My parents once dismissed Bitcoin as “made-up internet money”, yet they are increasingly asking me how to gain exposure to the digital currency.

On Thursday, Bitcoin underwent a slight push to the $87,000 threshold as the entire crypto market gained traction following key news and developments in the sector. After the brief surge, the flagship seems to be losing steam.

This week in crypto, the market recorded several significant developments, ranging from a crucial deadline within the Pi Network ecosystem to landmark breaks in Ripple's longstanding legal battle.

The total transaction fees accrued by the Ethereum network have declined by approximately 50% over the past seven days as on-chain activity has significantly slowed, according to insights from blockchain analytics platform IntoTheBlock.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire Deribit, but nothing is certain yet. If the deal goes through, it could turn Coinbase into a “crypto empire,” thanks to the lucrative derivatives market.

Bitcoin (BTC) is encountering renewed market pressure as large holders increase exchange activity and investor sentiment deteriorates, according to recent on-chain data from CryptoQuant analysts.

Open interest in Bitcoin trading is a crucial metric to assess the market's current sentiment on the digital asset, including potential price movements. In theory, an increase in Bitcoin's open interest suggests liquidity, which can also support an ongoing price trend.

The XRP community is concerned about the network's utility as its DEX trading volumes and TVL remain extremely low. Despite XRP's impressive $137 billion market cap, the network recorded only $44,000 in daily DEX trading volume yesterday, raising questions about its overall utility and adoption.

Chris Larsen, the executive chairman of San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has heaped praise on the space ambitions of fellow co-founder Jed McCaleb, describing them as "big" and "bold."

Ripple (XRP) price tumbled below the $2.40 mark on Friday, down 3% from the $2.6 weekly time frame peak recorded after Trump's appearance at the Blockwork's Digital Asset Summit on Thursday. Market indicators suggest XRP traders are betting on the potential upside from accelerated RUSD adoption amid Trump's call for stablecoin legislation.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Friday as Bitcoin consolidates around $84,000. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,954.58 -0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,972.56 -0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.92 -0.04% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.39 -1.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1680 -0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001261 -1.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.9% and daily active addresses growing by 6.6%.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that modular blockchain Celestia (TIA) looks primed to rip while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC). In a new thread, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 782,100 followers on the social media platform X that the layer-1 network's real run begins after it breaks above the $4.

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This week on Public Keys: Bakkt Holdings has undergone another transformation, with more than a little help from its parent company.

Ripple has submitted a formal response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following Commissioner Hester Peirce's February 21 request for public input on digital asset classification. The request, titled “There must be some way out of here,” sought constructive feedback to develop clearer standards for cryptocurrency regulation.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on proof-of-work (PoW) mining, ruling that Bitcoin (BTC) mining activities do not fall under the definition of securities trading as per US law.

Ether (ETH) price dropped 6% between March 19 and March 21 after failing to break the $2,050 resistance level. More notably, ETH has fallen 28% since Feb. 21, underperforming the broader crypto market, which declined 14% over the same period.Despite ETH's price struggles, Ether futures open interest hit a record high on March 21.

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has pointed out how the current market cycle sentiment is majorly impacted by Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) flat price performance. What Happened: In a podcast on Friday, Cowen highlighted why many investors are frustrated despite Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $84,000.

The end of the endless legal battle between the SEC and Ripple surprised no one, as investors had already anticipated this withdrawal due to a pro-crypto shift driven by the Trump administration. While the announcement marked the closure of one of the sector's most emblematic legal cases, the markets had already priced in this outcome well before it was officially announced.

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Ethereum has experienced a much-needed surge above the $2,000 level, a key psychological and technical mark that bulls have struggled to reclaim since March 10. This breakout sparked optimism in the market, but the momentum was short-lived, as ETH quickly pulled back below the level and was unable to confirm a solid hold.

Ethereum whales are doubling down on the top altcoin by market cap with an impressive $236 million buy wall in three days. Ethereum (ETH) price continues to trade below $2,000, struggling amid recent sell-off pressure.

Investors have withdrawn funds from spot Ethereum ETFs as the amount of staked ETH has increased.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has predicted that the XRP price could soon hit a new all-time high (ATH), providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This price prediction comes following the SEC's decision to end the Ripple lawsuit, a development that could spark the rally to a new ATH.

