Bitwise chief investment officer (CIO) Matt Hougan says that Bitcoin (BTC) is potentially in the middle of a “dip and rip” price action scenario. In a new note to investors, Hougan explains that in moments of crisis, Bitcoin often plunges deeper than the stock market, but then rallies harder on the recovery.

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The "big three" cryptocurrencies are on the move today. Bitcoin (BTC 3.94%), Ethereum (ETH 6.88%), and Dogecoin (DOGE 5.18%) are up 2.9%, 7.3%, and 3%, respectively, as of 2:30 p.m.

The SEC is dropping its appeal against Ripple, pending final approval after more than four years of legal battles, but the fight isn't over yet.

Bitcoin (BTC) price action turned bullish on March. 19 as markets grew anxious for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and a press conference from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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SEC drops XRP lawsuit against Ripple, clearing XRP's regulatory status. U.S. names XRP a strategic asset in its Crypto Reserve.

Digital asset derivatives exchange Bitnomial has announced the launch of the first-ever XRP futures regulated by the CFTC.

Ripple (XRP) surged 10% to reach $2.59 on Wednesday following a landmark announcement that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple. How high can XRP price reach before retracing?

Congressman and Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee Tom Emmer believes the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve plan to acquire 1 million BTC will be enacted before the end of this Congress. While participating in the Digital Asset Summit, he acknowledged the multiple bills to implement state-level Bitcoin reserves.

Bitcoin is trading at $84,502, commanding a market cap of $1.67 trillion, representing 60.3% dominance in the $2.78 trillion crypto economy. With a 24-hour trading volume of $26 billion and an intraday price range between $81,294 and $84,852, bitcoin remains 22.2% below its all-time high, facing key resistance and support levels across multiple timeframes.

Congressman and Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee Tom Emmer believes the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve plan to acquire 1 million BTC will be enacted before the end of this Congress. While participating in the Digital Asset Summit, he acknowledged the multiple bills to implement state-level Bitcoin reserves.

The U.S. central bank's “dot plot” forecast the same number of rate cuts as it did in December.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns that "crypto tribalism" is holding the industry back, calling for unity at the Digital Asset Summit 2025.

The meme coin market is slowly bottoming, with top meme coins showing the best returns for traders. What Happened: According to on-chain analytics from Into The Block, the meme coin market cap has returned to Q3 2024 levels, which were the lowest since early 2024 levels.

BTC went up and down by around a grand.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially dropping its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Bitnomial announced that it will launch an XRP futures contract tomorrow, the first in the US. The announcement comes after the SEC reportedly dropped its landmark lawsuit against Ripple today.

The road ahead for Bitcoin looks promising. At least, this is the prediction of Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan.

The Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against Ripple has concluded, according to that company's CEO.

Global M2 money supply is at an all-time high — so why isn't Bitcoin surging? Is something broken, or is a delayed breakout coming?

A turning point for Ripple

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's dismissal of its years-long lawsuit against Ripple Labs, the developer of the XRP Ledger blockchain network, is a “victory for the industry,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said at Blockworks' 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Earlier on March 19, Garlinghouse revealed that the SEC would dismiss its legal action against Ripple, ending four years of litigation against the blockchain developer for an alleged $1.3-billion unregistered securities offering in 2020. “It feels like a victory for the industry and the beginning of a new chapter,” Garlinghouse said on March 19 at the Summit, which was attended by Cointelegraph.

Ethereum was deflationary not long ago, just last year. Now, its supply is increasing at almost the same levels as bitcoin.

Analyst say a dovish stance from the fed could push bitcoin towards $100k.

Balance between sales and business growth

The chances of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in 2025 have soared after Ripple announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its case against the company.

With the SEC dropping its four-year lawsuit against Ripple, industry experts are examining whether Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) could overtake Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in market capitalization, a feat that would require overcoming significant market and structural challenges. What Happened: The legal resolution, confirmed by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, has already driven XRP's price to $2.53, a 13% increase, according to data from CoinMarketCap, reflecting renewed investor confidence.

