XRP leads crypto declines in MarketAlleys update
XRP fell the most among major tokens; Bitcoin, Ether and Solana also declined on the day, per CoinGecko prices as of Oct 17, 08:59 UTC.
Where prices stand
XRP was the biggest mover, falling 2.68% to $1.3100; Solana fell 1.72% to $104.93; Ether fell 0.95% to $2,433.10; Bitcoin fell 0.71% to $81,617.00. All moves are over 24 hours and prices are as of Oct 17, 08:59 UTC, according to CoinGecko. Over five sessions, XRP is down 4.83%, Solana is down 4.23%, Ether is down 2.57% and Bitcoin is down 0.92%, CoinGecko shows.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $81,617.00 | -0.92% | -0.71% | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Ether | $2,433.10 | -2.57% | -0.95% | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Solana | $104.93 | -4.23% | -1.72% | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| XRP | $1.3100 | -4.83% | -2.68% | Oct 17, 08:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
Trend check
The MarketAlleys category desk shows neutral trend status for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP with RSI(14) and moving averages provided as reference points. Bitcoin: RSI(14) 48.7, SMA50 81228.64, longSma 72278.56; Ether: RSI(14) 39.8, SMA50 2554.17, longSma 2142.59; Solana: RSI(14) 40.0, SMA50 109.46, longSma 87.26; XRP: RSI(14) 38.6, SMA50 1.4214, longSma 1.2801.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 82,155.54 | 81,228.64 | 72,278.56 | 48.7 | neutral |
| Ether | 2,439.96 | 2,554.17 | 2,142.59 | 39.8 | neutral |
| Solana | 105.34 | 109.46 | 87.26 | 40.0 | neutral |
| XRP | 1.3335 | 1.4214 | 1.2801 | 38.6 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 16, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Yahoo reported a news article saying MSCI is preparing to strip Strategy Inc. from its global indexes, triggering a 9.6% stock drop and asking whether the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder could be forced to sell its crypto stash.
- MSCI Is Moving to Drop Strategy From Its Indexes. Could That Hit Bitcoin? — Yahoo, Oct 17, 07:13 UTC
Sources and data
- Yahoo (secondary source) — MSCI Is Moving to Drop Strategy From Its Indexes. Could That Hit Bitcoin?
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- CoinGecko (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 17, 08:59 UTC; report generated Oct 17, 09:00 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
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 17, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 17, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC)
- CoinGecko (market-data, retrieved Oct 17, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 17, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC.
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