Crypto price outlook 12/26 — BTC edges up but bears cap rallies; key levels for BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP and others

Bitcoin attempted a relief rally above $89,500 but bulls failed to hold higher levels; sustained recovery may require renewed institutional demand. Since Dec. 15, BTC ETFs have seen over $1 billion in outflows. Analysts note Fed policy will remain a key driver in Q1 2026; a 0.25% rate cut and steady Treasury purchases could push BTC toward $92–98k if ETF inflows and institutional accumulation resume. Short-term technical levels: BTC support at $84,000 (break risks drop to $80,600 and $74,508); resistance at the 20-day EMA (~$88.6k) and $94,589, with $100,000 as bullish target. Ether trades inside a symmetrical triangle — break above moving averages could target $4,000; breakdown risks $2,623 and $2,373. BNB sits on an uptrend line; a move above moving averages could challenge $928, failure risks a slide to $790. XRP attempts recovery inside a descending channel; needs a close above 20-day EMA (~$1.93) to reach $2.09 and the downtrend line; supports at $1.61 and $1.25. Solana faces resistance at the 20-day EMA (~$127); break below $116 risks $95. Dogecoin remains under $0.13; loss of $0.12 targets $0.10, while gains above MAs could reach $0.19. Cardano shows RSI positive divergence; close above 20-day EMA (~$0.38) could target $0.43–$0.50, while failure risks $0.30 and $0.27. Bitcoin Cash shows relative strength and could rally past $631 to $720 if buyers hold; otherwise possible consolidation between $443–$631. Chainlink is rangebound between ~$12.78 and $11.61; breakout could target $15–$16.8, breakdown risks a fall toward $7.90. Hyperliquid (HYPE) sits below its 20-day EMA but above $22.19; a break above the EMA could push to ~$32 and $35.50, while a failure risks a retest of Oct lows near $20.82. Overall market: major altcoins are struggling near recent lows while Bitcoin’s path depends on institutional flows and macro policy cues. This is not investment advice.