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Crypto Market Holds Lower: Bitcoin Steady, XRP and Solana Face Pressure — August 19, 2025, Morning Update

Bitcoin trades flat at $114K, while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana stay weak. Funding rates remain high in altcoins, suggesting ongoing speculation. See the latest price trends and volatility risk for August 19, 2025.

Pratik Kamble

Pratik Kamble

— 1 min read
Bitcoin Holds $114K as XRP and Solana Lead Market Weakness — August 19, 2025, 9:25 AM IST Crypto markets continue to digest last week’s downtrend, exhibiting persistent weakness in major altcoins as Bitcoin remains comparatively stable: Bitcoin (BTC) is unchanged at US$114,000 (-0.64%). 24-hour volume is consistent at US$549M (+5.17%), with a modestly positive funding rate (0.17%) showing mild bullish interest but no exuberance. Ethereum (ETH) continues its cautious descent, trading at US$3,600 (-1.93%) with volume slipping to US$411M (-6.75%). The funding rate is still near flat (0.03%), indicating spot-led action and restrained leverage. XRP is under ongoing pressure, dropping 4.1% to US$2.918 on increased volume (US$206M, +18.68%). A high funding rate (1.03%) highlights aggressive leveraged long positions, suggesting continued risk of volatility or squeeze activity. Solana (SOL) is also challenged, off 3.74% at US$161.99. Volume has fallen to US$101.6M (-19.4%), while the funding rate remains elevated at 1.23%, flagging sustained speculation and unstable market structure. Key Insights Altcoins Remain Vulnerable: Elevated funding rates in XRP and Solana signal continued speculative bets, but the inability to spark sustained rebounds creates ongoing risk of further drawdowns or liquidation cascades. Bitcoin’s Stability: The flagship crypto remains a relatively safe haven as rotation out of weaker alts continues. Low-Leverage Environment in ETH: Ethereum’s flat funding and volume backdrop point to low conviction and potentially less short-term volatility. As traders look for direction, the market’s risk-off bias persists, with capital remaining cautious amid macro and regulatory uncertainties. Use LuwakTech’s precision analytics to monitor funding rate spikes, volume shifts, and volatility triggers—arming you for the next big crypto move.

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