Cryptocurrency Price Today (May 19): Bitcoin Dips Below $103,000, VIRTUAL Becomes Biggest Gainer
Cryptocurrency price on May 19 quick take: The global market cap rose to $3.33 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $103,000 mark early Monday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw a mix of minor gains and dips across the board as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 71 (Greed) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) became the biggest gainer, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 10 percent. Four (FORM) turned out to be the biggest loser today, with a 24-hour dip of nearly 8 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.25 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 1.05 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $102,857.95, registering a 24-hour dip of 0.49 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 88.10 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,362.12, marking a 24-hour dip of 5.10 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.02 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour jump of 0.11 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2174. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 18.63.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour loss of 2.30 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $95.18. LTC price in India stood at Rs 8,144.86.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.33, seeing a 24-hour dip of 1.57 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 199.58.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $164.01, marking a 24-hour loss of 3.18 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 14,097.14.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (May 19)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)
Price: $1.85
24-hour gain: 9.40 percent
Pepe (PEPE)
Price: $0.00001278
24-hour gain: 3.03 percent
Floki (FLOKI)
Price: $0.00009321
24-hour gain: 2.51 percent
Worldcoin (WLD)
Price: $1.10
24-hour gain: 1.84 percent
dogwifhat (WIF)
Price: $0.9668
24-hour gain: 1.46 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (May 19)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Four (FORM)
Price: $2.64
24-hour loss: 7.74 percent
Bittensor (TAO)
Price: $399.43
24-hour loss: 5.94 percent
Maker (MKR)
Price: $1,650.44
24-hour loss: 5.17 percent
Ethereum (ETH)
Price: $2,358.51
24-hour loss: 5.14 percent
EOS (EOS)
Price: $0.7553
24-hour loss: 5.06 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Alankar Saxena, CTO and co-founder, Mudrex, told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is currently trading around the $104,000 mark, supported by growing bullish sentiment. Interestingly, BTC seems to be on the verge of forming a golden cross this week, similar to patterns seen in February and October last year, which historically preceded significant rallies and could once again propel prices to record highs. A decisive breakout above $105,000 could signal a bullish continuation, paving the way for new all-time highs. However, a drop below the $102,500 support zone may trigger a short-term pullback toward $100,000.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “The emergence of another outsized leveraged position highlights a growing trend of high-stakes plays that are increasingly shaping short-term Bitcoin price action. While the identity of this latest whale remains unknown, the aggressive accumulation near the $103K mark—with a liquidation level just below $95.6K—suggests deep pockets and a calculated risk appetite. Events like these, especially when backed by sophisticated strategies, can distort liquidity and heighten volatility. It’s a reminder for retail investors to tread carefully, as the market is clearly being influenced by participants who are not just trading—but positioning themselves to potentially move markets.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades around $103,684, showing resilience after recent volatility. After bouncing from $100K support, BTC is consolidating just below the $105,000 resistance, with RSI hovering neutrally—neither overbought nor oversold. Bulls are watching for a breakout toward $110K, while bears eye a retracement to $98K. The Fear & Greed Index reads 74—indicating greed-driven sentiment. With strong accumulation from long-term holders and increasing ETF inflows, momentum remains positive. However, macroeconomic data like inflation and Fed commentary could spark rapid shifts. Short-term traders must watch volume divergences. Overall, Bitcoin's structure suggests strength, but only a clean breakout will confirm the next leg up.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant developments, with Bitcoin reaching new highs and Ethereum showing signs of recovery. BTC has surged past $106,000, marking a significant milestone. Based on current trends, BTC is expected to make significant gains and may rise to $130,000 mark if supported by favourable macroeconomic factors. The overall crypto market sentiment is positive but with some caution.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The crypto markets experienced a bullish weekly close, but the bears appear to have capitulated since the beginning of the new week. The Bitcoin price faced a massive pullback from the local highs above $107K, which has driven the entire market lower. Ethereum's price plunged below $3400, while Litecoin dropped below $100. Meanwhile, Dogecoin sustains above $0.2, XRP above $2.35, and Virtuals Protocol leads the top gainers with over 12.5% gains, followed by Brett and Pepe with over 5%. Besides, Four faces a pullback of over 8%, followed by Ethereum, Maker, and Tron by 3% each.”
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