XRP Holds Gains, Ethereum Steady at $3.6K – July 18, 2025 Afternoon Update
XRP trims gains to $3.42 with $1.4B volume, Ethereum steady at $3.6K. Bitcoin and Solana see modest moves in active July 18 crypto markets.
XRP Holds Gains as Ethereum Stays Firm at $3.6K — July 18, 2025 Afternoon Crypto Update
By 2:40 PM IST, July 18, 2025, momentum in the crypto market is moderating but remains optimistic. XRP pulls back from earlier highs, settling at $3.42 with a solid 24-hour volume of $1.4B (down 21% from morning) and a funding rate at 0.29%, indicating sustained buying pressure despite profit-taking.
Ethereum (ETH) remains strong, steady at $3,600, supported by fresh volume growth of 9.19% reaching $1.3B and an elevated funding rate of 0.69%, pointing to continued bullish sentiment among traders.
Bitcoin (BTC) sees little change, hovering near $119,000 with a slight gain of 0.25% and volume easing 5%, suggesting consolidation. Solana (SOL) pulls back marginally to $179.75, down 2.69%, with lower volume signaling some short-term pause after recent strength.
After XRP’s explosive morning surge, markets are digesting gains cautiously while the spotlight stays on Ethereum’s resilience and potential to drive further altitude in altcoins.
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