The Ripple-associated cryptocurrency has seen a 54.05% spike in trading volume, reaching $5.76 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.

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Cryptocurrency prices fell in the early Saturday trading session, with major cryptocurrencies XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Cardano (ADA) all in red. Traders had reacted to an over $1.5 billion heist of the Bybit exchange, which analysts claim was the biggest crypto theft ever.

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers below the $100,000 price.

The metric dumped from over $3.4 trillion to under $3.3 trillion after the hack againt Bybit.

Bitcoin's holders aren't quite in sync over what they are expecting from the crypto's price next.

In an X post published yesterday, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that his company had reached an agreement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to drop the regulator's legal action against the exchange. Armstrong's post has created excitement in the crypto community. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has responded enthusiastically to the post.

Ripple has been trading with minimal momentum, exhibiting quiet price action above the 100-day moving average. This low-volatility consolidation phase suggests a temporary market equilibrium, likely to persist until a decisive breakout sets the next trend direction.

Bitcoin is struggling with low trading activity and weak momentum, leading to subdued price action near the 100-day moving average. However, a strong bullish rebound remains possible, contingent on a return of sufficient liquidity to the market.

Bitcoin could be eyeing a recovery above $100k; here's what happened this week.

The race to establish Bitcoin as a state-level strategic reserve asset has taken a decisive step forward in the Beehive State. On February 20, House Bill 230 (HB230), also known as the “Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments,” passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee in a 4-2-1 vote.

After a brief upswing, the Bitcoin price is close to dropping back below $96,000, which could push it into a deep bearish well. The market sentiments have again returned to fear of being neutral, suggesting the traders seem uncertain about the next price action.

Ripple's XRP has been facing a challenging period, trading slightly below the $2.60 mark, showing a drop of over two percent. In fact, the cryptocurrency has erased all the gains from the past week and is down more than 8% at the time of writing.

In a recent tweet, finance veteran Gary Cardone shared that he had sold his entire XRP position at $2.71, liquidating an $80K portfolio. With 40 years of experience in the finance world, Cardone explained the reasoning behind his decision, drawing from his time-tested investment principles.

A former cryptocurrency exchange executive remarked that Bitcoin is an inescapable reality, a statement that stirred a discussion within the crypto community. The comment made by the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was a reaction to the report that another American state sought to establish a local version of US President Donald Trump's proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Bitcoin and Ethereum may be holding steady on the price front, but that's not the whole story.

The launch of bitcoin and ether ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by Betashares provides Australian investors with a regulated and accessible way to gain exposure to digital assets.

The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation hit a new record high of $3.9 trillion in December, led by surging gains in some of the industry's most popular coins and tokens, like XRP (XRP -3.93%), Dogecoin (DOGE -4.51%), and Bitcoin (BTC -2.11%).

Following Trump's watershed speech at the Nashville Bitcoin conference in July 2024, Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced her Bitcoin reserve bill, explicitly articulating that it is aimed to reduce U.S. debt.

A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin calls says BTC may print new all-time highs if it can pull off one key thing.

Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum chip, unveiled in February, is prompting renewed discussions about Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing.

According to an X post by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Bitcoin (BTC) is witnessing a decline in sell-side pressure, indicating that a local market bottom may soon form for the premier cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Local Bottom On The Horizon?

North Korean hacker group Lazarus has been linked to the massive $1.5 billion Ethereum (ETH) heist on the Bybit exchange. As market jitters grow of a looming ETH sell-off when these hackers start cashing out, crypto traders are rushing to identify the best crypto to buy if Ethereum price experiences violent swings.

At the start of this month, the price of Bitcoin was around $102,398.17. Since then, the market has experienced a decline of 5.77%. In the previous month, the market witnessed a surge of at least 9.54%. Unsurprisingly, a report suggests that large BTC holders have seen lower realised profits this month compared to January.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn following a major security breach at Bybit, where hackers managed to drain $1.4 billion in Ethereum. This has rattled investor confidence, leading to a wave of liquidations worth $566.64 million, per Coinglass data. As a result, the market cap of the business is down 1.86% to $3.17 Trillion.

Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has boldly proposed that the United States should acquire 20% of the global Bitcoin supply. His vision is to ensure that the U.S. remains a dominant force in the global economy, particularly in the evolving world of digital finance.

Franklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) on the Cboe BZX Exchange, offering investors exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The ETF, weighted 82% BTC and 18% ETH, tracks market capitalization and may expand to include more cryptocurrencies pending regulatory approval.

