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Crypto Price Today (Feb 18th, 2025): Bitcoin Price Falls to $95k | Sonic Surges 12%

DATE POSTED:February 18, 2025
Crypto Price Today

The post Crypto Price Today (Feb 18th, 2025): Bitcoin Price Falls to $95k | Sonic Surges 12% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The cryptocurrency business remains volatile as the market cap posts a marginal decline of 0.34%, settling at $3.17 trillion. Despite the downturn, trading activity has surged, with 24-hour volumes increasing by 47.34% to $92.87 billion. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 38, indicating prevailing cautious sentiment among investors.

Bitcoin Holds $95k Amidst Market Fluctuations

Bitcoin remains relatively stable, witnessing a minor drop of 0.16% over the last 24 hours. Currently trading at $95,843.53, the asset maintains a stronghold on the market with a dominance of 59.96%. BTC’s 24-hour trading volume surged by 43.44%, reaching $26.236 billion, suggesting growing activity despite a lack of significant price movement.

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Altcoins Show Mixed Performance

Ethereum registered a 1.38% gain to trade at $2,693.57. However, Solana after losing a crucial support level at $181, has faced a sharper downturn, shedding 4.48% of its value, to a price tag of $173.69. Meanwhile, XRP experienced a decline of 1.53%, to $2.63.

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Top Gainers: Sonic, Maker, Mantle Surge

Despite the broader market struggles, a few tokens outperformed, delivering significant gains:

  • Sonic: Surged 11.92%, now at $0.6053
  • Maker: Gained 8.50%, reaching $1,081.15
  • Mantle: Rose by 6.62%, trading at $1.09
Top Losers: Jupiter, Jito, Bonk Slide

On the downside, several tokens suffered heavy losses:

  • Jupiter: Dropped 12.62%, now at $0.7325
  • Jito: Declined 11.88%, trading at $2.66
  • Bonk: Fell 6.72%, priced at $0.00001594

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FAQs 1. What is the Fear & Greed Index today?

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 38, reflecting Fear sentiment in the market.

2. Which cryptocurrencies performed the best today?

Sonic, Maker, and Mantle led the market with gains of 11.92%, 8.50%, and 6.62%, respectively.

3. Why did Solana’s price drop?

Solana fell by 4.48% to $173.69 after breaking below its crucial support level of $181.