XRP News Today: SEC appeal withdrawal rumors grow as key deadline nears. Could this signal a major breakthrough for Ripple and XRP investors?

On-chain data shows that the Bitcoin “Supply Stress Ratio” has climbed to 0.23 recently, a sign that may not be positive for the BTC market.

Solana just celebrated its fifth birthday, and a recent study shows highly exaggerated USDT volatility on the network's transport layer. This suggests a high level of speculative interest in the platform, fueled by the meme coin craze and other factors.

A dormant whale booked an $85M profit, and miners cashed out $27M, increasing selling pressure on Bitcoin. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded five consecutive weeks of outflows, raising concerns over institutional support.

Asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing to expand its crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF), proposing the addition of seven altcoins alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to a March 14 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

As it tests its 26-day Exponential Moving Average, Shiba Inu is currently encountering a significant technical obstacle. The asset's near-term trajectory will probably be determined by the outcome of this level, which has historically served as a significant resistance point.

Bitcoin's price action has been trapped in a tight range between $84,000 and $82,000 in recent days, with bulls struggling to push upwards. The general market sentiment is one of a cautious nature, and hopes of a quick return above $90,000 are starting to fade.

Made in USA cryptos to watch this week include XRP, Pi Network (PI), Story (IP), Jupiter (JUP), and Aerodrome Finance (AERO). XRP is leading in market cap, while PI is coming off one of the largest token launches in recent history.

XRP price has formed a double-bottom pattern, a widely recognized bullish reversal signal. Analysts suggest this pattern has been confirmed, as the altcoin has broken above its neckline resistance.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is reportedly engaging with community feedback and exploring changes to its operations, according to Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with EF members at ETH San Francisco, Qureshi noted a sense of urgency within the organization and an awareness that the landscape has shifted since 2020.

The price of Cardano (ADA) has fallen below the moving average lines in a sideways trend.

XRP is trading at $2.34 with a market capitalization of $136 billion, as daily trade volume reaches $3.01 billion. The price has fluctuated between $2.29 and $2.38 in the past 24 hours, remaining 31.1% below its all-time high of $3.40.

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North Korea's Bitcoin holdings rise to the fifth largest globally, overtaking Bhutan and El Salvador. Arkham data reveals Lazarus Group's Bybit hack conversion boosted North Korea's Bitcoin reserves, spotlighting escalating cybercrime and its global security implications. The post North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Data shows the Bitcoin futures market has seen a massive deleveraging event recently. Here's what this reset could mean for BTC, based on past trends.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is waiting for long-term holders or institutional demand to absorb the recent sell pressure from short-term holders, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high of $109,590 on Jan. 20 has intensified concerns about the role of institutional investors in sustaining market momentum.

San Francisco-based fintech company Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody.” The revelation has led to speculations that the firm wants to launch a crypto wallet or custodial services.

The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile. However, long-term investing can help smooth out these short-term fluctuations and give time for an asset's fundamental value to shine through.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) unveiled a $10.7 billion Bitcoin purchase Monday, lifting its total holdings to nearly 500,000 BTC as the company resumed Bitcoin acquisitions after a two-week hiatus. It's the smallest Bitcoin purchase in Strategy history, both in terms of BTC total and US dollar value.

The price action of Ripple-linked cryptocurrency XRP has continued to confound many crypto spectators, with many questioning why it hasn't gone parabolic despite its increasing use by institutions.

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The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is undergoing bullish consolidation at the moment after the intense selloff in the broader market cooled off. The current outlook shows relief for a coin that dropped as low as $76,624.25 in the past week.

Bitcoin ATMs may be on the verge of a worldwide crackdown, as several governments have taken action against these kiosks.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs have been bleeding funds, with $900M in outflows over the past five weeks.

The Bank of Korea says BTC does not meet the IMF's standards for joining foreign exchange reserves, and its volatility will be a problem.

The introduction of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has sparked a shift in market sentiment, with analysts predicting potential Solana price recovery for the blockchain's native token. The new futures contracts offer investors a regulated product to hedge their positions or gain exposure to Solana's price movements, providing a more structured and

Solana (SOL) futures traded for the first time on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group's US derivatives exchange on March 17 as the cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption gains momentum. In February, CME tipped plans to list two types of SOL futures contracts: standard contracts representing 500 SOL and retail-friendly “micro” contracts representing 25 SOL each.

A crypto analyst has revealed that the recent pullback in the Bitcoin (BTC) price has triggered a Fischer Transform indicator reminiscent of the 2022 bear market.

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Strong retail sales could boost the USD, pressuring BTC, while weak numbers may fuel Fed rate cut speculation, benefiting Bitcoin. A BOJ rate hike could dampen Asian crypto sentiment, while the BOE's stance may impact European markets.

FalconX and StoneX executed the first-ever block trade of CME Group's Solana futures, showcasing institutional demand. CME's crypto futures market saw a 73% surge in daily trading volume and a 55% rise in open interest in early 2025.

Standard Chartered has revised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) to $4,000 — down from its previous forecast of $10,000 — citing structural weaknesses in the network's economic model.

Pro-crypto lawyer John E. Deaton has accused U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) attorneys of misconduct in their enforcement actions against crypto firms.

Market watchers have taken notice of Bitcoin's recent price swings after a notable surge in transactions from affluent individuals. Market observers think that this might lead to a brief price spike, even while larger economic worries still throw a shadow over the cryptocurrency scene.

A crypto rally to new highs may have to wait until later this year, said Coinbase Institutional's head of research.

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone its second-largest correction of this bull run, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. The correction, from the coin's all-time high of $109,590 set on Jan. 20 to a low of $77,041 during the week of March 9-15, represents a 30% retracement triggered by selling pressure from short-term holders.In its report, Bitfinex defines short-term holders as those who have bought within the last seven to 30 days.

One trader's $521 million Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid is being targeted by other traders who want to force a liquidation.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Hashdex, a Brazil-based asset manager specializing in digital assets, has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to expand its cryptocurrency index ETF with a slew of additional altcoins, including XRP and Cardano (ADA).

As Solana celebrates its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo reveals extreme levels of volatility in Tether trading on the Solana transport layer this year.

With the FOMC meeting approaching, Ethereum's price faces uncertainty. Will ETH crash below $1,000 or hold strong?

Bitfarms Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., marking an expansion of its U.S. operations and energy capabilities. The deal strengthens Bitfarms' position in the PJM market and advances its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Peter Schiff once again took to X to criticize the apex cryptocurrency and extol the benefits of gold compared to Bitcoin. What Happened: In a post on Monday, Schiff highlighted that gold prices have surged past $3,000 as foreign central banks continue selling U.S. dollars to accumulate gold.

A closely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are about to ignite massive rallies and leave paper-handed investors on the sidelines.

The central bank of South Korea is not buying into the (popular) notion of including Bitcoin in its foreign exchange stockpile, citing the cryptocurrency's extreme price volatility and lack of recognition as a reserve asset under international standards.

South Korea rejects Bitcoin reserve plan, citing volatility, as BTC struggles below $90K amid global caution.

After consolidating for a week, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for massive upside momentum. On March 18, 2025, the overall cryptocurrency market has started witnessing a price surge once again. Amid this, ETH has reached the upper boundary of its consolidation and is on the verge of a breakout.