This Friday, we take a closer look at the latest updates about five popular cryptocurrencies: Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB), and Hyperliquid (HYPE).
Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum (what is Ethereum?) has been quite stable in the second half of December. Its price stayed around $2,870, which is close to last week’s levels. The market activity for Ethereum is currently low, partly due to the holiday season. This means fewer people are buying or selling Ethereum right now.
To see Ethereum’s price increase, something noteworthy (called a ‘catalyst’) would need to happen. For example, big news or updates about Ethereum could make more people interested in buying it. Right now, Ethereum needs to cross $3,345 (its current resistance level) to show any significant growth.
Since November, Ethereum has been stuck around $3,000, showing uncertainty in the market. Experts predict this sideways movement could continue for a while. A decisive change might happen early in 2026.
Ripple (XRP)
Ripple (what is Ripple?) had a tough time this December. It dropped below its key support price of $2, meaning fewer people were willing to pay $2 for one XRP. By the end of the week, Ripple ended with a small 1% loss. Some buyers showed interest at $1.8, stopping the price from falling further. However, there hasn’t been much activity to push its price up again.
Now, $2 acts as a resistance level for Ripple. This means that if Ripple’s price tries to go back up, it might have trouble moving past this $2 mark. The current trend for Ripple is negative (called a bearish trend), which suggests its price could drop further. Ripple might dip to $1.6 before buyers return, similar to prices seen in April and October 2025.
Cardano (ADA)
Cardano (what is Cardano?) didn’t have good news for its holders this week. Its price dropped below 40 cents, which was a significant support level. After losing this support, Cardano’s price fell by 3% for the week. Now, 40 cents has turned into a resistance level for Cardano.
The market for Cardano looks weak, with almost no buyers stepping in to support its price. Since a sharp drop on October 10th, the overall price movement for Cardano has been down. If sellers continue to dominate, Cardano’s price could fall further, possibly reaching 30 cents or even less.
Binance Coin (BNB)
Binance Coin (what is Binance Coin?) tried to rise above $900 but couldn’t succeed. Instead, the price was pushed back to around $840, ending the week with a small 1% loss. This rejection shows that sellers were stronger than buyers at the $900 level.
With the sellers currently in control, Binance Coin’s price might decrease more in the upcoming days and weeks. Key support levels where buyers might return are at $800 and $690. If the price drops to these levels, people may find Binance Coin affordable enough to start buying again.
Looking ahead, Binance Coin might remain under pressure until early 2026. If support levels hold, the price could see some recovery or at least stabilize.
Hyperliquid (HYPE)
Hyperliquid, also referred to as HYPE, ended this week with a slight increase of 2%. Though it’s positive news, it’s not enough to generate widespread excitement. For HYPE’s price to show real growth, it would need to break above $26, which is currently a strong resistance level.
Since September, Hyperliquid’s price has dropped sharply, losing over 60% of its value. Recently, the price found good support at $22, which helped it bounce back slightly. However, the overall trend is still downwards. To recover, HYPE needs to move above $26 and preferably above $30 to convince investors that progress is being made.
Summary: Cryptocurrencies continue to face challenges and uncertainties as we approach the end of the year. While some coins like Ethereum remain steady, others like Cardano and Ripple show bearish trends with potential for further declines. Binance Coin also struggles to make a comeback, and Hyperliquid, despite a small gain, remains under pressure. Long-term changes might depend on future developments or market catalysts.