As the crypto market buzzes with growing institutional interest ($DOGE's price has more than doubled since the elections, for instance), the potential launch of Solana ETFs in 2025 may open doors for massive growth for several altcoins. Solana has emerged as a fierce rival of Ethereum thanks to its low transaction fees and high scalability.
JPMorgan projects $3-8 billion first-year inflows each for potential Solana and XRP ETFs, based on adoption patterns seen with existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
XRP, ADA, and SUI form critical technical setups following a crypto market rebound. XRP eyes $3.30, ADA targets $1.20, and SUI aims for a 150% rally toward $12.40.
Dopo un 2024 caratterizzato da un trading laterale, sempre sotto la soglia di 1 dollaro, XRP ha vissuto un rally esplosivo all'inizio di novembre, complice l'effetto Trump. L'asset ha sfondato la barriera dei 2 dollari, superando le performance di molti altri asset.
JPMorgan has dropped a positive hint at the adoption of Solana ETF and XRP ETF, while considering the success that the current US Crypto ETFs have achieved within a year. As a result, SOL and XRP tokens have picked up upside momentum, showing signs of an upcoming rally.
Solana, Dogecoin, and Worldcoin rebound sharply, but technical analysis suggests risks of dead cat bounces and potential further declines.
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has already commented on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's latest legal setback, claiming that the agency's "anti-crypto crusade" is now imploding.
JP Morgan has forecasted that exchange-traded products (ETPs) based on Solana (SOL) and XRP could attract up to $15 billion in net inflows. Currently, these assets manage over $2.5 billion in assets under management (AUM) and recorded inflows exceeding $500 million last year.
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.450 level despite pressure on Bitcoin. The price is still showing positive signs and could clear the $2.550 resistance.
XRP's price remains above the recent swing lows, but the recent rally appears to have ended in a corrective pattern. Despite some positive price action, the market has not yet confirmed a breakout. Historically, breakouts from triangle patterns tend to show strong upward movement.
XRP price appears to be on the verge of a bullish breakout following key whale activity and positive legal developments. A transfer of 30 million XRP (approximately $76.1 million) from Upbit to an unknown wallet has captured market attention, indicating heightened activity among large holders.
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According to an estimate by JPMorgan, exchange-traded products (ETPs) for XRP and Solana (SOL) could attract over $15 billion in net inflows. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, shared that the forecast considers the performances of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in relation to their market cap and ETP flows.
XRP, priced at $2.52 with a market cap of $145 billion and 24-hour trading volume of $9.35 billion, has shown a price range between $2.33 and $2.56 on January 13, 2025, as technical indicators suggest a mix of consolidation and potential bullish momentum. XRP XRP's 1-hour chart reflects a period of consolidation near $2.50-$2.
XRP price continues to show strength versus the wider crypto market. Cointelegraph explains why.
Coinbase, one of the top crypto exchange platforms, has said it will support Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), a meme coin operating on the Solana network.
Despite significant price fluctuations in the past 24 hours, Solana (SOL) has maintained its crucial support at $175. However, this volatility has led some whales to lose confidence and dump their holdings, impacting the market today.
As it falls below important moving averages, Stellar finds itself in a difficult position: the asset's 50 EMA, a crucial support level during its most recent uptrend, has been broken below. By highlighting mounting bearish pressure, this move calls into question whether the recent price movements are sustainable.
Solana (SOL) price has fallen 20% in the last seven days, bringing its market cap down to $85 billion. Technical indicators like the Ichimoku Cloud and DMI highlight strong bearish momentum, with SOL trading below critical levels and facing intense selling pressure.
Veteran market analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino has made a bold prediction regarding the future price of XRP, forecasting a potential rally that could see the asset surge to $13.4 if a developing bull flag pattern plays out as expected. Severino, a Chartered Market Technician with over 15 years of trading experience, suggests that XRP could experience one of its most impressive rallies in recent years.
Solana (SOL) finds itself at a critical juncture as the broader crypto market weathers a bearish consolidation phase. Since January 6, Solana has shed over 20% of its value, with losses extending to more than 33% since late November, reflecting the challenging conditions across the sector.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed today that the blockchain is considering integrating RLUSD, Ripple's new stablecoin.
