Cryptocurrency market mixed: Bitcoin drops to $87,494, Ethereum slightly rises to $2,943

Source: TokenPost Original Title: [Morning Price Briefing] Cryptocurrency Market Mixed… Bitcoin $87,494, Ethereum $2,943 Original Link: https://www.tokenpost.kr/news/briefing/318261

Market Overview

On December 25, the cryptocurrency market showed a mixed trend, with Bitcoin slightly down and Ethereum slightly up, while mainstream altcoins generally declined.

According to market data, as of 5:12 AM (KST) on December 25:

• Bitcoin: $87,494.89 (approximately 126,380,000 CNY), down -0.23% from the previous day
• Ethereum: $2,943.88 (approximately 4.25 million CNY), up +0.13% from the previous day

Mainstream Altcoin Price Movements

Top altcoins generally showed a downward trend:

• XRP -1.10%▼
• BNB +0.71%▲
• Solana -0.95%▼
• Dogecoin -0.66%▼
• Cardano -1.45%▼
• TRON -0.63%▼

Market Capitalization and Trading Volume

• Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap: $2,954.344 billion (approximately 4,267 trillion CNY)
• 24-hour Total Trading Volume: $809.4 billion (approximately 1,169 trillion CNY)

Market Share Changes

• Bitcoin Share: 59.13%, down -0.03% from the previous day
• Ethereum Share: 12.03%, up +0.03% from the previous day

Bitcoin’s dominance slightly declined, with some funds flowing into the altcoin market.

DeFi and Stablecoin Markets

DeFi Market:

• Market Cap: $68.665 billion
• 24-hour Trading Volume: $10.758 billion
• 24-hour Change: -12.64%▼

Stablecoin Market:

• Market Cap: $287.148 billion (approximately 414 trillion CNY)
• 24-hour Trading Volume: $82.260 billion (approximately 118 trillion CNY)
• 24-hour Change: -17.83%▼

Derivatives Market

Cryptocurrency derivatives (futures, options) trading volume also declined:

• 24-hour Trading Volume: $856.014 billion (approximately 1,236 trillion CNY)
• Change from previous day: -19.49%▼

Market Analysis

The cryptocurrency market shows a mixed pattern, with Bitcoin slightly declining but still maintaining dominance. Ethereum and some altcoins perform relatively strongly. The decrease in Bitcoin’s market share indicates funds are diversifying into other assets. The simultaneous decline in DeFi and stablecoins suggests a reduced risk appetite among investors, possibly indicating increased volatility.

Key Terms

• Market Cap: The total value of circulating assets in the market
• DeFi: Decentralized Finance, a financial ecosystem operating without central authorities
• Stablecoin: Cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like USD, with relatively stable value
• Derivatives: Financial instruments (futures, options, etc.) that profit from price movements of underlying assets