Crypto prices are up a ton since Donald Trump won the presidential election in early November, and crypto prices by and large have held up pretty well in the face of a recent rise in Treasury yields. Most investors are still bullish on the regulatory tailwinds Trump could unleash when he takes office.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez believes Ethereum (ETH) could have a massive breakout due to one key factor. Martinez tells his 114,500 followers on the social media platform X that crypto whales are loading up on Ethereum, adding buying pressure that could cause the altcoin to increase more than 100% above its current value.

Trader demand for Solana's SOL rose as Donald Trump's so-termed official token was issued on the network.

XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.

Prominent analyst Michaël van de Poppe has shared his latest insights with his 763,900 followers on X, identifying an under-the-radar altcoin poised for a breakout while updating his outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken to his official account on X to touch on the topic of Gary Gensler stepping down from the position of SEC chairman.

XRP (XRP -4.33%) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year.

While 2024 was not particularly stellar for Ethereum (ETH) in terms of price action, 2025 might finally bring some much-needed optimism for ETH bulls. Several analysts believe ETH is on the verge of a massive breakout that could see the cryptocurrency establish new all-time highs (ATH).

The current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler, will resign this January 20, 2025, marking an end to an era. Gensler has been active in the crypto industry, especially for its legal connection with the Ripple token through the SEC Vs Ripple case.

Ethereum price today trades at $3,300 after dropping 10.16% over the past week. This lackluster performance from ETH has been a theme throughout 2024 and has not changed so far in 2025.

In the past week, the crypto market experienced a general uplift as Bitcoin surged above $100,000 for the first time since early December. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ethereum gained by 7.25% spurring a return to the $3,500 price zone.

XRP News: The odds of an XRP, Solana (SOL), & Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have gained significant traction in anticipation of Doland Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration and Gary Gensler's exit. Notably, renowned ETF expert Nate Geraci recently revealed that numerous asset managers have submitted filings for multiple crypto-backed exchange-traded products.

Ethereum holds steady above $3,300, as crypto traders gear up for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Derivatives traders are bullish on Ethereum and open interest in Ether's derivatives contracts crossed $30 billion, as of Friday.

Ethereum (ETH) futures open interest has surged to an all-time high of 9 million ETH as of January 17, fueled by strong institutional demand and rising bullish sentiment, raising the possibility of Ethereum testing $4,000 in the near future. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, ETH futures open interest increased by 10% over the past two weeks, reaching unprecedented levels.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

In this article, we will analyze a trading strategy based on the correlation between the price of Bitcoin and that of Ethereum.

Around 30% of Ethereum validators have signaled their support for increasing the network's block gas limit, a key parameter that influences how many transactions can be processed per block.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

XRP continues to hold below its all-time highs, with the market still showing potential for an upward move. The overall expectation remains bullish, as a possible five-wave Elliott Wave pattern suggests higher prices ahead. After completing a fourth wave triangle, XRP has been consolidating, and there are still opportunities for further gains.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon.

Crypto investors could be forgiven for thinking this week took place in 2024. That was a year full of rallies for all manner of coins and tokens, after all.

With its recent performance demonstrating strength above $100,000, Bitcoin has been rising steadily. A more interesting view can be seen on the chart: Bitcoin might still be in a covert downward trend.

Gary Gensler's time at the helm of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends this Friday. The San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is marking the occasion with enthusiasm.

Gary Gensler officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, commented on the event with a bold statement on social media.

The legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is far from over, with the SEC recently filing an appeal against the partial ruling in Ripple's favor from July 2023. This legal fight revolves around whether XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, should be classified as a security.

The overall cryptocurrency market has shown strong bullish potential ahead of President-elect and pro-crypto advocate Donald Trump's inauguration, scheduled for January 20, 2025. However, one thing that has been capturing the massive attention of crypto enthusiasts is the recent activity of crypto giants over the past week.

XRP continues its strong bullish rally, market experts are urging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to consider the long-term value of holding substantial amounts of the token. Recently, XRP surpassed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, reigniting discussions about its potential for future price gains.

The price of XRP is one of the biggest sensations in the altcoin world thus far this year with sustained rally. The coin is changing hands for $3.277, atop a marginal growth of 0.16%.

XRP's recent rally has some cracks as risk metrics hinted at overheated conditions and a possible correction.

XRP's Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval has surged to 70%, as predicted on Polymarket, a popular crypto-based prediction platform. This shift comes amid growing optimism after XRP experienced a major price surge, hitting $3.39 for the first time in almost seven years.

This week, Ripple's XRP stole the spotlight by hitting seven-year highs, surging nearly 45% in just seven days.

As staking gains traction across crypto, TradFi is slowly embracing the new trend.

This Friday marks Gary Gensler's last full day as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP has become the focal point of the crypto market after experiencing a massive price surge and surpassing the $3 mark. For many investors seeking wealth, the previously stagnant cryptocurrency presented an opportunity to buy low in the hopes of a price increase.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $105,607.81 +5.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,426.67 +2.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.86 +1.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 -4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4148 +7.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002403 +7.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 6.4% and daily active addresses falling by 2.9%.

ETH price fell by 11% over the past 30 days but bullish sentiment and other data point toward a rally to $4,000.

Ethereum developers have set March 2025 as the target for deploying the Pectra upgrade. The timeline was finalized during the Execution Layer Meeting on January 16.

"If you think XRP is going to $100 this cycle, you might have an undiagnosed mental disability," one finance expert claimed.

XRP surged past $3.39, with bullish metrics hinting at a potential $15 milestone.

After a prolonged period of consolidation, cryptocurrency activity has picked up this week, with global crypto market capitalization rising by 2% during that period.

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

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Optimism is sweeping through the cryptocurrency market as anticipation builds around pro-crypto policies expected from the incoming administration.

XRP has enjoyed a rally beyond the $3.2 mark as on-chain data shows the cryptocurrency is among the altcoins witnessing the largest whale activity spikes. XRP Whale Transaction Count Has Exploded Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the list of altcoins that have seen the largest jumps in Whale Transaction Count during the past week.

Donald Trump's inauguration, which is slated for 20th January, might just be crypto's top catalyst in the short term. Indeed, expectations of crypto-friendly policies during his final term have the likes of Ripple and Cardano recording a stellar performance. Besides, with this positive sentiment, more investors are looking for opportunities beyond the crypto majors.