Market pulls back as nearly all major coins decline
The crypto market saw a broad decline on December 11, with total market capitalization falling around 2.8 percent to roughly three point one six trillion dollars. Out of the top one hundred cryptocurrencies, ninety-seven traded lower over the past twenty-four hours, reflecting a widespread retreat rather than isolated weakness. Trading volume reached approximately one hundred fifty-four billion dollars, indicating active repositioning rather than a drop in market participation.
Bitcoin fell around two point eight percent to about ninety thousand dollars, while Ethereum dropped more than four percent, trading near three thousand one hundred eighty dollars. Almost all major altcoins also declined, with Dogecoin and Solana posting some of the heaviest losses.
Market performance across top assets
Among the largest ten cryptocurrencies, every asset moved lower. Dogecoin saw the steepest decline of more than six percent, followed by Solana’s six percent slide. Tron registered the smallest drop at just under one percent.
Within the top one hundred assets, only three tokens registered gains for the day: Provenance Blockchain, MemeCore, and Rain. The remaining assets moved into negative territory, with Pump.fun and Ethena showing the sharpest declines.
Federal Reserve policy adds uncertainty to risk assets
The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point rate cut at its latest meeting, a move many investors had anticipated. Analysts noted that the decision was less hawkish than expected, providing short-term relief across markets. However, expectations for future rate cuts shifted downward, adding new uncertainty to the medium-term macro outlook.
Market participants emphasized that uncertainty around liquidity, the Fed’s balance sheet, and the upcoming leadership transition could limit risk-asset momentum through the end of the year. Several analysts commented that while the rate cut reduces borrowing costs, it does not establish a clear path for sustained market recovery.
Upcoming economic releases and ongoing evaluations of government activity following administrative disruptions have contributed to a cautious stance in global markets.
Bitcoin and Ethereum technical levels to watch
Bitcoin traded between eighty-eight thousand and ninety-four thousand dollars over the past week. A move below ninety-two thousand could open a path toward eighty-seven thousand and potentially eighty-three thousand, while sustained strength above ninety-two thousand may allow retests of targets near ninety-eight thousand and higher resistance levels.
Ethereum followed a similar pattern, briefly rising above three thousand four hundred dollars before retracing. Technical levels to watch include support near three thousand fifty and two thousand nine hundred forty, with resistance forming around three thousand three hundred fifty and higher levels if momentum builds.
Market sentiment holds in fear territory
The crypto fear and greed index remains in the fear zone, slipping from thirty to twenty-nine. Market sentiment has moved within a narrow band for several days, reflecting caution among traders as they await clearer macroeconomic and geopolitical indicators.
ETF flows remain positive despite market pullback
Despite the broader decline in crypto prices, exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded positive inflows. Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly two hundred twenty-three million dollars added, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading contributions. Ethereum ETFs recorded around fifty-seven million dollars in new inflows, with BlackRock and Grayscale recording additions.
The sustained inflows suggest that institutional interest remains intact even as short-term price action weakens.
Industry developments continue amid volatility
In separate developments, institutional investment firms are expanding operations in emerging financial hubs. Galaxy announced plans to establish operations under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework. Meanwhile, commentary from market leaders highlighted potential changes to long-term crypto price cycles, pointing to evolving institutional participation as a factor reshaping volatility patterns.
Galaxy is officially expanding into Abu Dhabi.
Today, we announced our new @ADGlobalMarket office, strengthening our global reach and deepening our commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers.
Read the announcement here: https://t.co/YEw7dZw8ae pic.twitter.com/hifgY2F05J
— Galaxy (@galaxyhq) December 10, 2025
