Key Highlights:
The cryptocurrency world remained unstable, as the total market cap is $3.05 trillion, Fear and Greed Index is 24 (Extreme Fear).
Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by a small percentage, and some altcoins experienced steep rises and falls in 24 hours.
Sentiment still influenced by regulatory measures, macroeconomic statistics, and institutional progressions.
Overall Crypto Market Update, 24 December 2025: The cryptocurrency remained cautious amid price volatility, declining BTC and ETH, mixed altcoin performance, extreme fear sentiment, and key global developments influencing investor confidence.

Source: Forex Factory
The global cryptocurrency market today recorded a capitalization of $3.05 trillion, reflecting 1% change in the last 24 hours. Total trading volume noted $110 billion.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance over the industry remains intense, with 57.4%, while Ethereum (ETH) carries 11.8%. As of now, 19090 cryptocurrencies are being tracked. The largest gainers of industry are Liquid Staked BTC and the XRP Ledger ecosystem in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price:
(Note: BTC and ETH are often viewed as less volatile historically, but still risky.)
Bitcoin (BTC) price today reached $87689.63, down by 1.04% in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume of $43.6 billion and a market cap of $1.75 trillion.

Ethereum (ETH) price today is at $2970.64, slightly dipping 1.81% in 24 hours with a trading volume of $21 billion and a market cap of $358.5 billion.

Top 5 Trending Coins in 24 Hours:
(Trending data is based on a combination of 24-hour price movement, trading volume, and CoinMarketCap.com trending metrics.)
RateX (RTX) is at $3.45, down 2.62% with a strong trading volume (TV) of $360.98 million.
Velo (VELO) at $0.006811, gaining 0.69%, while recording a TV of $256.77 million.
Bitcoin (BTC) is at $87,614.61, down 1.04%, with a massive TV of $43.62 billion.
Yooldo ESPORTS at $0.4342, falling 2.61%, and posting a trading activity of $1.04 billion
Pump 2 (PUMP) at $0.0003171, surging 55.44%, with a trading activity of $278.06K.
Top 3 Gainers in 24 hours:
(Ranked by 24-hour percentage gain)
PIPPIN at $0.4608, up 32.22%, with a trading volume of around $73.4 million.
Canton (CC) at $0.09012, rising 3.49%, and has recorded a strong trading volume of nearly $322.6 million.
Immutable (IMX) at $0.2353, gaining 3.05%, with a trading volume of about $18.5 million.
Top 3 Losers in 24 hours
(Ranked by 24-hour percentage loss)
BEAT (Audiera) at $2.46, down 34.63%, with a trading volume of about $121.78 million
NIGHT (Midnight) price today at $0.08002, falling 19.60% with a trading volume of around $1.67 billion.
PUMP (Pump.fun) at $0.001714, declining 10.24%, with a trading volume of $122.13 million.
Stablecoins and Defi Update
Stablecoins noted no change over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $313 billion and trading volume of $88.5 billion.
The Decentralized Finance (DeFi) market declined 1.4% over the last 24 hours, recording a market cap of $102.9 billion and total value locked (TVL) at $4.79 billion. Defi dominance globally marked 3.4%.
(TVL refers to the total crypto assets locked in DeFi protocols.)

Source: Alternative Me
The current Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 24 (Extreme Fear), the same as yesterday (24). Sentiment is somewhat better than it was last week (16) and last month (19), but there is still a certain amount of fear caused by price volatility, shy investors, and poor short-term confidence, even as the situation is gradually stabilizing.
(Note: All these updates affect traders, influencing liquidity, sentiment, and possible returns, which means that close attention should be paid to them.)
1. Circle’s EURC Reaches €300 Million Circulation
Circle announced its MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, EURC, has reached 300 million euros in circulation, driven by growing demand for transparent, reliable stablecoins in real-time settlement and cross-border digital commerce globally.
2. Cipher Mining Expands Beyond Texas with Ohio Facility
Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining will acquire a 200MW Ohio site, entering the PJM market. The facility will support Bitcoin mining and data centers for cloud giants by 2027.
3. Brazilian Orchestra Turns Bitcoin Into Music
A Brazilian symphony will transform real-time Bitcoin price movements into live music, using algorithms, backed by cultural tax incentives, and perform in Brasília to let audiences hear crypto volatility fluctuations.
4. SEC Cracks Down on AI Crypto Scam
The U.S. SEC sued AI-themed crypto platforms and investment clubs, alleging fake trading apps, social media crypto scams, and WhatsApp schemes that defrauded retail investors of at least $14 million globally.
5. Bank of Canada Maintains Rates in Trade Uncertainty.
Bank of Canada retained the rates at 2.25% on the grounds of economic stability around the world, increasing risks of inflation, surplus supply in the domestic market, and doubts about the U.S. trade policies on future investment.
6. US Economy Beats Expectations in Q3
The US economy grew strongly in Q3 as GDP rose 4.3%, inflation edged up to 2.9%, and consumer spending jumped 3.5%, beating forecasts and signaling resilient economic momentum.
Market sentiment has slightly improved from last week’s index of 16 to 24 today, yet it remains in extreme fear. Compared to last month, stability is improving, but BTC and ETH prices dip 1.04% and 1.81% respectively. Also, regulatory pressure and macro uncertainty still limit strong bullish momentum.
This revocation is an indicator of a weak market where the volatility in the short-term is the order of the day. Volume, dominance, and sentiment indicators should be carefully followed by the traders, and long-term users should remain cautious, diversify their exposure, and avoid making emotional decisions based on fear or abrupt price changes.
Risk Context
This commentary is only informational and not for long-term conditions. It does not indicate the direction of the price or indicate an action to be taken on the investment.
Based on the 24-hour crypto market update, Given Extreme Fear (24), BTC and ETH decline by over 1%, and DeFi is down 1.4%. Short-term investment remains risky. Gradual accumulation can be an advantage to long-term investors, whereas daily traders should anticipate intense price movements and make a priority of hard-and-fast stop-loss plans.
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