Crypto Market Update – December 16, 2025
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP
As of December 16, 2025, the cryptocurrency market is trading cautiously after a volatile fourth quarter. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $86,500 – well off its autumn peak but still up significantly year-to-date [1]. Ethereum (ETH) changes hands near $2,940, holding above key support levels despite recent pullbacks [2]. Top altcoins mirror the softer tone: Solana (SOL) trades around $127, and Ripple’s XRP is near $1.90, having slipped below the psychological $2 mark [3]. These prices reflect a market that has cooled from earlier highs but remains far higher than a year ago, with total crypto market capitalization around the $3 trillion level (more than double 2024’s…
