Bitcoin fluctuates above $86,000, while XRP surges more than 4% to lead the major coins. Liquidations across the market in the past 24 hours totaled $280 million. The Fear & Greed Index fell from 78 to 71, but overall market sentiment remains optimistic. (Background recap: Bitcoin rockets past $86,000 and Ethereum jumps to $2,750! Total liquidations across the market in the past 24 hours reach $920 million.) (Additional background: An XRP golden cross is about to form! As Bitcoin’s dominance slips, is an altcoin season coming? ) qaqao3 Bitcoin stays range-bound above $86,000 on the 23rd. Ethereum also holds back above $2,760. Ripple (XRP) has surged more than 4% over the past 24 hours, leading the major coins. Bitcoin is currently $86,471 (+0.64%); Ethereum is $2,761 (+0.31%); Solana is $118.85 (+0.58%). In terms of market sentiment, the Fear & Greed Index dropped from 78 on the previous day (the 22nd) to 71 in the Greed zone, but overall it still leans optimistic. Bitcoin holds steady and trades around the 86K level, with Ethereum closely following Bitcoin moved within the $85,114–$86,718 range over the past 24 hours, consolidating near the $86K level. Trading volume is about $1.79 billion. According to CoinGecko data, Bitcoin’s recent 14-day high was $86,968 on September 22, while the low was $75,383 on September 16—an approximate 15% swing. Ethereum’s performance is steady: its 24-hour high-low range is $2,716–$2,774, with trading volume of $810 million. Its overall trend tracks Bitcoin, and so far it has not broadened its upside. Total liquidations across the market in the past 24 hours reached $280 million; short positions slightly higher than long positions CoinGlass data shows that total derivatives liquidation across the market over the last 24 hours amounted to $281 million. Long liquidations were $133 million, while short liquidations were $147 million—short-side losses are slightly higher than long-side losses. A total of 83,548 traders were liquidated. The largest single liquidation occurred in the Binance ETHUSDT contract, worth $4.41 million. XRP bursts higher, up more than 4%; SOL follows with a mild uptick XRP is the biggest highlight today. In 24 hours, it rose 4.30% to $1.5861, with a high-low range of $1.4934–$1.6094 and trading volume of $469 million. In recent days, XRP has attracted sustained attention due to technical indicators (golden cross expectations) and ongoing regulatory developments. Solana (SOL) climbed in tandem, up 0.58% to $118.85, with its 14-day high at $119.40 on September 22. Technicals: Bitcoin holds above the upper Bollinger Band; RSI enters overbought From daily chart technical indicators, Bitcoin’s (closing price $86,209) RSI14 is 72.3, which has entered the overbought zone. This suggests bullish short-term momentum, but also that downside correction pressure may appear. The moving average system is in a bullish alignment. The closing price is above the SMA20 ($79,375), SMA50 ($74,153), and SMA200 ($70,709). The MACD histogram has expanded compared to the previous day, indicating strengthening momentum. In the Bollinger Band channel, Bitcoin’s closing price is near the upper band (85,249). For the short term, resistance is at the 30-day high of 87,396. Near-term support to watch first is the upper Bollinger Band at 85,249, followed by SMA20 at 79,375. Ethereum’s technicals are also relatively strong: RSI14 is 69.8, staying in a bullish zone. The closing price of $2,754 is above SMA20 ($2,528), SMA50 ($2,310), and SMA200 ($2,085). MACD is bullish and momentum has strengthened. In the Bollinger Band channel, Ethereum’s closing price is close to the upper band at 2,731. Short-term resistance is the 30-day high at 2,807. Support levels are, in order, the upper Bollinger Band at 2,731 and SMA20 at 2,528. Sentiment and forward look The Fear & Greed Index today reads 71 (Greed), down 7 percentage points from yesterday’s 78 (Extreme Greed), suggesting the market is becoming cautious at higher levels. Over the past 8 days, the index has stayed within the 50–78 range, generally holding in the greed level. Bitcoin faces pressure near the 30-day high of $87,396. If subsequent volume fails to keep up, the short term could see a retest of support. If XRP can hold the $1.60 level, it may be able to continue the rebound rally. Related reports Bitcoin breaks strongly above $80,000; Ethereum surges above $2,500! $470 million liquidated across the market in 24 hours U.S. debt scale rockets to $39.7 trillion, hitting a new historical high! “Devaluation trades” spark frenzy as investors rush to buy Bitcoin and gold Bitcoin Q3 skyrockets 44%! Breaks above the 50-week moving average—has the bull market really returned? Bitcoin holds steady at $76,500; Ethereum returns to $2,428 as the Fed rate hike market waits for the next move Bitcoin spikes to $76,700; Ethereum drops below $2,100—110,700 people liquidated for $670 million; Fear Index at 28 hits a new monthly low "Bitcoin holds the $86K level; Ethereum returns to $2,760! XRP leads with a 4% surge, $280 million liquidations, and fear keeps receding" This article was first published on BlockTempo (動區BlockTempo— the most influential blockchain news media).