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Upexi, a Nasdaq-listed company, has stepped up its bet on Solana by forming a new advisory committee and naming Arthur Hayes as its first member. Related Reading: Ethereum Hits $4,300, Restoring Vitalik Buterin’s Crypto Billionaire Status Reports have disclosed the move came with a clear push to support the firm’s large Solana treasury, which has drawn attention from investors and rival corporate treasuries alike. Upexi Deepens Its Solana Bet According to Upexi’s own filings and public statements, the company now holds over 2 million SOL in its treasury. That stake has been built quickly through multiple purchases and capital raises, and publications place its value in the hundreds of millions of dollars depending on the SOL price used. Upexi says it is also using staking to earn yield from the holdings, a move meant to add steady income as it holds the tokens. upexi forms advisory committee, welcoming arthur hayes (@CryptoHayes) as first member arthur is cio of @maelstromfund and brings deep digital asset and institutional finance expertise committee will drive strategy, expand visibility, and unlock capital for our $SOL treasury… pic.twitter.com/lBtzxziL3r — Upexi (@UpexiTreasury) August 12, 2025 Upexi’s hiring of Arthur Hayes — a high-profile figure in crypto circles — is meant to sharpen strategy and help unlock more capital for the firm’s purchase plans. Reports say the advisory committee will guide visibility, partnerships and capital-raising for acquisitions tied to the treasury effort. The move has already helped lift investor interest in the company’s stock. Other Public Firms Join The Push Beyond Upexi, other public companies have made clear Solana bets. Based on reports, DeFi Development Corp. has increased its holdings to nearly a million SOL units after a fresh round of purchases and financing. That placement puts it among the biggest corporate Solana holders and gives it meaningful exposure to the altcoin’s price moves. Meanwhile, crypto miner BIT Mining disclosed purchases around 27,190 SOL and has said it will convert existing crypto holdings to focus on SOL while also launching a validator to stake tokens. These corporate moves are not just headlines. They represent predictable, on-balance-sheet demand that can tighten the available supply held by retail traders and exchanges. At the same time, concentrated positions raise questions about what would happen if any of these holders decided to change strategy or sell quickly. Related Reading: Chainlink Tipped To Outshine XRP In Global Banking Links: Analyst Market Moves And Technical Signs Market data shows SOL trading back around the $200 mark after a strong daily gain, and daily volumes have spiked as traders pile in. Price sites report roughly a mid-$100-billion market capitalization for SOL and daily turnover in the low double-digit billions, figures that underline how big the token’s market has become. Technical commentators have pointed to moving average crossovers and other bullish setups as reasons traders are optimistic right now. Featured image from SolanaFloor, chart from TradingView

As Ethereum (ETH) trades within striking distance of its all-time high (ATH), on-chain data shows that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is experiencing mounting buying pressure. The asset is currently priced in the $4,600 range, just 4% shy of its ATH. Ethereum Net Daily Outflows Hit 40,000 According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor burakkesmeci, more than 1.2 million ETH have been withdrawn from crypto exchanges over the past month. The analyst suggested that Ethereum’s uptrend is likely to continue. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Lags Despite All-Time High In Daily Transactions – What’s Next For ETH? For context, ETH has surged 53.8% in the last month, underscoring strong buying pressure amid rising institutional adoption. The asset has tripled in price from its local low of around $1,500, recorded in April this year. In their analysis, burakkesmeci highlighted Ethereum’s All Exchanges Netflow metric, which tracks the total ETH inflows and outflows across all cryptocurrency exchanges. Data from 2025 shows that Ethereum’s 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA30) has plunged deep into negative territory. For the uninitiated, the SMA30 is the average value of a dataset – such as Ethereum’s daily net flows – calculated over the most recent 30 days. Each day, the oldest data point drops out and the newest is added, creating a smoother trend line that filters out short-term volatility. As of August 12, Ethereum’s SMA30 stood at -40,000 ETH, indicating an average daily outflow of that amount over the past month. Such large outflows suggest that investors are moving ETH off exchanges – likely into cold storage – in anticipation of further price gains. The CryptoQuant contributor also pointed to growing activity in spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Data from SoSoValue shows that spot ETH ETFs recorded more than $1.5 billion in inflows during the week ending August 12. Notably, these ETFs have seen uninterrupted positive weekly inflows since May 16, attracting over $8 billion in nearly three months. The total net assets held in ETH ETFs now stand at $27.6 billion, representing 4.7% of Ethereum’s total market capitalization. ETH Rally To Remain Intact Burakkesmeci concluded that as long as ETH’s SMA30 remains in negative territory, its uptrend is likely to continue. They noted that unless the metric flips into positive territory, ETH’s bullish momentum could persist in the short term. Related Reading: Ethereum Rally Not Fueled By Bitcoin Dump, On-Chain Signals Show Some analysts predict ETH could reach as high as $8,600 if Bitcoin (BTC) surges to $150,000. However, a period of price consolidation is expected after ETH breaks through its current ATH. Meanwhile, crypto market enthusiast Orbion has advised selling all ETH in October if it reaches between $5,800 and $6,000. At press time, ETH is trading at $4,684, up 6.8% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com

