Analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas assessed the likelihood of the SEC approving various ETF products. They claimed that a Litecoin ETF is most likely but gave a few unexpected predictions.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing a pivotal moment as it struggles around the key support level of $2,530. The price of ETH is currently hovering near $2,666, but despite slight fluctuations, the broader market sentiment remains uncertain.

International digital asset tracking and management firm CoinShares says institutional crypto investors continued their five-week buying spree last week. According to Coinshares, institutional whales poured over $1 billion into crypto products last week despite or perhaps because of market weakness. “Digital asset investment products saw inflows totaling for the 5th consecutive week totaling US$1.

In recent months, Solana has recorded revenues higher than Ethereum and its Layer 2 solutions, despite the overall market decline.

Solana has a track record of defying expectations - will this be another one?

Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have revealed their predictions for the Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and Litecoin ETFs. As part of their predictions, they outlined the approval odds for each of these crypto ETFs.

Ethereum-related funds outpaced Bitcoin for the first time this year after investors last week saw a buying opportunity for the coin.

The potential approval of a Litecoin ETF could accelerate mainstream adoption of crypto assets, influencing regulatory frameworks globally. The post DOGE, SOL, XRP ETFs lag behind LTC in approval odds: Bloomberg analysts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum (ETH) is at a critical crossroads as it faces unprecedented market conditions, with a staggering +500% increase in short positions against the cryptocurrency, set against a backdrop of $2 billion in fresh ETF inflows. The ongoing tug-of-war between bearish hedge fund bets and institutional accumulation creates an environment ripe for a massive market swing.

The co-founder of Solana Labs Anatoly Yakovenko claimed Kamino produced more value than Aave, despite the lower value locked in its lending vaults.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy bought into a Solana meme coin depicting him behind bars—then sold, and then bought back in again.

Bill Barhydt, the CEO of crypto investment firm Abra Global, recently took to the X social media platform (aka Twitter) to stir the BTC community with a bold Bitcoin price prediction.

Donald Trump critic and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says Solana (SOL) is his preferred layer-1 over Ethereum (ETH). In a new interview with CNBC, Scaramucci says that while SkyBridge does own some ETH, his investment thesis focuses on SOL being more successful in the long run. “We own [ETH] in small sizes.

The analysts estimate that Litecoin ETFs filed by Canary and Grayscale have the highest chance of approval.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading slightly up on Monday, with speculation surrounding the odds for the approval of altcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,303.56 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,672.76 +1.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $202.19 +0.99% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2538 +1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001584 +0.99% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 0.8% and daily active addresses down by 2.5%.

A bold new investment thesis from Multicoin Capital, a crypto-focused venture firm, suggests that Solana has the potential to outperform some of the most dominant names in traditional finance, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see mixed inflows as market volatility rises amid global economic tensions.

Ethereum has been struggling below the $2,800 mark for days, with sentiment around the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world becoming increasingly negative. Persistent selling pressure has left investors and analysts worried about Ethereum's ability to stage a recovery, with many starting to lose hope for a rally.

Drosera builds out "traps," or smart contracts that can detect and cancel out threats on the Ethereum network.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently experiencing consolidation, with its price fluctuating between $2,700 and $2,600 over the past three days. Although the price movement is confined to this range, there has been a significant spike in activity within the Ethereum derivatives market, marked by an increase in positions by short sellers.

Cronje's critique highlights potential risks in Layer 2 blockchain models, questioning their transparency and impact on Ethereum's economy. The post Andre Cronje warns ‘Ethereum aligned' L2s are inflating ETH again appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The early months of 2025 have been marked by heightened volatility, fueled by geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

A sharp rise in stablecoin supply across major blockchain networks has been recorded over the past week. Market sentiment is signaling heightened liquidity and trading activity.