The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exceeded $750 billion in cumulative trading volume since launching in January 2024, according to The Block. The rapid surge in volume was initially driven by Bitcoins record high of nearly $74,000, with ETFs reaching $100 billion in March and $200 billion by April.

Bitcoin mining revenue remained strong at $1.4 billion in January 2025, despite the network experiencing its first difficulty decline since September. The decrease in difficulty signals a slowdown in hashrate growth, attributed to the exit of smaller mining operators.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, remains in a consolidation phase, trading between $93,000 and $98,000. Despite attempts to surpass its all-time high of $109,114 set on Jan. 20, 2025, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain bullish momentum, stalling below $105,000 in late January.

Renowned trader Peter Brandt has identified Feb. 24-26 as a crucial period for Bitcoin (BTC), citing internal symmetry in its price chart. Brandt suggests this timeframe could determine BTCs next major move, adding, Look for Feb. 24-26 to be telling BTC.

Altvest Capital (ALV) has made history as the first publicly listed company in Africa to adopt bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic treasury asset. The Johannesburg-based investment firm announced its purchase of just over 1 BTC for 1.8 million rand ($98,200), following the lead of MicroStrategy (MSTR) in the U.S. and Metaplanet (3350) in Japan.

JPMorgan (JPM) analysts report that the cryptocurrency market currently lacks positive catalysts, contributing to weak demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures. Both assets have seen their futures contracts nearing backwardation, where spot prices exceed futures prices, signaling lower investor confidence.

Bitcoin climbed for a third straight session on Friday, rising 1.6% to $98,409.2 by 6:36 GMT. The worlds largest cryptocurrency was on track for a nearly 1% weekly gain, as some investors shrugged off U.S. tariff concerns.

Investor Robert Kiyosaki, famous for his book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has once again warned of an impending financial crash, this time emphasizing Bitcoin's potential as a key asset in the market.

Gary Cardone, a seasoned finance veteran with over 40 years of experience, has sold his entire XRP portfolio, liquidating an $80,000 position. In a tweet posted on February 21, 2025, Cardone shared the six key principles behind his decision to exit the asset, giving insight into the decision-making process that has guided his successful investment career.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than two percent and is trading slightly below the $2.60 level. The coin has erased all the gains made in the last seven days and is down by more than 8%.

Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market are facing challenging times, according to financial services giant JPMorgan. As the market struggles to establish a clear direction, the outlook for the near future remains bleak.

Since the general crypto market entered a volatile period, Bitcoin has faced persistent heightened selling pressure from investors and traders in the past weeks, causing BTC's price to drop sharply toward the $93,000 support level.

Crypto market today (February 22): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other altcoins reflect an alarmingly waning price action as the week comes to a close. Primarily against Bybit's recent $1.4 billion hack, over $566 million was liquidated across the broader market in the last 24 hours.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto (@egragcrypto) has outlined both short-term and long-term trajectories for XRP, pinpointing potential upside targets that range from $4–$6 in the near term to $33–$60 over the long haul. The shared chart focuses on historical resistance levels, Fibonacci extension points, and a multi-phase Parabolic Arc formation.

Bitcoin's short-term volatility has dropped to levels not seen in years, prompting many to speculate that a major market move could be just around the corner. According to data from Glassnode, Bitcoin's 1-week realized volatility has fallen to just 23.42%.

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has once again extended its Bitcoin portfolio, marking a significant milestone in its aggressive accumulation approach. The company, which is sometimes likened to MicroStrategy (now Strategy) for its Bitcoin-focused blueprint, recently acquired an additional 68.59 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 2,100 BTC.

Bitcoin's realized profits for large holders—addresses holding 10-100 BTC, 100-1K BTC, and 1 K—10 K BTC—declined steadily in February 2025. Data from CryptoQuant showed a significant spike in the second half of January, which saw up to $3 billion in realized profits.

Following a lackluster performance in recent weeks, Bitcoin appears to be seeing a steady recovery with its price now approaching the $100,000 price mark. Particularly, so far, BTC has managed to regain some of the losses shedded in recent weeks with its price now hovering above $98,000, marking a 2.6% increase in the past 7 days.

SEC drops Coinbase case, fueling speculation on Ripple appeal withdrawal. Meanwhile, a Bybit hack shakes the crypto market.

Will the US move swiftly and buy 20% of BTC supply as Saylor expects?

A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how the Tom Demark (TD) Sequential has just given a buy signal on the hourly XRP price chart. XRP Has Just Witnessed A Bullish Setup On TD Sequential In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about a TD Sequential signal that XRP has seen recently.