Cryptocurrency Market Sees Losses on May 17th: Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Take Hit

The cryptocurrency market experienced widespread declines on May 17th, 2025, with major digital assets losing ground. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals that Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.47% to $103,454.90, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 3.77% to $2,494.33, and XRP (XRP) declined 2.03% to $2.37. Other notable cryptocurrencies also saw significant losses, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Aptos (APT). DeXe (DEXE) was the top gainer among the top 100 coins, posting a 2.45% increase in value.