Smart Crypto Investing: Bitcoin, Altcoins & Trading Strategies podcast.

Crypto Willy here, and you know I’m always tracking those Bitcoin bounces and altcoin rumors so you can stay ahead in the fast-moving world of smart crypto investing. This past week brought a wild mix of swings, whispers, and bullish debates—let’s break it down like pals trading stories over the kitchen table.

First, **Bitcoin** is the big headline, as usual. After sliding for weeks and almost wiping out all 2025’s gains (think: dropping from a high of nearly $125,000 on October 6 down to lows near $82,000), BTC found some footing and rebounded. According to CoinDesk and Ali Martinez, Bitcoin clawed back up to around $86,500, fueled by it hitting “extreme oversold” levels. Greg Cipolaro from NYDIG says this recent volatility wasn’t panic—just market mechanics with spot Bitcoin ETFs bleeding $3.5 billion out in November. Stablecoin supplies also shrunk, showing capital has been leaving, but Cipolaro’s advice: buckle up, it might stay bumpy but the long game’s still bullish.

Now, on the technical charts, Coinpedia and Changelly note Bitcoin could be forming a classic Elliott Wave bounce. Analysts think we might head towards $88,000 soon, with the next major resistance zone between $92,000 and $111,000. Some market voices—big names like Anthony Scaramucci (SkyBridge Capital) and Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy fame)—are calling for even crazier highs next year. Saylor claims the post-halving “supply shock” could trigger another upward rush, while Marshall Beard at Gemini Exchange and Tom Lee of Fundstrat are calling for $150,000 targets in the short term, and whoa, Lee even speculates BTC could touch $500,000 within five years.

But—and listen up, since we all know weekends can be weird for crypto—the action could fizzle if trading volumes don’t support the bounce. The hourly Bitcoin chart shows a focus on resistance at $86,791, and price may churn sideways between $85k and $88k. If support drops out, don’t be shocked to see a revisit to the $80k zone before bulls gather strength again.

On the **altcoin side**, XRP had a headline role, jumping 7% this week, while Zcash (ZEC) surged 14%. Divergent performances are everywhere—some DeFi tokens and meme coins flashing mini rallies, others bleeding out as the market waits for Bitcoin’s next decisive move.

So what’s a smart crypto investor to do this week? The pros are clear: keep an eye on real volume, not just weekend pops. Diversify with growing coins but stay cautious with anything rising just on hype. Use tight stop losses if you’re actively trading, and for longer-term bets, remember the bullish thesis: limited supply, increasing adoption, and new tech often overpowers short-term drama.

Before I let you go, thanks for tuning in and sticking with me, Crypto Willy, on your crypto journey. Come back next week for more updates and strategy deep-dives. This has been a Quiet Please production—catch more at QuietPlease Dot AI. Stay smart, stay curious, and trade safe!

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