TLDRBitcoin opened the year below $90K and continues trading near $89K after failing to reclaim the $90K level.Bitcoin currently trades below the 50-week simple moving average, which stands at $101,614, according to Bitcoinsensus.The latest weekly candle closed below the 50WSMA, ending a long period where the level acted as support.Bitcoin trades near $88,872, following a series of lower highs formed after the mid-2025 peak.Bitcoin closed 2025 in negative territory, breaking its 14-year post-halving cycle streak for the first time.Bitcoin opened the new year with a trading price below $90K, and the digital asset still trades within the year-end price of $89K. Despite the struggle in flipping the $90K level, market analysts have weighed in on the next price trend.Bitcoin Loses 50-Week Moving Average SupportAccording to an observation by Bitcoinsensus, the Bitcoin price is currently trading below the 50-week simple moving average (50WSMA), which is plotted at $101,614.40. The chart indicates that Bitcoin has previously utilized this level as support, with multiple rebounds occurring after it was touched or approached the moving average.Source: XIn the latest trend, the Bitcoin price has failed to maintain a position above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (50WSMA), marking a notable deviation from earlier bullish behavior. The latest weekly candle closed below this moving average, breaking long-term support. A red circle marks a potential retest zone near $101,600, which has acted as a critical level.The Bitcoin price chart includes a downward arrow projection from this zone, indicating potential price weakness ahead. Bitcoin’s current level hovers around $88,872, remaining below the 50WSMA. This reflects a shift from the earlier pattern where price consistently found support at the moving average. The move beneath this indicator follows a series of lower highs since the peak in mid-2025.Bitcoin’s Halving Cycle Streak Ends After 14 YearsBitcoinsensus observation reveals a confusing start for the Bitcoin price following a struggle towards the end of the year. To validate this, Blockonomi’s recent report revealed how Bitcoin price broke the 14-year halving cycle by closing the year in red. According to our report, Bitcoin closed 2025 with losses, marking a break from its historical four-year cycle for the first time.Since 2012, halving years have typically ended with gains, followed by even stronger performance in the subsequent year. However, this cycle shifted in 2025 despite a strong 2024. Blockonomi mentioned this disruption, confirming 2025 as the first post-halving year to record a decline. The change challenges over a decade of predictable Bitcoin price behavior.Analysts had used the four-year rhythm to forecast trends, but this latest outcome signals a possible shift in how the market responds. The loss in 2025 breaks a 14-year pattern and raises questions about Bitcoin’s evolving market dynamics amid changing macro and institutional factors.The post Bitcoin Closes Below 50-Week MA: Will $101K Reclaim Decide the Next Move? appeared first on Blockonomi.