Ethereum’s price trajectory has taken on a decisively bullish tone with its movement in the past 24 hours. Now, technical patterns are pointing to the possibility of a rally that would not only push it past its current all-time high of $4,878, but also carry it to as high as $8,500.  A recent analysis by TradingView analyst melikatrader94 points to the formation of a Right-Angle Broadening Formation (RABF) on the daily candlestick chart, a rare but powerful continuation setup that has been in play since March 2024. The Mechanics Of Ethereum’s Current Bull Run Ethereum’s price action in the past few days has been very notable in terms of bullishness. The leading altcoin is currently up by 20% and 45% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. This powerful upswing has pushed Ethereum to its highest price point since the peaks of the 2021 bull market. Related Reading: Pundit Says Ethereum Price Is Headed For $9,000 After This Broadening Wedge Retest According to the technical analysis in question, which was initially shared by melikatrader94 on the TradingView platform, Ethereum is now playing out the last phase of an RABF pattern that has dragged on for many months. This RABF pattern is characterized by a horizontal resistance zone, now situated between $4,200 and $4,300, and a downward-sloping support trendline, which indicates that buyers are becoming increasingly aggressive with each pullback to reach the resistance again.  The last time Ethereum bounced off this support trendline was in early April 2025, when it reached a low of $1,470. Since then, it has increased by about 194% up until the time of writing, where it is now attempting to break above the upper trendline. Price Target And What Needs To Happen According to the measured move principle, the breakout target is derived from the pattern’s vertical height, which is roughly $2,070. Adding this vertical height to the breakout level at $4,300 results in an initial price objective of $6,370. However, a strong bullish momentum beyond that milestone would see Ethereum extend its rally to as high as $8,500. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Reserves Just Hit A New 9-Year Low Amid Treasury Accumulations Such an outcome would depend on if Ethereum can make a decisive daily close above $4,300 accompanied by robust trading volume. According to the analyst, this would set off a rapid advance with only a brief consolidation near the $5,100 mark before resuming its upward move. On the other hand, support levels to watch are at $3,700, then $3,200 in case Ethereum fails to hold above $4,300 and extend its rally. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,320, up by 1.1% in the past 24 hours. Interestingly, this move has seen Ethereum outperforming other top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana, which are down by 2.2%, 3.5%, and 4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Chainlink’s growing role in SWIFT’s blockchain integration is drawing comparisons to XRP’s long-standing ambitions in the same sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Faith Fading? Samson Mow Says Holders Will Shift To Bitcoin Reports have disclosed that SWIFT already uses Chainlink technology to connect more than 11,000 banks to public and private blockchains, a move some believe gives Chainlink an edge in real-world adoption. Chainlink’s Ties With Global Finance Supporters point out that Chainlink’s work now spans major financial players such as the DTCC, Mastercard, central banks, and top asset managers. The collaboration with SWIFT is central to this progress, enabling data and transaction flows between multiple blockchains. When asked which blockchain would carry these transactions, Chainlink advocate Zack Rynes said any of the hundreds available could serve that role, leaving the door open for XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to participate. He did point out though that, in reality, Swift and Chainlink have been collaborating to link up 11,500 Swift-affiliated lenders to both public and private blockchain networks. People claim $XRP will replace Swift, when in reality Swift is working with @Chainlink to connect 11,500 Swift member banks to any public/private blockchain There’s a million examples of this kind of disconnect between narrative and reality$LINK = institutional coin pic.twitter.com/nt0XXtleV9 — Zach Rynes | CLG (@ChainLinkGod) August 10, 2025 Some XRP backers have pushed back, suggesting that outside criticism is a sign the token is nearing a major breakthrough. Rynes disagreed, arguing that his stance