Bitcoin Price Today: Will BTC Crash to $90K Again?

Explore if Bitcoin price will drop to $90K or bounce form here and set up a new all-time high? Will BTC bulls pull through or bears triumph?
By Akash Girimath
December 13, 2024 | Updated December 13, 2024
Bitcoin Price Is Up 0.56% Today as US Treasury Secretary Says BTC's Becoming Store of Value

Highlights

  • Bitcoin price shows signs of dropping lower after revisiting the $99,690 support level.
  • A bounce from $99,690 could propel BTC to $111,850.
  • On the other hand, a breakdown of $99,690 could crash Bitcoin down to $90,924.

Bitcoin price today trades at $101,226.0 on 11 PM after hitting a daily high of $101,845.0 today after a 1.14% move on September 26.

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Bitcoin Price Today: New BTC ATH or $90K Revisit?

Regardless of this drop, Bitcoin price today is up 1.14%  and trades at $101,226.0. After dropping 2% from the December 12 swing high of $102,636 BTC currently sits above a key support level, a breakdown of which could trigger another crash, but a bounce here could kickstart the bull run. 

What will it be? A crash or a rally? Let’s explore.

Regardless of this drop, Bitcoin price today is up 1.14%  and trades at $101,226.0.

*bitcoin price updated as of 11 PM.

Value of BTC trades at $101,226.0, bringing the year-to-date gain from 56% on October 20 to roughly 132% as of September 26. The YTD performance has slumped due to the recent BTC crash. Although many altcoins have shot up over triple digits, Bitcoin is catching up. Ethereum price’s YTD performance is lackluster, stands around 70%, and is well below BTC.

Although Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s popularity is due to its first-mover advantage and its being a secure, decentralized network. In addition, many narratives, like digital gold, inflation hedges, and uncorrelated assets, have kept BTC at the forefront of the crypto market since its inception in 2009.

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Bitcoin To End 2024 on Bullish Note

Industry veterans’ speculation of a bull run post-US elections was right, and Bitcoin is likely to end 2024 on a positive note. Historical returns show that Bitcoin has always performed massively in the fourth quarter.

Historical Bitcoin Price Performance
Historical Bitcoin Price Performance

With that said, Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at $2,004.8 billion and is close to hitting the $2 trillion mark.

Bitcoin’s Market Capitalization

While Bitcoin’s market cap hovers around $2,004.8 billion, with Ethereum, the duo controls nearly 65% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. Despite the seven-month consolidation, Bitcoin’s $1.93 trillion market cap remains strong, anticipating it reaching $2 trillion before 2025.

BTC: A composition of 24-hour Trading Volume

Being the top crypto has its benefits; more people tend to flock toward the asset. Likewise, BTC’s 24-hour trading volume stands at $79.5 billion. Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, contributes a major portion of this volume. Binance’s share of BTC’s 24-hour trading volume comprises spot and perpetuals trading. While spot volume hovers around 11%, perpetual volume is 41%. Exchanges like OKX, Bitget, etc, follow Binance.

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Notable Bitcoin Blockchain Upgrades

With a market cap of $1.93 trillion, it is necessary for the network to remain secure, decentralized, and scalable. This is possible by upgrading the Bitcoin network regularly.

Here are some notable upgrades the Bitcoin network has received or planned to receive since its inception in 2009.

Key Bitcoin Blockchain Upgrades Since 2009

Here are some key milestone upgrades to the Bitcoin network over the past decade.

2020-2024:

  • Taproot Upgrade (2021): Improved Bitcoin’s smart contract functionality, allowing for more complex transactions and enhanced privacy.Muir Glacier Upgrade (2020): Delayed the “ice age” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring the continued smooth operation of Bitcoin.

2017-2019:

  • Segregated Witness (SegWit) Upgrade (2017): Increased the block size limit, allowing for more transactions to be processed on the network, and improved the overall scalability of Bitcoin.
  • Schnorr/Tapscript Upgrade (proposed): Aims to further improve the efficiency and scalability of Bitcoin transactions, but has not yet been activated.
  • SegWit2x (canceled): A proposed upgrade that aimed to increase the block size limit, but was ultimately canceled due to lack of consensus.

2015-2016:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.12.0 Upgrade (2016): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.
  • BIP66 Upgrade (2015): Standardized the way Bitcoin transactions are verified, improving the overall security and reliability of the network.

2013-2014:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.9.0 Upgrade (2014): Introduced a new wallet format and improved the overall performance of the Bitcoin client.
  • BIP0016 Upgrade (2013): Enabled the use of payment protocol, allowing for more efficient and secure transactions.

