Futures linked to significant U.S. indices are mostly rising ahead of the commencement of the first complete trading week of the new year. Crude oil prices decline following the U.S. capture of the leader of major oil producer Venezuela, while shares of large U.S. energy companies such as Chevron and ExxonMobil experience gains in after-hours trading. The U.S. dollar also sees an increase, as analysts work to understand the international consequences of the U.S. incursion. In other news, U.S. car sales are reportedly on the rise in 2025, despite demand being challenged by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the expiration of tax credits.
Ripple XRP price is consolidating losses above the $0.500 support. The price could extend losses if it fails to recover above the $0.530 resistance zone.
Oil rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, as data this week from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest crude users, pointed to higher demand and continuing uncertainty over the Gaza war supported prices.
Ethereum price is extended losses and tested the $2,940 support. ETH could start a fresh increase if it clears the $3,000 and $3,030 resistance levels.
Polkadot (DOT) is correcting gains from the $7.5 resistance against the US Dollar. The price could start another increase if it stays above the $6.75 support.