Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on December 22

[Ben Graham]

Bitcoin had a strong weekend, approaching the $89,000 mark. Ethereum is aiming to consolidate above $3,000, which could also support trader sentiment as the year comes to a close.

Last Friday, discussions emerged about the U.S. Senate returning to the development and review of the CLARITY bill concerning the cryptocurrency market as early as January 2026. This announcement, made amid rising uncertainty about further regulation of digital assets, immediately drew a response from the crypto community, boosting positive market sentiment.

The postponement of consideration of such an important bill, which we also learned about last week, could significantly slow the industry's development, as the lack of clear rules of the game hampers the influx of institutional investments and innovations. At the same time, the delay allows lawmakers to work out the details of the bill, consider all risks and benefits associated with cryptocurrencies, and develop an effective regulatory framework to protect investors and prevent the use of digital assets for illegal purposes. Proponents of this approach argue that rushing the passage of a law could lead to undesirable consequences and undermine trust in this new asset class.

However, critics argue that further delays create fertile ground for new negative speculation. Additionally, they believe that delays in regulation could cause the U.S. to fall behind other countries in the development of the cryptocurrency industry and lose its competitive advantage. In any case, the January Senate meeting will be a key moment for the future of the U.S. cryptocurrency industry, and its outcomes will be closely monitored by market participants worldwide.

As for short-term trading, the strategy and conditions are described below.

Bitcoin

Buy Scenario

• Scenario #1: I plan to buy Bitcoin today when it reaches the entry point around $89,000, targeting growth to the $90,000 level. Near $90,000, I will exit my purchases and sell immediately on a pullback. Before buying on a breakout, ensure that the 50-day moving average is below the current price and the Awesome Oscillator is above zero.
• Scenario #2: Buying Bitcoin can also be done from the lower boundary of $88,500 if there is no market reaction to its breakdown, targeting the levels $89,000 and $90,000.

Sell Scenario

• Scenario #1: I plan to sell Bitcoin today when it reaches the entry point around $88,500, targeting a decline to the $87,500 level. Near $87,500, I will exit my sales and buy immediately on a pullback. Before selling on a breakout, ensure that the 50-day moving average is above the current price and the Awesome Oscillator is below zero.
• Scenario #2: Selling Bitcoin can be done from the upper boundary of $89,000 if there is no market reaction to its breakdown, targeting the levels $88,500 and $87,500.

Ethereum

Buy Scenario

• Scenario #1: I plan to buy Ethereum today when it reaches the entry point around $3,042, targeting growth to the $3,087 level. Near $3,087, I will exit my purchases and sell immediately on a pullback. Before buying on a breakout, ensure that the 50-day moving average is below the current price and the Awesome Oscillator is above zero.
• Scenario #2: Buying Ethereum can also be initiated from the lower boundary of $3,009 if there is no market reaction to its breakdown, targeting the levels $3,042 and $3,087.

Sell Scenario

• Scenario #1: I plan to sell Ethereum today when it reaches the entry point around $3,009, targeting a decline to the $2,942 level. Near $2,942, I will exit my sales and buy immediately on a pullback. Before selling on a breakout, ensure that the 50-day moving average is above the current price and the Awesome Oscillator is below zero.
• Scenario #2: Selling Ethereum can also be initiated from the upper boundary of $3,042 if there is no market reaction to its breakdown, targeting the levels $3,009 and $2,942.

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