Overall Cryptocurrency News, 25 April 2026: The global crypto market dropped 1%, reaching a capitalization of $2.67 trillion. Bitcoin and Ethereum saw slight losses. Notable events include Polymarket’s upgrades, Zondacrypto’s crisis, and the U.S. freezing $344 million linked to Iran.
Source: Forex Factory
The global crypto market today reached a capitalization of $2.67 trillion, with a 1% downward trend in the last 24 hours, while total trading volume was recorded at $84.8 billion.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance in the industry remains strong at 58.1%, while Ethereum (ETH) holds 10.5%. The largest gainers in the industry over the past day are Polkadot and the XRP Ledger Ecosystem.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis:
(Note: BTC and ETH are often viewed as less volatile historically, but still risky. The data recorded from CoinMarketCap)
Bitcoin (BTC) price today reached $77,552.8, declined 0.64% in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume of $32.2 billion and a market cap of $1.55 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) price today is at $2319, dipped 0.17% in 24 hours with a trading volume of $13 billion and a market capitalization of $280 billion.
Top Trending Crypto Coins Price in 24 Hours:
(Trending data is based on a combination of 24-hour price movement, trading volume, and CoinMarketCap.com trending metrics.)
ApeCoin (APE): $0.2103, up 106.5% in the last 24 hours, trading volume (TV): $973.71 million.
Tradoor (TRADOO): $0.9626, down 88.34%, TV: $273.33 million.
Katana (KAT): $0.02376, up 65.4%, TV: $807.03 million.
Fluent (BLEND): $0.1149, down 39.41%, TV: $31.85 million.
Zebec Network (ZBCN): $0.003708, up 12.88%, TV: $15.89 million.
Top 3 Crypto Gainers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage gain):
Zebec Network (ZBCN): Price today: $0.003701, gains 12.53% in the last 24 hours, with trading volume at $15.90 million.
Zcash (ZEC): Price today: $357.34, increases 4.68%, TV at $642.93M.
edgeX (EDGE): Price today: $1.45, rises 4.66%, with trading volume of $72.35M.
Top 3 Crypto Losers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage loss):
JUST (JST): Price today: $0.07769, drops 4.55%, with a trading volume of $31.69 million.
Humanity Protocol (H): Price today: $0.1379, declines 3.69%, trading volume stands at $31.20 million.
Chiliz (CHZ): Price today: $0.04835, loses 3.62%, trading volume at $74.06 million.
Stablecoins and Defi Update:
Stablecoins reflect no change over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $316 billion and trading volume of $69.7 billion.
The Overall (Defi) Decentralized Finance market shows no change over the last 24 hours, recording a capitalization of $54.7 billion and trading volume (TV) at $5.79 billion. Defi dominance globally marked 2%.
Source: Alternative Me
Today's Fear & Greed Index is at 31 (Fear), reflecting a moderate level of caution in the crypto market, up from 26 last week (Fear). The increase from "Extreme Fear" (10) last month suggests slightly improved sentiment but still a cautious outlook.
(Note: All of these updates affect traders, as they impact liquidity, sentiment, and potential returns, and thus must be monitored closely.)
1. Polymarket Plans Upgrades: Polymarket engineering chief Josh Stevens said rapid growth outpaced infrastructure. Planned upgrades include chain migration, order book overhaul, perpetuals launch, bug fixes, and weekly reports.
2. Zondacrypto Crisis Deepens: Onet reported Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral fled to Israel as bankruptcy fears grew. Withdrawals stopped, reserves are questioned, and Polish authorities opened criminal investigations nationwide.
3. CFTC Challenges State Actions: The CFTC said federal law gives it exclusive authority over prediction markets. It sued New York and opposed enforcement actions in Massachusetts, Arizona, and elsewhere.
4. Spark Posts Q1 Profit: Spark reported Q1 2026 protocol revenue of $31.5 million and net surplus of $3.46 million. Distribution became its biggest revenue source, surpassing SLL this quarter.
5. U.S. Freezes Iran-Linked Crypto: The United States froze about $344 million allegedly linked to Iran, with Tether assisting with address freezes amid a broader economic pressure campaign.
6. Powell Probe Shifted: The Justice Department ended its Jerome Powell inquiry and moved it to the Fed inspector general, potentially easing Kevin Warsh's path to nomination.
7. Binance to Delist Contracts: Binance exchange will settle and delist VINEUSDT and AIUSDT perpetual contracts on April 28. Users cannot open new positions from 09:30 UTC onward that same day.
8. KuCoin Launches KuCard: KuCoin launched KuCard in Australia through Mastercard, enabling cryptocurrency spending with Apple Pay and Google Pay after securing AUSTRAC digital currency exchange registration for operations.
9. Upbit Ends RESOLV Trading: Upbit will end trading support for RESOLV on May 26, citing unresolved security issues and uncertainty around the project's sustainability and operational progress for investors.
10. DeFi United Nears Target: Aave launched the DeFi United aid program after the rsETH incident, pledging 25,000 Ethereum (ETH). Commitments now total 69,553 ETH, leaving roughly 5,500 ETH still uncovered.
On April 24, the crypto market maintained a steady $2.7 trillion capitalization with a slight drop in trading volume to $100.9 billion, showing moderate changes. Bitcoin slowed down to a 0.13% gain, while Ethereum faced a 1.71% loss. On April 25, the capitalization dropped to $2.67 trillion, with Bitcoin and Ethereum continuing to face minor losses, and altcoins like ApeCoin showed significant gains. Sentiment improved slightly with a Fear & Greed Index increase from 31 to 39, but remains cautious overall.
The users should stay informed about ongoing events, like the Polymarket upgrades and the Zondacrypto crisis. While major crypto market coins remain stable, altcoins show high volatility. This sentiment shift may signal cautious opportunities, but risks still persist, requiring careful attention.
Risk Context: This commentary is not about long-term conditions and is merely informational. It does not point to the price or indicate an action to take on the investment.
Given the mixed crypto market performance and regulatory uncertainties, investing in crypto today remains risky. However, for those monitoring altcoins like ApeCoin and ZBCN, there are potentially profitable short-term opportunities, but with caution due to volatility.
Disclaimer: The information should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are very unstable and dangerous. You should never make an investment decision without doing your research (DYOR) and using a qualified financial advisor. All regions are not able to provide all the services or assets in question.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
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