With bitcoin hovering between $83,880 and just above the $86,000 range on Thursday, a long-inactive wallet first created on March 18, 2016—exactly nine years ago this week—moved 534.94 BTC, now valued at around $45 million based on current exchange rates.

The recent strength indicators for XRP have sparked debates about whether the asset will be able to return to the $3 mark anytime soon. The likelihood of such a move cannot be completely ruled out in light of the cryptocurrency's recent price spike and improving sentiment.

XRP market appeared bullish with unique address activity exploding 6X.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez says a payments-focused altcoin must stay above a key price level to avoid a steep corrective move. Martinez tells his 133,500 followers on the social media platform X that if XRP (XRP) falls below $2, it risks witnessing a deeper drawdown due to a lack of consolidation below the price level.

According to a recent X post by crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin (BTC) probably hit its bottom during the plunge to $77,000 on March 10. However, Hayes cautioned that while BTC may have bottomed, stock markets could face more pain ahead.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has once again made a confident prediction regarding Bitcoin's future, stating that the cryptocurrency's price will hit $13 million in the next 20 years.

The U.S. state of North Carolina may allocate up to 10% of public funds to bitcoin, aiming to establish a strategic reserve and embrace cryptocurrency as part of its financial strategy.

Bitcoin surged to $86,000 before dropping to $84,000 after Trump's pro-crypto speech, confirming a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and regulatory reforms. Will BTC hit $90K next? The post Trump's Crypto Revolution: Can Bitcoin Hit $90K Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has again provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price. This time, the analyst alluded to a previous analysis, in which he predicted that XRP could reach $130, a move which confirms that the altcoin is still on the path to this ambitious target.

Bitcoin's (BTC) recent 30% correction has shaken market sentiment, but VanEck's latest outlook report suggests that the pullback is part of a broader reset rather than a sign of structural weakness.

BlackRock is pushing for staking in Ethereum ETFs, calling it a necessary step to make the funds more attractive to investors.

The SEC said Thursday that proof-of-work crypto mining—as seen with Bitcoin and Dogecoin—does not fall under its definition of securities.

Ethereum price hovers near $1,977 at press time on Thursday, March 20, trading in a tight range between $2,067 and $1,952. With Bitwise introducing ETH ETF staking, traders are watching for a supply squeeze that could push ETH above key resistance at $2,100.

The Ethereum price is showing signs of a possible trend reversal as technical indicators like the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) suggest a breakout may be on the horizon. The crypto expert who shared this analysis has predicted that Ethereum is set to rebound to $2,600 in this bull cycle.

XRP's breakout past $2.50 signals renewed market confidence, driven by strategic accumulation, surging network activity, and a pivotal regulatory shift.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has strongly criticized the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, arguing that it is a deceptive initiative designed to mislead investors into purchasing cryptocurrency. Schiff, a known economist and gold advocate, accused former President Donald Trump of fueling what he describes as a speculative mania that could lead to unprecedented financial

Strategy's Michael Saylor posted on X today that: “EUR gonna need BTC.” The message came at a time when European leaders were already on edge.

Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied to an intraday high of $87,453 in the early hours of the NY trading session but quickly retraced its gains to $83,655 shortly after US President Donald Trump made a video appearance at the Digital Asset Summit in New York. Prior to the video statement, rumors circulated on X, suggesting that President Trump would announce zero capital gains taxes on certain cryptocurrencies or issue a favorable statement about the US strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin Bull Score Index plunges to a two-year low, as recent market data highlights weakening investor sentiment and declining network activity. Analysts suggest the drop could signal extended bearish trends. The post CryptoQuant Reports Bitcoin Bull Score Index Hits Two-Year Lows appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's price volatility has hit a six-month high, mainly due to macroeconomic concerns such as trade tensions, inflation risks, and economic uncertainty in the U.S.

At the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in Manhattan, President Donald Trump delivered a pre-recorded address, marking the first time a U.S. president has spoken at a crypto conference.

Biotech firm Atai is the latest publicly traded company to announce a Bitcoin treasury strategy, starting with a $5 million buy.

With the broader crypto market displaying renewed upside momentum, several digital assets like XRP have recorded notable gains in the last 24 hours. XRP's recent upswing might be attributed to a massive buying spree among big investors as whale wallet addresses witness a significant rise.

Bitcoin (BTC) volatility climbed to 3.6% on March 19 — the highest point since August 2024, according to data from CoinGlass. The volatility reflects heightened market uncertainty amid structural unknowns in the US economy, according to Uldis Tearudklans, chief revenue officer at UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Paybis.

