Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, remained below the $96,000 mark early Tuesday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — landed in the reds across the board as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 38 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Sonic (S) token remained the biggest gainer for the second consecutive day, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 10 percent. Jupiter (JUP) remained the biggest loser for the second consecutive day as well, with a 24-hour loss of over 13 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.14 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 1.75 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $95,440.69, registering a 24-hour loss of 0.99 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 83.51 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,661.28 marking a 24-hour dip of 0.70 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 4.74 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2499. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 22.76.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 3.74 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $121.04. LTC price in India stood at Rs 10,903.04.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.57, seeing a 24-hour loss of 4.04 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 232.45.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $167.14, marking a 24-hour dip of 9.34 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 16,104.14.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (February 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)
Price: $0.5977
24-hour gain: 9.48 percent
Maker (MKR)
Price: $1,078.49
24-hour gain: 7.06 percent
Hyperliquid (HYPE)
Price: $26.78
24-hour gain: 3.69 percent
Berachain (BERA)
Price: $5.88
24-hour gain: 2.72 percent
Mantle (MNT)
Price: $1.05
24-hour gain: 2.50 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (February 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Jupiter (JUP)
Price: $0.7268
24-hour loss: 13.69 percent
Jito (JITO)
Price: $2.65
24-hour loss: 13.06 percent
Bonk (BONK)
Price: $0.00001562
24-hour loss: 9.73 percent
Raydium (RAY)
Price: $4.42
24-hour loss: 9.21 percent
OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP)
Price: $16.33
24-hour loss: 8.75 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO, Mudrex told ABP Live, “Currently trading at $96,200, Bitcoin is trying to stabilise at this range as it builds momentum for its next move. However, the broader market activity remains subdued, with Bitcoin’s dominance at a multi-year high of nearly 60%. This indicates a relief rally among altcoins soon. Accordingly, Ethereum is set to stay in focus as it trades near the key resistance level of $2,750. If it holds this level, a breakout toward $3,000 could be expected, recovering losses from the past two weeks.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Another day in BTC – where prices are maintaining the levels of 96,200 USD but this time however it seems to have formed a resistance here. With prices falling to 95k USD at one point of time – the altcoin market did not react well and fell sharply as well. SOL has breached its 180 dollar support though ETH is in green today trading above 2.7k mark. ETH must break 2.8k with volumes for it to test 3k again. The top performing coin yesterday was S (Sonic) – a rebrand of FTM – which now faces solid resistance at 63 cents.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “The crypto market is at a decisive moment with Bitcoin not able to clear its prolonged period of consolidation. A possible dip to $94K would bring in some significant buying pressure, but a decrease in trading volumes indicates weak momentum. Meanwhile, legal uncertainties surrounding XRP and Ethereum’s refusal to hold above key resistance go to show that the broader market is hesitant. The next move for Bitcoin, surpassing $107K or dropping to $92.5K, will also most likely define the direction of the market.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoins are consolidated between $ 94,000 and $ 100,000 for two weeks, while the investors’ sentiment remains indecisive. The US Bitcoin Spot ETFS recorded a net drain of $ 580.2 million last week, indicating a weakened institutional demand. In spite of this, the chain data indicate accumulation, with an inflow/drain ratio of 30DMA replacement at 0.98, which indicates the drain exceeding the influx. Analysts emphasize key levels to $ 95,600 and $ 99,900, with a potential decline in $ 90,000 if the support breaks down. Regulatory optimism results from pro-crito appointment under President Trump.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Ethereum has demonstrated impressive resilience, surging 1.53% in the last 24 hours to $2,706. This uptick reflects a broader positive sentiment in the crypto market, bolstered by news that the U.S. crypto task force is initiating plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, a move anticipated to inspire similar initiatives globally. Investors are optimistic about Ethereum’s future, projecting a potential rise by month-end, driven by increasing adoption and technological advancements. As institutional interest grows and regulatory frameworks evolve, Ethereum is poised for significant growth in the coming months.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The markets continue to display a sluggish trend as the Bitcoin price juggles around a narrow range but sustains above the pivotal support. Ethereum gains some strength as it rises above $2700, while XRP price fails to hold levels above $2.76. Meanwhile, Litecoin sustains above $125, displaying a huge possibility of a bullish continuation. However, Solana is feared to drop by another 8% as it plunged below the crucial support at $180. Besides, Cardano flashes huge bullish signals as it holds above $0.8.”
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