Why Is Crypto Up Today? – December 30, 2025

Market Overview - The crypto market capitalization has increased by approximately 0.7% over the past 24 hours, reaching around $3.06 trillion [1][8] - Trading volume remains subdued at about $95.5 billion [1] Major Cryptocurrencies Performance - Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $87,900, reflecting a gain of about 1.3% over the past day [3][8] - Ethereum (ETH) has risen by around 1.8%, trading close to $2,980 [3][8] - BNB (BNB) has also seen a modest increase of about 1% to $855 [3] Underperforming Assets - XRP (XRP) has decreased by approximately 1.7% to $1.86 [4] - Solana (SOL) has slipped roughly 0.3% to $124 [4] - Dogecoin (DOGE) has fallen around 4.7% to near $0.124, making it one of the weaker performers in the top 10 [4] Market Breadth and Mid-Cap Tokens - The majority of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are trading positively, although gains are generally modest [4] - Some mid-cap tokens have shown stronger movements, with notable gains concentrated in a few names rather than widespread selling [5] Notable Performers - Beta Finance has surged more than 423%, leading the market [5] - ElizaOS has climbed nearly 150% over the past day [5] - 0x Protocol has increased by around 35% [5] Future Outlook - Haseeb Qureshi from Dragonfly predicts Bitcoin will trade above $150,000 by the end of 2026, although he anticipates a decline in its dominance as capital shifts to other sectors [6] - Analysts suggest that a break above $89,000 for Bitcoin could target $92,000–$95,000, while a drop below $85,000 risks a decline to $82,000 [8] Year-End Trading Conditions - Year-end trading remains thin, attributed to seasonal inactivity [8] - The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently in the fear zone at 29 [8] - US Bitcoin spot ETFs have experienced net outflows of $19.3 million, while US Ethereum ETFs saw $9.6 million in outflows [8]