Crypto Market News Live: Bitcoin & Ethereum Hold Ground Amid Cautious Optimism (Dec 12 2025)

The crypto market entered today with a mix of consolidation and optimism. Bitcoin’s price in India is hovering around ₹83 lakh (≈$92 k), while Ethereum trades close to ₹2.82 lakh (≈$3.1 k). Investors have been asking questions like “What is bitcoin price today?” and “Is the crypto market live update bullish or bearish?”; the answer is that prices are largely steady with pockets of strength among select altcoins. Below is a comprehensive overview of today’s market including key indices, top gainers and losers, and what to watch for tomorrow.

Market Overview & Key Cues

• Macro signals: Global risk sentiment improved after U.S. equity markets stabilized. An Economic Times report notes that Bitcoin climbed about 2.37 % over the past 24 hours to around $92,295 and Ethereum rose about 1.42 % to roughly $3,242 as improving risk appetite and regional equities supported the crypto market. Analysts caution that Bitcoin needs a close above $94,140 to break towards the $100 k psychological level and that Ethereum faces resistance near $3,350.
• Local cues: The Indian rupee hovered around ₹90.22 per US dollar on 12 December, with the high and low of the day at ₹90.2613 and ₹90.1862 respectively. This weak rupee makes imported crypto slightly more expensive for Indian buyers but has not dampened trading enthusiasm.
• Market sentiment: Overall sentiment is neutral‑to‑bullish. Bitcoin’s intraday range remains tight—just above ₹8.26 million to ₹8.37 million (≈$91,562–92,745)—reflecting consolidation after recent gains. Ethereum mirrors this pattern with a $3,196–3,265 range (≈₹2.88–2.95 lakh). Traders are watching whether the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision will trigger the next move.

Bitcoin & Ethereum Price Movement

Metric	Bitcoin (BTC)	Ethereum (ETH)
Price (approx. INR)	₹83,00,500	₹2,82,130
Price (approx. USD)	≈$92,000 (≈₹83 L)	≈$3,127 (≈₹2.82 L)
24‑h % change	≈+0.01 %	≈0 %
24‑h high	₹8,36,77,700 (≈$92,744.6)	₹2,94,58,000 (≈$3,265.02)
24‑h low	₹8,26,10,800 (≈$91,562.1)	₹2,88,42,100 (≈$3,196.73)
Sentiment	Consolidation continues; traders await U.S. Fed decision and need a close above $94,140 to spark a rally.	Range‑bound; a break above $3,350 could trigger upside momentum.
Commentary	Bitcoin is steady near ₹83 lakh despite a tight intraday range, reflecting cautious optimism as investors monitor macro data.	Ethereum mirrors Bitcoin’s range‑bound action but benefits from growing decentralized‑finance (De-Fi) and NFT activity; watch for strength if volumes increase.

Top Gainers (Altcoins)

Altcoin	24‑h change	Commentary
Binance Coin (BNB)	+9.59 %	BNB surged as trading volumes on the Binance chain spiked and investors anticipated ecosystem upgrades.
Solana (SOL)	+5.40 %	Strong demand for Solana‑based NFTs and DeFi protocols propelled SOL higher; it remains a top pick among Indian traders.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)	+3.29 %	BCH gained amid speculation about network improvements and its role as a faster payment alternative.
Chainlink (LINK)	+3.28 %	Oracle partnerships and integration news drove LINK to outpace the broader market.
Dogecoin (DOGE)	+1.77 %	Meme‑coin enthusiasm returned, boosted by social‑media buzz and modest buying from retail traders.

Top Losers (Altcoins)

Altcoin	24‑h change	Commentary
Litecoin (LTC)	–4.23 %	LTC slid after profit‑taking following a recent rally and a lack of fresh catalysts.
TRON (TRX)	–1.08 %	TRON dipped as investors rotated into other layer‑1 chains with higher momentum.
Polkadot (DOT)	–0.35 %	DOT continued to consolidate following an extended run‑up, with traders waiting for new ecosystem developments.
Cardano (ADA)	–0.16 %	ADA drifted lower as staking yields compressed and network activity plateaued.

Trending Coins in India Today

CoinGecko’s Top Trending Cryptocurrencies in India list (updated on 12 Dec 2025) highlights a mix of large‑cap and emerging tokens. The most‑searched coins include Tonomy (TONO), Mayhem Mode (MAYHEM), Origin LGNS (LGNS), alongside market majors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Other notable names are Terra (LUNA), Solana (SOL), Pepe (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Zcash (ZEC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). This mix of speculative small‑caps and established projects suggests Indian retail investors remain curious about both high‑growth opportunities and mainstream coins.

Market Analysis & Outlook for Tomorrow

• Current drivers: The crypto market is being influenced by expectations around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Traders anticipate that a dovish stance or rate cut could push Bitcoin above $94 k–95 k, opening a path toward the $100 k milestone. Conversely, a hawkish surprise may send the price back towards the $87.5 k support zone. Ethereum faces similar macro headwinds, needing a breakout above $3,350 to regain bullish momentum.
• Local dynamics: The Indian rupee’s weakness around ₹90 per USD could continue to make digital assets slightly more expensive domestically, but demand remains resilient. Regulatory clarity remains limited; investors should monitor policy announcements from Indian authorities.
• Key coins to watch: Besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, watch BNB and Solana, which are exhibiting strength. Conversely, Litecoin and TRON may continue to lag if sentiment remains cautious. Emerging tokens like TONO and MAYHEM are grabbing attention but come with high volatility.

Outlook for Tomorrow: Expect another session of consolidation with a slight upward bias. If global equity markets remain firm and the U.S. Fed hints at easier monetary policy, Bitcoin could test the ₹8.4 million ($93 k) area, while Ethereum might push towards ₹2.95 lakh ($3.3 k). However, traders should be prepared for volatility around macro announcements and manage risk accordingly.

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