comes from the belief that Chainlink’s $14 billion market cap is too low compared to XRP’s $188 billion, especially given Chainlink’s institutional achievements. Different Views From Ripple Supporters The debate also drew in Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, who responded to a remark from influencer Ansem that Chainlink is what Ripple would be “if it actually worked.” Kwok said he has personally seen Ripple’s technology used in real-world cases, but has yet to see Chainlink deployed in the same way or meet developers actively building with it. He noted that time spent directly with builders often reveals which technology is working at scale. Chainlink’s partnership with SWIFT dates back to 2016 but has accelerated recently. i have actually seen @ripple’s tech work in real life. i’ve never seen @chainlink work in real life, nor have i met anyone building with chainlink either. when you spend every day on the ground with developers you understand what tech works much better than an influencer who’s… https://t.co/0SIbExpvPf — Dom | EasyA (@dom_kwok) August 10, 2025 Related Reading: Ethereum Hits $4,300, Restoring Vitalik Buterin’s Crypto Billionaire Status Both announced a proof-of-concept at the most recent Chainlink SmartCon event, utilizing the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to interconnect SWIFT’s legacy messages with multiple blockchains. In May 2023, tests with BNY Mellon and BNP Paribas successfully transferred tokenized assets between chains. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Ethereum has surged more than 20% to firmly reclaim the $4,200 price level for the first time since 2021. This interesting move has come off the back of Ethereum’s steady inch higher, and $5,000 could now be the next major psychological barrier. However, while the bullish narrative is currently dominant, a technical analysis posted by crypto trader Orbion suggests that this rally may have an expiration date. The Road To Euphoria And A Full Exit Plan Ethereum’s price action over the past week has seen it outperform many cryptocurrencies, and confidence is steadily returning to the leading altcoin. However, Orbion took to the social media platform X to share that he had already sold 33% of his Ethereum holdings, and the best time to fully exit every Ethereum position is in the next two months.  Related Reading: Pundit Says Ethereum Price Is Headed For $9,000 After This Broadening Wedge Retest His post was accompanied by a well-known cheat sheet on market cycles. According to the sheet, Ethereum’s current position is in the Optimism and Ethereum dominance phase. The Optimism phase is the point in a rally when market participants begin to believe that the uptrend is truly sustainable.  Notably, the chart’s projection is a climb to the Market Peak/Euphoria phase by the end of October 2025. It is at this point that traders can expect an extreme overvaluation and a looming downturn. Drawing similarities to similar patterns in 2017 and 2021, Orbion stated that his plan is to sell the remainder of his ETH holdings by October 31, although the price will start tapering off in late September. Projecting Ethereum’s Next Move According to the projection on the chart above, Ethereum still has a long way to go before it reaches a defined peak. That is to say, there’s a high possibility that Ethereum could finally break above its 2021 all-time high of $4,878. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Crash Or Rebound? Why $4,000 Holds The Key It will be interesting to see how the Ethereum price rally plays out in the next two months before it reaches a new peak. Based on the cheat sheet, Ethereum could see its most aggressive price acceleration in the weeks leading up to Halloween on October 31. This final leg of the rally will be driven by euphoria-fueled buying, where investors feel unstoppable and certain of a continued rally, much like the 2021 cycle. Even if Ethereum were to start crashing by late October, its current trajectory suggests it could break $5,000 before it reaches a new peak. Notably, Orbion’s short-term target for ETH is in the $5,800 to $6,000 range if momentum continues.  Technical analyses show Ethereum price targets ranging from $4,800 to as high as $12,000. According to a technical analysis from crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Ethereum is currently tracing out the same pattern as Bitcoin in 2020 and is on a path to reach $12,000. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,270, up by 20.5% in the past seven days. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP’s market presence is gaining strength in 2025, and technical analysis is pointing to a significant divergence from Bitcoin and Ethereum. Recent technical analyses and market structure shifts indicate that XRP is moving along its own bullish path, and its dominance level has been climbing in the past few months.  Technical analysis of the XRP/BTC pair and market cap dominance shows a breakout that could set the tone for XRP in the coming weeks and months, even as it is battling an important short-term support level at $3.22. