quite solid, and the market's tolerance for deep retracements is noticeably low.

Ethereum and SOL also continue to show strong momentum, steadily consolidating upward in tandem with BTC.

The real uncertainty may come during the Monday morning session a few hours from now. The Asian markets will lead the charge, followed by a genuine return of global institutional funds, which is often a watershed for cyclical markets. Historical experience suggests that Sunday night is often a high-risk period for major players to test the waters — they may release false moves before a real rally, using downward probes to shake out leveraged long positions, paving the way for a new wave of upward movement.

The current pattern is like the calm before dawn, with all key data and capital flows preparing for Monday's opening.

BTC-4,18%

ETH-4,45%

SOL-5,61%

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

19 Likes

Reward
19
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

FloorSweeper

· 01-07 14:26

The calm before the storm? I think it's the main force sharpening their blades. Monday's opening is definitely going to be interesting.

View OriginalReply0

zkProofGremlin

· 01-04 19:31

Really, not touching 90K means institutions are defending the market. This bullish wave is a bit fierce. There will definitely be a story in Monday's early trading; just waiting to see how the main players will make their move. With ETH and SOL's rhythm, it feels like there could be another surge later. The tactic of stabbing and shaking out traders is well-known to seasoned players, but the question is how deep this drop will go. The metaphor "peace before dawn" is quite fitting, but it will probably only last until Monday's opening. The support is holding firm, and those shorting are going to get hammered.

View OriginalReply0

MiningDisasterSurvivor

· 01-04 14:56

I've experienced this before. I heard this same rhetoric in 2018 as well. In the end, how did it turn out? Institutional funds didn't come, but instead, there was a mining disaster.

View OriginalReply0

AlphaBrain

· 01-04 14:54

The old tricks of testing the market on Sunday night again, waiting to see how the main players will manipulate the price. Feeling a bit tired. --- 90800 held firmly, the buying volume really has some quality. --- Talking about the calm before the storm again, I just want to know if I’ll have to cut again after waking up. --- ETH and SOL are still following the trend, when will they start thinking independently? --- Don’t sleep before Monday’s opening, it feels like there will be a good show. --- Institutional funds returning? Wake up, they’ve been cutting all along.

View OriginalReply0

ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 01-04 14:52

90,800 Hold the line, this is the game of the wealthy, we retail investors can only watch Institutional entry on Monday morning, this wave is probably another scythe time Testing the market with quick spikes is really impressive, every time it cuts a wave of leveraged traders Feels like we are just waiting for the Monday open, a bit restless ETH and SOL are following the trend, I really dislike this kind of market Good buying volume? I feel like it's all just people cutting losses The calm before the storm, basically brewing the next wave of decline Not even breaking the 90,000 integer level, the main players are still accumulating chips Sunday night is the most terrifying, the main players love to stir up trouble, I need to set a stop-loss After such a long period of high-level oscillation, it feels like a big move is brewing

View OriginalReply0

SolidityStruggler

· 01-04 14:38

90800 is holding strong, this is the main force supporting the market, and Monday is set to take off.

View OriginalReply0