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Pivot (invalidation): 6405
Our preference
Long positions above 6405 with targets at 6625 & 6780 in extension.
Alternative scenario
Below 6405 look for further downside with 6315 & 6230 as targets.
Comment
The RSI is mixed to bullish.
Author
Swissquote Bank Research Team
Swissquote Bank Ltd
Ripple edges up above the intraday low of $1.35 at the time of writing on Friday amid mixed price actions across the crypto market. The remittance token failed to hold support at $1.40 the previous day, reflecting risk-off sentiment amid a decline in retail and institutional sentiment.
Bitcoin holds above support at $65,118 at the time of writing on Friday. Ethereum remains choppy in a narrow range between support at $1,900 and resistance at $2,000, while Ripple attempts another upward move toward the pivotal $1.40 level.
PancakeSwap (CAKE) is trading below $1.26 at the time of writing on Friday, extending the losses by over 8% so far this week. The weakening derivatives market further supports the bearish outlook, with bears aiming for levels below $1.18.
Decred (DCR) rebounds over 7% at press time on Friday after a three-day decline of almost 14%. Roughly 60% increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours supports the recovery, suggesting heightened spot-market demand.
Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.
Bitcoin (BTC) price slips below $67,000 at the time of writing on Friday, remaining under pressure and extending losses of nearly 5% so far this week.