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still King Of Capital Inflows, According To Michael Saylor XRP/BTC Pair Shows Decoupling Momentum According to a breakdown of the XRP/BTC pair by crypto analyst Dark Defender on the social media platform X, XRP has been mostly outperforming Bitcoin since late 2024 and the start of 2025. This trend is shown in the XRP/BTC 3-month candlestick price chart below, which captures a decisive breakout above a long-standing downtrend resistance trendline in December 2024. Despite Bitcoin’s multiple all-time highs in 2025, price action on the XRP/BTC pair has maintained strength above this trendline resistance. This trend indicates a prolonged period of relative outperformance, and according to Dark Defender, the decoupling has already started, meaning the altcoin is now following its own unique path. At the time of writing, the XRP/BTC pair is trading at 0.00002696. If this trajectory holds, the pair could continue to climb toward higher targets, which would bode well for the price of XRP and an altcoin season. Chart Image From X: Dark Defender This bullish stance is further supported by popular analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, who noted the growth in the altcoin’s market dominance. According to him, XRP’s market dominance chart is a crucial indicator of its price direction. His Fibonacci-based analysis identified the 5.92% dominance as the first hurdle that must be breached to open the path toward higher targets. Once cleared, the next resistance is at 8.87%, followed by his optimal dominance target of 11.61%. If XRP reaches this optimal target, then it would certify its performance for the crypto this cycle. Finally, a move to 21.5% dominance would push the XRP price to all-time highs.  Image From X: EGRAG CRYPTO Short-Term Pullback Tests Important Support Although the long-term XRP structure is bullish, the short-term picture shows XRP is currently undergoing a pullback after touching $3.38 very briefly on August 8. Analyst CasiTrades noted that this retracement is now approaching an important support zone between $3.21 and $3.22, which also coincides with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level. This zone carries added significance as it aligns with a key backtest area, making it a pivotal point for preserving the bullish structure. The selloff, she noted, may be a calculated liquidity grab to shake out weak holders before the next leg up. Holding above $3.22 could maintain confidence in XRP’s upward trajectory. If XRP does break above $3.22, the next important support level to hold is at $3.17. Image From X: CasiTrades Related Reading: Ripple-SEC Legal Drama Ends; XRP Skyrockets 13% Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Ethereum’s price surge pushed one of its best-known creators back into the billionaire club this week, based on on-chain valuations. Markets moved fast, and so did headline writers, but the numbers behind the noise are plain. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still King Of Capital Inflows, According To Michael Saylor Arkham Valuation And Wallets According to Arkham, wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin now hold about 240,042 ETH, giving him an on-chain value near $1.04 billion at recent prices. Those wallets also show smaller stakes in tokens like AETHWETH, White, Moodeng and WETH. This is a price-driven snapshot of holdings that are visible on public ledgers, not a full accounting of any off-chain assets or tax liabilities. Based on reports, Ether climbed as much as 6.20% on Saturday and breached the $4,300 level for the first time since December 2024. Nansen data put Ether around $4,250 at the time of reporting. Traders pointed out that a move to $4,500 would put roughly $1.35 billion of short positions at risk, according to CoinGlass, which feeds talk of a potential short squeeze. Fast moves like this can trigger big liquidations and amplify swings. ETFs And Flows Driving Demand According to Arkham, ETF activity sent $461 million to ETH compared with $404 million to BTC. Over five trading days, US-based spot Ether ETFs recorded net inflows of $326 million, compared with $253.2 million for Bitcoin, based on Farside data. Those steady flows add another channel of demand for spot ETH and help explain why institutions and traders are watching price action closely. A History Of On-Chain Wealth Vitalik first crossed the on-chain billionaire threshold at age 27, in May 2021, when Ether traded above $3,000 and holdings were roughly 333,500 ETH — then worth about $1.029 billion. That rise came after ETH moved from around $700 at the start of 2021 to much higher levels later that year. What’s different now is that the figure is again a simple product of visible token holdings and a higher ETH price. Related Reading: Ripple-SEC Legal Drama Ends; XRP Skyrockets 13% In a recent interview, Buterin warned against a heavy reliance on large treasuries and borrowing in the ecosystem. He said that if treasuries ever caused major damage to ETH, it would be because some players turned the market into an over-borrowed setup. That kind of caution from a founder matters to investors who are weighing long-term structural risks against short-term price moves. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Ethereum’s price action in the past seven days has been nothing short of interesting. During this period, the leading altcoin has surged past $4,000 for the first time since December 2024 and is also now trading above $4,200, reclaiming a level it last held in 2021.  