STOCKS ARE RIPPING. ETHEREUM IS SLEEPING. This divergence is unsustainable. ETH has always followed risk-on rallies like the Russell 2000. So what gives? Is TradFi early… Or is crypto about to explode higher? $BTC $ETH $XAU
the total value locked (TVL) has hit a six-month low of $8.6 billion, raising questions about the future trajectory of the SOL$SOL token. As of December 17, 2025, SOL$SOL price has plummeted by 52% from its recent peak of $255, which was recorded on September 18.
Onchain data reveals a bearish pattern that suggests investors may be bracing for further declines. The current market conditions are prompting discussions among analysts and enthusiasts alike regarding the possibility of SOL$SOL testing the $80 price point in the near future.
This downturn is particularly notable given Solana’s previous highs, highlighting the volatility inherent in the altcoin market. As the ecosystem grapples with these challenges, the implications for DeFi protocols and overall investor sentiment remain significant. Observers will be closely monitoring Solana’s performance in the coming weeks, as the community seeks to navigate this turbulent phase and restore confidence in its blockchain capabilities.
Bitcoin remains the largest cryptocurrency by market cap and is widely viewed as a “digital gold” store-of-value, with upside tied to global adoption and institutional interest.
🔹 XRP (Ripple)
Current Price: ≈ $1.86 USD (XRP sliding near $1.86 today) Tokens Bought with $1,000: ~ 538 XRP
XRP focuses on fast, low-cost cross-border payments and liquidity solutions. Its growth depends on regulatory clarity, institutional flows, and real-world usage.
💡 Final Thoughts With a $1,000 investment today: BTC could grow to approximately $1,160–$3,480 by 2030, depending on broader adoption as a store of value. XRP could grow to approximately $2,152–$8,070 by 2030, depending on payment use-cases and institutional adoption.
BTC is often seen as a safer long-term value play. XRP is a utility-driven payments/infrastructure coin with potentially higher upside (and higher sensitivity to regulation).
🔻 BNB$BNB momentum is fading near descending supply.
Price slipped back under a long-term diagonal cap after failing to sustain the recent consolidation breakout.
📉 Technical View: • Pattern: Descending channel continuation with distribution range failure • Bias: Bearish pressure could expand if price remains confined below sloping resistance • Key Level: 865 to 885 resistance zone and 800 to 770 potential downside pocket
LATEST: 📊 Asset manager Bitwise predicts that Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana will all set new all-time highs in 2026, and that ETFs will vacuum up all the new $BTC $ETH and SOL supply as institutional demand accelerates.
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