Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has shown mixed signals. Bitcoin eased slightly below the $117,000 threshold, while many altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP saw modest declines. Investor sentiment remains cautious as markets absorb regulatory updates and macroeconomic indicators. Among the biggest news: new rules from the U.S. SEC that simplify listing standards for spot crypto ETFs, which could open doors for more crypto assets to be packaged into regulated investment funds.
Market Overview
• Bitcoin (BTC) has dipped slightly after recent gains, trading around $116,100–$117,000. Ethereum[1] (ETH) is experiencing mild downward pressure, as traders weigh ETH prospects versus regulatory clarity and upcoming technical patterns.
• Altcoins (SOL, XRP, BNB, etc.) showed a mix of stagnation and small losses some were weak, others held steady. Investor focus remains on ETF approvals, macro policy (especially in the U.S.), and technical resistance/support levels.
Why Ether Could Outperform BTC (ETH/BTC Story)
There’s growing technical analysis suggesting Ether may gain significantly versus Bitcoin by year’s end:
• An inverse head-and-shoulders (IH&S) formation appears to be building on ETH/BTC’s weekly chart since early September. If ETH/BTC breaks above the neckline (~0.0420 BTC), the pattern’s height points to a target near 0.066 BTC, about 75% above current levels.
• Additional bullish signals: a potential golden cross between its 20-week EMA and 50-week EMA, which historically has preceded strong uptrends.
Table Top 5 Coins (Price Info & 24h Movement)
| Coin | Approx Price (USD) | 24h Change | Highlights & Notes |
| Bitcoin[2] (BTC) | ~$116,100–$117,000 | Slight dip (~-0.2% to -1%) ( | Holds above $116K, resistance near psychological levels; consolidating post-Fed cut. |
| Ethereum (ETH) | ~$4,500 | Down ~1% | ETH price slipping, but ETH/BTC pair showing potential bullish structure. |
| Solana (SOL) | ~$230-$250 range | Small decline | Facing resistance; market interest remains but momentum is weak. |
| XRP (XRP) | ~$3.00-$3.10 | Down a few percent | Momentum from regulatory developments helping; but volatility remains. |
| BNB (BNB) | ~$990-$1,000 | Mixed / Slight Up or Flat | BNB saw new highs, but profit-taking may slow further upside. |