Demand for the CME Solana futures product could indicate future investor appetite for an ETF tracking the altcoin.

Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum's (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde.

Despite the rampant speculation of an upcoming outcome, the case remains ongoing and continues to cast uncertainty.

As Bitcoin (BTC) and the overall crypto market continue to confuse investors and traders with massive price fluctuations, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager has garnered significant attention with its recent actions.

The weight of the evidence suggests that Bitcoin is going through a correction, which can target as low as $70-65K within an ongoing Bull market to ideally ~$166K by the end of this year.

Solana, the rising star of cryptocurrencies, dances with the giants of the CME. Its futures contracts sow the hope for an ETF, but the SEC plays the cautious divas.

Bitcoin's bull run is losing steam, with experts warning of a prolonged bear market and stagnant prices ahead.

Traders seek a rebound, but negativity and external factors may stall it.

The entire crypto industry has had a recent few weeks of ugly price action and downtrend, a trend which has been reflected in crypto investment funds. Notably, digital asset funds have witnessed their worst outflow streak on record, as noted by the latest CoinShares weekly report on digital asset invesment funds.

XRP has recently experienced a brief recovery, but the cryptocurrency is facing significant challenges.

Solana (SOL) has gone down 3.4% in the past 24 hours as last week's selling spree seems to be resuming.

Solana generates a lot more fees with a much smaller market cap than Ethereum, Samani argued.

Positive news has energised the cryptocurrency market, especially Cardano and XRP. Shockwaves across the sector were created when US President Donald Trump announced on March 3, 2025, that he would establish a strategic crypto reserve for his country.

After nearly nine hours of mounting criticism, Solana pulled an ad that featured a therapy session ridiculing pronoun discussions, sparking debate over its messaging.

With crypto market tension rising due to US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy, all eyes are on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on March 19. Experts believe Fed Chair Jerome Powell will keep rates at 4.25%-4.

A Hyperliquid trader banked nearly $4 million profit on a massive leveraged Bitcoin short, then proceeded to bet on MELANIA.

Solana (SOL) failed to restore optimistic momentum as it traded below the crucial $200 resistance for another week. Over the past seven days, its highest price reached $178.50 on March 2, 2025, before facing strong rejection.

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The Solana futures launched by Chicago-based CME Group on Monday had a seemingly underwhelming debut with only $12.3 in trading volume.

TL;DR Nasdaq filed with the SEC to list a Polkadot ETF in the U.S. on behalf of 21Shares, tracking the spot price of DOT in the market. 21Shares already offers a Polkadot ETP in Europe and seeks approval for new crypto funds, including XRP and Solana.

XRP remains one of the most interesting and eye-catching options on the alternative cryptocurrency market. Not even a 500% increase in USD valuation in recent months or rumors of an XRP ETF make it one of the main market attractions, but rather how the altcoin continues to behave against the crypto market leader, Bitcoin (BTC).

As leverage unwinds at an unprecedented pace, analysts question whether this reset is a warning sign—or the perfect setup.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) bull cycle appears to have come to an end, according to Ki Young Ju, Founder and CEO of blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. The comments follow fresh signals from CryptoQuant's proprietary PnL Index chart, which now reflects a sell signal that has historically aligned with prior market tops.

Future trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are showing diverging trends, according to Glassnode. Per Glassnode, an onchain and financial metrics platform, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume is suggesting a rebound.

TRON's founder Justin Sun hinted at moving TRX to Solana, without explicitly stating a method for the new version of the token. Immediately, memes spoofing the TRX ticker and logo appeared, ending up in rug pulls.

Bitcoin holds its ground as Trump's tariffs put investors on the back foot and projects like $ETH, $DOGE, and BTC Bull Token, that are directly connected to $BTC's success, may capitalize on it.

The K33 analysts expect a softer impact on the underlying price of SOL from any potential Solana ETF launch.

XRP price has formed a highly bearish chart pattern and is at risk of having a strong bearish breakdown, which could see it hit $1 in the near term. On top of this, a popular crypto analyst has warned that the Bitcoin bull cycle has ended, which could hurt altcoins like Ripple.

Heightened fear and uncertainty were witnessed around Bitcoin traders, as the flagship crypto asset faces robust downside pressure, triggered by unfavorable market conditions. After significant selling activity due to the ongoing price drop, investors are once again demonstrating buying interest.

XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is trading in the red amid mixed trading action on the broader crypto market.

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Ahead of a much-anticipated phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin, Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price action remains closely tied to the outcome of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. What Happened: According to Polymarket data, a ceasefire in Ukraine has a 61% chance of being announced until July and a 76% chance of being announced until the end of the year.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, stablecoin issuer Tether has increased its stake in Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added $12.5 million in Bitcoin to its corporate treasury‌, marking the latest move in a series of buys that started last April.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve, and Bitcoin-centric solutions are gaining momentum. BTCFi is an emerging sector that transforms Bitcoin (BTC) from a passive store of value into an actively utilized asset in DeFi.

This unexpected move could shake up the crypto world. Two major blockchain ecosystems are joining forces in a way that few saw coming.

The battle for crypto custody is intensifying. Ripple Labs, a key player in cross-border payments with XRP, takes a new step by filing the trademark "Ripple Custody.

Strategy would use proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes such as buying more bitcoin, possibly adding to the firm's nearly 500,000 BTC holdings.

A $521M Bitcoin short is on the brink of liquidation. If BTC hits $85,591, a short squeeze could trigger a major price surge. Will traders force a rally? The post Is a $521M Short About to Get Liquidated? Bitcoin Traders Smell Blood appeared first on Cryptonews.

It is not every day that you hear someone call Bitcoin (BTC) not just a bad investment but outright harmful to the economy. But then again, Peter Schiff is not just anyone.

Crypto analyst MadWhale has raised the possibility of the XRP price experiencing a breakdown below the crucial $2 support level. The analyst also revealed the next major support if XRP drops below this support level.

While momentum remains weak, this may be a potential market reversal.

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Tron founder Justin Sun has revealed an upcoming collaboration to make TRX available on Solana. Despite the scarce details, the proposed integration will likely benefit both networks with enhanced cross-chain communications. Meanwhile, the collaboration means lucrative opportunities for Tron enthusiasts due to Solana's efficiency and high throughput.

XRP has plunged from a high of $2.33 to find support at $2.25 as the altcoin experienced volatility in line with the broader cryptocurrency market. This cooling down has triggered a massive liquidation among traders that bet long on XRP.

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Known for its heavy investment in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Tuesday revealed plans to raise $500 million by offering 5 million shares of a new type of stock called Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, or STRF, to the public. What HappenedL The company stated that the money raised will be used for everyday business needs and to buy more Bitcoin, continuing its strategy of building a large Bitcoin reserve.