The cryptocurrency market experienced a mixed week ending December 14, 2025, with high-cap coins falling below key levels despite a recent rate cut. Bitcoin showed decent movement, while Ethereum hinted at an altcoin season recovery. Altcoins like MemeCore recorded significant rebounds, contrasting with declines in tokens such as Story and Jupiter.
This week in the crypto market, investor sentiment was challenged amid broader declines in high-cap assets. Bitcoin maintained stability, but Ethereum displayed a stronger rebound, suggesting potential early momentum for altcoins.
Among the top performers, MemeCore [M] achieved a 42% gain, marking its first green weekly candle after three consecutive red weeks following a 60% drawdown. The price approached its late-November range, with weekly RSI near 60, indicating room for further upside toward $2 if momentum persists. However, sellers targeted the $1.90–$2.00 resistance zone after a 6.97% intraday dip.
Merlin Chain [MERL], a Bitcoin layer-2 solution, rose 33% from $0.35, breaking out of an eight-week consolidation. On-chain data revealed a growing holder base, supporting the move, though a break above $0.50 is essential for sustained gains.
Zcash [ZEC], a privacy-focused token, surged 25% after three weeks of losses, likely due to a short squeeze. The price entered a key inflection zone, with potential consolidation needed before targeting $70 resistance.
Other notable gainers included FOLKS [FOLKS] with 287%, NUMINE TOKEN [NUMI] at 187%, and Pippin [PIPPIN] at 98%.
On the downside, Story [IP] fell 10%, extending a bearish streak with seven straight red weekly candles since breaking below $6 in mid-October. Its RSI hovered around 38, leaving room for further drops toward $1.
Jupiter [JUP], a Solana-based DEX token, declined 9.17% from $0.22, down 50% from its late-November high of $0.44, failing to hold key supports and risking a break below $0.20.
The Graph [GRT] slipped 9%, showing bear control but with buyers defending bases around $0.08 and $0.07, potentially setting up for accumulation if volume increases.
Additional losers were Legacy Token [LGTC] at -66%, OKZOO [AIOT] at -64%, and Pieverse [PIEVERSE] at -52%.
