Bitcoin Holds $120K, Solana and XRP Rally as Dogecoin Slips — October 7, 2025, 9:10 AM IST

Tuesday’s crypto session delivers robust volumes and steady moves in majors, with Bitcoin holding near highs, Solana and XRP extending recent rallies, and Dogecoin showing softness:

• Bitcoin (BTC) stays at US$120,000 (+1.08%) on large volume (US$1.1B, -3.27% daily change). Funding rate neutral (0%), showing strong spot buying as supply absorbs ETF and OTC flows.
• Ethereum (ETH) holds at US$4,500, up 1.4%, volume at US$696.24M (-4.63%), funding rate 0.02%, as demand balances institutional accumulation with cautious sentiment.
• Solana (SOL) climbs 2.06% to US$229; volume up 8.7% to US$360.08M, funding rate steady at 0.44%, pointing to speculative momentum and DApp activity.
• XRP extends to US$3.028 (+1.58%), volume surges 32.14% to US$293.59M, funding rate 0.33%, with new ETF and technical breakout interest.
• Dogecoin (DOGE) slips 0.6% to US$0.255, with lighter volume (US$86.57M, -1.42%), funding at 0.39%, reflecting traders rotating into stronger coins.

Market Insights

• Bitcoin steadies at record zone as ETF and spot demand absorb profit-taking by long-term holders, with $125K flagged as next key test.
• Solana and XRP show leadership as altcoin interest shifts to high-beta majors amid network development and ETF optimism.
• Ethereum consolidates ahead of Q4, with trading metrics showing solid buyer interest and stable funding.
• Dogecoin faces a minor retreat as traders prefer coins with higher speculative flow and recent positive news.

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