Bitcoin Futures Technical Analysis For Today With tradeCompass

December 2, 2025

In a nutshell, for today's bitcoin traders (reminder: prices are in bitcoin futures, BTC1! or MBT)

Bullish above: 88,035
Bearish below: 86,765
Current price at the time of this analysis: 87,060
Primary bias: Neutral to bearish while below 88,035 and sitting close to the bearish threshold

Bearish partial targets:
86,365
85,810
84,975
82,220
80,000

Bullish partial targets:
89,065
90,350
92,140
Extended swing target: 95,650

1. Market context and directional bias

Bitcoin futures are trading at 87,060, about 1.52 % above yesterday’s close. Despite the small bounce, the broader performance remains clearly bearish:

• Down 22.5% over the last 3 months

• Down 20% over the last month

• Down just over 9% year to date

• Down just over 12% compared to one year ago

Momentum has not shifted to a long term bullish posture yet. Many traders are watching the November 21 low at 80,750, asking whether it was the washout they have been waiting for, and whether Bitcoin can realistically return to its all time high near 127,000 from here.

For now, tradeCompass does not take such a distant view. Instead, it maps out the intraday and swing levels that matter most today.

Bitcoin is currently trading quite close to the bearish threshold at 86,765.
Price below 86,765 keeps the bearish plan active.
Price above 88,035 activates the bullish plan.

Everything in between is “no man’s land”, which traders should treat with caution.

2. Bearish plan: active below 86,765

Below 86,765, traders may consider short entries at their own discretion. Confirmation varies by trader preference; some look for two candle closes, others use momentum checks or fast microstructure cues.

Bearish partial profit levels:

• TP1: 86,365
  This is a quick risk mitigation target, sitting just above yesterday’s VWAP.
  Given the recent sharp drop on November 30 and the likelihood of range dynamics, move the stop to entry after TP1, not TP2.

• TP2: 85,810
  Just above yesterday’s point of control. Often a zone where counterflow activity or algorithmic absorption emerges.

• TP3: 84,975
  Located above yesterday’s low and near a notable liquidity pocket. A clean level for more structured profit taking.

Additional bearish targets for those seeking more distance:

• 82,220
  A mid range algorithmic reaction zone. Optional, but valid for those who want a structured step between 85k and 80k.

• 80,000
  The well known round number. Some traders place their target slightly above or slightly below. Round numbers often attract large order clusters.

Stop placement for the bearish side
Stops should sit just above the bearish activation zone with a small buffer, never beyond the bullish threshold at 88,035. If price crosses 88,035, the bearish idea is invalid.

3. Bullish plan: active only above 88,035

The bullish scenario activates only if Bitcoin futures clear 88,035 and sustain above it.

Bullish partial profit levels:

• TP1: 89,065
  Close enough for quick risk reduction. After TP1 is reached, move the stop to entry to neutralize downside risk.

• TP2: 90,350
  A natural continuation zone for buyers, especially if order flow supports the breakout.

• TP3: 92,140
  The final upside level within today’s structured tradeCompass map. Profit taking here aligns with professional practice, not an attempt to predict the ceiling.

Extended upside for swing traders or late readers:

• 95,650
  Not part of the three defined intraday targets, but a meaningful reference level if buyers follow through days later.

Stop placement for the bullish side
Stops should sit just below the bullish threshold with a modest buffer, but never below 86,765, the bearish threshold. If price loses 86,765 again, your bullish narrative is invalid.

4. Applying the tradeCompass map

Bitcoin is still emotionally charged for many retail traders. The last weeks remind us that non professionals often aim for “one giant target”, but markets rarely deliver that outcome cleanly.

tradeCompass emphasizes:

• Defined entry thresholds

• Structured partial profit levels

• Early risk reduction during range periods

• One trade per direction per day to avoid overtrading

• Neutralizing risk by moving the stop to entry after TP1 today (due to range conditions)

• Never placing a stop beyond the opposite threshold

If you want to trade more professionally, partial profit taking is essential. It keeps you alive during choppy sessions and gives you the flexibility to catch runners without emotional stress.

5. Short educational reminder: how to think about the thresholds

Bullish and bearish thresholds act as navigation lines, not predictions.
Price behavior near those lines is often more important than any individual indicator.

• If price approaches the bearish line but cannot sustain below it, it often signals short term buyer strength or seller exhaustion.

• If price approaches the bullish line but fails repeatedly, it tells you buyers are not ready.

• These thresholds help you shift between bullish and bearish plans with clarity instead of guessing.

• They also help define your stop placement logically.

When you combine thresholds with partial profit taking, you get a professional framework for day to day execution.

6. Trade management reminders for Bitcoin Traders

• Move your stop to entry once TP1 hits today, on both sides.

• After TP2, stops should always be at breakeven as a rule.

• Never set stops beyond the opposite threshold.

• Avoid overtrading the chop between 86,765 and 88,035.

• As always, take one trade per direction per tradeCompass.

7. Professional disclaimer

This Bitcoin futures analysis with tradeCompass at investingLive.com is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice and does not account for your financial circumstances. All trading carries risk, including the risk of losing more than your initial investment. Always trade at your own discretion and use this only as an additional decision support layer.