As the crypto market wakes up from the holiday lull on December 26, 2025, all eyes are on Bitcoin hovering around $88,000–$89,000. Today marks the largest options expiry in history — over $27 billion in BTC and ETH contracts settling on Deribit alone. This massive event could finally shake off the December consolidation that's kept $BTC pinned between $85K and $90K for weeks.
Analysts are buzzing: The heavy call option skew suggests bullish positioning, and post-expiry gamma decay often leads to explosive moves. With thin holiday liquidity clearing out and potential ETF inflows resuming, a push toward $95K (or higher) isn't off the table if bulls seize control. On the flip side, any flush could test support near $85K before rebounding.
Key takeaways:
- BTC resilience despite outflows shows strong underlying demand.
- Solana $SOL continues outperforming as the high-speed alternative, up big in ecosystem growth.
- Altcoins like $XRP and $BNB are watching for rotation if Bitcoin stabilizes.
Is this the catalyst for the year-end rally we've been waiting for? The market is primed — stay vigilant!
