Blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert, which traces down large cryptocurrency transfers, has detected the awakening of an ancient cryptocurrency whale that holds millions of dollars worth of Ethereum.

Ethereum could handle more transactions and run faster by processing most of them simultaneously, a new study reveals.

Meme coins are already the biggest talking point in the crypto space owing to their absurdity and explosive rallies. However, they are not the biggest category of tokens yet.

While such trades can yield extraordinary returns, they also carry immense risk. Leveraged trading often magnifies losses, as evidenced by a trader in January 2024 who lost $161,000 on a single overleveraged position.

The overall supply of Ethereum on centralized exchanges has declined by over 800K units since the beginning of December fueled by US spot Ether ETFs.

Despite recent selling pressure due to market turbulence, analyst Egrag Crypto predicts a potential rally to $27 for XRP, citing historical patterns.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made an endearing connection with the animal kingdom by donating 10,000,000 Thai baht to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Alongside his generosity, he's now the proud “adoptive father” of Moo Deng, the tiny pygmy hippopotamus who was also turned into a meme coin earlier this year.

Explosive growth for Solana validators: the key role of MEV.

Macro guru and Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal believes Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for an explosive move. In a new YouTube strategy session, Pal says that the leading smart contract platform by volume is forming a bullish wedge pattern on its weekly chart, setting the top altcoin up for a breakout.

The Pig Butchering scams turned out to be one of the most prevalent threatss in 2024 stealing around $3.6 billion in assets from crypto investors. In a report published by Cyvers, a Web3 security company, it was revealed that these scams mainly tricked the Ethereum blockchain with 150,000 wallet addresses conned across 800,000 transactions.

XRP has recently experienced a dip into a key support region between $2.40 and $2.20. This area saw some initial price reaction on Sunday and Monday this week, but the response hasn't been strong enough to suggest a clear upward move just yet. At the current price levels, XRP is showing signs of consolidation.

The market enters the final days of 2024 with a new record for the largest Bitcoin options expiry in history. Today, a total of $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts will expire.

Ethereum (ETH) price retraced more than 15 percent in the past two weeks to trade at about $3,375 on Friday, December 27, during the early European session.

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The cryptocurrency market approaches the start of 2025, one expert believes that Ethereum (ETH) could outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in the coming months. This bold prediction comes from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who highlights recent trends in ETF flows and seasonality data to back up his outlook.

On December 23, US spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows totalling $226 million, while Ethereum ETFs saw inflows of $130 million. The stark contrast in net flows between these two ETFs has sparked discussions among crypto analysts about whether an altcoin season might be on the horizon.

XRP price failed to continue higher above $2.35 and declined. The price is down over 5% and is showing bearish signs below the $2.20 level.

Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $3,550 resistance. ETH is now showing bearish signs and might slide below the $3,300 level.

XRP, the native token of the Ripple network, could be poised for a significant market cap surge, according to a new analysis by crypto expert EGRAG Crypto. The analyst's predictions suggest that XRP could potentially outperform leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with the possibility of its market dominance pushing the token's valuation to a staggering $1.56 trillion, equating to a price of $27.2 per token.

Crypto markets face pivotal moments as SEC's Ripple decision and BTC-spot ETF flows steer XRP and Bitcoin price trends into 2025.

The newly launched PENGU token has stolen the spotlight after becoming the largest Solana-based memecoin by market capitalization. The token's rally has gathered massive interest from large-scale investors, who have heavily invested in the token over the last few days.

Ethereum is currently experiencing a downturn, with a 4% drop in its price, falling to $3,354.5. This decline comes as the broader cryptocurrency market also faces struggles, with the total market capitalization recently reaching $3.32 trillion but still reflecting a 3.19% decrease from the previous day.

Egrag Crypto has projected a bullish XRP surge to $27, citing the 21 EMA crossover and historical performance trends. With parallels drawn to XRPs 2017 rally and current market dynamics, the crypto analyst believes a 4,770% price increase is achievable.

