Solana Jumps 4%, Ethereum and Bitcoin Post Steady Gains – Sep 29

Solana up 4.3% to $210, Ethereum and Bitcoin both gain over 2%, XRP rises and Avantis dips. Crypto market trends for September 29, 2025.

Solana Rallies, Bitcoin and Ethereum Steady as XRP Gains — September 29, 2025, 9:20 AM IST

Monday opens to broad strength across major cryptocurrencies, with Solana outperforming on price momentum and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posting solid gains:

  • Bitcoin (BTC) up 2.12% at US$112,000 on volume of US$313.68M (+45.09%). Funding rate holds steady at 0%, as BTC consolidates above near-term support, extending recent gains into the week.
  • Ethereum (ETH) adds 2.78% to US$4,100 with volume at US$254.59M (+33.92%). Funding rate stays low at 0.02%, pointing to spot-driven buying and momentum building for an October test of $4,600.
  • Solana (SOL) jumps 4.31% to US$210.06, volume up 39.17% to US$157.06M, and funding rate at 0.48%, spotlighting return of bullish flows and network activity.
  • XRP rallies 2.73% to US$2.859, volume climbs 30.95% to US$99.61M. Funding rate at 0.35% shows steady long positioning during market rebound.
  • Avantis (AVNT) corrects 1.92% to US$1.397, despite a 5.43% volume boost, with funding at 1.43%, suggesting risk-heavy trading and profit-taking.

Market Insights

  • Solana leads majors as traders rotate into high-beta assets amid improved network and sector sentiment.
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum extend gains, setting up for resistance tests and higher volatility into month-end and October.
  • XRP holds recent upside as anticipation rises for regulatory and institutional headlines.
  • Avantis dips, with elevated funding rates marking speculative activity and ongoing risk unwinding.

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