Bitcoin slipped below the $87,000 level once again on December 15, 2025, extending its short-term bearish trend as selling pressure intensified during the latest trading session.
According to the BTC/USD 4-hour chart from TradingView, Bitcoin dropped to around $86,900, marking a decline of roughly 3% on the day. The move erased a series of short-lived rebounds seen earlier in the month and pushed price back toward the lower end of its recent range.
The chart shows Bitcoin failing to hold above the $90,000–$91,000 area, which has acted as a repeated rejection zone. Each attempt to reclaim higher levels was followed by sharp pullbacks, culminating in the latest breakdown below $87,000. Volume during the decline increased modestly, suggesting renewed downside momentum rather than a low-liquidity move.
Additional market metrics reinforce the cautious outlook. Bitcoin’s current price stands near $86,741, while short-term projections point to $89,000, still below key resistance levels. Market sentiment remains bearish, with the Fear & Greed Index at 16, firmly in “Extreme Fear” territory.
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin continues to trade well below major moving averages. The 50-day simple moving average sits at $97,054, while the 200-day SMA remains significantly higher at $102,531, highlighting the broader gap Bitcoin would need to close to shift market structure back to bullish. The 14-day RSI at 40.83 signals neutral momentum, leaving room for further downside if selling pressure persists.
Volatility remains moderate at 3.02%, suggesting the market is trending lower in a controlled manner rather than experiencing panic-driven liquidation. Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin has recorded 13 green days, representing 43%, which underscores the lack of sustained bullish follow-through.
With Bitcoin once again below $87,000, traders are closely watching whether the current zone can stabilize price action or if the market risks a deeper retracement. For now, the technical picture reflects continued weakness, with sentiment and trend indicators still aligned to the downside.
