The entire crypto market has turned bearish, pushing several top cryptos' prices down, including Bitcoin (BCT) and Ethereum (ETH). However, the Bitget Token (BGB) price decoupled from the market as it registered promising gains in the last 24 hours.

Maker (MKR) price rallied over 44% in the past week. The DeFi token holds steady even as large wallet investors and whales holding MKR take profits in the ongoing price surge.

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed significant activity surrounding Maker (MKR), a token that has surged by 50% in recent times. While this price movement has attracted much attention, the involvement of whales—large holders—adds an additional layer of complexity to the market dynamics.

Trading activity in the crypto market has picked up this week, with the global cryptocurrency market cap rising by 2% over the past seven days.

MKR surged 50%, attracting whale activity as a major holder sold for a $418K profit. With resistance at $1,450, traders await a breakout or potential correction driven by liquidations.

Maker (MKR) price has defied the broader crypto market's recent turbulent action, rallying over 75% in a week. The DeFi cryptocurrency recently witnessed a staggering $156 million token burn, which appears to have fueled a price upswing.

Cryptocurrency prices had a mixed performance this week as investors focused on the recent Federal Reserve minutes and the ongoing Bitcoin consolidation. BTC price remained below $100,000, while the crypto fear and greed index moved to the fear zone. Still, there were some standout coins like Maker (MKR), Pyth Network (PYTH), and Alchemy Pay (ACH).

With Bitcoin bleeding value due to a streak of not-so-good political issues, including the recent US tariff threats, AVAX price has also dipped in value. However, the Avalanche price decline has been marginal, since the token has lost only 1% of its total value.

Maker (MKR) has faced a strong resistance at $1,220 and reclaimed the 20-day EMA after a strong bullish move.

MKR is making a strong comeback after months of decline, thanks to renewed interest from whales and smart money investors. According to crypto.news data, Maker (MKR) jumped 11% to an intraday high of $1,197 on Feb.

While cryptos remain weak amid pessimistic macro developments, Maker (MKR) displayed resilience with substantial price gains over the past week. The altcoin trades at $1,196 after gaining 10% and over 25% in the past day and week. On-chain data indicates continued gains as Maker's record high daily revenue on Feb 10 bolstered the alt's strength.

Maker (MKR) is currently defying broader market trends and showing strong potential for a 50% rally. At a time when many assets are experiencing price corrections, MKR has been making bullish moves, surging over 14% in a 24-hour period.

Avalanche's [AVAX] price has been consolidating in recent weeks as whale activity has significantly slowed. Since early February 2025, the number of large transactions involving AVAX has decreased, causing the token's price to remain stagnant below a critical trendline resistance.

Following the recent bullish breakout, Maker could soar by 50% to reach the $1,600 level.

AVAX price consolidation under a key resistance zone hints at a potential drop to $22.

In this bearish market trend, where major assets are struggling to gain momentum, MakerDAO (MKR) has outperformed major cryptocurrencies and defied the market trend. As of today, February 18, 2025, MKR has gained 7% in the past 24 hours, topping the crypto market and showing signs of a potential price rebound.

A closely followed crypto strategist thinks that payments altcoin XRP is gearing up for a burst to the upside as it prints a bullish continuation pattern.

Justin Kim, Head of Asia at Avalanche, sat down with BeInCrypto ahead of his appearance at the Hong Kong Consensus 2025.

Avalanche (AVAX), once a promising altcoin, has faced a significant decline in price, retracing all of its gains made in November. As of now, AVAX is back at its November price levels, while Bitcoin (BTC) has retained most of its gains.

Nearly 4,000 wallets added WAVAX holdings, 1.8 times the recent average, according to onchain data.

Falling active addresses and network growth are major concerns for AVAX's price.

Avalanche has faced relentless selling pressure since mid-December, wiping out over 60% of its value and erasing all the gains from the impressive November 2024 rally. The extended downtrend has left investors uncertain about its near-term prospects as the entire market struggles to regain footing amid ongoing volatility.

