Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk embraced his meme status during his recent appearance at CPAC 2025, tying it to his association with the popular cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). What Happened: During the interview with Newsmax host Rob Schmitt, Musk described himself as “living the meme,” a reference to his connection with Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that originated from the internet-famous Doge meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog.

After successfully rebounding from the 2021 ATH, XRP is now well-positioned to enter its price discovery phase for the 2025 bull rally.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a substantial net outflow of $365 million, while ether ETFs saw a $13 million withdrawal, ending a four-day streak of inflows. Crypto ETFs Face Setbacks With $365 Million and $13 Million Outflows The notable capital movements on Thursday, Feb. 20 saw bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a significant net outflow of $364.

In a technical update posted on X, crypto analyst More Crypto Online (@Morecryptoonl) presented a one-hour DOGE/USD chart (Binance) illustrating a precarious sideways movement and a potential turning point for the meme coin. At press time, Dogecoin is stuck around the $0.25 region, barely moving after a substantial drop in early February, with little to confirm a definitive bottom in place.

Brazil might just become the first country to launch a spot XRP ETF also known as exchange-traded fund, after Hashdex received the green light from the nation's securities regulator. The Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund has entered its pre-operational phase, as confirmed by Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

The chances of an approved XRP ETF in America before the end of July are around 45%.

Gary Cardone, a seasoned investor and twin brother of entrepreneur Grant Cardone, announced he sold his entire XRP position at $2.71. Posting his today on X, Cardone, drawing from his 40 years of financial experience, cited six personal investment rules as the driving force behind his exit.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has confirmed that altcoin season has officially started, but he notes a major shift in market behavior compared to previous cycles. What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Ju stated, “Alt season has begun.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has a firm 240-day deadline to issue a decision on an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF).

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum continues to consolidate and closed the week with a 2% price increase.

The potential savings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), helmed by Elon Musk, could be used to purchase bitcoin, setting the basis for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S.

TL;DR Franklin Templeton has launched EZPZ, a new ETF providing exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum, designed to track the US CF Institutional Digital Asset Index. The ETF offers a simplified and low-cost way for investors to access top digital assets, with an initial sponsor fee of 0.19% waived until August 31, 2025.

Brazil just made crypto history approving XRP ETF —is the SEC ready to follow?

The launch follows Hashdex's combo ETF going live last week after both funds were approved by the SEC in December.

XRP price could rise to $3.20 if the bullish indicators seen on the altcoin's daily chart are confirmed.

Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about a "moral reversal" in the crypto industry, criticizing the backlash against Ethereum's cautious stance on blockchain gambling.

Despite remaining firmly in an increasingly narrow range, XRP has been accelerating its price movements. As recently as February 20, a technical analysis (TA) of the token's performance, conducted by the on-chain expert Ali Martinez, indicated its latest rally would be short-lived.

Ethereum developers focused on Pectra and PeerDAS upgrades during the All Core Developers Consensus Call #151, discussing client readiness and EIP finalizations.

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is highlighting one crypto asset that could go up by triple-digit percentage points while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Ethereum (ETH) appears to be on the verge of a significant price surge, with key market indicators pointing toward a bullish breakout. Despite a month-long decline of over 16%, ETH has shown signs of recovery, fueling optimism among investors.

Litecoin (LTC) has never been the loudest name in the crypto space. No constant hype, no daily social media talks.

Golem (GLM) shifted more Ethereum (ETH) to Binance and Coinbase. Some of the ETH may come from staking rewards and Golem has mentioned it would use the funds for popularization and operating expenses.

Ethereum's gas fees have seen a significant plunge, with the average cost of a transaction dropping by a staggering 70% in just a few months. As of February 20, 2025, the price for a typical transaction on the Ethereum blockchain has fallen to around $0.80, a sharp contrast to the $20+ fees seen in 2024 during periods of high network activity.

