Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ADA Prices Are Falling Today

Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ADA prices dropped as the broader crypto market decreased by 2.66%. Bitcoin traded around $87,300, Ethereum remained under $3,000, while XRP and ADA also posted losses. 

Light year-end trade, low liquidity, and more selling pressure struck market sentiment.

The shortage of new catalysts and reserved investor attitude contributed to the decline. Cryptocurrency derivatives liquidation and regulatory issues were also mentioned as factors by analysts.

As the majority of large-cap tokens move to the downside and the U.S. market share is small, the crypto market is under pressure in the last days of the year.

Bitcoin Price Slides to $87K Amid ETF Outflows, But Metaplanet Adds 4,279 BTC

Bitcoin price declined 2.63% to $87,317 but is still holding above its ascending support trendline. Spot Bitcoin ETFs registered outflows in the seventh consecutive session, indicating institutional selling is still going on. The open interest of CME futures reduced to an 18-month low.

The liquidations attacked long-leveraged positions with macro uncertainty, causing investor sentiment. The Fear and Greed Index declined to 2,9, indicating the shift towards fear. Nevertheless, Metaplanet bought 4,279 BTC at a price of 451 million.

Its total holdings have reached 35,102 BTC, and this confirms that there is institutional demand in the current time of consolidation.

🚨 METAPLANET BUYS 4,279 $BTC

Metaplanet just purchased 4,279 BTC (~$451M), bringing its total holdings to 35,102 BTC.

Institutional accumulation continues. 🟧🚀 pic.twitter.com/b5BX2fgHrS

— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) December 30, 2025

ETH Drops Below $3K as Tom Lee Buys $130M Amid Retail Sell-Off

Ethereum price dropped 2.96% in the last 24 hours, trading below the $3,000 mark amid sustained bearish pressure. Analysts also caution that a further fall may drag ETH to the $2,800-$2,700 level.

In the meantime, Ethereum spot ETFs reported a net outflow of $9.6 million yesterday, which shows low institutional demand.

💥BREAKING

WHILE RETAIL SOLD TOM LEE BOUGHT ANOTHER $130MILLION WORTH OF ETHEREUM LAST WEEK.

HE IS BUYING BILLIONS WORTH OF $ETH . pic.twitter.com/XIhKJhaRBE

— Bitcoin professor (@Bitcoinprof0637) December 29, 2025

Tom Lee is also said to have bought another 130 million dollars of Ethereum last week despite retail selling. 

His ongoing acquisition is an indication of long-term trust, and overall, the number of shares in ETH has now reached billions of dollars. The momentum would resume the bullish reversal of ETH above the $3,000 mark.

XRP Falls Below $1.88, ADA Risks Breach Below $0.30

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ADA Extend Losses as Bearish Momentum Builds. XRP price declined by 1.78% in the last 24 hours, pushing its weekly and monthly losses to 1.33% and 15%, respectively. 

The ADA was unable to sustain the key level of Fibonacci support, which was $1.88, leading to additional downward movement. 

Whales were more active this week since more than 40 million XRP was sold, exchange inflows indicate that they might be under pressure to sell.

However, despite institutional accumulation interest, the recent on-chain data shows less accumulation. According to Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered, the XRP might increase to $8 in 2026. Cardano (ADA) also saw a decrease of 6.2% to at $0.3512.

🔥 LATEST: STANDARD CHARTERED PREDICTS 330% PRICE SURGE FOR $XRP

Geoffrey Kendrick at Standard Chartered Bank estimates $XRP will reach $8 in 2026. 📈

The bullish forecast is based on increased regulatory clarity and the recent approval of spot $XRP ETFs boosting adoption.… pic.twitter.com/M78b42JFfT

— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) December 29, 2025

A decline below its Fibonacci support of below $0.35 makes its chances of falling to below $0.30 more probable should the bearish mood continue.

What’s Next for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ADA Prices?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ADA are still under pressure at the end of 2025. Further losses may be unleashed by continued withdrawals of ETFs and negative momentum. Nonetheless, the recovery may still come in January in case liquidity comes back and the market mood prevails.