Crypto market prepares for New Year rebound
On the final trading day of 2025, the cryptocurrency market is showing relative stability. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are holding their positions after modest gains on Tuesday. European traders are observing low‑volatility but structurally meaningful movements in major cryptocurrencies, alongside sharp rallies in several smaller altcoins.
Bitcoin continues to consolidate within a triangle pattern that could trigger a bullish breakout early in 2026 if upper resistance is cleared.
Bitcoin (BTC): Stability at higher levels and reduced volatility point to accumulation by long‑term holders.
Ethereum (ETH): Despite selling pressure, ETH remains above the key $2,900 support.
Ripple (XRP): XRP faces heavy overhead resistance and requires a decisive breakout to maintain momentum.
Traders believe that if trading volume returns in the first week of January, these three assets could begin the new year with a constructive upward trend.
Over the past 24 hours, Canton (CC), Four (FORM), and Plasma (XPL) have been the strongest performers, each posting double‑digit gains.
Canton (CC): Strong and sustained recovery driven by rising demand and volume.
Four (FORM): Attempting a decisive close above the 200‑period EMA on the 4‑hour chart.
Plasma (XPL): Accelerating upward momentum as it approaches mid‑term resistance zones.
These movements indicate that investors are rotating into smaller‑cap altcoins with higher growth potential as the year ends.
Ethereum has faced increased selling pressure over the past week but continues to defend the $2,900 level. This suggests active buying interest and a reluctance among bulls to allow deeper declines.
Technical outlook:
Holding $2,900 preserves ETH’s medium‑term bullish structure.
A breakout above $3,000 could open the path toward $3,150.
Losing $2,900 may expose ETH to a correction toward $2,800.
As 2025 comes to a close, the crypto market reflects a blend of stability, optimism, and caution. Bitcoin is nearing a potential breakout, Ethereum is defending critical support, and Ripple is struggling with resistance. Meanwhile, smaller altcoins continue to attract attention with strong upward moves.
Looking ahead, traders expect renewed liquidity and stronger directional trends in early 2026 — especially as markets await key macroeconomic signals, including the upcoming announcement of the next Federal Reserve Chair by the President of the United States, expected in January.