Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below $90,000. BTC is consolidating losses and remains at risk of more losses if it dips below $88,000. Bitcoin started a Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below $90,000. BTC is consolidating losses and remains at risk of more losses if it dips below $88,000. Bitcoin started a

Bitcoin Price Loses $90K, Traders Brace for a Volatile Next Move

2026/01/21 10:54
3 min read

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below $90,000. BTC is consolidating losses and remains at risk of more losses if it dips below $88,000.

  • Bitcoin started a sharp decline below $92,000 and $90,000.
  • The price is trading below $90,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
  • There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  • The pair might continue to move down if it stays below the $92,000 zone.

Bitcoin Price Dips 5%

Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $92,500 support and started a fresh decline. BTC declined sharply below the $91,000 and $90,500 support levels.

The bears even pushed the price below $90,000. A low was formed at $87,784, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor recovery wave above $88,500, but the price stayed below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $95,475 swing high to the $87,784 low.

Bitcoin is now trading below $90,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $88,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $89,600 level. The first key resistance is near the $90,000 level.

The next resistance could be $91,650 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $95,475 swing high to the $87,784 low. A close above the $91,650 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $92,000 resistance.

Bitcoin Price

Any more gains might send the price toward the $94,000 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next barrier for the bulls could be $95,000 and $95,500.

More Losses In BTC?

If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $91,650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $88,800 level. The first major support is near the $88,000 level.

The next support is now near the $87,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $86,200 support in the near term. The main support sits at $85,000, below which BTC might accelerate lower in the near term.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $88,800, followed by $88,000.

Major Resistance Levels – $91,650 and $92,000.

Market Opportunity
Bitcoin Logo
Bitcoin Price(BTC)
$64,831.85
$64,831.85$64,831.85
-3.95%
USD
Bitcoin (BTC) Live Price Chart
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact service@support.mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.

You May Also Like

“Vibes Should Match Substance”: Vitalik on Fake Ethereum Connections

“Vibes Should Match Substance”: Vitalik on Fake Ethereum Connections

Vitalik Buterin criticized L2s that use optimistic bridges without adding meaningful technical innovation. Ethereum’s base layer is scaling, reducing the need for
Share
LiveBitcoinNews2026/02/06 11:30
Why Bitcoin Crashed Below $69,000 — Causes & Outlook

Why Bitcoin Crashed Below $69,000 — Causes & Outlook

Cryptsy - Latest Cryptocurrency News and Predictions Cryptsy - Latest Cryptocurrency News and Predictions - Experts in Crypto Casinos Bitcoin crash explained:
Share
Cryptsy2026/02/06 11:20
CME Group to launch options on XRP and SOL futures

CME Group to launch options on XRP and SOL futures

The post CME Group to launch options on XRP and SOL futures appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. CME Group will offer options based on the derivative markets on Solana (SOL) and XRP. The new markets will open on October 13, after regulatory approval.  CME Group will expand its crypto products with options on the futures markets of Solana (SOL) and XRP. The futures market will start on October 13, after regulatory review and approval.  The options will allow the trading of MicroSol, XRP, and MicroXRP futures, with expiry dates available every business day, monthly, and quarterly. The new products will be added to the existing BTC and ETH options markets. ‘The launch of these options contracts builds on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our suite of Solana and XRP futures,’ said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products. The options contracts will have two main sizes, tracking the futures contracts. The new market will be suitable for sophisticated institutional traders, as well as active individual traders. The addition of options markets singles out XRP and SOL as liquid enough to offer the potential to bet on a market direction.  The options on futures arrive a few months after the launch of SOL futures. Both SOL and XRP had peak volumes in August, though XRP activity has slowed down in September. XRP and SOL options to tap both institutions and active traders Crypto options are one of the indicators of market attitudes, with XRP and SOL receiving a new way to gauge sentiment. The contracts will be supported by the Cumberland team.  ‘As one of the biggest liquidity providers in the ecosystem, the Cumberland team is excited to support CME Group’s continued expansion of crypto offerings,’ said Roman Makarov, Head of Cumberland Options Trading at DRW. ‘The launch of options on Solana and XRP futures is the latest example of the…
Share
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 00:56