Solana Surges, Bitcoin and Ethereum Firm, XRP Holds $3 — September 12, 2025, 9:30 AM IST

Friday morning sees a renewed surge in Solana and solid performance from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP amid shifting trading volumes and calm funding rates across majors:

• Solana (SOL) jumps 4.82% to US$235.18, with volume spiking to US$418.7M (+16.74%). Funding rate remains buoyant at 0.43%, reflecting persistent bullish speculation and strong network momentum.
• Bitcoin (BTC) advances 0.68% to US$115,000 on lighter volume of US$683.99M (-17.92%). The funding rate remains neutral (0%), suggesting ongoing spot-driven interest.
• Ethereum (ETH) adds 2.28% to US$4,500 with slightly lower turnover of US$604.6M (-2.83%). Funding rate holds at 0.02%, signaling continued strength on spot buying, not leverage.
• XRP edges up 0.93% to US$3.038 as volume climbs to US$220.73M (+48.35%). Funding at 0.33% suggests moderate speculative buildup, with the coin holding firmly above $3 after ETF-related optimism.

Market Insights

• Solana outpaces majors on both price and turnover, driven by institutional interest and robust network activity.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum climb gradually, lagging SOL in daily returns but showing resilience after recent volatility.
• XRP consolidates above $3.00, with traders eyeing further ETF headlines and upcoming regulatory milestones for direction.

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