"Bitcoin is closing out 2025 near $87,000, ending the year in a narrow trading range after months of fading momentum. Thin holiday liquidity and a lack of fresh catalysts left the market drifting into the final session of the year, capping a period marked less by explosive gains than by consolidation and unmet expectations. At the time of writing, bitcoin was trading just below $88,000, roughly flat over the past week and modestly lower than where it began the year."
"Bitcoin went on to post a strong rally through the first half of the year, supported by steady ETF demand and continued accumulation by corporate treasuries and long-term holders. That advance culminated in October, when bitcoin briefly surged to a new all-time high above $125,000. The move was fueled by improving macro sentiment, positioning ahead of expected rate cuts, and renewed speculative interest across derivatives markets."
Bitcoin finished 2025 near $87,000, trading in a narrow range after months of fading momentum and thin holiday liquidity. The price oscillated through December between the low and high $80,000s, with repeated failed attempts to reclaim $90,000. Strong inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs, expanding institutional participation, and expectations of easier monetary policy fueled a rally earlier in the year. Bitcoin surged to an all-time high above $125,000 in October before tighter financial conditions, rising bond yields, and a stronger dollar pushed it down more than 30% by early December.
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