Ethereum gas fees have fallen 70% to a four-year low of approximately $0.80 per transaction, driven by increased adoption of Layer 2 solutions and reduced mainnet activity, while maintaining over 1 million daily transactions.

Ethereum whales have accumulated 430,000 ETH over three days while the price consolidates near $2,750, with technical indicators suggesting a potential breakout above the $2,800 resistance level.

A new ETF that allows investing simultaneously in BTC and ETH.

Argentine President Milei welcomed Ethereum's Devconnect conference proposal from Vitalik Buterin while facing backlash over his endorsement of the failed LIBRA token, which lost investors $251 million after a 95% crash.

XRP saw a 7.5% price increase on Feb. 20, 2025, hitting $2.71, following key developments regarding its potential for institutional investment.

Franklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), which offers exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Vitalik Buterin expressed his disappointment over the accusations that Ethereum is "bad and intolerant" due to its lack of support for blockchain casinos. He emphasized that other chains readily accept any application, including gaming platforms, which some argue makes them superior.

Grayscale's push for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has officially reached a key stage. As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now posted the company's 19b-4 filing to the Federal Register.

Grayscale's XRP ETF filing joins four other Solana ETF filings published in the U.S. SEC's Federal Register in the past week.

Dogecoin faces multiple challenges that could prevent a breakout, despite recent whale activity.

The Ethereum price is drawing attention to its potential future outlook, as a crypto pundit points to a striking resemblance between the altcoin's price action and Bitcoin's during the 2015-2017 bull cycle. The analyst's technical chart analysis suggests that ETH is destined for a breakout to $10,000 this cycle, marking new all-time highs.

Wormhole integrates with Unichain, facilitating seamless asset transfers across blockchains. This partnership enhances DeFi liquidity and offers developers efficient cross-chain solutions.

Dogecoin, has evolved into one of the most recognized and actively traded digital assets in the market. With support from high-profile figures, particularly Elon Musk, Dogecoin has gained significant attention.

Today, approximately $2.04 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire, creating significant anticipation in the crypto market.

Analysts are still divided on XRP's trajectory, with some predicting a breakout to $6 while others are worried about the key resistance at $2.80.

The cryptocurrency market saw mixed movements on February 21, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $98,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) posted modest gains. The total global crypto market capitalization stood at $3.23 trillion, rising nearly 1% from the previous day. Meanwhile, total market volume surged by 8% to $90.

Grayscale's XRP ETF filing has been posted to the Federal Register, the official journal of the federal government.

Glauber Contessoto, popularly known as SlumDOGE Millionaire , advocated buying ‘conviction plays' like frog-themed Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) on Thursday, amid a broader slump in the meme coin market. What Happened: SlumDOGE Millionaire encouraged his X followers to seize the opportunity presented by the ongoing correction to invest in meme coins “like there's no tomorrow.

February 21, 2025 05:19:13 UTC Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High, Surges to 3.2% Japan's core inflation hit 3.2% in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue raising interest rates. Bond yields rose as markets bet on more aggressive hikes.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than two percent and is trading at $2.64. The cryptocurrency is currently facing significant resistance between the $2.65 and $2.80 levels. This suggests the price could continue to struggle around these points in the short term.

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.2620 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and struggling to clear the $0.2550 resistance.

The SEC is pausing lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, sparking speculation on whether Ripple could be next—potentially signaling a shift toward clearer crypto regulations. Crypto Crackdown Unraveling? SEC Pauses Cases—But What About Ripple? The U.S.

XRP price is correcting gains from the $2.750 resistance. The price is still showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $2.750 resistance zone.

XRP price is gaining momentum as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially posted Grayscale's XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing to the Federal Register. This move marks the beginning of a 240-day review period, during which the agency will decide whether to approve or reject the application.

Ethereum price is showing positive signs above the $2,680 zone. ETH is gaining pace and an upside break above $2,755 could trigger bullish moves.