Ethereum experienced one of the craziest days in its history last Monday, plunging over 30% in less than 24 hours amid widespread market panic fueled by U.S. trade war fears. However, within hours, ETH staged an impressive recovery following President Trump's announcement of negotiations with Canada and Mexico to ease tariff concerns.
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets in February and March, according to the latest announcement from core developers. On Feb.
Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners, has one thing to say about the XRP Army: they've proven that community is an economic force. Mike admitted that crypto's most rabid fanbases, like XRP's, have completely changed how investors view value.
Despite positive catalysts like institutional adoption and discussions around Bitcoin's potential inclusion in sovereign wealth funds, the cryptocurrency market is trading lower on Thursday, with traders closely watching Bitcoin's $95,500 support level. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,588.31 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,710.63 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $191.80 -3.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.33 -4.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2481 -4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001505 -5.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.9% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.
Ripple CEO Brad Garinghouse is celebrating his 54th birthday on Feb. 6 after securing some key wins on the regulatory front.
Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for a massive price decline as it has formed a bearish price action pattern on its daily timeframe.
With Ethereum and Solana already expanding their AI strategies, NEAR Foundation has entered the competition with a $20 million fund aimed at AI agent token development.
XRP price recently faced a sharp pullback after a strong rally pushed it from $0.50 to a multi-year high of $3.40. The Ripple has since dropped nearly 25%, showing increased volatility, and is currently hovering around $2.5.
XRP's price action has taken a sharp downturn in the past 24 hours to extend its seven-day losses. Notably, this downturn has seen the asset slipping below a critical support level at $2.50 after weeks of intense work to break above it.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has dropped 26% in the past seven days, mirroring broader market weakness that has pushed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) below $100,000. Despite the pullback, strong fundamentals could help XRP recover.
With over 50 L2s and more in development, Ethereum has become a maze of isolated chains. Hart Lambur, Co-Founder of Risk Labs explains how a new standard, known as ERC-7683, could help crosschain actions easier.
For what it seems, considering that these two tokens account for over half the market cap of all meme coins, the odds of a short-term reversal are high.
Ripple's native token, XRP, has encountered some challenges recently, facing a more than 3% decline in its value and revisiting levels below the $2.50 mark. The coin dropped to a low of $2.36 within the last 24 hours, triggering some concerns in the market.
Another crypto market crash has occurred, with Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin prices experiencing significant declines. This development comes amid economic uncertainty and the bearish sentiment among investors.
Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing significant price pressure, with market conditions growing increasingly uncertain. Recently, Ethereum failed to hold the crucial $3,900 level, dipping 14% below that price and triggering concerns about its long-term price action.
The Cardano (ADA) price bubble could be in the process of popping, with the ADA bears in control of the market on Thursday and the crypto currently down 11% on the week and down nearly 50% from recent highs. The post Cardano Price Analysis: Is February Going to be “Crazy Month” of ADA Gains? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Will Ethereum's supply shift to pre-Merge levels cap ETH's recovery prospects?
Ripple, a prominent player in the blockchain-based payment industry, is experiencing significant operational shifts as a result of recent changes in U.S. crypto regulations. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, recently shared his thoughts on the evolving landscape in the U.S. during an interview with CNBC.
XRP has emerged as one of the standout performers in the crypto market this year, fueled by a series of legal victories and renewed optimism following President Trump's return to power. Amid this unexpected rally, Tristan Tate took to X to question why XRP commands such unwavering support from its most dedicated holders.
A new analysis by crypto strategist Ali Martinez suggests that Cardano (ADA) might be on the cusp of a significant upward move—potentially reaching the $15 price mark, which would represent a staggering 1,850% rally from current levels near $0.76. “If historical data is any guide, Cardano could be at the very beginning of a monster parabolic rally!
Data suggests traders in Korea played a big role in buying the XRP dip below $2.
Three of the top coins have shed a quarter of their respective value in the last week as Bitcoin struggles amid Trump's trade war.
Should a pair of major tests go well, developers expect the upgrade to hit Ethereum's mainnet in April.
