Crypto Market Update – December 16, 2025
Bitcoin trades near $86,500, down about 30% from its October high but still more than double its level at the start of 2025. Ethereum holds around $2,940, while Solana and XRP change hands at $127 and $1.90, respectively. The total crypto market cap stands near $3 trillion. The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut rates three times in three months, now at 3.5–3.75%.