2010-2012:

  • Pay-to-Script-Hash (P2SH) Upgrade (2012): Introduced a new type of transaction that allows for more complex payment scenarios, improving the overall flexibility of the Bitcoin network.
  • Bitcoin Core 0.6.0 Upgrade (2011): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.

2009-2010:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.3.0 Upgrade (2009): One of the earliest upgrades to the Bitcoin network, introducing several key features and improvements.
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Bitcoin Price Outlook For Next 30 Days

Date Price Change
September 25, 2025113422.130.36%
September 26, 2025115578.802.27%
September 27, 2025117889.344.31%
September 28, 2025120900.876.98%
September 29, 2025123627.169.39%
September 30, 2025125846.3711.36%
October 01, 2025126420.3511.86%
October 02, 2025125592.8511.13%
October 03, 2025124316.9810%
October 04, 2025122866.768.72%
October 05, 2025123098.788.92%
October 06, 2025123545.669.32%
October 07, 2025124314.0510%
October 08, 2025124854.9810.48%
October 09, 2025124748.5810.38%
October 10, 2025124503.3810.17%
October 11, 2025124081.559.79%
October 12, 2025123700.579.46%
October 13, 2025123344.639.14%
October 14, 2025123301.799.1%
October 15, 2025123337.239.14%
October 16, 2025121404.237.43%
October 17, 2025119659.215.88%
October 18, 2025119111.975.4%
October 19, 2025118634.774.97%
October 20, 2025118293.544.67%
October 21, 2025117536.624%
October 22, 2025116395.992.99%
October 23, 2025116497.313.08%
October 24, 2025117130.883.64%

Based on Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction, investors can expect a double-digit rally that leads to a peak of $108,918 as of December 31. While there may be a brief correction, BTC’s trend remains bullish. Bitcoin Price Forecast Between 2025 and 2029

Bitcoin Price Outlook Between 2025 & 2029

2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $111,720.43 $124,204.91 $117,962.68 4.3%
February $110,666.35 $121,989.47 $116,327.91 2.9%
March $109,612.26 $119,774.04 $114,693.15 1.4%
April $108,558.17 $117,558.60 $113,058.39 0%
May $107,504.08 $115,343.16 $111,423.62 -1.5%
June $106,450 $113,127.72 $109,788.86 -2.9%
July $105,395.91 $110,912.28 $108,154.10 -4.4%
August $104,341.82 $108,696.84 $106,519.33 -5.8%
September $103,287.73 $106,481.41 $104,884.57 -7.3%
October $102,233.65 $104,265.97 $103,249.81 -8.7%
November $101,179.56 $102,050.53 $101,615.04 -10.2%
December $100,125.47 $99,835.09 $99,980.28 -11.6%
All Time $105,922.95 $112,020 $108,971.48 -3.7%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $114,866.68 $115,423.25 $119,171.76 5.4%
February $129,607.89 $131,011.41 $138,363.23 22.3%
March $144,349.10 $146,599.57 $157,554.71 39.3%
April $159,090.31 $162,187.73 $176,746.19 56.3%
May $173,831.52 $177,775.89 $195,937.66 73.2%
June $188,572.74 $193,364.05 $215,129.14 90.2%
July $203,313.95 $208,952.20 $234,320.62 107.2%
August $218,055.16 $224,540.36 $253,512.09 124.1%
September $232,796.37 $240,128.52 $272,703.57 141.1%
October $247,537.58 $255,716.68 $291,895.05 158.1%
November $262,278.79 $271,304.84 $311,086.52 175%
December $277,020 $286,893 $330,278 192%
All Time $195,943.34 $201,158.12 $224,724.88 98.7%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $288,159.50 $298,405.17 $343,126.25 203.4%
February $299,299 $309,917.33 $355,974.50 214.7%
March $310,438.50 $321,429.50 $368,822.75 226.1%
April $321,578 $332,941.67 $381,671 237.5%
May $332,717.50 $344,453.83 $394,519.25 248.8%
June $343,857 $355,966 $407,367.50 260.2%
July $354,996.50 $367,478.17 $420,215.75 271.5%
August $366,136 $378,990.33 $433,064 282.9%
September $377,275.50 $390,502.50 $445,912.25 294.3%
October $388,415 $402,014.67 $458,760.50 305.6%
November $399,554.50 $413,526.83 $471,608.75 317%
December $410,694 $425,039 $484,457 328.3%
All Time $349,426.75 $361,722.08 $413,791.63 265.9%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $427,174 $442,094.58 $503,596.42 345.3%
February $443,654 $459,150.17 $522,735.83 362.2%
March $460,134 $476,205.75 $541,875.25 379.1%
April $476,614 $493,261.33 $561,014.67 396%
May $493,094 $510,316.92 $580,154.08 412.9%
June $509,574 $527,372.50 $599,293.50 429.9%
July $526,054 $544,428.08 $618,432.92 446.8%
August $542,534 $561,483.67 $637,572.33 463.7%
September $559,014 $578,539.25 $656,711.75 480.6%
October $575,494 $595,594.83 $675,851.17 497.6%
November $591,974 $612,650.42 $694,990.58 514.5%
December $608,454 $629,706 $714,130 531.4%
All Time $517,814 $535,900.29 $608,863.21 438.3%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $630,627 $652,731.75 $742,167.92 556.2%
February $652,800 $675,757.50 $770,205.83 581%
March $674,973 $698,783.25 $798,243.75 605.8%
April $697,146 $721,809 $826,281.67 630.6%
May $719,319 $744,834.75 $854,319.58 655.3%
June $741,492 $767,860.50 $882,357.50 680.1%
July $763,665 $790,886.25 $910,395.42 704.9%
August $785,838 $813,912 $938,433.33 729.7%
September $808,011 $836,937.75 $966,471.25 754.5%
October $830,184 $859,963.50 $994,509.17 779.3%
November $852,357 $882,989.25 $1,022,547.08 804.1%
December $874,530 $906,015 $1,050,585 828.9%
All Time $752,578.50 $779,373.38 $896,376.46 692.5%

