Grayscale's new XRP Trust offers accredited investors a way to invest in XRP without the risks of direct ownership.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has criticized the Ethereum layer-2 network ZKSync because it still operates like a multisig system despite claims of community-led governance.
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently experienced a significant surge in transaction fees, with total fees increasing by nearly 60% this week.
Ripple (XRP) is experiencing a surge in positive sentiment ahead of the upcoming launch of the Grayscale Trust for the cryptocurrency. As excitement grows, market participants are positioning themselves for potential gains.
The story between Charles Hoskinson and Ethereum (ETH) recently resurfaced in the crypto space, as one of the enthusiasts decided to break down what exactly broke this union.
XRP, a popular cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, has seen a remarkable surge in one of its most crucial metrics. According to CoinGlass, the trading volume of the coin has soared 342.3% in the last 24 hours.
A total of $1.3 billion worth of Bitcoin ($BTC) options are set to expire today, September 13, 2024, while an additional $298 million worth of Ethereum ($ETH) options contracts are to expire as well, injecting uncertainty into the cryptocurrency market. With a combined notional value of nearly $1.
Grayscale's latest update may have come at a good time for the altcoin.
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $39.2 million in inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs were hit with $20.1 million in outflows.
Ethereum (ETH) has recently struggled in comparison to its peers, according to a report by Coinbase Institutional. The analysis suggests that market dynamics, network activity, and inflationary factors are influencing the cryptocurrency's current performance.
Ethereum faces sustained bearish pressure with declining market volume and volatility. Whales steadily accumulate ETH, indicating long-term bullish expectations.
Ripple Labs, the crypto payments giant, has initiated a massive XRP transfer to an unknown wallet. This mysterious movement of funds has sparked concerns in the community as members speculate about the reason behind the transfer.
Ripple's price demonstrates a willingness to rally higher on both the USDT and BTC pair. Yet, there are still some significant levels the market should overcome.
Ethereum's price has been trending lower over the past few months but has found support at a critical level. Meanwhile, the market is yet to demonstrate a bullish shift.
Solana price rose above $130 on Sept 11, up 13% in 7 days, on bullish tailwinds from news of Grayscale adding XRP to its cryptocurrency trust offerings.
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Ethereum rebounds; mining wallets and technical indicators point to potential growth.
XRP started to rise on Thursday after investment fund Grayscale launched a professional fund that holds the token in the U.S., while DOGE gained on no apparent catalyst.
Ripple moved $85.50 million worth of 150 million XRP tokens this Friday morning for the company's first September sale. The sell-off happens as the XRP price shows signs of a slight recovery month-to-date, creating some opposing selling pressure.
A widely followed crypto analyst believes one Solana (SOL) competitor may have more upside potential. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 724,900 followers on the social media platform X that layer-one blockchain Sei (SEI) may soar more than 46% from the current value by next month. “Altcoins are doing relatively well.
Ethereum (ETH) has risen by 2%, now trading at $2,368 in the past 24 hours. However, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to struggle, seeing another day of outflows totaling $20.14 million.
Earlier in August, the XRP community got some positive news when the court ruled that Ripple Labs should pay a $125 million fine to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for selling unregistered securities. However, the regulator has been unhappy with this decision, leading to an appeal of the court's decision.
According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP, the seventh largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is witnessing a 115% surge in trading volumes.
This is how Ripple's legal battles and Grayscale's XRP Trust launch are shaping the future of XRP and the crypto market
This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana. Ethereum (ETH) Since last week, Ethereum's price has remained close to the key resistance at $2,400.
The Ethereum price has dropped by 1% today, slipping to $2,347 as the cryptocurrency market loses the same percentage in the last 24 hours.
Ripple, Coinbase legal heads caught off SEC's crypto blunder.
Top asset manager Grayscale Investments shocked the crypto community when it unveiled its XRP Trust earlier this week. After closing the fund in the wake of the Ripple Labs versus United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, relaunching this product still made it the first of its kind on U.S. markets.
The crypto market is on high alert right now, as nearly $1.6 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire today at 1:30 PM IST. What this development indicates is a chance for a sharp increase in market volatility. Let's have a closer look at the possible implications.
Data from blockchain analysis firm IntoTheBlock indicates that Ethereum whales have been gradually increasing their holdings since 2019. This trend accelerated notably after the Shanghai upgrade in early 2023, which allowed users to withdraw staked Ether.
"Traders should monitor medium-term reversal indicators such as RSI and Stochastics," to catch signs of assets being oversold, said 10X Research.
Blair Campbell, a well-known crypto marketing specialist, has ignited excitement in the XRP community by predicting that a U.S.-listed XRP ETF could launch within four to eight months. Campbell's confidence stems from the latest developments with Grayscale Investments, which recently launched its Grayscale XRP Trust.
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The recent launch of Grayscale's XRP Trust has added to the positive sentiment surrounding XRP.
Bitcoin (BTC) saw a brief foray above $58,000 on Thursday following the release of US inflation data and Federal Reserve rate cut bets. US consumer prices bumped up slightly in August, but core inflation remained persistent, with the Core Consumer Price Index increasing by 0.28%, compared to an anticipated 0.2% increase.
After digital asset manager Grayscale announced the launch of an XRP Trust, possibly a strategic step toward the first XRP (XRP) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, artificial intelligence (AI) models have offered XRP targets if an XRP spot ETF truly happens.
Ripple's recent transfer of 150 million XRP, worth around $85 million, to an undisclosed wallet has created significant speculation within the cryptocurrency community. This transaction, completed on September 13, 2024, was tracked by Whale Alert and has stirred discussions due to its scale and timing.
The SEC is in the news again as Ripple's chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, took to social media to criticize the agency's inconsistent approach to cryptocurrency regulation. It is not the first time the agency has been criticized in the crypto space.
James Fickel reduces ETH/BTC exposure, swaps 5K ETH for WBTC. Fickel faces $38.5M loss after aggressive ETH/BTC trades.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed pleasant surprise over Grayscales creation of an XRP Trust, emphasizing that XRPs regulatory clarity in the United States sets the stage for market growth. He anticipates the cryptocurrency space will expand as more assets gain legal recognition.
XRP is today's top gainer from the larger-cap alts after Grayscale's announcement.
The XRP price performance has been the talk of the market since the beginning. More importantly, XRP is among the top 10 cryptocurrencies in the market despite its continuous poor performance amid the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, which began in 2020.
Ethererum's current funding rate, approximately 0.0056%, has returned to levels seen in September 2023, after which the ETH price has reached 166% in six months.
Ethereum price has been struggling with its price despite most of the crypto market managing losses. ETH price dropped 40% between May and August despite a spot Ethereum ETF launching in June.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin has made a move, and it could have some implications.
He publicly announced that he will no longer consider projects that do not demonstrate being decentralized.
The Ethereum price underwent a 20% pullback in the past couple of weeks as the bulls failed to hold the levels above $2,700. Although they have confirmed a rebound from the lower support zone, the bearish influence over the token does not appear to have faded yet.