According to BitMEX Research, there has been significant technological progress in quantum-resistant signature schemes that Bitcoin could use, as reported in a Dec 23, 2025 thread (source: BitMEX Research, Dec 23, 2025). BitMEX Research shared a chart showing the signature sizes in bytes and the dates these schemes were proposed for Bitcoin, providing concrete data points for assessing potential on-chain data overhead if any scheme is later evaluated by developers (source: BitMEX Research, Dec 23, 2025). The post does not announce any activation, adoption, or timeline, indicating no immediate protocol catalyst from this update alone for BTC price action (source: BitMEX Research, Dec 23, 2025).

According to @BitMEXResearch, Bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille joined the discussion to explain which coins could be at risk from quantum computing, highlighting that risk assessment is an active topic in the community (source: @BitMEXResearch on X, Dec 23, 2025). @BitMEXResearch reported that user sgravina expressed skepticism about quantum computing capabilities, noting the oft-cited claim that the most impressive factorization achieved was 5 x 3 = 15, a talking point the thread says persists (source: @BitMEXResearch on X, Dec 23, 2025). For traders, the thread indicates ongoing debate around quantum-security risk narratives tied to BTC, which market participants track as potential headline-driven sentiment catalysts (source: @BitMEXResearch on X, Dec 23, 2025).

According to @BitMEXResearch, a participant identified as “neotrino” expressed concern about Bitcoin’s current ECDSA and urged a move to post-quantum algorithms, warning the US government could break ECDSA within five years. Source: @BitMEXResearch on X, Dec 23, 2025, status 2003589479853097229. For traders, this post flags a perceived five-year threat window to ECDSA used in Bitcoin, making developer discussions on post-quantum migration a potential headline catalyst to monitor. Source: @BitMEXResearch on X, Dec 23, 2025, status 2003589479853097229.

According to BitMEX Research, the Bitcoin community was already debating quantum-computing risks in January 2011 on Bitcointalk, highlighting long-standing awareness of potential cryptographic threats to BTC security, Source: BitMEX Research post on X dated Dec 23, 2025, Bitcointalk forum discussion. The core technical issue is that Bitcoin’s ECDSA signatures would be vulnerable to sufficiently powerful quantum computers via Shor’s algorithm, prompting global efforts to adopt post-quantum cryptography, Source: NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography project. Traders evaluating tail risk can track two concrete signals grounded in this context, the maturation of NIST-standardized post-quantum signature schemes and any Bitcoin developer discussions about quantum-resistant signature options, as proxies for mitigation progress rather than immediate protocol change, Source: NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography project, Bitcointalk forum discussion.

According to @CryptoCoinCoach, BTC remains inside a descending channel after the recent correction, with price reacting from a key demand zone where selling pressure has eased, indicating potential base-building if the area holds, source: @CryptoCoinCoach, Dec 23, 2025. A clean trendline reclaim and breakout would shift momentum and offer a bullish confirmation for traders, source: @CryptoCoinCoach, Dec 23, 2025. Conversely, a loss of the demand zone support keeps the structure neutral and limits upside conviction, source: @CryptoCoinCoach, Dec 23, 2025. Traders should monitor the demand zone hold versus a channel breakout for directional cues, source: @CryptoCoinCoach, Dec 23, 2025.

According to @CryptoMichNL, order books are illiquid during the holiday period, keeping Bitcoin price action choppy. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025. According to @CryptoMichNL, BTC held a good test at $86.5K while gold swept lower without acceleration. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025. According to @CryptoMichNL, a clear breakout above $88K is the key trigger the author is watching to signal better times ahead. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025. According to @CryptoMichNL, the trading focus is on $86.5K as near-term support and $88K as the breakout level to monitor in thin holiday liquidity. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025.

According to @CryptoMichNL, a new New Era Finance episode features Dan Held discussing what people get wrong about the Bitcoin (BTC) cycle and whether the market is currently Bear or Bull, with the episode link provided for viewers to watch (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025). The post highlights that the episode is designed to address the Bull vs Bear question directly, a core input for BTC cycle positioning for market participants, and invites users to subscribe for ongoing updates (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025). The author also notes that weekly episodes will return next year, signaling continued coverage of BTC market narratives relevant for traders tracking cycle dynamics (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Dec 23, 2025).

According to @lookonchain, Bitget's Bitcoin reserves have grown to 34,055 BTC, approximately $3 billion, reflecting a 114% year-over-year increase; source: @lookonchain on X, Dec 23, 2025.

According to @simplykashif, Bitcoin (BTC) is down 23.22% quarter-to-date, marking its worst fourth-quarter performance since 2018 as of Dec 23, 2025, source: @simplykashif. This quarter-to-date decline provides a clear datapoint for traders assessing BTC’s Q4 risk and momentum into quarter-end, source: @simplykashif.

According to @TATrader_Alan, Bitcoin BTC’s daily RSI is gaining momentum on the daily timeframe, highlighting a rising strength signal on the oscillator for BTC price action, source: @TATrader_Alan on X, Dec 23, 2025. According to @TATrader_Alan, the daily RSI is likely to break its trendline, pointing to a potential momentum shift that traders monitor for breakout confirmation on BTC, source: @TATrader_Alan on X, Dec 23, 2025.

