> At a Glance
> – Bitcoin has climbed for five straight days, reaching $92.5K
> – Trading volume tops $37 billion
> – Gold’s momentum is cooling after a strong run
> – Why it matters: Historical patterns suggest a 1.5- to 2-year crypto breakout window may open when gold slows
Bitcoin is back above $92,000 for the first time since its recent pullback, and analysts say the final barrier to a six-figure price may now be the $93,000 zone.
Five-Day Rally Fuels Volume Surge
The largest cryptocurrency has posted gains every day since the weekend, its longest winning streak since October. Spot trading activity has surged to $37 billion, while Ethereum, Solana, and XRP added between 0.7% and 3% in the past 24 hours.
Gold Peak Sets Up Crypto Window
Chart data covering 2016-2026 shows gold’s local highs have repeatedly preceded major Bitcoin runs. Michaël van de Poppe told News Of Los Angeles:
> “It’s very expectable to see a corrective period on gold.”
He added that the coming 18-24 months could mirror 2017 and 2020, when crypto rallied after the metal cooled.
Technical Levels to Watch
- Resistance: $93,000 is the last major hurdle before $100,000
- Support band: $85,000-$88,500
- Deeper pullback: $80,500 marked a double-bottom in December
Trader Merlijn noted that as long as price holds above $88,500, the path of least resistance remains up; a drop below flips the bias to “damage control.”
Seasonal Tailwinds in Q1
Daan Crypto Trades highlighted Bitcoin’s historical tendency to perform well in the first quarter, even in otherwise weak years. Some models project 2026 highs above $126,000, with more ambitious calls reaching $210,000.
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s five-day advance has lifted it within striking distance of $100,000
- Gold’s slowdown echoes setups that preceded prior crypto breakouts
- A sustained hold above $88,500 keeps short-term momentum intact
- Rising volumes signal active buyer interest at higher levels
With gold’s rally pausing and Bitcoin clearing key resistance, traders are watching to see if history repeats in the next leg toward six figures.