Cryptocurrencies slightly retraced gains on Thursday as President Trump addressed cryptocurrency investors via a pre-recorded statement. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,401 -1.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,975.75 -2.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.88 -3.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 -1.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1692 -2.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001286 -0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume relatively flat at $45.9 billion and daily active addresses are up by 1.8%.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered video remarks to the Digital Asset Summit conference in New York on Thursday. He doubled down on his pro-crypto view and promised to make the United States the “undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world.

Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) positions using leverage on the Bitfinex exchange surged to their highest level in nearly six months, reaching 80,333 BTC on March 20—equivalent to $6.92 billion. The 27.5% increase in Bitcoin margin longs since Feb. 20 has fueled speculation that the 12.5% BTC price gain from the $76,700 low on March 11 is driven by leverage and may not be sustainable.

Bitcoin mining pools Foundry, Antpool, and Viabtc collectively command over 65% of the network's global hashrate, amplifying their dominance through scale, competitive fee models, and tailored incentives for participants. What Are Mining Pools? Collaborative mining pools aggregate computational resources from individual miners to enhance block discovery odds, distributing rewards based on contributed hashpower.

More than 80% of governance participants voted in favor of two new proposals that will fund the Uniswap Foundation's initiatives.

Coinbase has disclosed that it is the largest node operator on Ethereum, with 120,000 validators. In a new report, the exchange claimed it has 3.84 million ETH staked through its validators as of March 4, representing 11.42% of the total staked Ether.

Garlinghouse noted that Trump's March executive order established a Bitcoin reserve and a strategic crypto stockpile, explicitly naming XRP as part of it.

Spot Ethereum ETFs, launched without staking, have attracted significantly less investment than spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Ripple has successfully walked away victorious after fighting a 4-year long legal battle with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In December 2020, the cryptocurrency ecosystem was hit with a major setback, as the regulatory body accused Ripple of offering unregistered securities in a lawsuit.

The SEC's decision to drop its case against Ripple Labs has sparked debate over possible Trump-era political influence.

The Runes Protocol, a Bitcoin-based fungible token standard, has unveiled a major upgrade introducing “agents” to enable Automated Market Makers (AMMs) directly on Bitcoin's (BTC) Layer 1. This development aims to enhance decentralized trading capabilities while maintaining Bitcoin's security and trustless nature.

The Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining, clarifying that neither solo mining nor pool mining implicates the securities laws.

Despite market turbulence, bitcoin is a top performer since U.S. President Trump's election win. CoinDesk's Christine Lee highlights how Trump says crypto will expand USD dominance on "Chart of the Day.

XRP has been attempting a recovery recently, showing positive price movement. The surge is fueled by a shift in investor sentiment, with many holders now taking a more bullish stance toward the altcoin.

U.S. President Donald Trump's address at Blockworks' Digital Assets Summit in New York is a sign of how big crypto has become in the finance space, Dan Greer, co-founder of Defi App, says.

The Cardano light wallet Lace has integrated the Bitcoin blockchain in its latest push for multichain expansion. The non-custodial wallet said it plans to add more networks in the near future to bring value to its users.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schff is warning that the strategic Bitcoin reserve is a tool to trick Americans into speculative losses. What Happened: In an X post on Thursday, Schiff slammed the strategic Bitcoin reserve, stating that it exists solely to “scam” more Americans into buying crypto.

Assessing Bitcoin's next price move after Fed's planned slow pace in quantitative tightening.

The latest wave of wealthy Bitcoin investors are enamored with the cryptocurrency. Since late November, they have been amassing more than a million Bitcoins between them.

In a Thursday filing, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add staking to the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW).

Amid ongoing market uncertainty, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, has also registered a price drop, similar to other major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). However, it seems to be in control, and its price may not fall further.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has linked the Hyperliquid whale, a trader who profited $20 million through high-leverage crypto trades, to a British online fraudster. William Parker, a British individual previously known as Alistair Packover, who was arrested in 2023 for stealing approximately $1 million from two casinos in Finland and faced fraud charges in the UK during the 2010s.

Bitcoin and other altcoins like Avalanche, Dogecoin, and IOTA dropped on Thursday, erasing some of the gains made after the Fed decision. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $84,000 from this week's high of $87,500.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the firm's dollar-pegged crypto asset will become a top stablecoin by the end of the year after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its lawsuit against the payments platform.