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You are here: Home / Cryptocurrency News / Bitcoin (BTC) / Bitcoin Price May Bottom at $88K Next Cycle if Last CME Gap Stays Open

Bitcoin Price May Bottom at $88K Next Cycle if Last CME Gap Stays Open

What to know:

  • The price of Bitcoin fell below $90,000, closing one of the two open gaps in the CME futures markets.
  • Traders are watching support levels, including the 21-day moving average at $88,900, and other zones around $89,000 and $92,000.
  • If the last open gap remains unclosed, analysts predict Bitcoin could hit its lowest level of $88,000 in the next cycle.

By Ananthyka J | Edited By Ammar Raza,January 9, 2026, 1:00 AM

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The price of Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Thursday, thus closing one of the two open gaps in the CME futures markets. According to analysts, the digital asset could hit its lowest level of $88,000 in the next cycle if the last open gap remains unclosed.

Gap Analysis: One Filled, One Remaining

The Bitcoin futures market of CME Group had two gaps that were created during the turn of the year period. One gap has been closed as a result of the latest move in the price, which led to BTC/USD falling below $90,000.

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Source: Experian

Also Read: Bitcoin (BTC) Slips Below Key 50-Day EMA, Analysts Warn of $90K Retest

Key Support Levels Imply

Market participants are focusing on significant support levels such as the 21-day moving average (DMA) of $88,900. Michal van de Poppe remarks that Bitcoin momentarily went lower than this level, but staying above it would be a great sign.

Important day on $BTC.

It's hit the 21-Day MA and briefly dipped beneath this level.

That's not bad, it can take liquidity, although I'd favor #Bitcoin to hold this level.

In that case, we're still on track for a test at $94K in the coming week.

If not, then we might be… pic.twitter.com/Xn34b790Zx

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) January 8, 2026

Other support zones around $89,000 and $92,000 were also identified by trader Daan Crypto Trades.

$BTC Low timeframe liquidity clusters to watch are ~$89K & ~$92K.

As price is back in the middle of its larger range I wouldn't be surprised to see it chop around this region until the end of the week. pic.twitter.com/10AKPEn39e

— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) January 8, 2026

Also Read: BTC Price Prediction: Strong Q1 Move Possible as BTC Approaches $90K Liquidity

Market Sentiment

The sentiment of the market is mixed; some analysts are optimistic about a rebound, but others are concerned about possible risks. CW, a CryptoQuant contributor, highlights that the outstanding gap is a risk, and closing it would be good for the uptrend.

The $BTC CME gap still remains, posing a potential risk.

For a stable upward trend, it's best to eliminate this risk and then start the rally.

However, if this gap isn't filled, it means the bottom of the next cycle will likely be near this point. pic.twitter.com/q5pOgvtYgL

— CW (@CW8900) January 7, 2026

To sum up, Bitcoin’s drop below $90,000 has led to the filling of one CME gap, and the remaining gap near $88,200 thus becomes a critical level to be aware of.

✅FIRST CME GAP CLOSED!

As Bitcoin dips below $90K, the first CME gap has now been FILLED.

Are we heading for a deeper move to fill the next CME gap around $88K? pic.twitter.com/eCV8jAuKC4

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 8, 2026

On the contrary, if the gap is not filled, that could be a sign of a bottom around $88,000 in the next cycle. Traders are still split on the sentiment, but those who focus on technicals are paying close attention to the support levels and gap analysis as indicators of the next move for the cryptocurrency.

Also Read: Bitcoin Faces Crowd FUD While BTC Dominance Signals Altseason Surge

Filed Under: Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency News, Education, Industry

About Ananthyka J

Ananthyka J is a market reporter at Tronweekly, reporting on cryptocurrency news. She covers cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and digital asset regulation, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, altcoins, and crypto policy. Her reporting emphasizes clear and accurate market coverage, including crypto market movements, regulatory developments, and blockchain adoption. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and an MA in Communication and Media Studies. She has also completed multiple media internships, follows strict editorial and fact-checking standards, and discloses potential conflicts of interest when reporting.

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