📉 **Crypto market is down ~1.6% today**:

Majority of top 100 coins pulled back after recent highs, with total crypto cap at around $3.4T [oai_citation:0‡tradingview.com](https://www.tradingview.com/news/cryptonews%3A734075b88094b%3A0-why-is-crypto-down-today-june-25-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

⚠️ **Geopolitical and macro themes shaping sentiment**:

- Bitcoin dipped slightly below $99K amid global tensions, though rebounded into the mid-$100Ks following ceasefire signs in the Middle East [oai_citation:1‡barrons.com](https://www.barrons.com/articles/bitcoin-price-crypto-iran-israel-dollar-2451c206?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- XRP is showing resilience, mirroring BTC’s moves and holding near $2.19–$2.20, driven by risk-on flows [oai_citation:2‡benzinga.com](https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46091840/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-hold-gains?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🔥 **XRP stirring interest**:

- On-chain data indicates rising derivatives activity and whale accumulation [oai_citation:3‡fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-aims-for-110-000-as-ethereum-xrp-derivatives-show-signs-of-life-again-202506251200?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- Rumors continue around a potential XRP ETF, adding to the narrative

💡 **Key takeaways**:

- Market pullback could be a **healthy correction** post recent spike

- XRP staying firm near $2.20 suggests strength vs broader altcoins

- Macro factors (geopolitics + ETF speculation) remain the key story drivers

🔔 Stay tuned for updates — and let me know your outlook: Are you expecting more downside, or a bounce-back in altcoins?

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