Bitcoin chip structure now shows a "massive pillar," with $87,000 becoming the strongest defense line for the bulls

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate within a narrow range during the Christmas holiday period, market speculation about the next trend is intensifying. Cryptocurrency trend analyst Murphy (@Murphychen888) posted the latest on-chain data analysis on social platform X, pointing out that Bitcoin has formed solid support at $87,000, and the market balance is beginning to tilt towards the bulls.

During this period, BTC has been suppressed within a very small price range. After some turnover, we see that there are clear high-volume clusters at $87,000 and $84,500, which are significantly above other price levels (massive volume bars).

The former has accumulated 670,000 BTC, and the latter 650,000… https://t.co/JLKpIpBVMn pic.twitter.com/XmW3OJ1HHO

— Murphy (@Murphychen888) December 26, 2025

Murphy cites Glassnode’s URPD (UTXO Realized Price Distribution) data, indicating that after recent turnover and volatility, Bitcoin currently shows significant cluster accumulation at the $87,000 and $84,500 levels, forming what is known as “massive volume bars.”

Source: @Murphychen888

Murphy points out that there has been intense turnover at the $87,000 and $84,500 levels, with $87,000 becoming the strongest support zone. However, he especially warns investors to filter out “noise” when interpreting the data. “A key factor to consider here,” Murphy explains, “is that on November 22, Coinbase conducted a large-scale wallet reorganization. This resulted in a large number of UTXO records in the $83,300 to $84,500 range that do not reflect real economic buying and selling activity,” “There are currently 112,000 BTC in the $83,300-$84,500 range, but real turnover should be at least halved. In this context, $87,000 is the highest massive volume bar and the strongest support level in the current chip structure.”

This concentration indicates a critical moment: if the support at $87,000 remains solid, it will confirm a clear bullish reversal, pushing the price toward new highs amid recent volatility between $85,000 and $87,000. Recent trading shows Bitcoin hovering near these thresholds, testing resistance at $85,200. Despite rising caution sentiment, stable ETF capital inflows and accumulation by whales suggest underlying strength.

Critical Point of Bull-Bear Battle: Price Stabilizes on the Right Side of the Massive Volume Bar Murphy further explains the market implications of the cluster accumulation, “Based on past experience, once a large amount of chips concentrates in a narrow range forming a massive volume bar, it often indicates that the market is about to choose a direction. The essence of chip accumulation is the divergence between bulls and bears. When the battle reaches a critical point, the outcome will be decided.”

Regarding the latest trend on December 26, Murphy offers an optimistic interpretation. He observes that, as of Greenwich midnight, BTC’s price has started moving “to the right” of the $87,000 massive volume bar (meaning the price is above the accumulation zone). Murphy states, “This indicates that the support is effective, and the balance of power between the opposing sides is beginning to tilt towards the bulls.”

Market dynamics reinforce Murphy’s view that Bitcoin is striving to counter the downward trendline since the peak of $126,000, failing to break through $90,000 but finding buying support around $84,000-$84,500. Data from CryptoQuant shows large holders are selling, but contrarian signals like oversold indicators and the ETF’s average entry price of $86,530 suggest a higher bottom formation. If the $87,000 support holds successfully, it could lay the foundation for a rebound to $100,000. The support level at $84,500 aligns with previous lows and technical retracement levels; losing it could lead to a move toward $80,000. However, optimistic analysts like BitBull believe strong buying interest exists there, making it a potential base for 2026.

As year-end liquidity dries up, causing volatility to spike, Murphy emphasizes that $87,000 is the bull-bear dividing line—holding it could ignite upward momentum, especially as alternative assets decline and focus shifts to Bitcoin’s dominance. Traders are watching for a breakout above $88,000-$90,000 to confirm the trend, while strategies tend to favor going long on a rebound at $85,000, targeting above $87,000. This setup places Bitcoin at a directional crossroads as 2025 concludes, blending caution with opportunity.

For investors, $87,000 is not only a short-term bull-bear watershed but also an important indicator of whether this Christmas rally can extend into early 2026.