Solana (SOL) has recently exhibited price action that mirrors Bitcoin's early 2024 behavior, raising expectations of a potential rally in the coming months. Bitcoin's price surged from $47,080 to $74,000 in early 2024, largely driven by significant buy-ins at key support levels around $45,000.

The XRP (XRP -6.16%) cryptocurrency is falling in today's trading. The crypto token price was down 6.6% over the last 24 hours of trading as of 6:15 p.m.

The so-called "Santa Rally" of Bitcoin, which is typically a time of optimism and price increases during the holiday season, is beginning to show indications of possible danger. After a brief decline below the 50 EMA at $95,000, Bitcoin has managed to recover and is currently trading close to $97,000.

Here's why experts are bullish on XRP ETF despite the expected SEC appeal in January.

With recent price developments, Solana could be set for a major rally in the coming days or weeks. Due to the general market's resurgence, several bullish forecasts from seasoned crypto analysts suggest that the altcoin might be entering the next phase of its bull cycle.

More than 93% of Solana's validators use Jito's software for MEV, according to Jito Labs.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has predicted that the XRP price could rally to as high as $27 in this market cycle. The analyst also provided insights into why XRP could reach such an ambitious price target.

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The Head of Research at Intotheblock.com revealed that on Christmas Day, someone stashed 125,000 ETH into the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. The platform has been buzzing with activity throughout the last quarter of the year. $417 Million in Ether Stashed in Aave on Christmas On Dec.

Solana (SOL) price continues to attract significant user activity and transaction volume on applications like Raydium, Pumpfun, and Jito. Despite this, SOL has fallen 17% over the past 30 days, losing its $100 billion market cap and currently sitting at $90.6 billion.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has boldly predicted that the XRP price will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum. The analyst provided an in-depth analysis showing that XRP has a much higher multiplier than BTC and ETH.

The price of XRP, the Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency, is down more than 6% over the past 24 hours, according to data provided by CoinGecko.

Futures open interest on XRP dropped by 54% in three weeks. Is XRP gearing up for another rally?

As 2024 winds down, the long-standing legal battle between blockchain company Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still hanging in the balance. However, there are signs that a resolution might be on the horizon.

The co-founder of Animoca Brands, a leading firm in the blockchain gaming space, had their X social media account hacked and used to promote a fake Solana (SOL) token.

ETH price broke down as the wider market corrected, but derivatives data shows traders bullish stance on Ethereum.

Bitcoin ETFs became a lightning rod for institutional capital this year, while spot Ethereum ETFs opened the door for other assets.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has officially adopted Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus who became an internet sensation.

XRP News: Amid a highly volatile crypto market witnessed recently, a crypto market whale's decision to move 90 million of Ripple's coin has echoed a frenzy. On Thursday, whale data indicated that roughly $200 million worth of the crypto was moved between unknown wallets.

Cryptocurrencies exhibited mixed signals on Thursday as Bitcoin struggled around the $95,000 mark. While sellers threatened continued dips, MOON DENG, PENGU, and Ripple's XRP had optimistic updates for their communities. Let us find out more. MOODENG explodes in gloomy markets Digital assets traded in red today as the global cryptocurrency market cap plummeted 3.

Ethereum price retreated on Boxing Day as the gains made during the Santa Claus rally were erased. Ethereum (ETH) token fell to $3,340, down by over 5.6% from its highest level this week.

Bitcoin (BTC) didn't bring much holiday cheer to investors as it remained under $100,000. BTC has been marginally down over the last 24 hours and is trading at around $98,100.

The Solana price has witnessed a significant correction since it reached its current all-time high (ATH) of $263 in November. This price correction is expected to continue in the short term as a crypto analyst has provided a target that Solana could drop before the year ends.

In the crypto arena, XRP stands out as a flamboyant gladiator, ready to jump by 65%, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum in the shadows. Guaranteed suspense, according to an admiring expert.