Cryptocurrency Price Today (June 18): Bitcoin Dips Below $105,000, KAIA Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, managed to dips below the $105,000 mark early Wednesday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw a mix of minor gains and dips across the board as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 48 (Neutral) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. KAIA turned out to be the biggest gainer today, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 5 percent. Story (IP) turned out to be the biggest loser today, with a 24-hour dip of nearly 9 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.27 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour dip of 1.68 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $104,977.37, registering a 24-hour loss of 1.78 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 91.73 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,592.17, marking a 24-hour gain of 0.59 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.26 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour loss of 1.81 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.1706. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 15.26.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 1.59 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $84.99. LTC price in India stood at Rs 7,525.59.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.15, seeing a 24-hour gain of 2.56 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 188.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $147.39, marking a 24-hour dip of 3.81 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 13,480.37.
Top Crypto Gainers Today( June 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Pendle (PENDLE)
Price: $0.164
24-hour gain: 4.72 percent
Aerodrome Finance (AERO)
Price: $0.8076
24-hour gain: 3.58 percent
Nexo (NEXO)
Price: $1.24
24-hour gain: 0.57 percent
Flare (FLR)
Price: $0.01784
24-hour gain: 0.29 percent
Curve DAO Token (CRV)
Price: $0.5984
24-hour gain: 0.14 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (June 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Story (IP)
Price: $3.19
24-hour loss: 8.34 percent
Sky (SKY)
Price: $0.0848
24-hour loss: 8.19 percent
Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)
Price: $1.70
24-hour loss: 7.73 percent
dogwifhat (WIF)
Price: $0.7869
24-hour loss: 5.91 percent
Pendle (PENDLE)
Price: $3.75
24-hour loss: 5.82 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO and co-founder, Mudrex, told ABP Live, “Bitcoin is trading near $105,000 as the crypto market reacts to the fresh escalations in the Middle East. While retail investors remain cautious, institutions continue to buy, with Bitcoin ETFs recording over $412 million in net inflow, indicating long-term conviction in the asset. Markets are likely to trade sideways ahead of the Fed rate cut decision and the US Jobless claims data later today. A dovish outcome from the FOMC meeting could trigger a breakout above $107,700, while key support remains firm at $102,200.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “BTC has been showing a weaker price action in the last few days among rising geopolitical tensions. The major resistance for BTC now remains at around 108k mark - while holding to 100k level now becomes a crucial psychological support. However in a regulatory watershed moment today - the US senate has passed the GENIUS act : making it the first ever crypto legislation to pass the senate. While the US House is yet to clear the same - the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins) act of 2025 would establish guidelines for the approval and oversight of stablecoin issuers in the United States.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “Investors are catching their breath as the market enters a phase of cautious recalibration. Bitcoin is down 2.5% over the last 24 hours, consolidating just under $105,000, while long-term holders are going quiet a pattern often seen during accumulation phases. Geopolitical concerns, especially around potential US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, have triggered a broader risk-off sentiment. Ethereum is nearing a golden cross formation, historically linked with upward momentum, and Dogecoin is hovering near a key historical bounce zone. Despite the dip, the market structure remains intact.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin is trading near $105K after a recent dip, holding key support at $102K–$104K. Despite short-term pullbacks, the structure remains bullish with potential upside targets of $115K–$125K. ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and optimism around Fed rate cuts continue to support the rally. On-chain signals and moving averages suggest a breakout setup, but geopolitical tensions and macro shifts could trigger volatility. A break above $112K may lead to a fresh surge, while a drop below $100K risks a deeper correction. Traders are watching the $102K–$112K range closely as Bitcoin consolidates before its next big move.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Bitcoin slipped to the $105k level after touching an intraday high of $$107,645. The recent dip can be attributed to escalating tension in the Middle East which is impacting overall financial markets around the globe. The geopolitical tension has cautioned traders as they are not creating any fresh positions in the market. Markets will remain choppy till the tension de-escalates and any news on Trump tariff or interest rate cut could calm the market nerves.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “The market volatility rises again as the Bitcoin price marks the bottom below $104,000 while recovering marginally above $105,000. While Ethereum sustains above $2500, the other popular altcoins like XRP, SOL, and ADA plunge below their respective support. Meanwhile, the top gainers include Kaia with over a 6.5% rise, followed by Flare, AB, and Tether Gold with negligible gains. On the other hand, SPX6900 plunges by more than 10%; Story, Virtual Protocol, and dogwifhat prices slump by more than 9%, while Sky, Fartcoin, and Kaspa slump by more than 8%, hinting at the growing bearish dominance.”
Srinivas L, CEO, 9Point Capital, said, “BTC continues to consolidate near highs as the Israel–Iran conflict stirs volatility. Any dips triggered by geopolitical shocks could be buying opportunities, with $112K acting as a key breakout level.”
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