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This Week’s Summary

• The cryptocurrency market looks set to end the week at a total market capitalization of around $3.04 trillion.
• Bitcoin has maintained its trading value at around $89,000 following a positive week.
• Ethereum gained nearly 3% to trade at around $3,100.
• XRP moved down by 2%, Solana moved up by 1%, and Dogecoin moved down by 2%.
• Almost all altcoins have been seen trading in the red, with very few exceptions.
• The DeFi sector increased the total value locked in protocols (TVL) to about $121 billion.

Crypto Trends for the Week of Dec. 8-14, 2025: Market Analysis and Performance

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a brief period of stabilization following several weeks of ups and downs. The latest correction has seen most cryptocurrencies seesawing around the same values they had over a week ago. This stagnation has been disappointing following the US Federal Reserve’s new interest rate cut. Meanwhile, the market capitalization has remained above the $3 trillion threshold, with almost no notable change from last week.

Bitcoin attempted to climb above $95,000 following the good news regarding the US Fed’s decision. However, the bears were quick to push down again on the king of cryptocurrencies. The bulls tried to regroup for a second attack, but their surge was short-lived. This time, a wave of liquidations pushed BTC back below the $90,000 mark.

Ethereum rose slightly to trade above the $3,000 threshold. However, a 3% increase won’t help it cement its position above the psychologically daunting level. On the other hand, the second cryptocurrency in command would require a solid push to remain above $3,000 for the remainder of the year.

Altcoins & DeFi

Most altcoins have been seen trading in the red, though there are still some exceptions to take note of. For example, XRP moved down 2%, Solana moved up 1%, Cardano moved down 5%, Avalanche moved down 1%, Sui moved up 1%, Chainlink moved down 1%, and TRON moved down 3%. On the other hand, Zcash rose by 23%.

The memecoins have also shifted in interesting ways in recent trading. For instance, Dogecoin fell down 2%, Shiba Inu fell down 3%, and Pepecoin fell down 4%.

The Metaverse sector similarly witnessed some notable movements over the past week. For instance, Axie Infinity moved down 5%, The Sandbox moved down 8%, and Floki moved down 2%. Meanwhile, Decentraland fell down 5%, Render fell down 4%, and ApeCoin fell down 1%. Stacks decreased by 3% and Virtuals by 6%. Meanwhile, MultiversX decreased by 9%.

The DeFi sector added nearly $1 billion to the total value locked in protocols (TVL), bringing it to about $121.28 billion.

What’s in the News?

• YouTube has enabled stablecoin payments via PayPal’s PYSUD.

Next Week’s Crypto Market Forecast

The cryptocurrency market has seemingly been trying to hold it together in the last weeks of 2025. While investors have kept their wallets shut, traders have refrained from massive liquidations. If this trend continues, the market cap should remain above the $3 trillion mark, and Bitcoin will likely trade at around $90,000 until 2026 begins.

About the Author

Born and raised in Romania, and currently living in Spain, Iulian discovered a knack for writing from a tender age, and he even won some minor awards for fiction that didn't pay much.

Iulian became a content writer in 2011, and he is still doing it to some degree of success today. He is currently specialized in cryptocurrencies, technology, online marketing, and social media. In his free time, Iulian likes reading, traveling, and watching sports. 

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