Sol Strategies has acquired an additional 24,374 SOL tokens for CAD $7.3M, bringing its total holdings to 214,342 SOL. As Solana's ecosystem attracts more institutional interest, the firm continues its expansion into blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications. The post Sol Strategies Increases SOL Holdings by CAD $7.3M, Now Holds 214,342 SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

The founder of Aave downplayed Solana's Kamino during an argument with the president of the Solana Foundation and the co-founder of Solana Labs about decentralized money markets on X. Alex Svanevik, founder of Nansen, questioned the absence of Aave on Solana, which currently boasts Kamino as its largest money market protocol.

Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has drawn the community's attention to a bullish pattern that has formed for Solana. Based on this pattern, the analyst predicted that SOL could witness a parabolic rally to a new all-time high (ATH) and provided a target that the crypto could reach.

The second-largest token, Ethereum, faced the wrath of the market participants as the price continued to remain stuck within a narrow range. When Bitcoin price ranged high above $100K and bagged a new ATH above $109K, Ethereum price struggled hard to rise above $3500 since the start of the year.

Ethereum (ETH) is stuck in consolidation, with the price oscillating between $2,700 and $2,600 in the last three days. Despite the range-bound movement, activity in the Ethereum derivatives market has spiked considerably, with short sellers increasing their positions.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has notably outperformed altcoins and meme coins over the recent weeks, according to a new report by on-chain data provider Nansen. What Happened: In the market analysis published on Feb. 5, Nansen reports that previous week's crypto liquidations tallying over $2 billion marks the largest wipeout in history.

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family DeFi fund, once again bought 803K MOVE, potentially adding hype to the Movement project. The fund divested some of its previous holdings in a portfolio reorganization.

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Base clarified that transferring ETH to Coinbase is for security and auditing, rejecting claims that the funds were being sold.

Ethereum's daily transaction fees have seen a drastic decline, plummeting by $731,472 according to Token Terminal data. This marks a five-month low, with fees dipping below $1 million for the first time. The post Ethereum Fees Fall Below $1 Million for First Time in Five Months appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Trump's Solana meme coin hit a low price not seen since just after launch, while other top assets remain relatively steady.

In a strategic collaboration, Virtuals Protocol integrates with the Solana network, launching the VIRTUAL token on the platform. In addition to the VIRTUAL token trading on Solana, the team has bridged with the blockchain, launching its official liquidity pool on Meteora.

Crypto markets saw a buying spree, with investors adding $1.3 billion in inflows following last week's price declines.

Despite market turbulence, Solana (SOL) is showing resilience by maintaining a critical support level that analysts think may serve as a launching pad for further gains. A solid pricing structure may open the door for a spike toward $387 in the upcoming months, as SOL presently trades at about $204.

Ether has struggled to break out of its long-standing trading range, with hedge fund short positioning playing a key role, analysts said.

Ethereum is trading below the $2,700 price range for the past couple of days. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded around $500 million inflows since last January, 2025.

Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) all hover near key price levels. Ethereum is attempting to stabilize after a sharp decline, Solana faces a potential breakdown if support doesn't hold, and Shiba Inu is struggling to regain bullish momentum.

Speculators are building record Ethereum short positions in CME ether futures, while Ethereum spot ETFs are recording great inflows. Is the short squeeze around the corner?

Former Arbitrum and Gitcoin ecosystem developer Devansh Mehta joins Ethereum Foundation to spearhead AI integration across funding, utility, and governance sectors.

ETH faced record short bets as $2B inflows fuel a tug-of-war—Flash crash or short squeeze ahead?

Buyers are controlling the initiative on the market on the first day of the week, according to CoinStats.

Digital asset investment products mark fifth consecutive week of growth, reaching $1.3B in inflows, while Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin for the first time in 2025.

Despite recent price declines, crypto inflows soared to $1.3 billion last week. It marks the fifth consecutive week of positive inflows, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.

Ethereum may also lack fundamental blockchain activity for an Ether price recovery, analysts told Cointelegraph.

Solana has recovered after dropping as low as $194 earlier this morning, with the alt's fundamentals putting it in a good position to recover strongly with the wider market. The post Solana Tumbles to $194 – Is the ‘Ethereum Killer' Dying? appeared first on Cryptonews.