In the next year, aka 2025, Bitcoin price is likely to stay well above the six-digit territory and shows no signs of correction below it. Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction data reveals a peak of $104,280.26 in February 2025.

Bitcoin Price Outlook Between 2030 and 2050

2030
2031
2032
2033
2040
2050
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $908,648.50 $941,284.83 $1,091,521.42 865.1%
February $942,767 $976,554.67 $1,132,457.83 901.3%
March $976,885.50 $1,011,824.50 $1,173,394.25 937.5%
April $1,011,004 $1,047,094.33 $1,214,330.67 973.7%
May $1,045,122.50 $1,082,364.17 $1,255,267.08 1009.8%
June $1,079,241 $1,117,634 $1,296,203.50 1046%
July $1,113,359.50 $1,152,903.83 $1,337,139.92 1082.2%
August $1,147,478 $1,188,173.67 $1,378,076.33 1118.4%
September $1,181,596.50 $1,223,443.50 $1,419,012.75 1154.6%
October $1,215,715 $1,258,713.33 $1,459,949.17 1190.8%
November $1,249,833.50 $1,293,983.17 $1,500,885.58 1227%
December $1,283,952 $1,329,253 $1,541,822 1263.2%
All Time $1,096,300.25 $1,135,268.92 $1,316,671.71 1064.1%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $1,335,042 $1,380,998.75 $1,599,485.17 1314.2%
February $1,386,132 $1,432,744.50 $1,657,148.33 1365.2%
March $1,437,222 $1,484,490.25 $1,714,811.50 1416.2%
April $1,488,312 $1,536,236 $1,772,474.67 1467.1%
May $1,539,402 $1,587,981.75 $1,830,137.83 1518.1%
June $1,590,492 $1,639,727.50 $1,887,801 1569.1%
July $1,641,582 $1,691,473.25 $1,945,464.17 1620.1%
August $1,692,672 $1,743,219 $2,003,127.33 1671.1%
September $1,743,762 $1,794,964.75 $2,060,790.50 1722%
October $1,794,852 $1,846,710.50 $2,118,453.67 1773%
November $1,845,942 $1,898,456.25 $2,176,116.83 1824%
December $1,897,032 $1,950,202 $2,233,780 1875%
All Time $1,616,037 $1,665,600.38 $1,916,632.58 1594.6%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $1,970,880.58 $2,026,120.42 $2,316,840.58 1948.4%
February $2,044,729.17 $2,102,038.83 $2,399,901.17 2021.9%
March $2,118,577.75 $2,177,957.25 $2,482,961.75 2095.3%
April $2,192,426.33 $2,253,875.67 $2,566,022.33 2168.7%
May $2,266,274.92 $2,329,794.08 $2,649,082.92 2242.2%
June $2,340,123.50 $2,405,712.50 $2,732,143.50 2315.6%
July $2,413,972.08 $2,481,630.92 $2,815,204.08 2389.1%
August $2,487,820.67 $2,557,549.33 $2,898,264.67 2462.5%
September $2,561,669.25 $2,633,467.75 $2,981,325.25 2535.9%
October $2,635,517.83 $2,709,386.17 $3,064,385.83 2609.4%
November $2,709,366.42 $2,785,304.58 $3,147,446.42 2682.8%
December $2,783,215 $2,861,223 $3,230,507 2756.3%
All Time $2,377,047.79 $2,443,671.71 $2,773,673.79 2352.3%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $2,875,820.08 $2,959,249.17 $3,374,800.83 2883.8%
February $2,968,425.17 $3,057,275.33 $3,519,094.67 3011.4%
March $3,061,030.25 $3,155,301.50 $3,663,388.50 3139%
April $3,153,635.33 $3,253,327.67 $3,807,682.33 3266.6%
May $3,246,240.42 $3,351,353.83 $3,951,976.17 3394.1%
June $3,338,845.50 $3,449,380 $4,096,270 3521.7%
July $3,431,450.58 $3,547,406.17 $4,240,563.83 3649.3%
August $3,524,055.67 $3,645,432.33 $4,384,857.67 3776.9%
September $3,616,660.75 $3,743,458.50 $4,529,151.50 3904.4%
October $3,709,265.83 $3,841,484.67 $4,673,445.33 4032%
November $3,801,870.92 $3,939,510.83 $4,817,739.17 4159.6%
December $3,894,476 $4,037,537 $4,962,033 4287.2%
All Time $3,385,148.04 $3,498,393.08 $4,168,416.92 3585.5%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $3,997,242.33 $4,178,850.83 $5,049,857.75 4364.8%
February $4,100,008.67 $4,320,164.67 $5,137,682.50 4442.5%
March $4,202,775 $4,461,478.50 $5,225,507.25 4520.1%
April $4,305,541.33 $4,602,792.33 $5,313,332 4597.8%
May $4,408,307.67 $4,744,106.17 $5,401,156.75 4675.4%
June $4,511,074 $4,885,420 $5,488,981.50 4753.1%
July $4,613,840.33 $5,026,733.83 $5,576,806.25 4830.7%
August $4,716,606.67 $5,168,047.67 $5,664,631 4908.4%
September $4,819,373 $5,309,361.50 $5,752,455.75 4986%
October $4,922,139.33 $5,450,675.33 $5,840,280.50 5063.7%
November $5,024,905.67 $5,591,989.17 $5,928,105.25 5141.3%
December $5,127,672 $5,733,303 $6,015,930 5219%
All Time $4,562,457.17 $4,956,076.92 $5,532,893.88 4791.9%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $5,235,339.67 $5,834,241.42 $6,113,503.83 5305.3%
February $5,343,007.33 $5,935,179.83 $6,211,077.67 5391.5%
March $5,450,675 $6,036,118.25 $6,308,651.50 5477.8%
April $5,558,342.67 $6,137,056.67 $6,406,225.33 5564.1%
May $5,666,010.33 $6,237,995.08 $6,503,799.17 5650.3%
June $5,773,678 $6,338,933.50 $6,601,373 5736.6%
July $5,881,345.67 $6,439,871.92 $6,698,946.83 5822.9%
August $5,989,013.33 $6,540,810.33 $6,796,520.67 5909.1%
September $6,096,681 $6,641,748.75 $6,894,094.50 5995.4%
October $6,204,348.67 $6,742,687.17 $6,991,668.33 6081.7%
November $6,312,016.33 $6,843,625.58 $7,089,242.17 6168%
December $6,419,684 $6,944,564 $7,186,816 6254.2%
All Time $5,827,511.83 $6,389,402.71 $6,650,159.92 5779.7%

