Cryptocurrency Price Today (December 26): Bitcoin Stable At $98,000, Bitget Token Becomes Top Gainer
Cryptocurrency price on December 26 quick take: The global market cap dipped to $3.42 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC) remained stable within the $98,000 range early Thursday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw minor losses across the board as overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 63 (Greed) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. Bitget Token (BGB) became the top gainer, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 34 percent. Hyperliquid (HYPE) was the biggest loser today, with a 24-hour dip of over 11 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.42 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 0.26 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $98,597.33, registering a 24-hour jump of 0.40 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 81.34 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $3,433.18, marking a 24-hour loss of 1.33 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.82 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour dip of 2.14 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.3256. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 26.87.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour loss of 0.81 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $107.16. LTC price in India stood at Rs 8,731.50.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.26, seeing a 24-hour dip of 1.68 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 186.76.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $195.02, marking a 24-hour loss of 2.16 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 15,514.47.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (December 26)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Bitget Token (BGB)
Price: $6.52
24-hour gain: 33.26 percent
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
Price: $0.04137
24-hour gain: 15.47 percent
OKB (OKB)
Price: $52.55
24-hour gain: 10.52 percent
Movement (MOVE)
Price: $1.13
24-hour gain: 9.57 percent
Gate Token (GT)
Price: $15.16
24-hour gain: 8.98 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (December 26)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Hyperliquid (HYPE)
Price: $26.38
24-hour loss: 11.13 percent
Ondo (ONDO)
Price: $1.52
24-hour loss: 8.21 percent
IOTA (IOTA)
Price: $0.3087
24-hour loss: 8.18 percent
The Sandbox (SAND)
Price: $0.574
24-hour loss: 8.16 percent
Helium (HNT)
Price: $6.97
24-hour loss: 7.73 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Mudrex co-founder and CEO Edul Patel told ABP Live, “Bitcoin went up over 7.5% from its low, gifting investors a “Santa Rally” as bulls regain control. Currently trading at $99,050, Bitcoin is showing strong momentum with BTC derivatives trading at a robust 12% premium over the regular spot market. Additionally, news that Russia is going to use Bitcoin and other digital assets in foreign trade has boosted the market sentiment, adding strength to Bitcoin. With technical charts indicating a rally towards $105,000, Bitcoin’s next resistance stands at $101,000, and support has increased to $96,800.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Bitcoin bulls pushed near the $100K mark, peaking at $99,963 before retreating below $99,000. December gains stand at 2%, but higher levels face selling pressure. Despite sharp volatility, Bitcoin derivatives remain neutral-to-bullish, signaling steady sentiment. Its 64% correlation with the S&P 500 ties its fate to broader economic concerns. Ether ETFs saw $2.5B inflows despite a 10% price dip and resistance at $3,500. Institutions like VanEck predict a $6,000 peak by 2025, underscoring long-term confidence. The Fed now expects only two rate cuts in 2025, easing short-term fears for corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Turkey tightens crypto oversight, requiring ID verification for transactions above $425.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin's price forecast ranges from $94,000 to $105,000, despite challenges like recent outflows of $338 million from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs on December 24. While short-term obstacles remain, the overall market structure is positive, with funding rates on major exchanges like Binance staying above 0.01%, indicating continued buyer interest. Long-term predictions from Matrixport suggest Bitcoin could reach $160,000 by 2025, driven by improved macroeconomic conditions and growing institutional adoption. However, market participants should remain cautious of potential volatility, particularly during the current period of low holiday liquidity.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “Bitcoin's resilience amid volatility signals bullish momentum, driven by a strong futures premium and robust key technical support above $94,608. BTC is currently trading at $98,577 near its psychological $100k mark. Optimism is that the BTC bulls rally can target beyond $105,000 due to the futures market's monthly contracts trading at a strong 12% premium, building confidence in investors. Meanwhile, Ethereum key support above $3,400 is showing stability, while the break above the key support level can show bullish momentum up to $4,094, reaffirming its strength as a major altcoin.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Crypto markets are experiencing a bullish surge as Bitcoin recently touched $99,800. This rally is part of a broader trend, with major altcoins also showing positive momentum. The following significant developments in the regulatory landscape and increased institutional interest have fueled investor optimism. Furthermore, the success of crypto stablecoins has been notable, achieving an all-time high circulating supply exceeding $200 billion in December 2024. Investors remain optimistic about continued price growth and market stability, suggesting that Bitcoin could soon challenge its previous all-time highs as adoption and regulatory clarity improve across the globe.”
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