Crypto Radar: Bitcoin Falls as Cardano Takes a Hard Hit

The crypto market is flashing mostly red today. Bitcoin is down about 2.5%, sliding towards the $90,000 mark. The downturn is felt broadly across the market, with several major altcoins, like Cardano, taking even harder hits.

A Look at the Crypto Market

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The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies has fallen by about 2.5% over the last 24 hours to $3.16 trillion. This confirms the negative sentiment dominating the market today, with selling pressure currently in control.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $90,100 (approximately €76,690), representing a 2% decline in the past day. The drop is widespread across the market.

The decline is especially pronounced among larger altcoins, with some projects posting losses of over 4% and even up to 10%. For investors, it’s a day of caution as they wait to see if prices can find support at lower levels.

For instance, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana have all dropped by around 4% in the last 24 hours. The hardest hit was the popular cryptocurrency Cardano, which has fallen 10% to $0.41.

Despite the drop, some still hold out hope for a potential trend reversal for Cardano’s price.

$ADA seems to be in the right direction. What do you think? — Lucky (@LLuciano_BTC) December 10, 2025

The market correction is largely driven by macroeconomic factors, specifically the recent Federal Reserve rate decision. Although the Fed cut rates by 0.25 percentage points yesterday, dissent among policymakers and revised projections signaled a slower path for future easing. This so-called ‘hawkish cut’ is dampening enthusiasm for risk assets; instead of a clear signal for cheaper money, caution now prevails.

The Biggest Risers, Including Zcash

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Despite the overall red market, there are a few exceptions that are managing to rise against the trend.

The Biggest Fallers, Including Cardano

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The list of losers is significant today, with several well-known projects deep in the red.