Ripple's XRP has managed to hold onto its critical $2 support level, but the market's current volatility and weak retail participation have raised concerns. While bullish signals are emerging, XRP's price action faces a crucial test as market sentiment remains cautious.

After an extended bullish period for Bitcoin, the flagship asset has moved into bearish territory, witnessing a $10,000 value drop in just 2 days. BTC's price descent has triggered fears of heightened selling pressure in the short term as a significant portion of the asset has been moved into crypto exchanges.

Beijing isn't going to allow crypto exchanges to directly operate BTC in China, but there might be a way that Hong Kong crypto ETFs can be traded in the mainland.

The crypto industry has cozied up to the Republican Party during the most recent election cycle but donated heavily to both parties.

Texas policymakers have roughly $24 billion in sovereign wealth as the State's Senate weighed passing Bitcoin reserve legislation.

XRP is correcting by almost 30% in the last 30 days, with its price trading below $3 for nearly a month. The Directional Movement Index (DMI) shows a strong downtrend, with the Average Directional Index (ADX) surging above 35, indicating increased bearish momentum.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering staking capabilities could significantly boost institutional engagement by putting idle assets to work, according to Charlie Hu, co-founder of Bitlayer, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution provider. In an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines of Eth Denver on Thursday, Hu highlighted the potential regulatory approval of staking ETFs as a pivotal development, emphasizing their role in activating Bitcoin held in custody for yield generation.

The funds based on Bitcoin's spot price have been shedding assets as markets shy away from crypto and other risk-on investments.

Ethereum is at a critical juncture as its price hovers near a crucial support level. If ETH drops below $2,345, millions of investors could see their holdings turn unprofitable.

The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant says the next few weeks are crucial for Bitcoin (BTC), revealing what his worst-case scenario for the crypto king would look like.

Custodia Bank fought to service crypto firms under the previous administration but faced resistance from US regulators.

Bitcoin (BTC) faced intense pressure last week, with its price falling below $90,000 for the first time since November 2024. It has lost 11% in seven days and is now trading below the important $85,800 level at the time of writing,

Ethereum price movement has gained attention as large investors accumulated 110,000 ETH within the past 72 hours. This accumulation comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market has been experiencing fluctuations, with ETH recently facing a sharp decline.

Cryptocurrency markets are struggling on Thursday as the market-wide downturn continues. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,057.97 -0.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,268.27 -1.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.86 +2.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 -1.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2030 +2.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001430 +2.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 6.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.7%.

Former Goldman Sachs analyst Murad Mahmudov has predicted that the price of Bitcoin will surpass the $200,000 level.

Ethereum (ETH) price has faced a sharp decline, dropping over 15% this week. The coin fell below $2,500 after reports of a major Bybit security breach surfaced.

Ethereum (ETH) has been facing significant market turbulence following a wave of sell-offs by large holders, or “whales.” In just the past week, these whales have offloaded over 440,000 ETH, causing a noticeable dip in Ethereum's price.

Bitcoin's (BTC) selling pressure is potentially subsiding as traders register 12% in unrealized loss margins, according to CryptoQuant's head of research, Julio Moreno. Moreno added that this could potentially result in BTC getting stuck in a lateralization pattern for up to four months.

Texas' Bitcoin Reserve proposal was unanimously passed by the Business and Commerce Committee and will proceed to a Senate vote.

Kendrick anticipates Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by late 2025, emphasizing that institutional participation from major financial entities like Standard Chartered and BlackRock will be pivotal in that trajectory.

Bitcoin's breakdown is most likely a fourth wave, targeting $67500-77350, ideally, from which the next rally to $148500-185640 can start.

Despite recent setbacks and a significant selloff that brought Bitcoin to a three-month low, Standard Chartered maintains a strong bullish position on BTC market predictions. Geoffrey Kendrick, the head of digital assets research at the bank, forecasts that Bitcoin will climb to $500,000 before the conclusion of Donald Trump's presidency.

Crypto had plenty of reasons on its own to head lower, but now a general macro risk-off sentiment can be added to the mix.

Japan's Metaplanet raises $13.6 million via zero-interest bonds to fuel its Bitcoin investment drive, targeting a portfolio of 10,000 BTC by year-end 2025.This strategic decision underscores Metaplanet's commitment to diversifying its investment portfolio and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. By issuing zero-interest bonds, the company is able to raise funds without incurring interest expenses, thereby maximizing its returns on investment. The post Japan's Metaplanet Issues $13.6 Million in Bonds to Acquire Additional Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

BDACS, South Korea's first regulated custodian for institutional digital assets, unveiled a strategic alliance with blockchain firm Ripple on Feb. 26, 2025, designed to broaden safeguarded custody offerings for XRP, RLUSD, and related cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin drops 20% from its peak as Peter Schiff predicts a crash to $50K. Security breach at Bybit adds to market fears. The post Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $50K – Should Investors Worry? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP stood firm as crypto markets took a beating on Tuesday. Most coins fell hard, but XRP avoided hitting new lows.

XRP traders seem to be losing confidence, resulting in futures open interest dropping from $7.62 billion to $3.02 billion.

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) staking industry could grow into a $10 billion market by the end of 2025, according to David Tse, co-founder of Babylon Labs, a key player in expanding Bitcoin's utility through staking innovations. Speaking in an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines at ETH Denver, Tse outlined a bullish outlook for Bitcoin staking, driven by its trustless nature and growing adoption across blockchain ecosystems.

Ethereum price has yet to recover from its 20% correction, but investors' choice to pivot away from memecoins and Solana could be ETH's saving grace.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies are holding onto their recent losses, while Aptos surged following an ETF filing.

Market uncertainty and shifting institutional sentiment could lead to increased volatility, impacting investor strategies and Bitcoin's trajectory. The post Bitcoin on-chain indicators at bull-bear boundary, warns CryptoQuant CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company's latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks.

XRP has found itself under significant selling pressure as the broader crypto market faces turbulent conditions. As of February 27, XRP has broken through a critical support zone around $2.25, a move that has heightened fears of further downside movement in the near term.

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may soon plummet into the $70,000 range.

BTC strategic reserve legislation at the state level might prompt the US government to adopt a strategic reserve at the federal level.

The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has been a source of growing anxiety for the crypto community, with many eager for an end to the long-standing lawsuit. As rumors swirl around the future of the case, legal expert Fred Rispoli has voiced his opinion that the lawsuit could be resolved more quickly than many expect.

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $3.4 billion in February, but one analyst says multiple data points suggest BTC is on the verge of a price reversal.

Out of 12 trading days since February 10, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have recorded just $66 million in inflows but over $3.6 billion in outflows.

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Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has suggested that the XRP price can still reach as high as $320, providing a bullish outlook for the crypto amid the recent market downtrend. The analyst also hinted at a timeline for when XRP could reach this price target.

Michael Saylor, a co-founder of Strategy has taken to his account on the X platform to reveal his recent visit to the Financial Services Committee, where he talked about digital assets.

The Bitcoin price plunged close to $82,000 while recovering to above $86,000, but Ethereum continues to print massive bearish candles. The start of the week was extremely bearish for the second-largest token as it flipped the growth trajectory of the price from bullish to bearish.

Spoofy and Metaplanet are buying Bitcoin on the dip: Genius strategy or manipulation? Full analysis in this article.

After the Holesky testnet failed to finalize on Monday, Ethereum devs are still pushing forward with the next Pectra dress rehearsal, Sepolia, on March 5.

The crypto market has had a rough run in February, attributed to jitters over trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump exacerbated the sour sentiment on Thursday after threatening 25% tariffs on imports from the Eurozone.

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