Ether leads declines among tracked crypto tokens at Oct 23, 06:00 UTC
All four tokens the desk tracks were down over 24 hours as of Oct 23, 06:00 UTC, with Ether posting the largest decline.
Where prices stand
At Oct 23, 06:00 UTC, over 24 hours, Ether fell 1.45% to $2,401.57; XRP fell 1.39% to $1.3300; Bitcoin fell 1.21% to $81,762.00; and Solana fell 0.50% to $104.36. Their five-session changes run from +0.05% for XRP to +3.14% for Bitcoin.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $81,762.00 | +3.14% | -1.21% | Oct 23, 06:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Ether | $2,401.57 | +2.15% | -1.45% | Oct 23, 06:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Solana | $104.36 | +2.51% | -0.50% | Oct 23, 06:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
| XRP | $1.3300 | +0.05% | -1.39% | Oct 23, 06:00 UTC | CoinGecko |
Trend check
Trend signals are neutral for all four tokens. Bitcoin shows RSI(14) 57.0 with SMA50 81706.86 above long SMA 72730.10; Ether shows RSI(14) 46.1 with SMA50 2551.02 above long SMA 2153.32; Solana shows RSI(14) 45.6 with SMA50 109.59 above long SMA 87.97; XRP shows RSI(14) 42.4 with SMA50 1.4129 above long SMA 1.2796.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 84,082.27 | 81,706.86 | 72,730.10 | 57.0 | neutral |
| Ether | 2,472.68 | 2,551.02 | 2,153.32 | 46.1 | neutral |
| Solana | 106.94 | 109.59 | 87.97 | 45.6 | 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 22, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
CoinDesk reported "Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts" and "Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100". Cointelegraph reported "Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks", saying "ChainSecurity said it identified 13 real-world examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible disclosure with affected projects," and also reported "Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find."
- Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts — CoinDesk, Oct 23, 04:59 UTC
- Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100 — CoinDesk, Oct 23, 03:13 UTC
- Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks — Cointelegraph, Oct 23, 05:09 UTC
- Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find — Cointelegraph, Oct 23, 04:34 UTC
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- CoinGecko (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 23, 06:00 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 06:00 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.
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC)
- CoinGecko (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC.
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