According to Michal van de Poppe, BTC is consolidating with a downward trend bias, and a breakout above 88,000 is required to shift the trend higher, source: Michal van de Poppe (X, Dec 16, 2025). He states the breakout could occur in the coming days during a big macroeconomic week, source: Michal van de Poppe (X, Dec 16, 2025). If the breakout does not materialize, he flags 83,000 as a likely liquidity sweep and 80,000 as a potential double bottom test for the next downside targets, source: Michal van de Poppe (X, Dec 16, 2025).