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Bitcoin is dancing in tight shoes today, hovering just under the psychological 
$90,000 level like it’s flirting with commitment. With a 24-hour price range 
as narrow as a New Year’s diet plan, the asset is channeling sideways vibes 
with a market cap that would make some nations blush. The $18.29 billion in 
trading volume suggests […]

Crypto Crossroads: Bitcoin’s Price Battle Between Resistance and Rebound

Bitcoin is back in focus after an outlook from Citigroup, where analysts 
mapped out a wide price range for the next year that captures both upside 
momentum and lingering downside risks. The bank’s latest projections point to 
a base-case target of $143,000 over the next 12 months, anchored in 
expectations around a growth in ETF participation and clearer regulatory 
frameworks. Furthermore, Citi outlined an optimistic path that stretches to 
$189,000, alongside a bearish scenario that projects a downward move to 
$78,500. Related Reading: Banks Could Favor A Higher XRP Price, Finance Expert 
Says ETF Adoption And Institutional Demand Citi’s base and bullish scenarios 
are built around the same core thesis: the growing role of regulated 
investment vehicles in shaping Bitcoin’s market structure. Crypto analysts are 
always noting that Spot Bitcoin ETFs have lowered barriers for institutional 
investors, making it easier for large pools of capital to gain exposure 
without direct custody concerns. Analysts at Citi are leaning into this school 
of thought and are projecting bullish price levels for Bitcoin. With the 
expectations of ETF interest and regulatory clarity in mind, Citi sees Bitcoin 
trending toward $143,000 under its base case within the next 12 months. 
Interestingly, the outlook of a bullish scenario from the analysts projected 
that Bitcoin will be trading somewhere around $189,000 within the next 12 
months. These projections are notable considering the current state of 
Bitcoin&#8217;s price action, which is currently struggling near $90,000. They are 
also contingent on a turnaround in the state of flows surrounding Spot Bitcoin 
ETFs. LATEST: 📈 Citi analysts put Bitcoin&#8217;s 12-month price base case at 
$143,000, driven by anticipated ETF interest and regulatory clarity, with a 
bullish scenario of $189,000 and a bearish one of $78,500. 
pic.twitter.com/jAukEDkXQe — CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) December 20, 2025 
Despite its constructive outlook, Citi also flagged downside risks that could 
derail bullish momentum. A bearish framework by Citi analysts projects the 
Bitcoin price sliding to $78,500 within the next 12 months. Fundstrat’s 
Internal View Contrasts With Citi’s Optimism Citi’s bullish projections are in 
contrast to a more cautious internal outlook recently reported by Fundstrat 
Global Advisors. Internal discussions within the firm are warning of a 
possible drawdown of the Bitcoin price toward the $60,000 to $65,000 range. 
According to an internal note circulated to clients, Fundstrat’s head of 
digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, cautioned that a further correction may 
unfold during the first half of 2026 as macroeconomic pressures and tightening 
financial conditions weigh on risk assets. According to @_FORAB, Tom Lee&#8217;s 
fund, Fundstrat, stated in its latest 2026 cryptocurrency strategy advice to 
internal clients that a significant correction is expected in the first half 
of the year, completely contradicting Tom Lee&#8217;s public statements. The 
internal report sets… pic.twitter.com/HbRoNzr85z — Wu Blockchain 
(@WuBlockchain) December 20, 2025 The report outlined downside targets that 
place Bitcoin in the $60,000 to $65,000 range, a level that would represent a 
30% decrease from its current price range. The same internal framework also 
projected Ethereum retreating downwards to $1,800 to $2,000, alongside Solana 
falling into a $50 to $75 range. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of 
Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn This goes against the public 
stance of Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, who has publicly maintained a bullish 
stance on the long-term trajectory and new all-time highs for Ethereum and 
Bitcoin. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Citi Projects $143,000 Base Case For Bitcoin In 12-Month Outlook

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The Bitcoin price looks set to end the year in the red, having produced one of 
its worst Q4 performances in recent years. However, it appears that the new 
year 2026 might bring the relief majority of the market expects. According to 
a recent evaluation, the Bitcoin price structure suggests that a deeper 
correction looks to be on the horizon for the market leader. BTC Price To 
Revisit $73,000 In 2026 Q1? In a December 20 post on the X platform, quant 
trader CryptoOnchain shared fresh insights into the current layout of the 
Bitcoin price. According to the market analyst, the price outlook of BTC is 
tilting towards a bearish scenario, especially as selling pressure remains 
evident on the chart. Related Reading: Analysts Warn Strategy Could Be Dropped 
From Multiple Indexes, Potential $9 Billion Loss Predicted CryptoOnchain said 
that the price of Bitcoin is hovering around the key Point of Control (POC) 
level. For context, the point of control (POC) refers to the price level with 
the highest volume of trading activity within a given period, thereby serving 
as a significant support or resistance zone. According to the crypto pundit, 
the failure of the Bitcoin price to quickly recover its former highs suggests 
an increased likelihood of seeing it break below its POC and towards the 
$70,000 &#8211; $73,000 range. CryptoOnchain identified this region, which was the 
last cycle’s peak, as a critical “support flip,” where buyers might look to 
step in aggressively. Furthermore, CryptoOnchain noted that the divergent 
Relative Strength Index (RSI) adds credence to the Bitcoin price falling to 
the support cushion around $70,000 &#8211; $73,000. “Traders should watch for 
reversal triggers around the $72,000 level,” the analyst added. However, the 
market pundit warned that holding the $70,000 &#8211; $73,000 zone might be critical 
in preventing an even deeper correction and an extended bear market for the 
Bitcoin price. In essence, this “support flip” is crucial for BTC to resume 
its long-term bullish structure and preserve the macro trend. The price of BTC 
visited the sub-$75,000 region in the year’s first quarter as the global 
financial markets reeled from what was initially breaking out as a trade war. 
Hence, a return to this price level might be a tad familiar to investors, 
albeit it would also represent an almost 20% decline from the current price 
point. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at 
around $88,330, reflecting no significant price change in the past 24 hours. 
Related Reading: Citi Analysts Project Bitcoin Price Could Reach $189,000 Next 
Year In Bullish Scenario Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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