Cryptocurrencies remain volatile on Thursday, with tokens displaying mixed performances. Bears have dominated since the US declared the partially-delayed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Meme coins traded downward, with the meme market capitalization plunging by over 7% to $74.1 billion. Moreover, the declined 24-hour trading volume indicates fading investor interest in meme assets.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant turbulence, with Ethereum ($ETH) serving as a prime indicator of just how low it could go. The world's second favorite cryptocurrency was on track to potentially hitting highs of $5,500 this year, but recent price swings suggest the road there is looking increasingly more complicated.
Sentiment around Cardano's ADA cryptocurrency is waning, with the token falling by nearly 22% over the last week, according to CoinGecko data. The outlook seems even grimmer when looking at ADA's monthly chart, which shows a 35.9% loss for investors who purchased the crypto above $1.1.
Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced today that the Pectra upgrade will move forward with key testnet forks in February and March, setting the stage for the upgrade's eventual deployment on the Ethereum mainnet. Ether's Pectra Upgrade Nears According to Beiko's post on X, the Holesky testnet will fork at slot 3,710,976 on Feb.
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Ethereum (ETH) appears to be gearing up for a major breakout, with its market structure closely resembling Bitcoin's (BTC) past cycle.
Ethereum's (ETH) recent price struggles haven't stopped institutions from accumulating coins, with major entities moving significant holdings from exchanges. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has gone up by 0.3% since rebounding from recent lows and reclaiming the $2,650 level.
Blockchain analytics reveal bitcoin and ethereum reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted precipitously since late January, with holdings persisting at lows not witnessed in years.
Novogratz offered his perspective for why ETH has underperformed in recent months when compared to assets like BTC and SOL.
Although it is undeniable that President Donald Trump has been active with regard to cryptocurrencies since taking office, his engagement so far has, arguably, not been as many in the community had hoped.
Michaël van de Poppe sees Bitcoin hitting $500K and Ethereum surpassing $20K, fueled by institutional adoption and macroeconomic shifts.
There was a massive 1,455% gap between liquidated long and short positions on the XRP perpetual futures market in just one hour. Data from CoinGlass puts the total liquidation in that short period at $920,000.
Ethereum's highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is set to go live, with key testnet fork dates now announced. According to expectations, Pectra will first launch on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets before an official mainnet deployment is scheduled.
Some traders panic when prices fall. Others see an opportunity.
The price of popular cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) may see explosive price performance against the leading coin, Bitcoin (BTC), in the near future. At least that is what the ADA/BTC chart suggests.
The crypto market in 2025 is packed with opportunities, but ignoring up-and-coming competitors could be a big mistake.
Some analysts are eyeing a potential drop to $1.60, yet Korean traders' accumulation and bullish wave projections suggest a long-term target as high as $18.
XRP has recently flashed a "death cross" on its four-hour chart, sparking concerns among traders as uncertainty looms over the broader cryptocurrency market. The death cross, a bearish technical indicator, occurs when the short-term moving average drops below a longer-term moving average, indicating that an asset may face downward pressure.
The recent sharp decline has made market sentiment more sensitive, with some seizing the opportunity while others offloaded their holdings. Amid this, whales have been accumulating Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular meme coin.
With the general crypto market still facing heightened volatility, Ethereum has once again failed to reclaim the pivotal $3,000 price level. Bearish pressure continues to linger in its price action, leading to speculations about its potential in the short term.
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"This is a strong sign of confidence in the market," Ali Martinez maintained.
The Virtune Staked Cardano ETP (VIRADAE) has been formally introduced on Nasdaq Helsinki by Virtune, a regulated digital asset manager with headquarters in Sweden. For Cardano (ADA), this is a major turning point as it gives institutional and individual investors a new avenue to invest in ADA and earn staking rewards.
A market expert has boldly proclaimed that all XRP holders might ultimately become millionaires. Related Reading: XRP Price Struggles to Keep Pace: What's Holding It Back?
The widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is warning that Ethereum (ETH) could slide further against Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video, Cowen tells his 866,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum could continue falling against Bitcoin if the US monetary policy remains restrictive.