According to analyst Steph Is Crypto, XRP has spent 70 days beneath its 50‑week SMA, a setup that preceded gains of about 200% in 2017, 70% in 2021, and over 850% in 2024. Egrag Crypto’s fractal model cites targets at $3.20, $8.00, $15–16, and $20–27, with possible expansion between June and October 2026.

Bitcoin is testing resistance near $90,000 with support eyed around $70,000–$65,000, while a bearish pennant suggests an imminent move. Crypto Patel says a clear break above $90,000 could target $107,000; Ali Martinez, on December 29, 2025, flagged a weekly death cross that has historically preceded deeper pullbacks or sideways phases.

On-chain metrics in 2025 indicate Ethereum whales have raised their holdings from roughly 14 million to more than 22.2 million ETH, while retail balances have fallen from 11 million to 8.3 million. Developer activity also reached a record with 8.7 million smart contracts deployed in Q4 2025, as ETH trades near $2,940 within a $2,900–$3,050 range and analysts monitor support at $2,880 and resistance at $3,060.

In 2025, decentralized exchanges processed over $1.2 trillion in monthly perpetual futures volume, with Hyperliquid maintaining the largest share across the year. According to Coinbase Institutional, weekly perp trading climbed from under $150 billion to more than $300 billion by September and October, while systematic leverage nearly reached 10% before October liquidations cut it to about 4%. Coinbase also highlighted rising interest in equity-based perpetuals that could offer 24/7, tokenized access to traditional stock markets.

Ethereum is trading around $2,970, compressed between the $2,890 support zone and resistance at $3,050–$3,150 as the December monthly close approaches. Analysts highlight $2,890 as a structural demand level, warning that a breakdown could invalidate the current bullish thesis, while a confirmed move above resistance may open the way toward $3,650 and higher targets.

Bitcoin is trading around $86,700 as it approaches the end of 2025, hovering on the 100-week simple moving average that has preceded major cycle corrections. Analysts note that previous breaks below this level led to 35%–55% declines, with some warning of potential moves toward $35,000–$50,000 while others point to whale long positions as a sign of a possible new bull phase.

As the year draws to a close, Ripple's XRP is trading around $1.90 within a tight $1.85–$1.91 range while defending a long-term support area. Analysts highlight a descending triangle and other chart patterns, along with shrinking exchange balances and recent withdrawals of about 750 million XRP from trading platforms, as potential precursors to a decisive price move.

A Bitcoin wallet dormant for eight years moved 400 BTC worth around $34.92 million to OKX, realizing an estimated $30.4 million profit. On chain records indicate the wallet previously received two 200 BTC deposits from HTX and executed the transfer roughly 11 hours before it was noted publicly, amid rising whale activity.

Bitcoin is trading near $87,000 as derivatives positioning turns cautious. According to CME options data, call open interest peaked in December 2024 and has since fallen toward cycle lows, while put demand has increased. On-chain metrics indicate continued accumulation by large holders, with price holding between $86,500 support and resistance near $88,000.