- Hedera’s price fell below $0.13 on Thursday as the cryptocurrency market came under pressure
- HBAR token suffered losses alongside Bitcoin after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut
- AI-driven volatility that sent Oracle shares plunging added to bearish sentiment and did not help the market
The cryptocurrency market wobbled as the Federal Reserve combined a rate cut with a notably hawkish stance, unsettling traders and fueling broad selling across digital assets.
Hedera’s native token HBAR mirrored the widespread losses among altcoins, sliding more than 5% as a nervous market responded to elevated trading volumes and increased selling pressure.
Hedera price slips below $0.13 amid downward pressure
Hedera’s price dropped sharply over the past 24 hours, falling below $0.13 as major coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum faced renewed sell-offs.
HBAR’s losses occurred alongside Bitcoin slipping under $90,000, despite the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.
On December 10, 2025, the central bank lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.5%–3.75%.
Like other cryptocurrencies, HBAR traders found little comfort in the Fed’s move. With a hawkish central bank stance and heightened anxiety around AI and tech earnings, Hedera tracked the broader risk-asset trend lower.
The token, which traded near $0.14 earlier in the day, fell to an intraday low of $0.1293 during early U.S. trading hours.
Price chart
Can Hedera bounce back?
After the initial shock of the Fed news, the S&P 500 dipped as disappointing earnings from Oracle triggered a broader sell-off in AI-exposed stocks. Oracle plunged about 15%, dragging down names such as Nvidia, CoreWeave and AMD.
Despite the pullback, equity markets remain near record highs and analysts note that Bitcoin and the wider crypto market could still challenge recent peaks.
If BTC manages a decisive move above $100,000, a rebound in altcoins could lift HBAR back toward key levels.
Year to date, the S&P 500 has gained over 17%, while Bitcoin is down more than 3% and HBAR has fallen by over 50%.
Even with last year’s macroeconomic headwinds, Hedera has announced several meaningful developments that could support a bullish narrative over time.
Potential catalysts
Beyond expanding government adoption initiatives and growing industry partnerships, Hedera has built a notable presence in decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization of real-world assets—areas that could drive further interest.
The launch of spot crypto ETFs was another important catalyst for market momentum and remains relevant to HBAR’s outlook.
That said, HBAR’s near-term path looks fragile. The token could retest lower zones and approach or dip below $0.10 if selling intensifies.
Technical indicators also point to continued strain: the relative strength index (RSI) below 50 and price trading beneath the 50-day exponential moving average suggest the potential for further pain for bulls.
Nevertheless, HBAR’s growing enterprise integrations and an expanding DeFi ecosystem provide reasons to expect a recovery when market conditions improve.
How crypto navigates a tougher macro backdrop and heightened sector volatility will clarify the next chapter for Hedera and its token.