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Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today?

17 December 2025 04:13 UTC
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  • Total crypto market cap stabilizes near $2.94 trillion; reclaiming $3 trillion is key.
  • Bitcoin trades sideways above $86,361; a $90,401 breakout could revive bullish momentum.
  • Morpho leads altcoins with modest gains; holding $1.17 support remains crucial.
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The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) exhibited minor bullishness from the investors, which supported a short rise. Morpho (MORPHO) followed BTC’s cues, marking a near 5% rise in the last 24 hours.

In the news today:-

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  • MicroStrategy’s $980.3 million Bitcoin purchase at an average price of $92,098 quickly drew criticism after BTC dropped sharply the next day. Bitcoin fell from local highs toward $85,000 and remains below $80,000 at the time of writing.
  • The HERO meme coin gained attention after being created to honor a man who helped stop an attacker at a Hanukkah event in Sydney. The token reached a $1.7 million market cap, with the team pledging all creator fees to support the victims.

The Crypto Market Is Establishing Support

The total crypto market cap stands at $2.94 trillion, rising by $23.3 billion in the past 24 hours. This recovery attempt suggests short-term stabilization. If buying pressure persists, Bitcoin and major altcoins could see modest upside.

For a stronger price recovery, the total crypto market cap must decisively reclaim $3 trillion. A breakout above this psychological level would likely restore investor confidence. Such a move could attract fresh inflows.

TOTAL Price Analysis
TOTAL Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

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Failure to sustain the recovery would expose downside risks. A pullback to $2.93 trillion could follow, with $2.87 trillion acting as the next critical support.

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Bitcoin Continues Sideways Movement

Bitcoin is trading at $87,411 at the time of writing, holding above the $86,361 support level. This zone previously cushioned downside pressure earlier this month. Sustaining this level suggests short-term stability.

To recover recent losses, Bitcoin must advance toward the $90,401 resistance level. A confirmed breakout above this threshold would likely improve investor confidence. Such a move could signal renewed bullish momentum.

Bitcoin Price Analysis
Bitcoin Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

If bullish momentum fades, Bitcoin risks a decline back to $86,361. A decisive break below this support may expose $84,698 as the next downside target. Losing both levels could extend bearish pressure.

Morpho Takes a Small Lead

Morpho is trading at $1.19 after rising 4.8% in the past 24 hours, making it the day’s top-performing altcoin. The gains remain modest, reflecting weak broader market momentum. 

If MORPHO holds $1.17 as a support level, the price could advance toward the $1.29 resistance. A breakout above this zone would help recover recent losses. Such a move may signal improving sentiment.

Morpho Price Analysis.
Morpho Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

Selling pressure could reverse recent gains. A drop below the $1.17 support would expose MORPHO to a decline toward $1.10. Losing this level would invalidate the bullish outlook, increase downside risk, and reinforce short-term bearish momentum.

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