According to on-chain data, the breakout has injected confidence into the market, especially among retail traders. Ethereum’s technical setup and comparisons with Bitcoin are now showing the possibility of a rally on par with the most explosive phases in its history. Related Reading: Ripple-SEC Legal Drama Ends; XRP Skyrockets 13% Ethereum Fractal Structure Signals 1,110% Rally According to technical analysis of Ethereum’s price action on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart, the leading altcoin is about to enter into a 1,110% rally that might take its price above $20,000. This analysis was initially noted by crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader, who identified a repeating cycle that closely aligns Ethereum’s current performance with Bitcoin’s 2018-2021 run.  Taking to the social media platform X, the analyst noted that in that earlier cycle, Bitcoin endured an 83% drop from its highs before staging a powerful 342% recovery. This was followed by a secondary correction of around 63%, which ultimately served as the base for a 1,110% surge between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2021.  Ethereum’s weekly chart has been following the same sequence almost step-for-step in the past few years. After a steep 83% decline from its 2021 peak, Ethereum mounted a 342% rebound, only to experience a deep retracement of roughly 63% to $1,500 in April 2025. Since then, however, Ethereum has mounted another rebound, with the latest move being the most recent rally back above $4,200. Image From X: Merlijn The Trader This latest rally shows Ethereum is now in the final phase, where it could be positioned for a comparable explosive run to as high as $20,000 if the fractal continues to play out. In another analysis, Merlijn The Trader also pointed out that Ethereum’s weekly chart is echoing its own 2017 breakout structure. In that cycle, Ethereum reclaimed the 50-week moving average after a prolonged consolidation phase before entering into a sustained and powerful rally. The 2025 chart shows a similar reclaim of the 50 MA, and the price is now breaking above the $4,000 resistance zone that has stood since March 2024. Image From X: Merlijn The Trader Bullish Sentiment Building Above $4,000 Although Ethereum’s recent price rally can be mostly attributed to institutional buys in Spot Ethereum ETFs, the breakout above $4,000 has not gone unnoticed in the broader market. Notably, data from on-chain analytics platform Santiment reflects a dramatic rise in bullish activity across social channels.  Mentions tied to buying, optimism, and higher price expectations have surged sharply, now outpacing bearish commentary such as selling or lower price calls by almost two-to-one. Although this can create the conditions in which Ethereum’s rally can sustain momentum, too much FOMO can also put a temporary halt to any rally. Image From X: Santiment Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still King Of Capital Inflows, According To Michael Saylor At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,225, up by 23% in the past seven days. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Analysts are increasingly calling for the start of altseason as Ethereum posts massive gains and a wave of altcoins surges across the market. Over the past days, bullish momentum has pushed many digital assets higher, with price structures showing clear signs of strength. For many traders, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for—the long-anticipated shift where altcoins outperform Bitcoin and deliver outsized returns. Related Reading: Bitcoin–S&P 500 Correlation Hits 80%, Tying Crypto To Stocks Ethereum’s recent breakout above key resistance levels has added fuel to the narrative, with large-cap and mid-cap altcoins following in its footsteps. The market’s renewed optimism has sparked speculation that the altseason cycle, where capital rotates from Bitcoin into the broader altcoin market, may already be underway. However, not all experts are convinced. Some point to Bitcoin’s continued dominance and the fact that most altcoins remain well below their all-time highs as reasons for caution. Historical altseasons have typically seen aggressive outperformance across the board, something the market has yet to fully confirm. Altseason Still Waiting For Its True Breakout According to top analyst Darkfost, the much-anticipated altseason hasn’t truly begun. By examining a comparative chart of Bitcoin, large caps (top 20), and mid/small caps, Darkfost notes that the current cycle is showing the weakest altcoin performance so far. While altcoins have made notable moves in recent weeks, their gains still pale in comparison to Bitcoin’s dominant run. The last instance that resembled a genuine altseason occurred in early 2024, when altcoins—particularly mid- and small-cap projects—outpaced Bitcoin over a short but intense period. That surge marked a clear capital rotation away from BTC into the broader market, delivering outsized returns for altcoin holders. However, the present market conditions suggest that kind of broad-based outperformance has yet to materialize. Even though Ethereum has broken above multi-year highs and several altcoins are posting impressive gains, the rally appears selective rather than widespread. Large caps are recovering steadily, but mid- and small-cap coins—often the hallmark of an explosive altseason—are still lagging. This disparity suggests that institutional and retail capital remains concentrated in more established assets. For a confirmed altseason, analysts will be watching for a sustained breakout in mid- and small-cap performance relative to BTC. Until that shift occurs, the current market may be better described as a strong altcoin rally within Bitcoin’s dominant phase rather than the start of a full-scale altseason. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Balances Decline To 18.8M ETH: Smart Money Drains Supply Altcoin Market Nears Key Resistance The Total Crypto Market Cap excluding Bitcoin (TOTAL2) is showing strong bullish momentum, currently sitting at $1.57 trillion after a sharp 13.21% weekly surge. This rally brings the market close to retesting its 2025 highs around the $1.6 trillion level, a critical resistance zone that has capped altcoin gains in previous attempts. The chart reveals that the market has been in a sustained uptrend since early 2024, with price action consistently holding above the 50-week moving average (blue line) and maintaining bullish structure. Both the 100-week (green) and 200-week (red) moving averages are trending higher, reinforcing long-term support and signaling healthy market conditions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Futures Bias Turns Neutral As OI Net Position Hits Zero – Details If the breakout occurs, TOTAL2 could target the previous all-time high zone near $1.75–$1.8 trillion, marking a potential acceleration in capital rotation from Bitcoin into altcoins. Conversely, failure to clear this resistance could lead to a short-term pullback toward $1.4 trillion support, which aligns with the 50-week MA. The coming weeks will be crucial for determining whether altseason truly ignites. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Dogecoin is showing strong signs of a market revival, with recent price movements and technical indicators hinting at an incoming rally. According to technical analysis, Dogecoin’s recent price action has opened up a pathway to $1 that’s becoming increasingly visible if some conditions are met. Particularly, technical analysis by crypto analyst MMBTtrader on the TradingView platform outlines a bullish setup that formed after a decisive Dogecoin price breakout from a long-term downtrend channel on the 3-day candlestick chart. Related Reading: Crypto Is Here To Stay—Even The SEC Can’t Do Anything About It, Analyst Says Downtrend Channel Breakout And Retest Complete As shown in the 3-day candlestick price chart below, which was initially shared by MMBTtrader, Dogecoin broke above a descending parallel channel on July 15. This breakout is significant because it represents a shift in market structure from sustained selling pressure to an expansion phase from a channel that had contained its price action since late 2024.  However, after breaking out of this channel in mid-July, Dogecoin kicked off a correction path on July 21 that saw it reach down towards the upper trendline of the descending channel again. As noted by the analyst, this move allowed Dogecoin to successfully retest the breakout zone, which is a move he sees as confirmation that bulls have regained control.  Notably, the 0.61 Fibonacci retracement level appears as a key pivot point where Dogecoin’s price action eventually found strong support. This support was around the $0.188 price low on August 2, where it bounced upwards and has closed three bullish 3-day candles since then. MMBTtrader interpreted these candles as a healthy signal, suggesting that over-leveraged long positions have already been flushed out, and Dogecoin’s price action is now in a more stable state for a strong upside move. Dogecoin Will Reach $1 When This Happens Now that Dogecoin seems to have bounced from its retest of the descending trendline, the analyst highlighted some targets on the way to $1. The first price target is $0.32, which aligns with the 0.236 Fibonacci resistance and acted as a strong support level in December 2024. As such, breaching this level would represent a decisive break above a support-turned-resistance situation. One of the most important observations in the analysis is the $0.40 resistance level, which is marked on the chart with a prominent red horizontal zone. According to MMBTtrader, a clean break above $0.40 would shift Dogecoin into what he calls an “extremely bullish” phase.  A breakout above $0.40 would unlock upside potential and push Dogecoin to new price territories above its current all-time high of $0.73. Particularly, the projection is that of a move to $0.75 and the most-coveted $1 price level.  Related Reading: Ripple-SEC Legal Drama Ends; XRP Skyrockets 13% At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.2355, up by 6.2% and 17.7% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. The most important thing for bullish momentum right now is to hold above the 0.5 Fib level at $0.216. