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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.

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.

On December 17 2025, Bitwise stated that institutional demand for crypto ETFs could surpass the entire new supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana in 2026, potentially creating a supply squeeze. The firm, which oversees more than $15 billion across 30 products, also expects over 100 crypto ETFs to launch in the US in 2026 and predicts Bitcoin may break its historical four-year cycle as spot ETF flows gain influence. Bitwise emphasized that these are forward-looking projections rather than guaranteed outcomes.

XRP has fallen 4.3% over the past 24 hours, dropping back under the $2 support area while long liquidations spike to $584 million. The price is now testing support around $1.86, with chart analysis indicating a potential move toward the October 10 low at $1.58 if this level fails. Despite the correction and rising trading volumes to $3.9 billion, XRP-related ETFs have recorded 21 straight days of net inflows, signaling continued interest from longer-term market participants.

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.

XRP slipped below $2 as liquidity and demand across altcoins weakened. On Binance, futures taker buy volume fell from above $5.8 billion in July to roughly $250 million, a 95.7% drop, highlighting fading conviction. Derivatives signals and price action under key moving averages point to elevated downside risk.

On 16 December, the article highlights XRP, Midnight and Sui while Bitcoin trades below 90,000. Over the past 24 hours, BTC fell 2.6% and is around 87,158. XRP recently retraced to about 1.92 after a seven-year high, while Sui touts high throughput and Midnight focuses on privacy on Cardano.