Bitcoin (BTC), the oldest and most valued cryptocurrency in the world, managed to remain above the $43,000 marke early Tuesday. Popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) — landed in the greens across the board. ORDI (ORDI) became the biggest gainer of the lot, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 55 percent. THORChain (RUNE), on the other hand, emerged to be the biggest loser, with a 24-hour dip of nearly 5 percent. 


The global crypto market cap stood at $1.68 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour gain of 1.15 percent.


Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today


Bitcoin price stood at $43,463.77, registering a 24-hour gain of 0.72 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchange WazirX, BTC price stood at Rs 38.20 lakh.


Ethereum (ETH) Price Today


ETH price stood at $2,268.95, marking a 24-hour loss of 0.33 percent at the time of writing. As per WazirX, Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 1.99 lakh.


Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today


DOGE registered a 24-hour jump of 1.68 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.09404. As per WazirX, Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 8.28.


Litecoin (LTC) Price Today


Litecoin saw a 24-hour gain of 1.74 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $72.50. LTC price in India stood at Rs 6,295.23.


Ripple (XRP) Price Today


XRP price stood at $0.6381, seeing a 24-hour jump of 3.64 percent. As per WazirX, Ripple price stood at Rs 55.75.


Solana (SOL) Price Today


Solana price stood at $119.18, marking a 24-hour gain of 6.49 percent. As per WazirX, SOL price in India stood at Rs 10,400. 


Top Crypto Gainers Today (December 26)


As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:


ORDI (ORDI)


Price: $81.07
24-hour gain: 54.65 percent


SATS (1000SATS)


Price: $0.0009247
24-hour gain: 44.69 percent


Sui (SUI)


Price: $0.8609
24-hour gain: 19.22 percent


Axie Infinity (AXS)


Price: $10.43
24-hour gain: 16.91 percent


Sei (SEI)


Price: $0.4235
24-hour gain: 14.80 percent


Top Crypto Losers Today (December 26)


As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:


THORChain (RUNE)


Price: $5.80
24-hour loss: 4.48 percent


Optimism (OP)


Price: $3.42
24-hour loss: 4.08 percent


Mantle (MNT)


Price: $0.6089
24-hour loss: 2.45 percent


Synthetix (SNX)


Price: $4.06
24-hour loss: 2.34 percent


Lido DAO (LDO)


Price: $2.55
24-hour loss: 2.28 percent


What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario


Mudrex co-founder and CEO Edul Patel told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is presently trading above $43,000, having recently undergone testing at the $42,600 zone where bullish trends were observed. A breach above the $43,600 level could lead BTC to the $44,300 mark, with support currently holding at $42,600. The year-to-date performance showcases an impressive 162 percent gain for Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Ethereum is priced at $2,200, indicating an 89 percent increase for the year. Additionally, Solana has also attracted significant investments over the past week due to its continued growth in DeFi and NFT ecosystem and airdrops like BONK going on rallies.”


CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “The cryptocurrency market experienced a rise of 1.5% in the last 24 hours, resulting in a total market capitalization of $1.76 trillion. The crypto fear and greed index has been positive for the last 7 days; however, it has decreased by 2 points since yesterday. After making its 18-month high on 8th December, BTC has continuously been consolidating in a rather tight range with both bulls and bears now waiting dormant for a breakout on either end. While bears were hoping for a Christmas correction, no such major move was to be seen as BTC continues to honour the uptrend it has been maintaining for the whole of 2023.”


Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin's current technical landscape is intricate, marked by cautious anticipation among investors. The BTC/USD pivot point, crucial at $42,797, signifies potential price shifts. Resistance at $45,038, $46,704, and $48,945 is pivotal for Bitcoin's upward trajectory. Support at $41,162, $38,891, and $37,256 aims to mitigate potential declines. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 44 indicates a bearish sentiment without reaching oversold territory, leaving room for a rebound. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) at -111.85 aligns with a bearish outlook. However, Bitcoin's position relative to the 50-Day EMA ($43,313) adds complexity, suggesting a short-term bullish trend if sustained. The triple bottom breakout at $43,445 hints at potential bearish momentum but a breakthrough could signal a bullish reversal.”


Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “The crypto market remained calm as the holiday season began. Bitcoin is trading at the $43,447 level while Ethereum is changing hands at the $2,268 mark. In the altcoin space, Solana (SOL) is the biggest newsmaker with a 58% surge in just 7 days, SOL is currently trading around $120 level. The overall market sentiment is on the positive side owing to the positive macroeconomic factors.”


CoinDCX Research Team told ABP Live, “Over the weekend, BTC and ETH exhibited sideways movement, while several altcoins continued their uptrend. BTC maintained its position above $43,000, and ETH held above $2,260. Key levels to watch include $44,500 as a crucial resistance level for BTC and $42,500 as a support level. For ETH, $2,380 is a key resistance, and $2,250 serves as a critical support level. In a positive development, the market capitalization of altcoins (excluding BTC and ETH) has surpassed the $500 billion mark, signalling a surge in altcoins. Additionally, the reset in Bitcoin funding rates indicates a potential continuation of the upward rally.”


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