Bitcoin Edges Up as Ethereum and Solana Pull Back; Avantis Surges — September 25, 2025, 9:40 AM IST

Thursday’s crypto market shows a mixed picture with Bitcoin modestly higher, while Ethereum and Solana experience declines and Avantis leads altcoins higher:

• Bitcoin (BTC) up 1.08% to US$112,000 on volume of US$571.37M (+8.47%). Funding rate ticks up to 0.25%, indicating slight leverage buildup amid strengthening price.
• Ethereum (ETH) dips 0.69% to US$4,100, with a volume decline of 5.72% to US$408.23M. The funding rate rises significantly to 2.27%, reflecting growing leverage exposure despite modest price drop.
• Solana (SOL) retreats 2.9% to US$206.78, as volume jumps 41.09% to US$301.55M. Funding rate rises to 0.62%, indicating sustained speculative interest amid correction.
• Avantis (AVNT) rallies 8.15% to US$2.057 on lower volume (-14.34%) and funding rate of 0.98%, signaling strong short-term momentum and leveraged accumulation.
• XRP climbs 2.74% to US$2.872, with moderate volume increase of 12% to US$197.35M and a steady funding of 0.35%, showing optimistic positioning among traders.

Market Insights

• Bitcoin’s resilience prevails, holding key support and edging higher, acting as a market anchor amid mixed altcoin moves.
• Ethereum’s leverage rise amid a slight dip suggests growing bets on a rebound or volatility play.
• Solana corrects after strong recent runs, with volume and funding rates hinting at active trader rotations.
• Avantis catches attention as a speculative leader on the day, while XRP consolidates gains with steady flows.

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