Crypto update
Ether was the largest 24-hour decliner, while Bitcoin, Solana and XRP also fell; MarketAlleys trend signals show neutral status across the four tokens.
Where prices stand
Over 24 hours, Ether was the biggest mover, falling 1.03% to $2,308.20; Solana fell 0.73% to $100.40; Bitcoin fell 0.28% to $79,995.00; and XRP fell 0.08% to $1.2900. Prices are as of Oct 26, 22:00 UTC. Figures are according to CoinGecko.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $79,995.00 | -1.30% | -0.28% | Oct 26, 22:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Ether | $2,308.20 | -2.05% | -1.03% | Oct 26, 22:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Solana | $100.40 | -1.21% | -0.73% | Oct 26, 22:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| XRP | $1.2900 | +0.05% | -0.08% | Oct 26, 22:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
Trend check
MarketAlleys trend signals show neutral status across all four tokens. Bitcoin RSI(14) is 44.2 with close 80810.57, SMA50 81807.02 and longSma 72899.63; Ether RSI(14) is 36.3 with close 2356.57, SMA50 2546.49 and longSma 2156.66; Solana RSI(14) is 38.3 with close 102.74, SMA50 109.63 and longSma 88.19; XRP RSI(14) is 42.4 with close 1.3343, SMA50 1.4129 and longSma 1.2796.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 80,810.57 | 81,807.02 | 72,899.63 | 44.2 | neutral |
| Ether | 2,356.57 | 2,546.49 | 2,156.66 | 36.3 | neutral |
| Solana | 102.74 | 109.63 | 88.19 | 38.3 | 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 25, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
CoinDesk published an article on Tom Lee's Bitmine favoring share buybacks over ether purchases. Cointelegraph published a consultation notice on stablecoins in Canada and also reported that South Korea lawmakers are weighing pushing crypto tax implementation to 2029. Yahoo published a piece asking whether bitcoin will hit $100,000 before the end of 2026.
- Tom Lee's Bitmine favors share buybacks to ether purchases as crypto declines — CoinDesk, Oct 26, 16:05 UTC
- Canada opens consultation on stablecoins, citing US GENIUS Act — Cointelegraph, Oct 26, 19:47 UTC
- Will Bitcoin Hit $100,000 Before the End of 2026? — Yahoo, Oct 26, 19:25 UTC
- South Korea lawmakers mull pushing crypto tax implementation to 2029 — Cointelegraph, Oct 26, 16:18 UTC
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Tom Lee's Bitmine favors share buybacks to ether purchases as crypto declines
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — Canada opens consultation on stablecoins, citing US GENIUS Act
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Will Bitcoin Hit $100,000 Before the End of 2026?
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- CoinGecko (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 26, 22:00 UTC; report generated Oct 26, 22:00 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.
Share buyback
A company buying its own shares in the market, reducing the number outstanding.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC)
- CoinGecko (market-data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC.
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