Solana (SOL) has recently fueled optimism in the crypto market, with the altcoin bouncing off a key demand zone around $190 and showing strong signs of bullish momentum. The price action suggests that the token is positioning itself for a potential rally, eyeing price targets of $225 and even $260 in the near future.

Momentum builds for an XRP-spot ETF as the SEC acknowledges filings. Could this be the catalyst XRP investors have been waiting for?

The crypto market on Saturday again garnered investor attention across the globe, with coins mainly illustrating rising price trajectories. Bitcoin (BTC) price traded near the $98K level on February 15, whereas Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices pumped 1%-10%.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $5. The analyst revealed a bullish pattern that had formed for XRP, which showed that the crypto could reach this price target and rally higher.

Over 70 million Cardano (ADA) tokens have changed hands among whales, raising speculation about the future direction of the cryptocurrency. This surge in whale activity follows Grayscale's recent application for the first-ever Cardano Spot ETF, a move that has drawn attention from both retail and institutional investors alike.

SafeMoon is set to launch a new memecoin on the Solana (SOL) blockchain on Saturday at 1:00 AM UTC. This move follows the burn of 2.2 trillion SFM tokens across Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain networks, according to the VGX Foundation.

On February 14, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of 1,765 BTC, valued at approximately $171.06 million, according to Lookonchain. Fidelity, a major player in the market, saw 982 BTC leave its Bitcoin ETF, worth around $95.21 million.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently endorsed Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair, emphasizing the CFTCs vital role in maintaining strong U.S. markets. Garlinghouse also supported the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which seeks to make the CFTC the primary crypto industry regulator.

BNB Chain, associated with Binance, topped Solana in daily fee generation on February 13, recording $5.8 million in fees, per Nansen data. This marked the first time since October 31, 2024, that a blockchain outside Ethereum or Solana led in fees, exceeding Solanas $3.3 million and outpacing Ethereum by over fivefold.

Solanas bridge platforms have exceeded $10.1 billion in total inbound volume since 2021, marking a 114% increase from $4.7 billion recorded up to February 2024, according to Flipside Crypto. This surge highlights Solanas growing role in cross-chain transfers.

XRP has experienced a strong price rebound over the past 48 hours, resulting in $1.07 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. Of this, $596,580 was from long traders, while short traders accounted for $476,140.

Donald Trump actually launched a Solana token, but did Javier Milei? The answer remains unclear—and LIBRA is crashing amid the confusion.

Crypto pundit Andrei Jikh has reignited the $100 XRP price target, sparking a bullish sentiment in the XRP community. The analyst outlined several factors that could contribute to the parabolic rally to the ambitious $100 target.

Ethereum's price has shown small signs of improvement after a period of decline, but the question remains: will this uptick lead to a major rally? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,712, up by 1.2%.

Institutional crypto investments are surging, signaling growing mainstream acceptance and potential market stabilization for digital assets. The post Hedge fund giant Millennium discloses $2.6B Bitcoin ETF and $182M Ethereum ETF holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Asset manager Grayscale plans to introduce staking to its spot Ether ETFs but says it will not guarantee or promote any specific level of returns to investors.

Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs just sold off the Meebits IP, which it acquired from Larva Labs in 2022.

Despite a volatile past two weeks, driven by Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs and higher-than-expected January 2025 inflation data in the US, Ethereum (ETH) has successfully defended the $2,380–$2,460 demand zone. Now, analysts are eyeing a potential move toward $3,000 for the digital asset.

Ethereum's price fluctuations may be nearing its end in the short term, indicating a potential start of the much-anticipated major upward move to a new all-time high. Its upside capability to new highs is further supported by bullish indicators and key patterns cited on its chart.

Solana (SOL) price is attempting to recover the $200 level after recently dipping below $190. This rebound comes as its market cap nears $97 billion, reflecting renewed investor interest.

This week was a choppy one for cryptocurrencies. As a group they mostly sank in value initially before rebounding strongly on Friday.

Solana is currently recovering a sizable portion of its lost value which suggests a possible reversal. On the chart a hidden head and shoulders pattern is developing though and it might be a significant indication of an approaching retracement.

