Yeliz Akmaca 
Bitcoin enters the weekend with traders sharply divided over its next major move. The crypto market shows a clear bull-bear tug-of-war, and Bitcoin sentiment remains highly polarized. However, rising volatility and weakening conviction continue to shape short-term expectations across the market.
Earlier this week, BTC briefly dipped below the eighty-seven-thousand-dollar mark, raising concerns among traders. Social data from Santiment shows an almost perfect split between predictions of a drop toward the seventy-thousand region and bullish calls for a rally toward one hundred thirty thousand dollars. Meanwhile, this mixed outlook reinforces uncertainty and leaves BTC vulnerable to fast swings.
Earlier this week, BTC briefly dipped below $83,000, rattling investors, and even spiked down to $82,000 within minutes. Social media sentiment remained split, with some predicting a drop below $70,000, while others forecasted a rally toward $130,000. Meanwhile, the market structure amplified the impact of this uncertainty on price movements.
Analysts Warn of Macro Pressure and Conflicting Signals
Nic Puckrin from Coin Bureau notes that Bitcoin is being pulled in different directions as macro signals and sector momentum clash. Falling odds of a December rate cut create pressure, while stronger-than-expected AI earnings help stabilize risk sentiment. However, the combination of these factors keeps Bitcoin in a search for direction.
Puckrin adds that if broader market optimism holds, Bitcoin may attempt an upward move. He highlights 107,500 dollars as the next resistance area to watch. At the same time, the crypto market often reacts more violently when sentiment becomes deeply divided.
📉 Bitcoin's new 6-month low of $86.7K is expected to bring major crowd reactions as the day progresses. Social volume still shows a mixed bag of dip buy optimism and doom & gloom, with very little "in between".
🟦 Social Media Mentions of $20K-$70K $BTC Price Levels
🟥 Social… pic.twitter.com/t1YSzKXM0a— Santiment (@santimentfeed) November 20, 2025
Extreme Fear Creates Opportunity, but Timing Remains Key
Rachael Lucas of BTC Markets says Bitcoin is currently trading around eighty-seven thousand dollars, with technical indicators trending lower. She explains that weakening momentum, reduced money flow, and declining volume indicate a sharp deterioration in trader sentiment. Additionally, macro pressure, shrinking liquidity and rising risk-off behavior continue to fuel volatility.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to 14 confirms extreme fear among market participants. Although it recovered slightly afterward, the overall tone remains fragile. Lucas notes that extreme fear can create opportunity, but the right timing is crucial. Moreover, the coming weeks will depend heavily on several market drivers:
• Liquidity conditions and institutional flows
• Shifts in crypto regulatory developments
• Global risk appetite and cyclical market behavior
This creates a challenging environment for traders, as Bitcoin’s recent price action raises the question of whether the market is entering a deeper correction or preparing for a stronger rebound.
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