Cryptocurrency Market Morning Brief: Bitcoin Holds at $88,000, Ethereum Slightly Rises

Source: TokenPost Original Title: [Morning Price Briefing] Cryptocurrency Market Mixed… Bitcoin $88,094, Ethereum $2,954 Original Link:

Market Overview

December 26th(Korea Time)Morning, the cryptocurrency market shows a mixed trend. According to market data, Bitcoin increased by 0.68% from the previous day, priced at $88,094.22(approximately 1.27 billion KRW). Ethereum rose by 0.36%, priced at $2,954.78(approximately 4.27 million KRW), showing a slight upward trend.

Major Token Price Movements

Mainstream altcoins show mixed performance:

• XRP +0.58%▲
• BNB -0.73%▼
• Solana +0.55%▲
• Dogecoin -0.79%▼
• Cardano +0.96%▲
• TRON -0.81%▼

Market Size and Trading Volume

Total cryptocurrency market capitalization reaches $2.9694 trillion(approximately 4,292 trillion KRW). The trading volume in the past 24 hours is $60.5 billion(approximately 87.5 trillion KRW).

Major Coin Market Share

Bitcoin’s market share is 59.24%, an increase of 0.11% from the previous day; Ethereum’s market share is 12.01%, a decrease of 0.02% from the previous day.

DeFi and Stablecoin Market Trends

The total market cap of DeFi is $69.8 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $9.3 billion, down 12.99% week-over-week, indicating a decline in market activity.

The total market cap of stablecoins is $287.2 billion(approximately 415 trillion KRW), with a 24-hour trading volume of $59.6 billion(approximately 862 trillion KRW), down 27.51% week-over-week.

Derivatives Market(Futures and Options)Trading Volume

Cryptocurrency derivatives market remains active:

• Derivatives trading volume(24 hours): $625.4 billion(approximately 904 trillion KRW)
• Week-over-week change: -26.46%▼

Market Analysis

In the context of ongoing uncertainty in the global financial markets, Bitcoin and Ethereum show limited upward trends, maintaining relative stability. However, some altcoins fluctuate, and the overall market remains mixed.

Strategy Highlights

With the short-term upward trend continuing, attention should be paid to changes in market share for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The decline in DeFi and derivatives trading volumes may signal market hesitation or a lack of direction.

Terminology Explanation

• Market Cap(Market Cap): The total market value of a specific asset, calculated as current price × circulating supply
• Stablecoin(Stablecoin): Cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like USD with low volatility
• DeFi(Decentralized Finance): Blockchain-based financial services that enable asset management without banks