Bitcoin rose above $90,000 on the first U.S. trading day of 2026, gaining about 2.5% in 24 hours and reversing late-2025’s pattern of frequent daytime selloffs during American market hours.
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Bitcoin is trading around $88,000 and moving in a tight range as $1.85 billion in BTC options expire today. Trading activity has slowed and data shows traders are cautious, with no clear direction until after the options expiry.
Bitcoin is trading calmly around $88,600 as price swings narrow to their lowest level since July. Past periods like this have often been followed by big moves up or down, suggesting a major shift in BTC’s price could be ahead.