Inversion Capital, led by angel investor Santiago Roel Santos, is launching a custom Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche to bring businesses onchain.

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.

Avalanche (AVAX), the popular blockchain platform, has had a turbulent few weeks. Despite a significant decline in value of nearly 28% over the past month, there's a noticeable shift in market sentiment that suggests a potential rally.

AVAX is forming a clear bullish pattern on the chart and could rally soon.

Avalanche (AVAX) has faced relentless selling pressure since mid-December, with its price plummeting over 60% and erasing all the gains from its impressive November 2024 rally. This sharp decline has left investors on edge, fueling fear and uncertainty as Avalanche mirrors the bearish trends seen across the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin bears are finding it difficult to pin the price below $95,000, indicating solid demand at lower levels.

The dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies is preparing for yet another alarming event that could bring considerable downside pressure to BERA, SEI, AVAX, APT, SAND, STRK, ATH, and XCN tokens. Notably, recent market data flags that the abovementioned assets are preparing for massive token unlocks totaling a staggering $325 million.

Avalanche (AVAX) has been a significant player in the blockchain ecosystem, offering fast and scalable solutions for decentralized applications (dApps). With its growing adoption, AVAX has been on many investors' radar, especially when it comes to its long-term price potential.

The crypto market has shown limited favorability to bulls over the past week. However, certain altcoins continue to register gains driven by external developments.

With Bitcoin and altcoins aiming for a comeback week, Avalanche nears a trendline breakout. Will the short-term recovery propel altcoin above the local supply line and hit the $30 mark?

Avalanche's native cryptocurrency, AVAX, is at a crucial point in the market, testing a critical support level at $25. Investors are closely watching this price point to determine whether AVAX will rebound or face further declines.

The price of Avalanche (AVAX) had dropped to the bottom of the chart but has recovered.

AVAX tested a key $25 support level as whale transactions surged following the first AI-focused layer 1 launch by Kite AI.

Chromia has introduced the EVAL Engine, an innovative AI agent evaluation plugin designed to enhance transparency and accountability in AI-generated content.

Kite AI, the decentralized AI infrastructure provider, announced on Feb 6, its first AI-focused Layer 1 sovereign Blockchain built on Avalanche, the Blockchain platform. Currently launched in its testnet stage, it made its public testnet live on its platform, Kite AI.

Virtune, a Swedish crypto asset manager, has launched new exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Finland, giving investors easy access to Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA). Virtune CEO Christopher Kock described the new products as timely, pointing at the growing demand.

Stellar (XLM) has recorded significant investor interest within the last 24 hours, and the asset looks set to take on AVAX. According to CoinMarketCap data, the trading volume of XLM has soared by 24% within the time under consideration.

Kite AI has launched the first AI-focused Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, creating a decentralized environment for AI models, tools, and data.

Avalanche provides a scalable and transparent foundation for AI applications, which may bolster institutional AI adoption.

Launched the testnet dedicated to those who want to develop decentralized dApp based on artificial intelligence.

Avalanche (AVAX) has been struggling as it drops below the $27 mark, continuing its downward trajectory. Analysts are predicting a potential crash toward the $20 range, as the bearish pressure surrounding the token intensifies.

Virtune Avalanche ETP and Virtune Staked Cardano ETP will now be accessible to both institutional and retail investors on Nasdaq Helsinki through banks. The post Swedish Crypto ETP Issuer Virtune Lists Avalanche, Cardano ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki appeared first on Cryptonews.

Swedish crypto asset manager Virtune is now giving investors in Finland exposure to Avalanche and Cardano via its newly launched crypto ETP products.

However, the growing bear action in the broader market has continued to impact altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, SUI, and Avalanche (AVAX) in different measures. As of writing, the combined crypto market cap is down 1.56% to $3.16 trillion, proving that headwinds remain.

Avalanche faces bearish pressure after breaking a symmetrical triangle.

Avalanche (AVAX) price has been in a downtrend for the last two months, currently trading at $27. The altcoin has lost key support floors, which has caused whale investors to lose patience.