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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Tests $90K as Major Tokens Show Limited Gains
Crypto Market Recovery? The crypto market is experiencing a short-term lift as Bitcoin (BTC) tests the $90,000 threshold, yet analysts caution that the rally may be more reflective of exhaustion than a true market turnaround after one of the weakest second halves in recent memory.
Major Tokens Show Limited Gains
Over the past 24 hours, most major tokens remained range-bound, with XRP, Ether (ETH), Solana’s SOL, Cardano’s ADA, and DOGE posting modest gains of up to 2%. In contrast, Aave (AAVE) fell 7%, remaining the worst-performing token amid ongoing governance disputes.
Meanwhile, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization once again exceeded $3 trillion, a psychologically significant barrier that has served as a battleground between buyers and sellers over the past month. Despite the uptick, analysts stress that the rebound is technical in nature, rather than signaling renewed market confidence.
Technical Rebound, Not a Recovery
According to Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, the recent strength is largely a technical bounce off a low base after weeks of selling pressure.
“The crypto market is making a new attempt at growth, but this is not yet a recovery,” Kuptsikevich explained, noting that sentiment has improved only slightly.
The fear and greed index has inched up to 25, suggesting that traders may be stepping away from extreme pessimism without fully embracing risk. Bitcoin, trading near $88,000 in Asian morning hours on Tuesday, remains about 30% below its 2025 peak, well under levels seen at the beginning of the year.
“Attempts to bring year-to-date performance back to zero are little consolation,” Kuptsikevich added, emphasizing that disappointment has replaced the optimism that once dominated markets earlier this year.
Seasonal Patterns and Market Context
CoinGlass data indicates that Bitcoin is down more than 22% in Q4 2025, marking one of the weakest year-end performances outside of major bear markets. Historically, while the fourth quarter has occasionally delivered strong rallies, it has also been prone to sharp drawdowns, particularly in periods characterized by tightening liquidity and macroeconomic uncertainty.
The broader trend underscores the market’s vulnerability to sudden reversals, especially during U.S. trading hours. Recent sessions have shown gains built during Asian and European markets often fade as North American markets open, highlighting the persistence of global trading dynamics in shaping price action.
Bitcoin’s Struggle to Sustain Momentum
Despite touching near $90,000, Bitcoin has struggled to sustain upward momentum, remaining at the upper end of a range that has held since early last week. Analysts warn that short-term price spikes can be misleading, particularly given the weak performance of the market in 2025.
“Seasonal patterns, combined with macro uncertainty, suggest that caution remains warranted,” Kuptsikevich noted.
Investors are reminded that even small rebounds in crypto markets may not indicate a reversal of broader trends. The second half of 2025 has been historically weak, reflecting both liquidity constraints and a cautious investor base.