According to @_RichardTeng, Satoshi Nakamoto released a 9-page Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper in 2008 that was initially questioned and dismissed but has since reshaped how the world thinks about money; the post provides historical context only and contains no new policy, price, or market-trading guidance for BTC. Source: @_RichardTeng on X, Dec 23, 2025.

According to Altcoin Daily (X post on Dec 22, 2025: https://x.com/AltcoinDaily/status/2003204132484890870), Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back from $108,000 to $80,000 and is framed as a buy-the-dip opportunity (source: Altcoin Daily). According to Altcoin Daily (same source), this move equates to roughly a 25.9% drawdown based on the figures cited, positioning the decline as a dip-buying setup (source: Altcoin Daily). According to Altcoin Daily (same source), the post includes a Michael Saylor stage clip to reinforce a pro-BTC dip-buying narrative aimed at traders watching the retracement (source: Altcoin Daily).

According to @BitMEXResearch, BitcoinTreasuries.NET reported that MicroStrategy (MSTR) increased its US dollar reserves to $2.19 billion to pay dividends on preferred stock; source: BitMEX Research on X citing BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Dec 22, 2025. For traders, this highlights MicroStrategy’s USD cash position as a watch item alongside its BTC exposure when assessing MSTR liquidity and volatility; source: BitMEX Research on X citing BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Dec 22, 2025. Key watchpoints include MSTR intraday reaction to the $2.19B reserve headline and any follow-up disclosures specifying dividend payment schedules; source: BitMEX Research on X citing BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Dec 22, 2025.

According to @CrypNuevo, market makers took losses on October 10 and sold between 115k and 110k to rebalance, leaving limited supply and likely switching to buying at roughly 25% lower prices now (source: @CrypNuevo on X). According to @CrypNuevo, a decisive break above 94.5k would likely propel BTC toward 100k, while an alternative path is a retest or sweep of recent lows to capture liquidity (source: @CrypNuevo on X). According to @CrypNuevo, the immediate trading levels to watch are 94.5k for breakout confirmation, 100k as the upside target, and the recent lows as the potential sweep zone (source: @CrypNuevo on X).

According to @glassnode, with BTC back above 90,000 dollars, perpetual futures open interest increased from 304K to 310K BTC, about a 2 percent rise, indicating stronger derivatives participation by buyers based on Glassnode data. According to @glassnode, the funding rate climbed from 0.04 percent to 0.09 percent, signaling a renewed build-up in leveraged long positioning. According to @glassnode, perpetual traders are positioning for a potential year-end move, reflecting a bullish bias in the futures market.

According to the source, President Donald Trump was named the outlet's 2025 Person of the Year for elevating the crypto industry, described as vaulting the sector to unprecedented heights (source: Dec 22, 2025 social media post). The source also raises whether such benefits conflict with Bitcoin's founding principles, highlighting a narrative tension relevant to BTC positioning and decentralization ethos (source: Dec 22, 2025 social media post). The announcement includes no new policy details, legislation, or market metrics, indicating the immediate trading impact is sentiment-driven rather than fundamental (source: Dec 22, 2025 social media post).

According to @TATrader_Alan, a Dec 22, 2025 post on X highlights a bearish pennant on Bitcoin’s weekly chart with a downside target near 60,000 USD, signaling potential continuation risk if the setup unfolds as described (source: @TATrader_Alan on X, Dec 22, 2025).

According to @simplykashif, citing Glassnode, nearly 350,000 BTC were sold below their purchase price, indicating a large wave of loss-taking on Dec 22, 2025 (source: Glassnode via @simplykashif, Dec 22, 2025). Selling below cost constitutes realized losses under Glassnode’s SOPR framework, where SOPR below 1 signals coins spent at a loss (source: Glassnode Academy). Glassnode’s historical research shows clusters of elevated realized losses often coincide with market stress and capitulation phases that traders monitor via SOPR, net realized loss, and exchange inflows dashboards (source: Glassnode Week On-Chain research and Glassnode metrics suite).

According to @CoinMarketCap, Santiment founder Maksim Balashevich said Bitcoin (BTC) could still drop toward around $75,000 before a true market bottom because crypto traders have not shown enough fear on social media, indicating capitulation has not occurred yet (source: @CoinMarketCap citing Maksim Balashevich of Santiment). This flags elevated downside risk until sentiment reflects stronger fear, with traders watching for capitulation signals in social metrics to confirm a bottom (source: @CoinMarketCap citing Maksim Balashevich of Santiment).

According to @CoinMarketCap, CryptoQuant analysts state Bitcoin is in a bear market as demand growth has fallen below trend since October, indicating weakening demand momentum, source: CoinMarketCap Twitter post citing CryptoQuant, dated Dec 22, 2025. According to @CoinMarketCap, CryptoQuant highlights downside risk levels at 70,000 dollars and potentially 56,000 dollars in the second half of 2026, which defines key BTC risk thresholds for traders, source: CoinMarketCap Twitter post citing CryptoQuant, dated Dec 22, 2025.