Crypto market update: Ether down 2.11% at $2,404.13
Ether posted the biggest 24-hour drop; CoinDesk ran multiple headlines on Bitcoin, China and Solana.
Where prices stand
CoinGecko shows at Oct 22, 10:59 UTC that Ether fell 2.11%, the largest move, while XRP fell 2.07%, Solana fell 1.95% and Bitcoin fell 1.62% over 24 hours. Prices were $2,404.13 for Ether, $1.3300 for XRP, $104.45 for Solana and $81,969.00 for Bitcoin. Five-session changes were +0.27% for Ether, +0.05% for XRP, +0.99% for Solana and +0.96% for Bitcoin, respectively.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $81,969.00 | +0.96% | -1.62% | Oct 22, 10:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Ether | $2,404.13 | +0.27% | -2.11% | Oct 22, 10:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Solana | $104.45 | +0.99% | -1.95% | Oct 22, 10:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| XRP | $1.3300 | +0.05% | -2.07% | Oct 22, 10:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
Trend check
MarketAlleys Crypto desk shows neutral status for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, with RSI(14) readings of 52.6, 43.0, 44.3 and 42.4 respectively. Last closes vs moving averages: Bitcoin 82943.83 above 50-day SMA 81573.55 and long SMA 72645.07; Ether 2446.49 below 50-day SMA 2549.92 and above long SMA 2151.21; Solana 106.39 below 50-day SMA 109.45 and above long SMA 87.84; XRP 1.3343 below 50-day SMA 1.4129 and above long SMA 1.2796.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 82,943.83 | 81,573.55 | 72,645.07 | 52.6 | neutral |
| Ether | 2,446.49 | 2,549.92 | 2,151.21 | 43.0 | neutral |
| Solana | 106.39 | 109.45 | 87.84 | 44.3 | neutral |
| XRP | 1.3343 | 1.4129 | 1.2796 | 42.4 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 21, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
CoinDesk published 'Live updates: Bitcoin’s round trip to $85,000 burns traders on both sides'; 'Asian stocks tumble, bitcoin retreats as China enters bear market'; 'China seeks to seize 61,800 BTC tied to $5.7 billion fraud scheme'; and 'Solana completes Alpenglow upgrade. Here’s what it means for users'.
- Live updates: Bitcoin’s round trip to $85,000 burns traders on both sides — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 09:54 UTC
- Asian stocks tumble, bitcoin retreats as China enters bear market — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 08:49 UTC
- China seeks to seize 61,800 BTC tied to $5.7 billion fraud scheme — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 06:24 UTC
- Solana completes Alpenglow upgrade. Here’s what it means for users — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 05:24 UTC
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Live updates: Bitcoin’s round trip to $85,000 burns traders on both sides
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- CoinGecko (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 22, 10:59 UTC; report generated Oct 22, 11:00 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
A momentum oscillator, developed by J.
Moving average
The average price over a rolling window, plotted to smooth out noise.
MACD
A trend and momentum indicator calculated as the 12-period exponential moving average minus the 26-period EMA, plotted with a 9-period EMA of that difference as the signal line.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC)
- CoinGecko (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools, built only from the cited sources and validated by rules described in our methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction.
Ask about this story
Questions are answered only from this article and the sources it cites.
MarketAlleys provides news and analysis for information only; it is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Markets involve risk. Risk disclaimer.
Was this useful?
Report an issue with this article
Related coverage
Market update: GLD ETF down 2.55% as USO ETF rises
Per Finnhub, the GLD ETF led moves, falling 2.55% while the USO ETF rose 1.82%; the SPY ETF and UUP ETF also moved lower as of Oct 22, 19:00 UTC.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read
CNBC examines the Nasdaq rout and highlights market bright spots
CNBC's Investing Club published the Homestretch on Oct 22, an actionable afternoon update titled "The perfect storm behind the Nasdaq's rout — plus, some of the bright spots in the market."
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read
Commodities update: WTI and Brent rise as SLV posts largest move
WTI and Brent rose while SLV and GLD fell; prices and moves are per Finnhub as of Oct 22, 19:00 UTC.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read
Crypto market update
Finnhub shows the four tracked tokens were lower as of Oct 22, 19:01 UTC, with XRP down 5.56% and bitcoin, ether and solana also falling from the prior close.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 2 min read