The Hyperliquid whale that shorted BTC with 40X leverage linked his wallet to an X identity, an account belonging to a Bitcoin maximalist from 2014.

TL;DR The crypto market surges after Ripple's historic victory against the SEC, boosting Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other altcoins. Bitcoin reaches $84,500 (+3.2%) and Ethereum surpasses $2,000 (+8%). XRP continues its rise with an 11.87 The crypto market is experiencing a great day following Ripple's victory in its legal dispute with the U.S.

XRP bulls are back in control, fueled by news that the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its case against Ripple.

The funds, which track the price of the largest cryptocurrency by market value, have shed assets in recent weeks.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission dropping its appeal against Ripple is the “final exclamation point that these [XRP] tokens are considered digital commodities, not securities,” crypto lawyer John Deaton told Cointelegraph.Deaton added that there is still a $125-million judgment against Ripple over the improper selling of the XRP (XRP) cryptocurrency, which perhaps the company can negotiate down now that the SEC has dropped its appeal. Deaton is a well-known lawyer who represented XRP holders, arguing that their interests were not being represented in the SEC's case against Ripple.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been clinging to the 200-day simple moving average ($84,359), which suggests that the bulls have kept up the pressure. That improves the prospects of an upside breakout, signaling the corrective phase may be ending.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has officially launched its XRP futures contract following the latest developments in the Ripple case. On March 19, 2025, Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse announced that the U.S.

The Dogecoin is once again flashing on the radars. At $0.

Bitcoin is fighting to reclaim key resistance levels as macroeconomic uncertainty and trade war fears continue to impact both crypto and equities in the U.S. The leading cryptocurrency has lost over 29% of its value since January, and the downtrend shows no clear signs of reversal yet.

The government wants "as much Bitcoin as possible"—but how will they acquire it without taxpayer funds?

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, joins CoinDesk to discuss the future of crypto under the Trump administration, with a focus on the strategic bitcoin reserve, regulatory framework and U.S. dominance in the digital assets space. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice.

The Japanese hotel and investment firm Metaplanet has issued fresh bonds and accumulated an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC). The new Bitcoin acquisition brings the investment firm's total holdings to 3,200 BTC. With Bitcoin trading at $81,383 at time of writing, that means Metaplanet currently owns more than $260.4 million worth of the top crypto asset.

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has shared insights into the next steps following the SEC's decision to drop its appeal against Ripple. The move marks a significant shift in the ongoing legal battle, with Ripple now in a stronger position to shape the future of its case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange

Bitnomial says it decided to dismiss its case against the SEC over what it called "inappropriate" jurisdiction over its XRP futures product.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple today, fueling a sharp 14.4% surge in XRP's price to $2.56, with a market capitalization of $149.35 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $7.62 billion, while price action fluctuated between $2.23 and $2.592 intraday.

Data center infrastructure provider Hive Digital is doubling down on its long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy and is using the recent market sell-off to expand its mining capacity and acquisition targets, signaling a growing shift among public miners to retain their mined assets. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Hive Digital's chief financial officer, Darcy Daubaras, said the company remains focused on “retaining a significant portion of its mined Bitcoin to benefit from potential price appreciation.

Bitcoin ETFs continued their positive momentum on March 18, with a $209  million inflow, primarily driven by Blackrock's IBIT. In contrast, Ether ETFs faced a $53  million outflow, marking the tenth consecutive day of withdrawals.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a new video shared on his X account Wednesday that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will dismiss its appeal in the enforcement case it's been pursuing against the blockchain company for over four years.

Jan Kubíček, a Czech National Bank's (CNB) board member, has reportedly questioned Bitcoin's suitability as a reserve asset. He pointed to its legal uncertainty and price instability as key reasons for skepticism, casting doubt on whether the bank will integrate the digital asset into its portfolio.