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<p>Tuesday began on a weak note as selling pressure plunged <a href="https://markets.coinpedia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the crypto market</a> down by 2% as the sentiment slipped into FEAR territory. Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship crypto, erased most of yesterday’s gains and slid below $88,000, pulling major altcoins like ETH, XRP, and Solana lower along with the broader market.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eth-xrp-sol-follow-bitcoin-price-pull-back">ETH, XRP, SOL Follow Bitcoin Price Pull Back</h2>
<p>The weakness in Bitcoin quickly spilled over into major altcoins. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, dropped around 2.3%, trading near $2,973. While XRP and Solana (SOL) also saw a decline of 2% to 3% drop, reflecting broad-based risk-off sentiment rather than token-specific news.</p>
<p>Other large-cap altcoins, including BNB, Cardano, and Avalanche, also traded lower, showing that today’s move is largely market-wide.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-the-crypto-market-is-under-pressure">Why the Crypto Market Is Under Pressure?</h2>
<p>Several factors appear to be weighing on prices this morning. First, year-end trading is thin, so even small sell orders are causing sharp price moves. This was seen yesterday when Bitcoin briefly <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/bitcoin-price-jumps-3-as-gold-silver-flash-overheat-signs-110k-next/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jumped above $90,000</a> before quickly falling back below $87,000.</p>
<p>At the same time, institutional demand is slowing. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows on nearly 70% of trading days in December, while Ethereum also faced steady outflows. However, XRP and Solana ETFs continue to see inflows, offering limited support.</p>
<p>Adding to the caution, investors are waiting for <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/fomc-minutes-to-release-today-heres-how-bitcoin-price-could-react/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">today’s FOMC meeting</a>, looking for signals on inflation and possible rate cuts in early 2026.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-precious-metals-outshine-digital-assets">Precious Metals Outshine Digital Assets</h2>
<p>While crypto struggled, precious metals posted strong gains. Silver jumped to a record $83 per ounce due to supply shortages in China, Dubai, and Australia, pushing its total market value to about $4.3 trillion</p>
<p>Gold also made headlines, briefly hitting a fresh all-time high of $4,552 before pulling back nearly 5%, erasing part of its recent gains.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, copper extended its December rally, rising as much as 8.4% this month to trade near $5.6, supported by strong industrial demand expectations.</p>
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   <p>Copper still smashing records into year-end 🔥<br><br> Pushing fresh highs around $5.70-5.80/lb today on relentless supply crunch + AI/EV/grid demand.<br><br> Bullish above $5.50 support, $6.00 calling in 2026.<br><br> Aussie miners (BHP/RIO) eating good 🇦🇺<br><br> Who's holding the red metal into NYE? 🚀… <a href="https://t.co/aIATceOB0j" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/aIATceOB0j</a></p>— Damo Aussie FX (@DamoAussieFX) <a href="https://twitter.com/DamoAussieFX/status/2005929728495218843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 30, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-faqs">FAQs</h2>
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  <strong><strong>Why is the crypto market down today?</strong></strong>
  <p>The market is under pressure from thin year-end liquidity, Bitcoin’s drop below $88,000, ETF outflows, and caution ahead of the FOMC meeting.</p>
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  <strong><strong>Why are Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also falling?</strong></strong>
  <p>Major altcoins are moving with Bitcoin. Today’s decline reflects broad risk-off sentiment, not project-specific problems.</p>
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  <strong><strong>How are crypto ETFs impacting prices?</strong></strong>
  <p>Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw steady December outflows, weakening demand, while XRP and Solana ETF inflows offered only limited support.</p>
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  <strong><strong>Why are gold and silver rising while crypto drops?</strong></strong>
  <p>Investors are shifting to safe-haven assets. Supply shortages boosted silver, while gold hit new highs as risk appetite faded.</p>
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