Roughly five years from now, aka 2030, Bitcoin’s price will see an explosion to the upside, with an all-time high of $774,474 in the aforementioned year. In the same period, BTC could reach a low of $465,154.42. Based on CoinGape predictions, the average price of BTC in 2050 is between $2.9 million and $3.3 million.

Investors should note that these long-term predictions can change and, hence, should be taken with a grain of salt.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Breaching This Key Level Could Knock BTC to $90K

Since forming a local top on November 11 at $89,657, Bitcoin’s move to $100,000 and beyond has been in a rangebound movement. Using the volume profile indicator shows three key levels: 

  1. Value Area High/Low (VAH/L) at $99,690 and $90,924, respectively.
  2. Point of Control (POC) at $98,000.

So far Bitcoin has bounced from the VAH at $99,690, but how far this recovery goes is the question investors need to be asking. A lack of buying pressure that leads to a breakdown of the $99,690 with high volume spike will signal the start of a bearish outlook. In such a case, Bitcoin price could revisit $90,924 after the POC at $98,000 is breached.

Hence, the chances of BTC revisiting $90K is present, but not confirmed until the $99,690 barrier is breached. With the weekend approaching this outlook seems plausible. 

BTC/USDT 1-hour chart
BTC/USDT 1-hour chart

On the other hand, if Bitcoin bounces off the $99,690 and sets up a higher high above the current ATH of $104,698, it would signal the continuation of the uptrend. In such a case, investors can expect a higher low to propel BTC to the next target of $111,850.

Akash Girimath
Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.
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