Crypto market snapshot – 5 Dec 2025
Broad pull‑back: After several days of gains, the market slipped, with the PayFi sector down ~4 % leading the losses
Bitcoin: Fell ~1 % below $93 K, trading around $86‑$87 K
Ethereum:Dropped under $3,200, losing ~5‑6 %
XRP: One of the hardest‑hit majors, down ~4‑4.5 %
-Top gainers: Zcash (+10 %), Dash (+3‑5 %), Ultima (+5 %)
Sector dynamics: CeFi, Layer 1, Layer 2, Meme and DeFi indices each fell 2‑4.4 %; overall market cap slipped ~5 % to about $2.95 T, but 24‑hour volume jumped 62 % to $134 B, showing strong activity despite the sell‑off
-Drivers: Global risk‑off sentiment, depleted liquidity, large long‑position liquidations, rising bond yields and uncertainty around Fed policy
In short, the market is in a short‑term correction after recent gains, with a few altcoins bucking the trend while the majors feel the pressure of macro‑driven risk aversion. If you’re watching, keep an eye on the $86‑$87 K Bitcoin support and the $3,200 Ethereum level for clues on whether the pull‑back is easing or deepening.