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Over the past weeks, the altcoins’ season (or the altseason) seems to be the biggest narrative in the digital asset market, leading virtually all conversations amongst the crypto crowd. This narrative is beginning to feel even more organic due to the strong performances of the largest altcoins, ETH and XRP, in recent weeks. Ethereum, the “king of altcoins,” has been on a relatively significant run in the last two months, reclaiming the $4,000 mark for the first time since December 2024. Meanwhile, the price of XRP has returned above $3, surging by more than 10% in the past week. However, the latest on-chain observation points that the altcoin season might only just be warming up and has not kicked in full gear just yet. The altseason, a period when mid/small-cap altcoins outperform BTC, is often marked by capital rotation from the largest cryptocurrency to the rest of the market. Last True Altcoin Season Was In Early 2024: Analyst In a recent post on the X platform, an on-chain analyst with the pseudonym Darkfost postulated that the altseason “has not really started yet.” This hypothesis comes despite the relatively improved performance of the altcoin market over the past few months, with various non-BTC assets leading the sector in gains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run At Risk? Binance Whale-To-Exchange Flow Signals Price Correction The rationale behind this Darkfost’s theory is based on the performance of various asset classes relative to Bitcoin over the last few months. The analyst compared the market cap growth of Bitcoin, large-cap altcoins (the top 20 largest altcoins), and mid-to-small-cap altcoins by calculating the difference between their 365-day and the 30-day moving average (MAs). Typically, the difference between the 365-day moving average and the 30-day moving average can be considered an indicator of growth momentum. Rapid market cap growth is witnessed when the short-term moving average (30-day MA) rises faster than the long-term moving average (365-day MA), while a lagging 30-day moving average indicates slow growth momentum. In their post on X, Darkfost noted that the altcoin market is having its weakest performance in this cycle relative to the premier cryptocurrency. As shown in the highlighted chart, the Bitcoin market capitalization currently outpaces the top 20 largest altcoins and the other mid-to-small-cap assets. According to the crypto analyst, this similar performance pattern was seen earlier in the year before the general market experienced a severe downturn. Nevertheless, Darkfost noted that the strongest action, which resembled a “true” altseason, happened back in the first quarter of 2024. Altcoin Market Capitalization  As of this writing, the altcoin market is valued at over $1.55 trillion, reflecting an over 12% increase in the past seven days. Related Reading: Here’s Why The $4,000 Level Is Important For Ethereum From An Options Point Of View Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView

Analysts have issued a fresh Cardano price prediction, projecting a 52% surge that could push its value back above $1.20. Despite experiencing significant volatility earlier in this market cycle, analysts remain optimistic about Cardano’s breakout potential. Recent chart patterns also reveal a setup of falling wedges followed by strong rallies—a formation that has historically preceded significant gains for ADA.  Cardano Price Prepares For A 52% Rally  Crypto analyst Javon Marks has released a new analysis on the Cardano price, highlighting a compelling technical setup that mirrors previous bullish breakouts. In his August 8 report on X social media, Marks’ analyst shared a chart displaying a series of falling wedge patterns, each followed by a significant upward price surge.  Related Reading: Cardano Marks Historical Milestone With Governance Vote, Hoskinson Reacts In past instances, these breakouts triggered powerful price rallies, with the latest formation suggesting a potential surge of more than 52% from current levels. This current falling wedge started taking shape in early 2025, with Cardano initially breaking above the upper boundary before pulling back and entering a consolidation phase—mirroring the pattern seen in past cycles. Now the cryptocurrency looks set for a potential breakout, and Marks forecasts that it could send Cardano’s value to levels not seen in over a year, targeting $1.2 or higher on the back of a projected 52% rally.  The analyst’s report also indicates that this projected rally could end up being a potential launchpad toward a much larger bullish cycle—one that could see the price of ADA extending toward the $2.9 region. Reaching this milestone would require Cardano to surge more than 261%, representing a remarkable upswing.  Notably, the repeated pattern of wedge formation and breakout seen on the Cardano price chart reflects market behaviour in which consolidation phases are followed by aggressive buying pressure. Historically, ADA has responded to similar setups with sustained upward momentum, and the current chart structure suggests that market conditions may already be aligning for another explosive move.  Cardano Community Sentiment Hits Record Highs Beyond technical signals, Cardano’s growing community enthusiasm is providing additional fuel for a potential momentum boost. According to recent data, ADA now ranks second across the entire crypto sector for most bullish community sentiment. This surge in optimism reflects investors’ confidence in the altcoin’s long-term prospects, supported by its ongoing network developments and ecosystem growth. Related Reading: A Breakout To Remember: Cardano Price Mirrors Market Conditions That Led To $3.10 ATH Historically, high market sentiment often translates into stronger price action as traders and long-term holders become more confident in a cryptocurrency’s potential to surge. If additional bullish catalysts align with Cardano’s growing community-driven sentiment, the cryptocurrency, which is currently priced at $0.8, could see its value soaring even further. Presently, Cardano’s price is experiencing robust growth. CoinMarketCap’s data shows that the cryptocurrency has surged by nearly 30% over the past month and gained over 11% in the past week. However, despite this price increase, Cardano’s daily trading volume has dropped by approximately 31%, introducing some uncertainty into its market outlook. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

