Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin prices remain stable due to uncertainty surrounding Iran deal
May 25, 2026
The cryptocurrency market experienced a pause in gains as major digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin remained relatively flat. This comes amidst a surge in stock futures following President Donald Trump’s caution against rushing into a deal with Iran. Bitcoin saw a decline to $76,000 before rebounding to $77,000, with trading volume dropping by 26% over the last day. Ethereum managed to avoid dropping below $2,000, bouncing back to around $2,100, while XRP and Dogecoin traded sideways.
Data from Coinglass revealed that over $200 million was liquidated in the past 24 hours, mostly in long positions. Bitcoin’s open interest decreased by 2% during this time frame, while sentiment in the derivatives market shifted to a “Neutral” stance. The overall market sentiment, as indicated by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, continued to show signs of “Fear.”
Despite the stagnant market movement, some cryptocurrencies managed to gain during this period. Tokens like Unibase (UB), Billions Network (BILL), and DeXe (DEXE) showed gains of over 10% in the last 24 hours. The total global cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.57 trillion, reflecting a modest increase of 0.15% over the previous day.
Stock futures rallied as the Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose by 287 points, or 0.57%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Futures also posted gains. The surge in futures markets followed President Trump’s remarks on the Iran deal, highlighting uncertainties in negotiations with the country.
Notable cryptocurrency analysts shared their insights on Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price movements. CryptoReviewing identified key support and resistance levels for Bitcoin at $77,500-$78,100 and $74,000-$76,200, respectively. Meanwhile, Rain suggested that Ethereum might experience a downward movement but projected price targets between $7,700 and $14,000 in the coming years. Rain also pointed out the disparity between Ethereum’s network fundamentals and its current market price, noting significant activity in decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins despite Ethereum’s price decline.
As market participants navigate through the uncertainties surrounding global events like the Iran deal, the cryptocurrency market remains in a state of cautious optimism, with potential price movements on the horizon for leading digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
