Crypto trades surged to $18 billion in 24 hours, driven by altcoins like XRP and DOGE, surpassing the stock market's $14 billion performance.
XRP price saw a couple of swing moves from the $2.85 resistance. The price is consolidating near $2.50 and might aim for more gains above the $2.65 level.
As we step into December 2024, altcoin season is in full throttle. The Altcoin Season Index hitting an all-time high of 88/100 signals a massive shift in focus to alts, and Solana is once again in the spotlight.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto figure, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to reports by Unchained. Current SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced he will step down on January 20 when Trump is inaugurated. Atkins, who served as an SEC commissioner under President George W.
Solana (SOL) is currently up by more than three percent and is trading close to the $240 levels. The recent price increase comes after Grayscale Investments filed with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Solana Trust into a spot ETF.
Recent Price Volatility Driven by Whale Trading XRP has experienced significant price swings recently, primarily due to large investors, known as whales. Over the weekend, these whales purchased approximately 160 million XRP, valued at around $380 million, which contributed to a recent price surge.
Ripple is preparing to launch a new stablecoin, RLUSD, which is expected to be backed by the U.S. dollar. This new token is anticipated to receive regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) soon.
Solana ETF is gaining more support to be released in the United States after Grayscale, following others' moves to be proposed to the commission.
The cryptocurrency market appears super interesting due to ongoing developments in the industry. Today, December 4, 2024, the giant asset manager Grayscale Investments has officially filed for a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, XRP, the native crypto asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), is priced at $2.54 per coin, reflecting a 4.9% drop over the past day. Despite this dip, XRP has shown an impressive performance, gaining 81% this week and soaring 354.62% over the past three months.
If you're a crypto holder, a keen market observer, or just reading the headlines lately, you'll know that a few cryptocurrencies are making waves. In addition to Bitcoin, which is currently teasing the $100k level, Ripple's XRP is creating a price surge: the altcoin is enjoying a solid 107% gain in the last week, data from Coingecko shows.
Ripple's XRP is down by more than five percent at the time of writing and is trading at $2.56 levels. The price hit a range high of $2.82 before hitting a reverse.
XRP fell to $2.27 as South Korea's martial law announcement rattled markets, but price recovery highlights robust investor demand.
XRP's 400% rally in the past month has ignited a wave of growth for meme coins within the Ripple ecosystem.
XRP trading has surged dramatically, with Falconx, an institutional digital asset prime broker, reporting a tenfold increase in volumes during Q4, driven by institutional investors. Austin Reid, global head of revenue and business at Falconx, stated: “XRP trading is on fire.
Investments and innovation: Grayscale's strategy in the crypto market.
The recent surge in XRP's price has driven it to levels not seen in years. A possible reversal candle on the daily chart, however, suggests that the trend might be slowing down.
Whale activity for the native token of the XRP Ledger, XRP, has hit a new all-time high after the token's price exploded upward over the past month, allowing the cryptocurrency to become the third-largest digital asset by market capitalization.
The New York Stock Exchange filed an application with the SEC to create an ETF based on Grayscale's Solana Trust. This filing joins several other Solana and XRP ETF applications in recent days.
Grayscale Investments has taken another step to expand its footprint in the digital asset market, filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Solana Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Developers working on the XRP Ledger have agreed on major changes to the XRPL in response to the blockchain's recent surge in popularity. According to developer WietseWind on the social media platform X, XRPL Labs changed the configuration of its validator last month to lower fees and reserve requirements in anticipation of rising activity on-chain.
XRP, the digital currency once known for its utility in global payments, is experiencing an impressive surge, not just in price, but in network growth. The cryptocurrency has recently added over 22,000 new wallets to its network in just one day, signaling a rise in investor interest and increasing use of the XRP Ledger.
Crypto-based spot ETFs have gained traction in recent months amid a shift in regulators' attitudes toward digital assets in the U.S.
Grayscale Investments has filed a 19b-4 with the SEC to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. With $134M under management, GSOL could lead the way in a fiercely competitive crypto ETF market.
Grayscale Investments has filed to list a spot Solana (SOL) ETF on the New York Stock Exchange, joining a major growing firm that is seeking to launch Solana ETFs in the U.S. This filing sent Solana's price surging by $10 immediately.
Altcoin season index hit 82, indicating a strong alt season last seen in Q4 2023.
After the XRP rally above $2.60, the primary token was not enough. The Ripple army is now trying to build a native meme token ecosystem.
The New York Stock Exchange's exchange-traded product platform filed a form on behalf of Grayscale Investments, LLC for a spot Solana ETF.
Grayscale's Solana ETF filing on NYSE Arca coincides with a 6% surge in Sol's price, amidst growing institutional adoption and regulatory talks. The post Grayscale files for Solana ETF as SOL token surges 6% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale joins 21Shares, Canary Capital, VanEck and Bitwise as the other ETF issuers looking to win the SEC's approval.
Grayscale joins rivals 21Shares, Canary Capital, VanEck and Bitwise in filing for a Solana ETF in the US.
Asset Management firm Grayscale Investments has applied to list a spot Solana ETF product with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This filing places Grayscale among the growing list of firms now pressing to list the product in the United States.
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Cboe and four issuers are pushing the SEC's boundaries on crypto assets allowed in an ETF wrapper with recent Solana ETF filings. The SEC may refuse to acknowledge the applications in the near term, but new leadership at the agency in 2025 will be more friendly to crypto, making Solana ETF approvals likely in the next few years.
XRP has been on a significant upsurge in the past few weeks. Notably, the XRP price recently surged to $2.81, its highest market value since January 2018, marking a significant milestone in its price trajectory.
The XRP Ledger has become a hotbed for meme coin activity with thousands of tokens emerging, driven by XRP's recent price surge. Meme Coins Are Flying on XRP The XRP ecosystem is currently witnessing a surge in meme coin activity, catalyzed by a significant rally in XRP's price.
It's now cheaper and easier to maintain an account on the XRP Ledger thanks to validators approving a reserve fee reduction of 90%.
San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple has announced its decision to join the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement.
The Ripple co-founder has ridden XRP's 390% surge since election day to a $9.2 billion fortune.
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Solana (SOL), one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, is currently showing signs of bearish pressure, with its price struggling to maintain key support levels. On December 3, 2024, the sentiment across the cryptocurrency market appeared mostly negative, as several major assets faced difficulties in gaining upward momentum.
Long and short position traders alike are in the red Tuesday amid XRP's rise and dip, plus impact from South Korea's political upheaval.
In the world of blockchain technology, decentralization is often seen as a core principle. However, when it comes to Ripple's XRP Ledger, the debate around its decentralization has been a point of contention.
On December 3rd, the Tron network's token, TRX, reached its highest price ever recorded. TRX Now Among Top Ten Digital Assets On Dec. 3, TRX, the native token of the Tron network, hit a new all-time high of just over $0.28 after surging approximately 33% in 24 hours.
XRP took center stage in South Koreas crypto market, smashing $7 billion in trading volume on Upbit. The staggering rally overshadowed market turmoil as XRP surged to a multi-year high, briefly outpacing the KOSPI stock indexs daily trading volume.
Today, December 3, several cryptocurrencies have experienced notable price increases, leading many to speculate that the altcoin season may have arrived. According to CoinGecko, all of the trending altcoins have seen upward price movement.
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity as Bitcoin (BTC) holds steady at around $95,900 after a mild correction. Market sentiment remains cautious following the U.S. government's transfer of 10,000 BTC worth approximately $962.88 million from a Silk Road-seized wallet.
Hedera (HBAR) has been on a dramatic upward trajectory, surging by an astonishing 90% in just two days.