Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025) at 09:35 UTC: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as CPI Whipsaw, BoJ Rate Hike, and Options Expiry Shape the Next Move
Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $88,000 at 09:35 UTC on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the BTC/USDT 1‑minute candle opening near $88,002 and printing a high around $88,063 during that minute. api.binance.com+1 That snapshot captures the mood of today’s market: BTC