The year-end has passed, and in 2026 we set sail again with hope. After testing the 70,000 level upward, the price failed to stabilize effectively, quickly falling back and then consolidating around the 68,000 level with continuous sideways fluctuations. The current consolidation is still ongoing. For the first stop in 2026, we will continue to accompany and guide our live trading students in deploying the current mainstream coins as always. If you want to break free from the past fatigue, it is essential to make the right choices in the new year. In the crypto world, choosing is always more important than effort; if the direction is wrong, effort is wasted.

Looking at Bitcoin on the four-hour chart, after a rapid rally breaking through the 70,000 level, it quickly fell back with a bearish engulfing pattern. The long upper shadow on the candlestick chart indicates strong resistance above the 70,000 mark. On a higher timeframe, the current price remains in the 60,000-70,000 range with ongoing consolidation and sideways movement. If it cannot effectively break through 70,000 in the short term, the sideways consolidation will continue further.

On the short-term hourly chart, after a quick surge, the price pulled back sharply and has now fallen below the midline. The short-term downward trend is quite clear. Although the MACD continues to rise, the rapid retracement after a sharp increase is accompanied by the Bollinger Bands rapidly narrowing. In the short term, the market faces a new direction choice. The key to short-term trading is to follow the trend. Entering trades in line with the trend tonight is advisable. After the correction ends, we expect the upward trend to continue; during the pullback, participating in long positions for deployment is recommended.

For Bitcoin, consider going long around 67,500, with attention near 69,000. For altcoins, consider going long around 2,000, with attention near 2,150.