Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on December 28, 2025, with the top three in popularity being: Zcash, Flow, Serum

Bitcoin has traded in a tight range for nearly 50 days – but this is not a "bear flag"

Bitcoin's recent price action suggests a period of indecision rather than a continuation of a downtrend. Despite concerns about a bear flag, the prolonged consolidation indicates balanced market dynamics. Unlike the significant retracement seen in 2022, the current cycle shows strong demand and a solid support base.

Bitcoin has been fluctuating for nearly 50 days, but this is not a bear flag. The market has entered a state of indecision.

Bitcoin has recently been fluctuating between $65,000 and $75,000, with market sentiment hesitant. Technically, it appears to form a bear flag pattern, but the bearish momentum is weakening, and the market is moving toward balance. Compared to the pullback in 2022, current demand remains solid, and prolonged sideways movement could indicate potential upside, but traders should watch for breakout signals.

Bernstein: Bitcoin "appears to have bottomed out," maintains a year-end target of $150,000

Recently, Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 due to geopolitical risks and energy price fluctuations, but Wall Street broker Bernstein believes it has shown signs of bottoming out and predicts that Bitcoin could rebound to $150,000 by the end of 2026. The market has already been over-processed, and ETF capital inflows indicate that long-term holders support Bitcoin, which has also outperformed gold and stocks.

QCP: Macroeconomic and geopolitical situations still dominate market sentiment; Bitcoin remains resilient amid panic.

QCP Capital reports that Bitcoin is fluctuating around $70,000. The market reacts quickly to inflation shocks, but geopolitical risks still suppress risk appetite. Bitcoin shows resilience, with outflows indicating tokens being moved rather than sold off. Overall market sentiment is cautious; dips are being accumulated but there’s no chasing of rallies. It is expected to remain in a range and fluctuate in the short term.

BONK price recovers thanks to new reward program

BONK (BONK) reported a 2% increase on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive gain. The project introduced a daily $7,000 incentive program to boost new token launches and aims to revive the "bagworking" culture in the memecoin community. Despite recovery signs, long-term downward pressure remains.

QCP Report: Bitcoin is fluctuating around $71,000, with net on-chain funds flowing out of exchanges.

Gate News reports that on March 26, QCP released a market report. Bitcoin is currently hovering around $71,000, in a consolidation phase. The report indicates that the Middle East situation has increased geopolitical risk premiums, and on-chain data shows net outflows of funds, with capital tending to withdraw from exchanges. In the options market, implied volatility has decreased, and the curve remains slightly in contango, with some downward hedging demand. The QCP report states that, before macro and geopolitical factors become clearer, the Bitcoin market is driven by news.