Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, remained below the $96,000 mark early Wednesday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw minor losses across the board as overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 38 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Maker (MKR) token became the biggest gainer, with a 24-hour jump of over 12 percent. Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) became the biggest loser, with a 24-hour loss of over 14 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.14 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 1.38 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $95,493.09, registering a 24-hour loss of 0.79 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 83.51 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,661.28 marking a 24-hour dip of 0.70 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.31 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour loss of 4.74 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2499. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 22.76.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 3.74 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $121.04. LTC price in India stood at Rs 10,903.04.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.57, seeing a 24-hour loss of 4.04 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 232.45.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $167.14, marking a 24-hour dip of 9.34 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 16,104.14.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (February 19)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Maker (MKR)
Price: $1,191.19
24-hour gain: 12.10 percent
Litecoin (LTC)
Price: $131.82
24-hour gain: 5.92 percent
Berachain (BERA)
Price: $6.43
24-hour gain: 5.21 percent
Bittensor (TAO)
Price: $372.92
24-hour gain: 4.04 percent
Mantra (OM)
Price: $7.56
24-hour gain: 3.48 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (February 19)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)
Price: $0.9843
24-hour loss: 14.03 percent
FTX Token (FTT)
Price: $1.98
24-hour loss: 12.34 percent
Raydium (RAY)
Price: $4.16
24-hour loss: 10.83 percent
Ethena (ENA)
Price: $0.4145
24-hour loss: 9.37 percent
The Sandbox (SAND)
Price: $0.3558
24-hour loss: 8.93 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Alankar Saxena, CTO and co-founder, Mudrex told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is trading around $95,600, bouncing back from a low of $93,380 amid rising trade tensions. Trump’s plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on all major U.S. trading partners spurred caution among investors, increasing geopolitical uncertainty. Despite this, the market recovered quickly with major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana going up as much as 5% from their lows showing strong resilience near the support levels. Currently, Bitcoin faces resistance at $96,600, if sustained, BTC could attempt a move towards the $99,000 mark.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “The crypto market is going through a pivotal phase, influenced by regulatory changes as much as market sentiment. Bitcoin remains volatile, losing ground with continuing losses as investors’ sentiment has been changing, while institutional investor interest continues to be a force to be reckoned with. The SEC’s relaxed approach toward crypto enforcement is lowering uncertainty that could underpin long-term asset growth for XRP. In the meanwhile, Ethereum looks strong in terms of mid- to long-term prospects despite short-term dips, with investors optimistically pointing out favorable structural moves.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Ether-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a remarkable surge, accumulating $393 million in inflows this month, significantly outperforming Bitcoin ETFs. This shift in investor sentiment highlights growing confidence in Ethereum. The recent influx represents a sevenfold increase compared to January’s inflows, indicating robust interest amid market volatility.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin remains in consolidation, with traders adopting a buy-the-dip strategy. Strong support lies between $88,000 and $90,000, with a breakdown below triggering a sharp selloff. If prices bounce from this zone, accumulation is likely to continue. A breakout above the 50-day EMA signals an upward move toward $110,000, though surpassing this level to $130,000 won’t be easy. Market sentiment hinges on U.S. crypto regulations and the Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy. Traders remain cautious, watching for key developments that could drive Bitcoin’s next move. For now, the market is in a wait-and-see mode, awaiting clearer direction.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The markets are experiencing significant upward pressure as the bearish activity seems to have intensified to a large extent. Bitcoin plunges below the crucial barrier at $96,000, while the traders remain calm and wait for the right buying opportunity. On the other hand, Solana continues to descend as it loses the important support at $170. Besides, the FTT token plunges after a brief upswing following the optimism surrounding FTX repayments. Meanwhile, Litecoin surges above $133 and Maker hits $1200, keeping up the bullish momentum within the markets.”
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