The major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP) are all in the red at the time of writing, despite posting modest gains in the last 24 hours.
Macroeconomic headwinds, such as President Trump’s tariff talks, remain in play. Current regulatory uncertainty and ETF fund outflows also continue to weigh on market sentiment. Seriously, will anxiety ever end? Probably not.
Summary
- Market uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on BTC, ETH, and XRP sentiment
- Bitcoin is currently trading around $89,763, down 0.4% in the last 24 hours but up 0.5% on the hour.
- ETH settles below the $3,000 level; holding above it could trigger a move towards $3,350.
So what is the near-term outlook for BTC, ETH and XRP?
Bitcoin price prediction
Bitcoin (btc) is currently trading around $89,763, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours, but up 0.5% over the hour. The bulls are currently trying to defend the key $90,000 support level.
If they manage to hold it, BTC could move towards $97,000-$98,000, with $100,000 and up again in play.
That said, string data is sending contradictory signals. CoinGlass’ NRPL metric, which tracks traders’ profits, has fallen slightly into negative territory after months of strong positive readings.
To add to the nervousness, cryptocurrency trader Peter Brandt wait BTC will head towards the $58,000 to $62,000 range. The culprit? A rising wedge that has been forming for months, hinting that the bulls may be losing strength.
In a nutshell: BTC’s near-term outlook is mixed. The bulls are defending key levels, but the bears are still in play.
Ethereum Price Prediction
Ethereum (ETH) is around $2,951, 3.3% less in the last 24 hours. During that stretch, the price ranged between $2,867 and $3,084, showing how sensitive this area is.
If ETH manages to stay above $3,000, there is room to move towards the $3,020-$3,060 area. Hold that zone and print a daily close above $3,090 – $3,100, and a run towards $3,350 will start to look realistic.
On the downside, a clear break below $3,000 could drag ETH price to $2,940, then $2,880, with $2,800 coming into play if selling pressure picks up.
In a nutshell: ETH price is at a turning point. Defending $3,000 keeps the bull case alive, but losing it could change the bears’ momentum quite quickly.
XRP Price Prediction
Ripple (XRP) is down 2% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading around $1.93. Over the past day, the price moved cleanly within a tight range between $1.88 and $1.98.
For XRP, staying above the zone between USD 1.90 and USD 2.00 is key, as this zone tends to shape investor behavior. On-chain data shows that since mid-2025, every move above $2 has been met with notable selling, suggesting many traders are rushing to take profits rather than chasing higher prices.
A clear push towards the $2.10 to $2.20 range would alleviate downward pressure and improve the near-term outlook. Until that happens, holding below $2.05 keeps the risk of a pullback alive, with $1.90 acting as the first major support.
If that level gives way, the next downside target is near $1.85, where buyers can try to step in and stabilize the price action.
In a nutshell: XRP price has momentum on its side for now, but needs a convincing break above $2 to change sentiment significantly. Without that, choppy price action and pullbacks are still on the table.
