Overall Market Overview — December 9, 2025

As of December 9, the crypto market capitalization has decreased by approximately 1.2%.

Market leaders — Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) — have declined: BTC dropped to around $90 480, ETH — down to ~$3 122.

Today, 86 out of the top 100 coins and all 10 of the largest cryptocurrencies are showing declines.

🔎 What’s Happening with the Main Players

Bitcoin (BTC)

BTC is trading in the $90,000–91,000 range, remaining within the $84 000–94,000 band where it has been since mid-November.

Since early October, when BTC reached a record ~$126 000, the price has dropped by about a third.

Technical analysts note: the current trend is not a reversal but more of a pause; the market's reaction to upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) decisions may determine the next direction.

Ethereum (ETH)

ETH has rebounded above recent lows — to levels not seen since mid-November.

According to technical analysis, Ethereum has broken through the resistance zone (around $3 200) and has growth potential up to ~$3 600.

At the same time, large institutional holders are increasing their ETH accumulation — for example, one organization added about 138,400 ETH, which decreases the circulating supply.

⚠️ Market Sentiment and Influencing Factors

The market is dominated by correction sentiment: many investors are taking profits, especially ahead of expected Fed decisions.

Nevertheless, analysts note that low price levels may attract long-term investors and institutional capital — especially if the Fed lowers the rate.

Not only BTC and ETH are in the spotlight: there is growing interest in altcoins — particularly those related to DeFi, Layer-2, and RWA tokenization.

🌐 Altcoins and Promising Assets

Solana (SOL), XRP, Zcash (ZEC) are seen as the most interesting altcoins to buy amid overall market weakness.

Attention to projects in the privacy, gaming, and DeFi segments is a December trend: some tokens from these niches are already showing notable volatility.

📅 What to Watch in the Near Term

The Fed’s interest rate decision is the main upcoming market driver. Its outcome could set the tone for December–January.

Monitoring large institutional purchases of (ETH, BTC), as well as “whale” actions on altcoins — possible signals of a new wave of interest.

Pay attention to altcoins and tokens based on new blockchain solutions: DeFi, Layer-2, real asset tokenization — those who catch the wave early may have an advantage.