Hedera Experiences 5% Decline Amid Altcoin Weakness

Key Points:
  • HBAR price drops over 5%.
  • DeFi TVL on Hedera  HBAR -3.19% falls significantly.
  • No official statements from Hedera leadership.

Hedera’s native token HBAR fell over 5%, reaching $0.1293 amid broader altcoin declines, following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut on December 10, 2025.

The price dip signifies intensified sell-offs in the altcoin market, exacerbated by Bitcoin  BTC -2.46% ’s dominance and heightened transaction volumes on Hedera’s network.

HBAR’s price tumbles 5% to $0.1293 as Bitcoin dominance increases, amid a weak altcoin market.

Market Performance

Hedera’s native token, HBAR, has dropped over 5%, reaching a low of $0.1293 amid a broader altcoin decline. The situation unfolds as other cryptocurrencies struggle in a weak market condition, but no official comments have been made.

In the recent downturn, HBAR experienced increased selling pressure. Notably, the spike in transaction volume reached 166 million HBAR, demonstrating a significant departure from average activity levels.

Impact on the Crypto Landscape

The effects are felt across the cryptocurrency landscape as Bitcoin’s dominance surges to nearly 58.56%. Hedera’s DeFi total value locked declined considerably, reflecting broader market hesitancy, with its stablecoin supply halved since November. “HBAR’s DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) has decreased by 20%, and its stablecoin supply has halved since November.”

The ongoing price depreciation of HBAR coincides with Bitcoin’s descent below $90,000, causing ripple effects throughout the altcoin sector. Many investors are closely watching how these dynamics will continue to evolve in the near term.

Monetary Policy Implications

While the Federal Reserve’s rate adjustment appears to have indirectly influenced the market, the precise impacts remain unclear. Notably, key markets and stakeholders have not released new strategies or adaptations in response to recent monetary policy changes.

Without primary source updates from Hedera officials, speculation abounds about the future regulatory or technological trajectories. Historically, altcoin markets recover gradually, suggesting potential shifts in strategy as stakeholders analyze the unfolding landscape.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.