币界网报道:XRP and crypto markets experience holiday volatility as XRP trades at $0.55, down 1.5% in 24 hours amid thin liquidity. Avalanche (AVAX) surges 18.5% to $42.50, leading top altcoin gains, while Bitcoin hovers around $43,000 with subdued trading volumes. Analysts attribute AVAX's rally to institutional interest and ecosystem growth, including recent partnerships with traditional finance players. Market participants remain cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data releases that could impact Fed policy expectations. The overall crypto market cap holds steady near $1.65 trillion despite the mixed price action across major assets.