However, if the support and resistance levels don\u2019t break, it will continue to move within its range until the market\u2019s momentum returns. Meanwhile, Daan Crypto Trades highlighted<\/a> that December has been \u201ca very boring month all things considered.\u201d<\/p>\n In an X post, he explained that there the broader crypto market had \u201cno major narratives, no major moves. Just a lot of up days followed by down days. With alts bleeding lower in the end and BTC & ETH roughly stable.\u201d<\/p>\n The trader also asserted<\/a> that it hasn\u2019t been BTC\u2019s best year despite reaching new highs this quarter. He pointed out that \u201cthis year was abysmal, especially looking at the risk adjusted returns.\u201d<\/p>\n Nonetheless, he noted that \u201cduring years like these, we are taking big steps towards distributing coins from OG large holders and get a more evenly spread supply. Regardless of price action in the short term, that’s always a good thing to see.\u201d<\/p>\n Daan affirmed that Q1 2026 will be the moment where Bitcoin can \u201ctry and prove itself\u201d and when everyone will be closely watching the cryptocurrency\u2019s performance to determine whether the cycle is over or not.<\/p>\n Other market watchers have suggested two potential scenarios for BTC\u2019s early 2026 performance. Ted Pillows highlighted<\/a> that BTC appears to be mirroring its 2021-2022 fractal, which suggests that the flagship cryptocurrency is ultimately entering a bear market.<\/p>\n Per the chart, Bitcoin saw a significant pullback after topping in late 2021. This was followed by brief recovery period at the start of 2022 before the price continued its descending trajectory.<\/p>\nBTC To Breakout Or Breakdown In 2026?<\/h2>\n
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