Cryptocurrency Price Today (April 17): Bitcoin Dips Below $85,000,Helium Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dips below the $85,000 mark early Thursday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — largely landed in the greens as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 30 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Helium (HNT) token became the top gainer, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 8 percent. Mantra (OM) became the biggest loser for the fourth consecutive day, with a 24-hour loss of nearly 11 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $2.65 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour jump of 0.55 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $84,149.89, registering a 24-hour jump of 0.69 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 72.56 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $1,591.35, marking a 24-hour gain of 0.24 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 1.39 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour jump of 0.91 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.1563. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 14.16.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 1.65 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $74.71. LTC price in India stood at Rs 6,695.84.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.08, seeing a 24-hour jump of 0.18 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 183.79.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $131.23, marking a 24-hour jump of 3.94 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 10,952.16.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (April 17)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Helium (HNT)
Price: $3.55
24-hour gain: 7.75 percent
Core (CORE)
Price: $0.5887
24-hour gain: 5.61 percent
Raydium (RAY)
Price: $2.20
24-hour gain: 2.99 percent
Solana (SOL)
Price: $129.86
24-hour gain: 2.77 percent
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)
Price: $0.8806
24-hour gain: 2.69 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (April 17)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Mantra (OM)
Price: $0.6867
24-hour loss: 10.30 percent
Movement (MOVE)
Price: $0.2403
24-hour loss: 10.17 percent
Celestia (TIA)
Price: $2.26
24-hour loss: 7.23 percent
JasmyCoin (JASMY)
Price: $0.01344
24-hour loss: 5.95 percent
Theta Network (THETA)
Price: $0.6313
24-hour loss: 5.79 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO and co-founder, Mudrex, told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is trading within a tight range of $83,100 to $85,400 as the market looks for a clear signal to break out. While macroeconomic uncertainty keeps price action subdued, BTC Spot ETFs have played a key role in stabilising sentiment, with over $76 million in net inflows. Additionally, Fed Chair Powell’s positive stance on stablecoins has sparked hopes of more accommodating crypto regulations. However, his hawkish tone on Trump’s tariffs has reduced market expectations for near-term rate cuts, leading to some profit-taking. That said, a decisive move above $86,300 could trigger a new rally, with strong support holding at $82,000.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Global financial markets experienced notable declines, influenced by escalating trade tensions and cautious investor sentiment. The S&P 500 decreased by 2.2%, closing at 5,275.70, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.7% to 39,669.39, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.1% to 16,307.16. Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $84,000, recovering from lows below $77,000 seen earlier in the month. Despite the rebound, trading volumes remained low, reflecting continued investor caution amid ongoing trade uncertainties. Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated, as President Trump imposed a 245% tariff on Chinese goods.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “In spite of relatively stable Bitcoin, sentiment in the market remains wary as the U.S. announces possible China tariffs, increasing macroeconomic tensions. CryptoQuant indicates halted whale accumulation and increasing miner pressure, with signals of potential short-term volatility for Bitcoin. Ethereum, meanwhile, is confronting value accrual issues pertaining to its roadmap for data availability, potentially affecting investor morale. Within the world of altcoins, XRP and Dogecoin demonstrate differing paths meanwhile XRP falters with bull runs and Dogecoin benefits from meme-related mania.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin is trading around $83,170, reflecting a bearish sentiment with a 14-day RSI of 42.66, indicating neutral momentum. Technical indicators suggest a potential "death cross," where the 50-day moving average may cross below the 200-day moving average, signaling possible further declines. Key support levels are identified at $76,000 and $73,800, with resistance near $89,000. Despite recent accumulation by large investors, selling pressure persists, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainties and ETF outflows. While historical trends show April as a strong month for Bitcoin, current market conditions warrant cautious optimism.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The crypto markets yet again tumbled down following the rise of the bearish activity as Bitcoin slid below $84,000. Meanwhile, the bulls continue to be vigilant despite the growing bearish activity as the prices sustain above the gains. Besides, the altcoins are also consolidating within a narrow range as volume drops notably, suggesting a decrease in the bullish activity. The top gainers include Core with a 7.5% rise, Helium with a 6.2% rise and Hyperliquid with over a 3% surge. Besides, Movement dropped over 10%, while Celestia (TIA) & Mantra (OM) plunged over 7.5%.”
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