Technical Analysis

XRP rebounded above $1.90 but remains capped under $2.00 amid consolidation. On the hourly XRP/USD chart (data source: Kraken), resistance near $1.9520 aligns with the 100-hour SMA, while supports stand at $1.90 and $1.850. A decisive close above $2.00 could open $2.050 and $2.120; failure risks a pullback toward $1.850.

Ethereum slipped below the $3,050 area and is now trading under $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average while it consolidates losses. The price recently touched a low near $2,875 and faces resistance around $2,975, $3,025, and $3,050, with a bearish trend line near $3,110 capping the upside. If ETH loses the $2,900 support, it could revisit lower supports, whereas a clear break above $3,025–$3,050 may open the way toward $3,110 and possibly the $3,200 region.

ONDO declined over the past 24 hours amid broader market pressure. Derivatives activity showed capital withdrawals, while on-chain participation strengthened, with TVL setting a new high on the 15th of December. Binance positioning and a positive funding rate suggest improving sentiment despite near-term bearish momentum.

Bitcoin extended its decline and is consolidating below $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. According to Kraken's BTC/USD feed, resistance sits at $88,500 and $89,350, while sellers were active near $89,000. Immediate supports are $87,000 and $86,500, with deeper levels at $85,500 and $85,000 if $88,500 fails.

On 15 December, Aster DEX launched Shield Mode for perpetual traders, delivering up to 1001x leverage, instant execution and zero slippage. Despite the release, an ASTER whale sold 13.44 million tokens for $11.67 million, realizing a $1.37 million loss and pushing cumulative losses beyond $35.8 million. Selling pressure remains elevated.

XDC Network's token rose 6.14% in the past 24 hours, a move linked to optimism after Biconomy announced the XDC/USDC spot listing on 10 December. On 14 December, XDC closed below $0.0475 on the daily chart, keeping the broader trend bearish. The 1‑hour rally stalled near $0.051 and retraced 4.2% soon after.

Bitcoin has traded between $85,000 and $93,000 for over a month, repeatedly failing to reclaim resistance at $94,000 while hovering just above $87,860. Market analyst NoLimit recently suggested on X that BTC could form a cycle low near $40,000 in 2026, implying a drawdown of about 54% from current levels. He bases this view on Bitcoin's recurring four-year cycles, past peak-to-trough declines of 77%–85%, and technical areas around $40,000 that he believes could set the stage for the next major rally.

On December 16, 2025, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor said on X that quantum computing would harden Bitcoin via upgrades that migrate active coins while leaving lost coins immobile. Technical analysis highlights consolidation beneath the $108,000–$110,000 zone, with RSI holding above 50. A decisive monthly close over $108,000 is seen as key for the 2026 advance.

Dogecoin is retesting a major demand zone around $0.13, where a triple bottom structure has emerged after a prolonged decline. According to BitGur, a sustained hold of this support could spark a relief move toward $0.182 and potentially open the way for a larger descending triangle breakout.

According to CoinGlass, SOL’s seven‑day liquidation heatmap shows short‑side risk dominating, with nearly double the potential liquidations versus longs. A push toward $147 this week could unleash up to $1 billion in short covers, while a drop below $120 threatens roughly $500 million in long liquidations. Fund flows and key chart levels now frame the next move.