According to @CryptoMichNL, BTC has made a strong upward move with many shorts poised to be taken out, making 88,000 the crucial breakout level for trend continuation (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 17, 2025). He adds that a confirmed break above 88,000 could propel price toward 93,000–94,000, indicating a potential short squeeze and momentum extension for traders to watch (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 17, 2025).