Bitcoin today: BTC drops below $90,000 as market caution prevails in year-end mood

Source: PortaldoBitcoin Original Title: Bitcoin today: BTC falls below US$ 90,000 amid market caution during holiday season Original Link: Bitcoin returns to below US$ 90,000 this Monday (15), after falling over the weekend, dragging the entire cryptocurrency market down. This morning, BTC has decreased by 0.2% in the last 24 hours, to US$ 89,754. In reais, the cryptocurrency is traded at R$ 486,938.

Meanwhile, today’s market is mixed among altcoins, with Ethereum advancing 1.66%, priced at US$ 3,156, while BNB and XRP decline 0.2% and 0.7%, respectively. Among the largest cryptocurrencies by market value, a positive highlight is Tron, which is up 2.3%.

Investors remain cautious amid concerns over the valuation of tech companies, the weakening momentum of US stocks, and contradictory signals from the Federal Reserve.

In this scenario, US stock index futures show a slight recovery after last week’s sharp decline, driven by the tech sector and triggered by renewed scrutiny of high investments in artificial intelligence and profit sustainability.

This caution has extended to the cryptocurrency markets, which have struggled to regain momentum after October’s significant drop. Trading volumes have decreased considerably in recent sessions, amplifying price movements and reinforcing a defensive tone.

“At the moment, investors are hesitant to invest in cryptocurrencies due to October’s decline, concerns about an overvalued US stock market, and contradictory signals from the Fed,” said Jeff Mei, COO of the cryptocurrency exchange BTSE.

“That said, inflows into Bitcoin ETFs are still positive, and the Fed has started repurchasing bonds in the market, adding liquidity that could flow into stocks and cryptocurrencies,” he added.

Mei also mentioned that the end-of-year period, with the next two weeks already in holiday mode, could be another factor weakening the market. “Considering we are at the end of the year, it’s likely that investors are taking profits now and will reassess whether to initiate new positions in cryptocurrencies at the beginning of 2026,” he said.

Despite short-term pressure, US-listed Bitcoin ETFs and the ongoing liquidity support from central banks could provide a more constructive scenario when markets fully reopen in early 2026.