Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $96,000 mark early Monday. 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 38 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Sonic (S) token became the biggest gainer of the lot, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 5 percent. Jupiter (JUP) became the biggest loser, with a 24-hour loss of over 11 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.18 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 1.51 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $95,941.21, registering a 24-hour loss of 1.61 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 83.51 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,656.64 marking a 24-hour dip of 1.62 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.31 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour loss of 3.31 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2614. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 22.76.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 7.52 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $125.74. LTC price in India stood at Rs 10,903.04.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.68, seeing a 24-hour loss of 3.68 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 232.45.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $182.04, marking a 24-hour dip of 6.41 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 16,104.14.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (February 17)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)
Price: $0.5478
24-hour gain: 4.94 percent
PancakeSwap (CAKE)
Price: $2.74
24-hour gain: 3.54 percent
The Graph (GRT)
Price: $0.142
24-hour gain: 3.32 percent
Cardano (ADA)
Price: $0.8066
24-hour gain: 3.01 percent
Ronin (RON)
Price: $1.29
24-hour gain: 2.96 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (February 17)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Jupiter (JUP)
Price: $0.8391
24-hour loss: 11.53 percent
Raydium (RAY)
Price: $4.84
24-hour loss: 8.19 percent
Litecoin (LTC)
Price: $124.77
24-hour loss: 8.14 percent
Onyxcoin (XCN)
Price: $0.02208
24-hour loss: 6.52 percent
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)
Price: $1.23
24-hour loss: 6.49 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Alankar Saxena, co-founder and CTO, Mudrex told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is holding steady near $96,500 as the market awaits a decisive catalyst. While positive factors like U.S. 10-year yields below 4.5% and the National Bank of Canada’s $2 million investment in Bitcoin ETFs boost the market sentiment, the price is yet to be factored in. On the other hand, BTC’s RSI remains near the neutral 50 level, indicating a balance between bulls and bears with a breakout in either direction determining the next trend. Key levels to watch: resistance at $98,000 and support at $95,000.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Markets continue to slide slowly in the downward direction as BTC is testing the 96,200 USD mark yet again. If BTC is able to hold this level we should see a small relief rally here before the next big move. With the Argentinian president first launching and then disowning the memecoin LIBRA, market participants lost huge sums of money with some data revealed that the wallet addresses linked to the launch made more than 120 million dollars in one single day.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “Bitcoin and XRP are both at their pivotal stages, with each showing resistance and support levels. Bitcoin’s $90K support reflects strength, and the $101K resistance will show price advancement. MVRV bands hint at bullish possibilities, but dipping below support might trigger short-term bearish momentum. XRP, on the other hand, has risen by 18% to test a $2.80 resistance point. Currently trading at $2.73. A breakout would propel XRP upwards, to as much as $3.30, while a failure would result in consolidation at the $1.96 support level.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin remains steady between $96,850 and $97,000, reflecting low volatility amid a narrow trading range. Following its $109,356 peak, BTC consolidates between $96,000 and $98,000, with support at $89,000–$91,000 and resistance near $100,000. Short-term indicators signal bearish pressure, with weak rebounds from $96,686 and resistance at $97,900–$98,000. While long-term EMAs suggest strength, declining momentum and MACD favor bears. A breakout above $100,000 could revive bullish sentiment, targeting $102,000+, while failure to hold $96,500 may trigger declines toward $91,000. Market indecision persists as traders anticipate the next major move amid weakening selling pressure and cautious accumulation.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “XRP has experienced a notable surge in the last 7 days, driven by growing optimism surrounding the potential approval of a US XRP-spot ETF and speculation that the SEC might withdraw its appeal. In the last 7 days, XRP gained 14% as the SEC acknowledged ETF filings from Grayscale and the NYSE, signaling a possible shift in regulatory behavior. The acknowledgment has sparked bullish waves.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The past weekend did not attract the required bullish momentum but managed to elevate the tokens above the crucial support zone. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, ADA, etc., and a few more reclaimed levels within the bullish range, while Solana is flashing a huge bearish signal, which hints at an 8% downfall if it fails to initiate a rebound. Besides, PancakeSwap, Sonic & The Graph are withstanding the bearish activity and trying hard to validate a bullish continuation. Meanwhile, the lost token, Ultima, has gained huge trader’s attention after recording a 500% rise since the start of the year.”
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