Lokesh Gupta
17-12-2025
Once again, the crypto market is facing a tough situation as the total market capitalization dips under the $3 trillion figure for the third time in this month alone.
The five biggest cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP — are all near the important technical levels, and thus the investors are asking the most important question: Is this just a temporary dip, or the beginning of a deeper correction that will lead to the next major rally?
Let us analyze the most recent price forecasts and critical levels to keep an eye on for 2025.
Bitcoin ($BTC) has always been a highly volatile asset that showed such characteristics especially when the SuperTrend weekly indicator changed to a sell signal. The historical data reveals that there had been major price corrections with the following drops: -75% in February 2014, -73% in January 2018, -54% in October 2019, -38% in May 2021, and -67% in January 2022.
If history repeats itself, the next SuperTrend sell signal could trigger another substantial correction. Traders and investors should be cautious, as these signals have consistently preceded major downturns, highlighting the importance of risk management in the current bullish market cycle.
Bitcoin ($BTC) has reached an important turning point. If it sustains the support level at $85,000, then there is even the possibility of an upward price movement to $94,000. But if this crucial support is not held, it might lead to a retraction with the prices going back to around $70,000.
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading under the psychological resistance level of $3,000, which indicates that the market still has a bearish outlook. At the moment, the price of ETH is around $2,939, so $2,930 has become the main support for the short term.
In case Ethereum doesn’t manage to keep this support, the selling pressure might become stronger and push the price down to $2,000, while the extreme downside risk could be as low as $1,100 if bearish momentum becomes very strong.
On the other hand, if the price stays above $2,930 and there is a high-volume breakout above $3,000, then a rally towards $3,100 can be expected, which would return the short-term bulls’ confidence.
XRP has dropped underneath the important $2.00 support level indicating the overall weakness of the market and the impact of the large amount of whale activity. One of the analysts, who provided on-chain data, named Ali stated that whales have offloaded nearly 1.18 billion XRP in the last four weeks.
The holdings of the large-wallets have decreased from 4.8 billion XRP in the last week of November to 3.6 billion mid-December, thus amplifying the selling pressure. Consequently, XRP has fallen below $1.92, making it more likely for it to go down to $1.00.
if XRP succeeds in staying above $1.90 and getting back to $2.00, a bounce back to the $2.50-$3.00 range is still a possibility, especially if overall market sentiment improves.
Cardano (ADA) is nearing a very important spot as the technical indicators are hinting at a potential breakout from a rising channel. The examination done by Ali Charts calls $0.48 the most important support level.
In case ADA is able to maintain its price above $0.48, it might then have a chance to consolidate and gradually move up to the past resistance areas again.
On the contrary, if this support level is not held, Cardano will probably experience a severe drop, and the next significant support level will be $0.24. The following weeks are going to be very crucial for defining the medium-term trend of ADA.
The 4-hour graph for Solana (SOL) shows that the coin is currently going through a phase of consolidation between the $124 and $145 range. The low volatility in the market is reflected in this range which is a sign of indecision among the traders who are waiting for a clear breakout.
A break of the $145 resistance level by SOL accompanied by high volume could potentially indicate the start of a bullish trend and drive the price up to $160 to $170 in the near term.
On the other hand, if the price dips below the $124 support area, it would likely trigger a bearish trend with SOL probably going down to the $110-$115 range.
Overall, the next breakout will be a determining factor for the price direction of Solana in the short term and hence traders should closely monitor the above-mentioned key levels.
Disclaimer
Crypto price predictions are for informational purposes only and not financial advice. The crypto market is highly volatile, and prices can change at any time. Do your own research before investing. We are not responsible for any financial losses.
Lokesh Gupta is a seasoned financial expert with 23 years of experience in Forex, Comex, NSE, MCX, NCDEX, and cryptocurrency markets. Investors have trusted his technical analysis skills so they may negotiate market swings and make wise investment selections. Lokesh merges his deep understanding of the market with his enthusiasm for teaching in his role as Content & Research Lead, producing informative pieces that give investors a leg up. In both conventional and cryptocurrency markets, he is a reliable adviser because of his strategic direction and ability to examine intricate market movements. Dedicated to study, market analysis, and investor education, Lokesh keeps abreast of the always-changing financial scene. His accurate and well-researched observations provide traders and investors with the tools they need to thrive in ever-changing market conditions.
Lokesh Gupta is a seasoned financial expert with 23 years of experience in Forex, Comex, NSE, MCX, NCDEX, and cryptocurrency markets. Investors have trusted his technical analysis skills so they may negotiate market swings and make wise investment selections. Lokesh merges his deep understanding of the market with his enthusiasm for teaching in his role as Content & Research Lead, producing informative pieces that give investors a leg up. In both conventional and cryptocurrency markets, he is a reliable adviser because of his strategic direction and ability to examine intricate market movements. Dedicated to study, market analysis, and investor education, Lokesh keeps abreast of the always-changing financial scene. His accurate and well-researched observations provide traders and investors with the tools they need to thrive in ever-changing market conditions.
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