As it struggles to sustain momentum following an initial breakout, XRP's recent price action points to a shift toward a potentially volatile trend. The asset has encountered resistance around the $2.70 level after a period of consistent growth, and it has been unable to maintain above the level.
Bitcoin (BTC) has long been the dominant force in the cryptocurrency market, but recent market behavior is flashing warning signs for traders. Bitcoin's dominance (BTC.D), or its share of the total cryptocurrency market cap, has shown signs of weakening, raising concerns about whether the asset is preparing for a retreat.
The chief executive of crypto asset management firm Bitwise believes that 2025 will be a pivotal year for Bitcoin (BTC). On the social media platform X, Hunter Horsley lists seven reasons why he expects Bitcoin to witness a massive breakthrough this year.
Bitcoin investment products saw substantial outflows last week, totaling $430 million, marking the first major decline of 2025.
Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, is growing at an unbelievable pace, hitting a total supply of 120 million in just two months. As more platforms start using it, the stablecoin is now gaining traction on the XRP Ledger, challenging Ethereum's dominance.
Bitcoin's price faces potential downward movement as technical indicators signal a possible retest of support levels.
MEMX has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), classifying it as a commodity-based trust.
Japanese early-stage investment firm Metaplanet has announced its first Bitcoin (BTC) purchase of 2025. The company revealed that it had acquired 269 BTC for approximately 4 billion yen, or $26 million.
Ripple's XRP has steadily gained attention as a major player in the cryptocurrency market, with many speculating on its future growth. With Ripple's ongoing developments and increased adoption, XRP could potentially reach as high as $6.5 by 2030, driven by both technical indicators and the broader demand for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin struggles below $96K, while institutional investors boost holdings. Will BTC break out, or is more downside ahead? Get expert insights and key levels. The post Bitcoin Struggles Below $96K; Institutional Investors Boost Crypto Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a shift in its enforcement of cryptocurrency regulations. Recently, both Coinbase and Binance had their legal battles with the SEC temporarily paused. With Ripple possibly following suit, many are questioning whether the SEC's crypto-enforcement program is coming to an end.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States flipped to net weekly outflows over the past week, ending their six-week inflow streak that brought in over $5 billion. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $585.
The market participants are hunting for the next token to invest in after squeezing profits from Bitcoin. After facing significant losses in memecoins, they shifted their focus back on the fundamentally strong tokens. As a result, the prices of Cardano, Aave, Maker, etc.
The cryptocurrency business remains volatile as the market cap posts a marginal decline of 0.34%, settling at $3.17 trillion. Despite the downturn, trading activity has surged, with 24-hour volumes increasing by 47.34% to $92.87 billion. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 38, indicating prevailing cautious sentiment among investors.
Investors pivot to ether ETFs as Ethereum's impending Pectra upgrade is expected to bode well for cryptocurrency.
The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed where the next Bitcoin support level could be based on different pricing models. Bitcoin Is Currently Retesting 1-Year MVRV Z-Score Mean In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about how BTC has been looking on a couple of pricing models recently.
Shares of HK Asia Holdings surged nearly 93% after the company announced its purchase of a single Bitcoin.
John Reed Stark, former director of the SEC Internet Enforcement Office, believes that the agency will pause the Ripple appeal soon.
The cryptocurrency task force constituted under President Donald Trump is setting its sights on creating a national Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve, according to a Monday research report by brokerage firm Bernstein. What Happened: The establishment of such a stockpile could ignite a “global race” among nations to acquire Bitcoin as a reserve asset, CoinDesk reported, citing the Bernstein analyst note.
The cryptocurrency market remained volatile on February 18, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading near $96,000, while Ethereum (ETH) gained 2%. However, XRP and Solana (SOL) saw losses, reflecting ongoing investor uncertainty. Despite the choppy movement, Sonic (S) emerged as the top performer, surging 17% in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin's cyclical nature has long fascinated traders and analysts alike. From bear markets to bull runs, its price movements often follow a predictable rhythm tied to halving events and block confirmations.
Shares of HK Asia Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, skyrocketed nearly 93% after the company disclosed its purchase of one Bitcoin. The post HK Asia Holdings' Stock Surges Over 90% as Firm Discloses Bitcoin Purchase appeared first on Cryptonews.
Based on fresh data from the prediction marketplace Polymarket, there is a 78% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year.
Bitcoin's volatility is near one of its lowest levels in years, and it is primed for a short-term move.
Doppler Finance recently officially launched as the first decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for the XRP Ledger ecosystem, signaling a major development for the network. Backed by investments from Ripple Eco Fund and Futureverse, Doppler Finance is positioned to drive the growth of DeFi on XRP.
The debate surrounding the security status of XRP has resurfaced following bold comments made by Jason McCabe Calacanis on the All-In Podcast. Calacanis recently argued that XRP is undeniably a centrally controlled security, a claim that has stirred fresh controversy and drives a response from prominent pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton.