Ethereum's bullish momentum is driven by strong technical levels and increasing institutional support.

Ripple's (XRP) February stagnation has caused concerns among altcoin investors who are now looking for ways to undo recent losses. RCO Finance has presented itself as a cheap altcoin alternative that uses an AI-based approach to streamlining participation in the finance sector.

XRP has seen a significant price surge today, outperforming top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. After several days of sideways movement, XRP's price has surged from $2.42 to an intraday high of $2.76, marking a 14% gain.

Cardano (ADA) has faced significant losses in recent weeks due to a sharp drawdown in the market. Despite these losses, a particular cohort of ADA holders has found an opportunity to accumulate at lower prices.

Ethereum developers fight over EVM Object Format (EOF) implementation as the network seeks to upgrade its systems.

Pump.fun launches a mobile trading app for meme coins on Solana blockchain, offering diverse token access amid regulatory scrutiny and legal controversies.

Ripple (XRP) price surged 7% on Friday amid bullish sentiment fueled by the SEC's acknowledgment of Grayscale's XRP and Dogecoin ETF filings. With open interest lurking below $4 billion, bull traders are eyeing a potential retest of the $3 territory.

The Ethereum (ETH) price rose by a modest 2.5% to the mid-$2,700s on Friday, leaving it well within recent ranges, although the subdued price action belied a significant positive development on the US ETF front that could substantially bolster long-term ETH demand. The post Ethereum Price Set to Skyrocket With Staked ETH ETFs on the Horizon – $10k Possible? appeared first on Cryptonews.

NYSE Arca has filed to permit staking for Grayscale's spot Ethereum ETFs, according to a filing on Friday.

This landmark move marks a shift toward sustainable funding.

Ethereum has been struggling below the $2,800 mark for weeks, unable to reclaim it as support and spark a recovery rally. This critical resistance level has kept bulls at bay, leaving the price action stagnant and fueling negative sentiment in the market.

Major institutions, including sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, ramped up their spot Bitcoin ETF investments.

XRP's price action within the past seven days has been limited to a trading range as investors look to recover the losses they incurred at the beginning of February. This range is a consequence of the current indecisiveness on the XRP price.

The price of Cardano (ADA) has risen above the $0.65 support and is now drifting below the moving average lines in a range-bound area.

Unlike the trend observed earlier in the week, the Cardano (ADA) price shows stability after breaking the $0.8 resistance point. While not leading the altcoin trend, ADA price has remained in the spotlight, jumping by 1.75% in 24 hours to $0.82.

Popular Solana meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is now available on iOS and Android, letting users create and trade tokens from anywhere.

Vitalik Buterin argues that to make this solution viable, the cost must drop below $1, requiring an estimated 4.5x increase in L1 capacity.

Analyst Ali Martinez is highlighting a crypto asset that he believes is primed for a rally while unveiling his outlook for Cardano (ADA).

This week's business newsletter explores Goldman Sachs' U-turn on digital assets after the investment bank purchased Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Ethereum (ETH) looks attractive against Bitcoin (BTC) at its current price.

Crypto markets are experiencing strong momentum on Friday, with key assets posting gains. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,205.44 +2.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,744.60 +3.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $202.28 +5.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.79 +13.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2775 +8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001688 +4.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.8% and daily active addresses growing by 5.3%.

The price of Solana (SOL) has experienced a 5% jump in the past 24 hours, as the crypto market as a whole appears to be progressively recovering from the huge decline that it experienced between late November and January.

XRP has become a major focus in the cryptocurrency market as its price has surged over 70% since the start of the year, reaching a seven-year high. The growing optimism around a potential approval for a spot XRP ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further fueled the bullish sentiment.

Weiss Crypto, a branch of financial rating agency Weiss Crypto, has poured cold water on the surrounding the Ripple-affiliated XRP cryptocurrency.

After dropping below the psychological price of $2.5, XRP is back in full swing since bullish momentum is building up.

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, is confident that ADA, Ethereum, and XRP will be the best performers in the current cryptocurrency space. In an episode of the Gokhstein Media podcast on February 13, he provided his view on the market's strength, the role of institutions, and the factors driving its growth.