Bitcoin traded above $85,000 on October 5, but the reported SEC catalyst remains unverified. Key resistance, support and the conditional path to $90,000.
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Bitcoin trades near $86,044 on October 5, up about 1.1% over 24 hours. BTC briefly touched $86,999 before easing back. The short-term Bitcoin price forecast now centers on one question: can buyers push through resistance and reach the liquidation cluster waiting near $90,000?

Glassnode data shows Bitcoin’s largest overhead liquidation cluster sits near $90,000. If the price reaches that level, leveraged short positions would be forced to close. That forced buying could speed up a rally.

The risk runs both ways. Glassnode also flags smaller clusters near $83,000 and $75,000. A drop into either zone could trigger long liquidations and accelerate a decline.

Bitcoin’s market cap stands near $1.72 trillion. Daily volume rose about 81% to $22.2 billion, while BTC gained roughly 2.9% over the past week.

bitcoin:native’s largest overhead liquidation cluster sits near $90k.

If price touches this level, leveraged shorts will be forced to closes their positions.

Zoom into the last two months and smaller clusters can be seen around $83k and $75k.

Either side could speed up the… pic.twitter.com/v5c1PTZGHa

— glassnode (@glassnode) October 4, 2026

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Bitcoin Price Forecast: Can Bitcoin Break $87,400 This Week?

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The four-hour chart shows Bitcoin stuck in a range since its September 22 rally. BTC has repeatedly stalled between $86,500 and $87,500, while finding support near $83,000.

Above $87,500, the $90,000 liquidation cluster becomes the next target, as discussed in this Bitcoin forecast for 2026.

• Bull case: BTC clears $87,400 and holds. That would put $90,000 in play, where a short squeeze could add fuel.
• Base case: Price stays between $82,000 and $87,500 as traders wait for a catalyst.
• Bear case: A sustained break below $82,000 would weaken the recovery and bring $80,000 back into view. A slide toward $75,000 could trigger another wave of liquidations.

For another view of the $90,000 setup, see this BTC forecast and October macro analysis.

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