Crypto market under short-term pressure: XRP, Pump.fun, and Aster become the focus, potentially welcoming a strong rebound by the end of the year.

On September 25, 2025, the total market capitalization of the crypto assets market fell back to $3.98 trillion within 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Ether experiencing slight declines of 0.5% and 1% respectively, and Solana falling by 4%. However, some tokens showed contrary potential, including XRP which remained stable under the support of the ETF concept, Pump.fun recorded a rise due to the growth of its Launchpad ecosystem, and the newly launched Aster skyrocketed by 2100% under CZ's endorsement. These projects demonstrate that despite the overall pressure on the market, structural opportunities are still worth following.

###XRP: ETF expectations support, price is expected to return to 3 dollars

The current XRP price is $2.87, although it has fallen by 5% over the week, the monthly decline is only 2.5%, performing better than most mainstream Tokens. The drop is more due to a systemic market correction rather than a deterioration in the project's fundamentals. Ripple has recently been actively expanding global partnerships, signing agreements with financial institutions such as BBVA and Franklin Templeton, and is also targeting the Dubai and African markets. At the same time, more than 10 XRP ETFs are awaiting SEC approval, and Bloomberg analysts believe the probability of approval is very high. From a technical perspective, the RSI is about to break through 50, and the MACD shows clear signs of bottoming out and rebounding. If momentum continues, XRP may return to $3 within a week and is expected to challenge the $5 mark by the end of the year.

###Pump.fun: Launchpad Support, Monthly Rise Exceeds 100%

Pump.fun has risen 2.5% against the trend in the past 24 hours, now priced at 0.005885 USD. Despite a 26% fall over the past week, it has still risen 111% over the past month, ranking among the top 100 performers. As the native Token of the Solana-based Launchpad platform, Pump.fun's ecological trading volume has recently surpassed 1 billion USD, establishing a strong fundamental. Technical indicators show it is in a secondary accumulation phase; if the trend continues, the PUMP price is expected to rebound to 0.01 USD in October and reach 0.04 USD by the end of the year.

###Aster: DEX fusion project explodes, short-term or current pullback

The new Token Aster has risen by 36% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $2.33, and has accumulated a rise of 2100% since its launch in mid-September. Aster is formed by the merger of two major DEXs, APX and Aster, and is issued on the BNB Chain. CZ's support has significantly boosted market enthusiasm, allowing it to rapidly enter the mainstream DEX rankings. Currently, Aster's TVL is approaching $2 billion, surpassing most decentralized exchanges. In the short term, its RSI has entered the overbought zone, and the MACD is close to the top, indicating some technical correction risks. However, based on medium to long-term fundamentals, Aster is expected to break through $3 in October and reach $5 by the end of the year.

###Market Overall Outlook

Despite the short-term decline in the total market capitalization of the Crypto Assets market, structural opportunities are highlighted. XRP benefits from ETF expectations and institutional collaboration, Pump.fun maintains growth with the momentum of the Solana ecosystem, while Aster rapidly rises with innovation and CZ's endorsement. If the macro market stabilizes, these projects are expected to lead the direction of the next round of capital inflows.

###Conclusion

The current crypto market is experiencing fluctuations, but projects with strong fundamentals continue to show high growth potential. The trends of XRP, Pump.fun, and Aster remind investors that niche tracks and institutional movements will become important indicators for future market trends. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. The crypto market is highly volatile, and investors should make decisions cautiously.