Crypto prices on Tuesday have continued stirring up market uncertainty, mainly illustrating an extended sluggish performance. Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to hover around the $96K level on Feb 18, although Ethereum (ETH) gained slightly by 2%.
In a post on X published yesterday, Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise, stated that Bitcoin (BTC) currently presents a “generational opportunity” amid intensifying global macroeconomic turmoil. Park pointed to factors such as US President Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs, concerns over the US debt ceiling, and the growing sentiment of deglobalization as key contributors to the current economic uncertainty.
XRP price is consolidating gains above the $2.60 zone. The price must clear the $2.720 resistance to start a fresh increase in the near term.
Bitcoin's Exchange Reserves hit multi-year lows! Could this trigger a supply shock and fuel the next bull run?
Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than two percent and is testing levels below $2.70. However, in the last seven days, XRP is up by more than 8%. As of now, XRP is testing a previous resistance zone between $2.58 and $2.73.
MEMX, a U.S.-based securities exchange, has submitted a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed ETF will be structured as a “Commodity-Based Trust,” a model already used for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This filing marks the latest move by a U.S.
Bitcoin hovered around $96K, with a Head and Shoulders pattern signaling a possible trend shift. Can BTC break key resistance?
The XRP price is getting ready for a significant pump, as a new Cup and Handle pattern has just formed on its chart. A crypto analyst who identified the pattern has released an analysis, predicting that XRP could rise to $3.35, marking a new local high for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin price started another decline below the $96,800 zone. BTC is retesting the $95,500 support zone and might struggle to recover losses.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has called for an audit of the United States' gold reserves stored at Fort Knox, reigniting a debate about the transparency and reliability of traditional assets versus Bitcoin (BTC). On February 16, Paul invited Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to conduct a thorough review of the Fort Knox reserves, which reportedly hold 147.3 million ounces (4,600 tons) of gold.
XRP (XRP -2.70%) is a coin with no shortage of attractive features for investors. Even if you can only commit a relatively small amount of capital, like $1,000, there's likely still a significant amount of upside that's worth capturing.
Bitcoin struggles below $96,500 as whale activity hints at a potential downtrend. A symmetrical triangle pattern suggests an imminent breakout—will BTC rally or drop? The post Is Bitcoin Entering a Bearish Phase? Key Price Metric Flashes a Major Warning appeared first on Cryptonews.
The U.S. crypto task force is set to establish a national bitcoin (BTC) reserve, potentially triggering a global competition among nations to acquire bitcoin as a reserve asset, according to a Bernstein report. Analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, highlighted that such a move could drive sovereigns worldwide to adopt BTC as part of their reserves.
Legendary angel investor Jason Calacanis has criticized Ripple-affiliated XRP, labeling it a centralized controlled security. Known for early investments in Uber and Robinhood, Calacanis argued that XRP is the opposite of Bitcoin due to its centralization.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) struggled to break above the 26-day exponential moving average (EMA), facing resistance and signaling bearish sentiment. Despite signs of stabilization after a prolonged decline, SHIBs failure to generate enough buying pressure suggests potential downward movement.
Bitcoin dropped 1.3% to $96,368.1 on Monday as investors assessed U.S. inflation data and awaited remarks from Federal Reserve officials. The cryptocurrency continues to face volatility amid concerns over prolonged monetary policy tightening.
Bitcoins market dominance has surged to nearly 60%, the highest level since 2021, as altcoins like Ethereum continue to struggle. This growing dominance underscores Bitcoins resilience, attracting investor interest despite the broader crypto markets sideways movement and declining volatility.
Bitcoins price stability is being tested as key indicators, including the adjusted MVRV Z-Score, highlight critical support levels amid market uncertainty. Recent Glassnode analysis shows Bitcoin hovering near its mean price of $96,300, acting as a temporary support.
XRP faces renewed security debate as ETF approval hinges on SEC's stance. Will regulatory clarity drive a breakout or stall XRP's momentum?
Data shows the Correlation between Bitcoin and S&P 500 has declined to zero recently, a sign that BTC is no longer attached to the stock market. Bitcoin Correlation To S&P 500 Has Witnessed A Plunge Recently In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has discussed about the trend in the Correlation between Bitcoin and S&P 500.
Ripple (XRP) price held firmly above the $2.65 mark on Monday, as bulls warded off bearish tailwinds from short-term traders who took profits when the US SEC acknowledged an XRP spot ETF on Feb. 13. Ripple (XRP) Tumbles 6% in 3-Days as Traders Take Profits on ETF Hype Ripple (XRP) price came under noticeable selling
U.S. states invest in Strategy stock to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin. California leads with major investments; twelve states have put over $330 million into Strategy.