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), a Solana-based meme coin that emerged in 2024, will join Coinbase platform. Pending liquidity requirements, trading for the PNUT-USD pair is set to commence on January 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT.
XRP faces key technical tests as social dominance climbed to new highs.
Cryptocurrency markets reversed a weak start to the week on news that Donald Trump reportedly plans signing sseveral crypto-related executive orders on his first day in office. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,357 -0.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,117 -4.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.90 -3.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.54 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3358 -0.0% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002108 -2.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 9.2% and daily active addresses up by 6.4%.
Crypto investment products hit a bump in the road last week, CoinShares data shows, but rising optimism around XRP ETFs was a bright spot.
XRP's open interest has recently surged to a new all-time high of $5.42 billion, signaling growing market interest and the potential for a price rally. The surge in open interest comes at a time when XRP is seeing increasing attention from both retail and institutional traders.
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Amid market uncertainty, the newly launched Solana-based meme coin, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), has been making waves with its impressive performance. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) Defies the Crypto Trend Today, January 14, 2025, while major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP, are struggling, FARTCOIN has defied the market trend, surging 40% and topping the crypto market.
Coinbase has announced support for the meme coin Peanut the Squirrel.
JPMorgan, a leading global financial institution, has estimated that a spot-based XRP ETF may see flows of $3 billion and $8 billion. The financial giant based this approximation on the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that started in the market last year.
Both XRP and Cardano (ADA) have found themselves on the receiving end due to heavy dumping by whales.
Cryptocurrency prices continue to rise, some whales appear to be preparing for a potential sell-off, with large transactions involving XRP being moved to exchanges. On January 11, Whale Alert, a blockchain-based transaction tracker, reported that a significant amount of XRP—30.17 million tokens—had been transferred to Coinbase, valued at approximately $76.34 million.
Bitcoin's fall below $90,000 is a negative sign, but the bulls are expected to vigorously defend the $85,000 level.
A hacker briefly gained access to Litecoin's X social media account to fraudulently promote that LTC is now available on the popular smart contract platform Solana (SOL).
The cryptocurrency market is poised for a pivotal year in 2025, with new leadership within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Congress hinting at a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. One of the most significant developments on the horizon is the expected approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for XRP and Solana.
A Pump.fun competitor launched a token and admitted to dumping on investors, claiming to profit $800,000.
XRP has recently been gaining significant attention as it surges to new heights, defying broader market trends. Over the weekend, XRP saw a remarkable one-month high of $2.6, registering a notable 10.04% intraday gain.
The SEC faces a January 15 deadline to decide whether to continue its appeal in the Ripple case, impacting crypto regulations.
XRP has recently been testing crucial support levels, showing resilience as it bounces off these key zones. After some consolidation, if the low established during this correction phase holds, the price of XRP may see a potential rise, possibly followed by another period of consolidation before the next move upwards.
Banking giant JPMorgan has predicted that a spot-based XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could attract impressive inflows ranging from $3 billion to $8 billion.
Macroeconomic events shaped the digital assets market over the past week with significant outflows. Digital Assets Investors Reacted Negatively to U.S. Fed's Hawkish Outlook Coinshares' weekly digital asset fund flows report revealed that digital asset investments experienced a modest inflow of $48 million last week.
The SEC's appeal deadline in the ongoing Ripple XRP lawsuit is fast approaching, with the critical date set for January 15, 2025. This comes after Judge Torres ruled that XRP itself is not a security, although the classification of sales depends on the specifics of the contract involved.
Solana is experiencing strong bearish sentiments, as Solana has declined by 14.72% over the past week.
A new bullish target for the XRP price has been set, as a crypto analyst has announced a recent breakout from a Symmetrical Triangle pattern. The analyst has shared a chart showing XRP's price action on a 3-day timeframe, highlighting key resistance levels that could help propel the cryptocurrency to a bullish target of $8.
The Helio platform has handled over $1.5 billion in transactions and is integrated with popular digital platforms like Discord.
XRP is awaiting Trump's inauguration, but other factors are in play too.