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Bitcoin Price Slips Below $90,000 as Crypto Market Liquidity Remains Thin

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $90,000 as Crypto Market Liquidity Remains Thin

Bitcoin stays under pressure as thin liquidity and macro uncertainty keep the crypto market range-bound ahead of the Fed decision.

Written by Rahul Dhingra, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 9 December 2025 12:24 IST

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $90,000 as Crypto Market Liquidity Remains Thin

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Crypto traders watch key support levels as volatility picks up ahead of major macro events

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Highlights

Bitcoin faces resistance near $92,000 ahead of the Fed meeting
Ethereum long positions rise as traders eye a move toward $3,500
Altcoins stay sensitive to liquidity shifts and macro sentiment

Bitcoin traded near $89,800 (roughly Rs. 80.7 lakh) on Tuesday as the crypto market continued to move despite thinning liquidity. The digital asset briefly tested lower levels overnight but remained within its established range, and it looks like traders were waiting for macro clarity before committing fresh capital. Ethereum (ETH) traded around $3,100 (roughly Rs. 2.79 lakh). According to the Gadgets 360 tracker, Bitcoin is priced near Rs. 80.7 lakh in India, while Ethereum trades around Rs. 2.79 lakh.

Altcoins Trade Mixed as Macro Sensitivity Increases

Solana (SOL) and other altcoins saw mild declines over the past 24 hours, and while SOL was trading at $132 (roughly Rs. 11,900), XRP hovered around $2.05 (roughly Rs. 184), Binance Coin (BNB) was priced at $891 (roughly Rs. 80,200), and Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.14 (roughly Rs. 12.6).

Nischal Shetty, Founder, WazirX, said broader market correlations are tightening. “The BIS warning about a rare simultaneous surge in gold and equities signals an environment driven more by excess liquidity than fundamentals. When liquidity dominates, cross-asset correlations tighten. Ethereum, in particular, is trading increasingly as part of the broader risk-asset ecosystem [...] Today, macro variables like central bank decisions, yield movements, and liquidity cycles shape ETH volatility more than on-chain activity.”

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Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus, said traders are unwilling to chase upside. “Seven million BTC is now sitting at an unrealised loss, and traders are reluctant to chase upside. Even short rallies toward $92,000 (roughly Rs. 82.7 lakh) are meeting with resistance [...] The key focus now is the US Fed meeting: a 25 bps cut is already priced in. So, Fed Chair Powell's guidance is likely to matter more than the rate move itself [...] For investors, this is a range-bound market.”

Bitcoin's current structure reflects a market waiting for a macro catalyst while navigating thin liquidity and hesitant demand. Analysts say BTC must hold above $88,000 (roughly Rs. 79.1 lakh) to maintain stability. In comparison, a clean breakout above $92,000 (roughly Rs. 82.7 lakh) could pave the way for higher resistance levels if the Fed's outlook becomes more supportive.

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Rahul Dhingra is a crypto writer at Gadgets 360, where he covers the exciting world of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Defi and Web3. Before joining Gadgets 360, he worked as a content specialist for a European-based Crypto Exchange. Rahul loves storytelling, not just through the written word but also through the visual medium. Beyond his professional life, Rahul is a sports fanatic. Whether it’s cricket or football, his passion for the game is contagious. More