Bitcoin traded around $86,000–$87,000, after falling from its recent peak above $126,000 seen earlier in the year

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The cryptocurrency market showed mixed movement on December 18, 2025, as investors reacted to global economic signals, profit booking, and recent volatility. The total crypto market value stayed close to the $2.9–$3 trillion range, while daily trading volumes remained active. Bitcoin continued to dominate the market with nearly 58–59% market share, setting the overall direction for altcoins.

Bitcoin


Bitcoin was hovering around the range of $86,000 to $87,000, after a decline from the peak of above $126,000, recorded earlier in the year. The decline had come amidst heavy sales pressure and a sense of prudence related to interest rate decisions. 

Bitcoin market capitalization remained at a level of around $1.7 trillion, aided by institutional buys, ETF flows, and ample liquidity on exchanges. Volatility had also remained at a similar level.

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Ethereum

Ethereum is trading between $2,820 and $2,840 at press time. The second-largest cryptocurrency saw downward pressure as the price declined by a percentage of 3-4% over the last 24 hours. The total market value for the Ethereum blockchain hovered above $340 billion. Use case activity in the Ethereum network remained a supportive element for the long-term process.

XRP

XRP is between $1.85 and $1.90, showing a price fall of almost 4%. The market capitalization of the token remained around $112 billion. XRP/USD showed relative stability compared to other altcoins. This is because the growth of XRP in the cross-border payments sector has been significant.

BNB

BNB is trading around 836-840 dollars, and its market value was around 115 billion dollars. The BNB token depreciated by a further 2-3% as a result of reduced trading activity. BNB prices were still closely tied to exchange activity, burns, and activity levels within its blockchain environment.

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Solana

Solana is trading between $120-$130 at press time, showing a depreciation of 3%-4%. The performance, as well as developments on the network, affected prices. Solana continued to be one of the most volatile major cryptos, responding promptly to market dynamics.

Cardano

Cardano is trading near $0.36, recording losses of around 4-5%. The token has been quite muted compared to other previous market cycles. The long-term development model for Cardano has been followed, although the short-term price action has been influenced by the downturn in the overall crypto markets.

Dogecoin

Dogecoin price is between $0.13 and $0.14 at the time of writing. The meme coin retreated by about 4%, in accordance with market risk-off conditions. The cryptocurrency continued to respond largely to market sentiment and speculative activities.

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Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu is trading close to $0.0000075, posting a loss of 4-5%. Price action was again strictly pegged to market trends, despite various developments being implemented within the ecosystem. The token was seen trading close to historic lows, considering the huge market supply.

Market Outlook

The crypto market is still quite volatile, with prices oscillating regularly due to macroeconomic events, liquidations, and market moods. Bitcoin and Ethereum are still leading the competitive space, with altcoins lagging. Caution is the prevailing sentiment in the market as investors continue the search for a clearer direction.