October 18, 2025 continued the same fearful environment seen the day before. Bitcoin failed to deliver any meaningful bounce and major altcoins extended weakness as traders remained reluctant to add exposure. Uptober momentum has cooled sharply, and investors are bracing for more volatility as the market hesitates near critical support zones. The shift from aggressive accumulation to capital protection is visible across nearly every digital asset, reflecting a cautious stance within the current risk environment.
Bitcoin (BTC) Struggles to Hold the $105K Region
BTC price: ~$105,900
Bitcoin showed early attempts at recovery during the session but buyers failed to reclaim the $107,000 area decisively. With the market staying in a defensive posture, BTC hovered near $105,900 toward the close of the day. The psychological line now sits between $105,000 and $110,000. Traders view short-term sentiment as bearish unless Bitcoin can close above $108,000 again. Should selling accelerate, the $103,500 to $104,000 pocket becomes the next potential test area where buyers might re-position.
Ethereum (ETH) Holds Near the Mid-$3,800s
ETH price: ~$3,810
Ethereum continued to track Bitcoin closely, closing the session near the mid-$3,800 range. ETH is losing momentum after failing to maintain $4,000 above. Now, traders are monitoring $3,750 as a crucial support region to prevent deeper retracements. The $3,900 to $4,000 band now becomes the short-term ceiling until confidence returns. With staking, L2 flows, and DeFi indicators still showing strong activity, Ethereum remains structurally strong, but sentiment remains heavy in the near term.
XRP Slides Further Toward the $2.20 Zone
XRP price: ~$2.25
XRP remained under pressure, extending weekly losses and testing support closer to $2.20 for the second straight day. Momentum continues to favour short-term downside, and traders are now focused on whether XRP can stabilize before attempting to retake the $2.40–$2.50 region. If that resistance level is reclaimed, positive sentiment could emerge again. If support breaks, further downside toward $2.00 could unfold rapidly.
Cardano (ADA) Attempts to Defend $0.60 Support
ADA price: ~$0.6130
Cardano remained inside a defined compression channel after dipping below $0.62. The broader outlook for ADA still hinges on its ability to stay above the $0.60 threshold. Developers continue to deliver consistent upgrades, but the current market environment is limiting speculative flows. A push back above $0.68 would be needed to trigger renewed interest and bullish recalibration.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Trades Near Baseline Support
SHIB price: ~$0.0000096
Shiba Inu continues to rest near multi-month support areas. With meme coin flow weakening further, liquidity has become thinner and individual candle volatility has widened. If SHIB can reclaim the $0.0000100 barrier again, a bounce may develop. Without that break, sideways to downward drift remains the probable path.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Stabilizes Slightly
DOGE price: ~$0.1825
Dogecoin traded slightly below its previous level and continues to find reaction support around the $0.18–$0.19 bracket. Until DOGE can break above $0.20 again, traders will likely remain defensive. Despite the uncertainty, community cohesion supports DOGE from sliding deeper into capitulation conditions.
Kaspa (KAS) Holds Technical Floor
KAS price: ~$0.0510
Kaspa’s price remained stressed but defended the $0.05 shelf for another session. KAS remains highly reactive to the broader market’s risk orientation. For now, regaining $0.06 becomes the key pivot that could invite renewed interest.
SUI Attempts to Rebound After Intraday Dip
SUI price: ~$2.38
SUI slipped further as speculative unwind continued. If SUI can reclaim the $2.60–$2.70 area, then sentiment may shift. Without relief, a retest of $2.30 remains likely. Near-term ranges are still highly dependent on Bitcoin’s stabilization.
Pi Network (PI) Hugs the $0.20 Barrier
PI price: ~$0.2010
Pi Network slid slightly lower once more as traders remain uncertain without official exchange integration. The absence of mainstream liquidity continues to constrain Pi’s entire price discovery cycle.
Market Outlook
| Cryptocurrency | Price (Oct 18, 2025 est.) | Daily Change | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $105,900 | −0.4% | remains soft |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $3,810 | −0.5% | needs $3,900 reclaim |
| XRP | $2.25 | −1.8% | weak momentum |
| Cardano (ADA) | $0.6130 | −1.8% | defending 0.60 |
| Shiba Inu (SHIB) | $0.0000096 | −1.0% | low liquidity |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | $0.1825 | −1.2% | must retake 0.20 |
| Kaspa (KAS) | $0.0510 | −1.5% | watching 0.06 pivot |
| SUI | $2.38 | −2.4% | still pressured |
| Pi Network (PI) | $0.2010 | −0.7% | pinned to 0.20 |
