As of December 24, crypto is looking a bit Grinch-like, with most major coins slipping lower. The recent rally is losing momentum, and traders appear to be dialingAs of December 24, crypto is looking a bit Grinch-like, with most major coins slipping lower. The recent rally is losing momentum, and traders appear to be dialing

Top cryptos to watch this Christmas: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP price predictions

With Christmas approaching, attention to crypto prices is rising. Even though holiday trading tends to be lighter, big moves can still happen.

Table of Contents

  • Current market scenario
  • Bitcoin price prediction: Bulls face strong resistance
  • Ethereum price prediction: Selling pressure persists
  • XRP price prediction: Limited upside, key support in focus
  • Bottom line

Here’s a snapshot of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), plus the levels that could guide the next moves.

Summary
  • With Christmas approaching, crypto trading is lighter, but significant price moves are still possible.
  • Bitcoin struggles to break $90,000, with support around $85,500 and resistance near $93,000–$94,000.
  • Ethereum trades below $3,000, with key support at $2,600 unless it climbs above $3,200.
  • XRP holds near $1.86, could test support at $1.77, and may reach $1.96 if market sentiment improves.
  • Overall, the crypto market remains cautious and sideways, with traders watching key levels for the next big move.

Current market scenario

As of December 24, crypto’s looking somewhat bearish, with most major coins slipping lower. The recent rally is slowing, and traders are adopting a more cautious approach.

Institutional demand is easing, retail activity is slowing, and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are struggling to clear key resistance levels. That means the market could stay stuck sideways — or slide a bit more.

Bitcoin price prediction: Bulls face strong resistance

Bitcoin is struggling to break above $90,000 and is currently trading around $87,000. The rejection points to fading bullish momentum, with both institutional demand and BTC wallet growth showing signs of slowing.

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If the BTC price stays under pressure, it could move down toward the $85,500 support area, with additional losses possible if that level doesn’t hold.

BTC would need a solid daily close above $90,000 to bring bulls back into the game, potentially pushing prices toward $93,000–$94,000. Until then, caution is likely to prevail among traders.

Ethereum price prediction: Selling pressure persists

Ethereum is trading around $2,930 after slipping under $3,000, showing that caution remains in the market. Net outflows indicate investors are still withdrawing.

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Unless the ETH price can break above $3,000–$3,200, further declines are possible, with $2,600 acting as the next major support.

XRP price prediction: Limited upside, key support in focus

Ripple is holding near $1.86, as uncertainty keeps price action muted. XRP seems trapped between fading momentum and nearby support levels.

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If the XRP price slips, we could see it testing support around $1.77. A bounce from there might take it up toward $1.96, but don’t expect huge gains unless the overall market mood improves.

Bottom line

Crypto traders aren’t feeling too optimistic right now. Bitcoin can’t seem to push past $90,000, Ethereum is still stuck under $3,000, and XRP is trapped in a tight range with the bears calling the shots.

Until the market decides what it wants to do, it will stay bouncy and sideways. Keep an eye on those important levels — they’re likely to spark the next big shift.

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