Bitcoin steadies near $79,000 as ether and solana slip; XRP jumps 45%

Bitcoin remains near the $79,000 level, preserving a 23% gain for the week despite a broad pullback across other major cryptocurrencies.

Major tokens retreat

Both ether and solana experienced price declines over the past 24 hours, joining a list of major assets that fell during the same period.

Standout performers

Unlike the broader market, XRP posted a notable rise of almost 45% over the week, while HYPE was the only token to register a gain in the last 24 hours.

Market context

The mixed performance highlights Bitcoin’s resilience at the $79,000 mark, even as other leading tokens face short‑term pressure.