Bitcoin is priced at $83,745 to $84,089 over the last hour as of March 21, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, bitcoin's trading volume reached $19.39 billion, and its intraday price fluctuated between $83,238 and $84,769.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is holding its first crypto regulation roundtable, focusing on defining the security status of crypto assets.

A top White House crypto official said this week that the Trump administration is considering revaluing decades-old gold certificates as a novel way to expand the country's Bitcoin (BTC) holdings without increasing the federal deficit.

Stellar Founder Jed McCaleb has come out to defend some of his early actions as XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) co-founder. Different reactions have trailed the initiative since his space station plan report came to the limelight.

The CEO of the financial services firm deVere Group, Nigel Green, is predicting Bitcoin (BTC) will hit a massive six-figure target in 2025 for one key reason that doesn't rely on US President Donald Trump's support.

Bitcoin is seeing sustained buying pressure, with net taker volume hitting a 2025 high.

Bitcoin's (BTC) recovery continues to face selling at higher levels, indicating that the bears have not given up. Trading resource Material Indicators said in a post on X that “Spoofy the Whale” has been suppressing Bitcoin's price below $87,500.Although the upside is currently restricted, select analysts believe that the downside is limited.

Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb recently took to the X social media network to speak out about his XRP sales.

Bitcoin ETFs continued their positive streak with a $166 million inflow on, marking five consecutive days of gains, largely driven by Blackrock's IBIT. Conversely, Ether ETFs faced a $12 million outflow, extending their decline to 12 consecutive days.

The cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile, weighed down by escalating trade tensions and broader economic uncertainty. Recent market swings, fueled by policy shifts such as President Trump's tariff announcements, have erased billions from crypto valuations, leaving investors cautious yet eager to seize the next opportunity.

Crypto analyst TradingShot has revealed that the Ethereum price has formed a megaphone bottom which has not been seen since 2020. The analyst revealed what happened the last time ETH formed this bottom, which provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin.

Amid Ethereum's (ETH) continuous price drop, whales and long-term holders have seized the opportunity to buy the dip. On March 21, 2025, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment reported that during the ongoing price decline, crypto enthusiasts have significantly accumulated ETH tokens, leaving only 8.97 million ETH on exchanges, which indicates a bullish trend.

"We're close to finding a clear use-case for Bitcoin with this one," says one commentator on a somewhat novel use of bitcoin's proof of work.

Ethereum ETFs pave the way for broader institutional adoption, but remain incomplete. According to Robbie Mitchnick of BlackRock, their main drawback lies in the absence of staking, a pillar of yield on Ethereum.

Senator Cynthia Lummis' plan to buy one million Bitcoins has met with remarkable market indifference. Despite the unprecedented scale of the proposal, Bitcoin's price has been lackluster.

President Donald Trump recently addressed the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City, outlining his ambitious aspirations to establish the United States as an important force in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin (BTC) at the forefront.

Co-founder of Mt.Gox and Ripple Jed McCaleb is going to put into orbit a commercial space station Haven-1 in May 2026.

XRP (XRP) price rallied 16% less than 24 hours after news that Ripple's legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could end made headlines on March 19. However, XRP has shed half of its gains over the past two days, losing position below an important level at $2.50.XRP rally continues to be spot-driven XRP matched its all-time high of $3.40 on Jan. 16 as soaring spot buy volumes provided a sustainable parabolic rally that lasted for weeks.

Bitcoin has multiple personalities, equal parts money, freedom, resistance and hope. MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor sits below all of them as bitcoin's id — its rawest instincts, personified.

Hong Kong-based HK Asia Holdings has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing an additional 10 BTC for approximately $858,581. The purchase brings the firm's total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 18.88 BTC, valued at around $1.72 million.

The Trump administration appears poised to grow its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve after the White House's crypto council head suggested budget-neutral ways for acquiring the digital asset. “There's been countless ideas” about how the government can acquire more Bitcoin (BTC), Bo Hines, executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said in an interview with the Crypto in America podcast.

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Bitcoin and crypto tokens dropped after a disappointing speech by Donald Trump at a closely-watched summit. They have also pulled back after the FOMC decision and ahead of the upcoming triple-witching event in the US.

The XRP price has failed to shoot up dramatically in the wake of Ripple's victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the SEC officially dropped its appeal against Ripple, many market participants expected a new all-time high.