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📰 Crypto Market & Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin is trading in a wide range as the market braces for a record ~$23.6B BTC options expiry today, which could bring higher volatility and sharp price swings in the short term between key support levels near $80K–$82K. Analysts say this options event might trigger unpredictable moves before traders reposition.

📉 Market Sentiment: Crypto social sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear”, indicating retail traders are cautious and less active, which often aligns with bear market behavior and subdued trading volume.

📊 Bitcoin Price Action: BTC continues to trade range-bound with mixed technicals showing hesitation above resistance and possible sideways action as traders wait for catalysts.

🌀 Altcoin Focus – XRP News: XRP remains under pressure with weak on-chain activity, though some short-term support signals emerge from carry trades and risk appetite shifts in other markets.

🔥 Other Trends: Markets are reacting to thin holiday liquidity and shifting ETF flows, while broader risk assets continue to influence crypto moves