Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Drops Below $80K, Ethereum Slips 9.8%

Crypto market down today, declining 4.01%: Will it bounce back, or is further correction ahead?
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Drops Below $80K, Ethereum Slips 9.8%
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Aayushi Jain
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The cryptocurrency market is down today, with most tokens seeing red. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, and other top tokens are experiencing significant price fluctuations.

On March 11, 2025, Bitcoin fell below $80,000, indicating bearish sentiment due to macroeconomic worries and regulatory issues. Ethereum also followed suit, with a sharp fall of 9.8%, while other altcoins such as Solana and Dogecoin suffered sharp losses. Market experts point to profit-taking, investor risk aversion, and international economic factors.

Crypto Price Today

Let’s explore the current crypto prices today of major cryptos, stablecoins, and altcoins while delving deeper into what to expect from the market today:

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is trading at $79,819, 3.23% lower in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization of the cryptocurrency is $1.58 trillion, while its daily trade volume is $58.74 billion. Bitcoin's fall from $100,000 at the beginning of 2025 is due to inflation fears. Bitcoin price has also been impacted because of doubts surrounding regulatory policies that have led to growing selling pressure.

Bitcoin, however, might get support at the $78,000 level, but further sell-off could push it to test lower levels. Institutional investors, meanwhile, keep buying BTC, which reflects long-term faith in its prospect. It also remains to be seen how Trump’s recent plans of a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will impact the cryptocurrency’s price. 

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum dropped to $1,865.65, a decline of 9.85% over the last 24 hours. Now the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, ETH has a valuation of $225 billion with $37.73 billion of daily trade volume.

The sharp drop occurs against the backdrop of fears over Ethereum's gas prices and congestion on the network. The expected Ethereum upgrade to lower transaction costs has yet to live up to investors’ expectations. Despite the decline, Ethereum is still a central figure in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which remain popular with developers and institutions.

Tether (USDT)

The top stablecoin, Tether (USDT), is trading at $0.9996, up by a slight 0.02% in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization of USDT is $142.94 billion with a trading volume of $115.95 billion.

Being a stablecoin, Tether continues to be an important asset for traders looking for cover during market volatility. The price of USDT has appreciated as investors shift money from riskier assets towards safe-haven assets in times of market uncertainty.

XRP (XRP)

XRP is now priced at $2.06, down 5.73% over the past 24 hours. Ripple's long-standing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to influence XRP's price action. Although the case has had some partial wins for Ripple, investor sentiment remains guarded.

Binance Coin (BNB)

BNB is trading at $534.87, reflecting a 5.04% decline over the past day. With a market capitalization of $76.20 billion and a daily trading volume of $2.07 billion, BNB remains one of the top altcoins. Binance is still under regulatory pressure in various jurisdictions, which has added to the selling pressure.

Solana (SOL)

Solana (SOL) has fallen to $120.65, down by 5.66% over the last 24 hours. Solana's recent network congestion has caused investor concerns despite its quick adoption for DeFi and NFT uses. However, most investors are confident that Solana's fast transaction speed and fees will remain competitive in the long term.

Other Major Altcoins: ADA, XRP, TRX, PI See Sharp Declines

Cardano (ADA) currently trades at $0.7087, with a 4.61% drop in the last 24 hours. Cardano's slow pace of development relative to Ethereum and Solana has created conflicting responses among investors. Dogecoin (DOGE) has dropped 9.77%, exchanging hands at $0.1564.

TRON (TRX) is at $0.2307, 1.59% down in the last 24 hours. TRON's blockchain is gaining popularity, especially in the DeFi space. Its stablecoin platform, which is rivaling Tether and USDC, has also helped with increasing adoption.

Pi Network (PI) is currently trading at $1.38, down by 2.80% over the last 24 hours. Pi Network remains controversial due to its unlisted status on major exchanges and ongoing development. While some investors see potential in its mobile mining model, others remain skeptical about its long-term value.

Market Outlook

Today’s cryptocurrency market reflects a mix of volatility and investor caution. Bitcoin and Ethereum’s declines indicate profit-taking and macroeconomic uncertainties, while stablecoins like USDT maintain demand as safe-haven assets.

Altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin are still experiencing market corrections, but their ecosystems are active. Regulatory progress, institutional participation, and technical innovations will determine the direction of the market over the next few months.

Investors should closely watch the changing market trends and exercise risk management while operating in the ever-changing cryptocurrency world.

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