Bitcoin and Ethereum Slightly Lower as Solana and XRP Retreat — October 16, 2025, 9:30 AM IST

Thursday begins with a marked slowdown in crypto market activity, featuring modest declines across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin on sharply decreased volumes:

• Bitcoin (BTC) slips 0.37% to US$112,000 with a volume drop of 35.71% to US$809.29M, funding rate remains neutral at 0%, reflecting cautious sentiment amid market uncertainty.
• Ethereum (ETH) declines 1.42% to US$4,000 as volume falls 35.31% to US$613M, funding stable at 0.02% amid continued investor caution and profit-taking.
• Solana (SOL) falls 3.58% to US$194.02 with volume plummeting 40.29% to US$318.99M, funding at 0.52% indicates speculative positioning amid weakness.
• XRP decreases 2.42% to US$2.423, volume down 33.48% to US$207.26M, funding steady at 0.41%, signaling ongoing cautious trading and potential for rebound.
• Dogecoin (DOGE) drops 2.51% to US$0.197 on volume down 24.95% to US$61.03M, funding rate at 0.51% reveals persistent risk appetite despite price weakness.

Market Perspective

• The sharp volume drop and moderate price declines suggest traders are stepping back cautiously after recent volatility.
• Short-term speculative activity remains visible in funding rates but overall market sentiment appears cautious.
• Solana’s resulting price weakness is tempered by strengthening long-term holder confidence and technical signs of recovery.
• XRP’s heavy institutional selling has led to price stress, but potential relief rallies could emerge as selling abates.

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