The debate over whether the crypto market is in Bitcoin Season or on the verge of Altcoin Season has dragged on for many months, especially due to Ethereum’s price action in the past few days. LUCIE, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead, recently touched on the matter, sharing insights on what’s currently happening, what to expect for an altcoin season, and when to anticipate a breakout in the Altcoin Season Index. Altcoin Season Index Points To Bitcoin Dominance Many traders and analysts have been closely watching the Altcoin Season Index, with posts on the social media platform X and news reports increasing in anticipation of a market-wide move that could favor altcoins against Bitcoin. Although the current market still tilts toward Bitcoin, signs of change are starting to emerge, especially with Ethereum now approaching the $4,000 price level. Related Reading: No Altcoin Season If Bitcoin Dominance Reclaims This Level According to the Altcoin Season Index from BlockchainCenter.net, which was also shared by Shiba Inu’s marketing lead, the index is currently standing at 39, well below the 75 threshold required to confirm altseason. Notably, the data from BlockchainCenter.net shows that the index has been hovering in this range after bouncing from lower levels earlier in the year. As shown in the chart below, despite recent momentum from Ethereum and XRP, Bitcoin is still holding a dominant position in the total market cap. At the time of writing, Bitcoin dominance is currently around 61%, above the 60% level that typically signals room for altcoins to take over. Interestingly, this is a notable reduction from Bitcoin’s 64.3% dominance from three weeks ago.  Lucie attributed this decline in Bitcoin dominance to alt momentum slowly gaining traction across various sectors, including major altcoins and meme-based projects. This gradual build-up, she suggested, could represent an accumulation phase. This is a familiar August pattern that’s mostly always seen before stronger altcoin rallies. Eyes On September For Possible Breakout Although the current readings confirm that it is still Bitcoin Season, Lucie believes everything may already be setting the stage for an altcoin breakout next month. The combination of a drop in BTC dominance and a surge in the Altcoin Season Index above 75 would officially mark the shift. For now, eyes are on this breakout. Particularly, Lucie noted a September window for a decisive move that could ignite a true altseason. Related Reading: Hold On For Dear Life: This Bullish Bitcoin Metric Just Touched A 15-Year High At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s market dominance is at 60.0%, according to data from Coinmarketcap. Ethereum, on the other hand, has a market dominance of 12.2%. The last time the market saw altcoin dominance was in December 2024, when the Altcoin Season Index spiked to a reading of 88.  Since then, Bitcoin has maintained control, with the most recent attempt to push the index higher stalling at a 59 reading on July 21. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Ripple Labs’ long-running legal fight with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially over after both sides agreed to drop their appeals in the case. Related Reading: Bitcoin Insult Alert: Pro Trader Dubs HODLers ‘Idiots,’ Saylor Fires Back According to reports, a joint filing on August 7 confirmed the decision to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, ending a nearly five-year dispute that has shaped debate over how cryptocurrencies are regulated. Back To Business Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty said on social media the matter was “over” and the company could get “back to business.” Following the Commission’s vote today, the SEC and Ripple formally filed directly with the Second Circuit to dismiss their appeals. The end…and now back to business. https://t.co/nVqthNcFOt — Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty) August 7, 2025 Appeals Withdrawn, Penalties Finalized Based on reports, the SEC has withdrawn its challenge to a 2023 ruling that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities. Ripple, in turn, dropped its own appeal on the finding that institutional sales of XRP violated securities laws. Both parties will shoulder their own legal expenses. The case’s resolution finalizes $125 million in penalties first outlined by Judge Analisa Torres. Of that, $50 million will go to the US Treasury, while $75 million—held in escrow since June—will be returned to Ripple. The ruling also leaves in place a permanent injunction stopping Ripple from making institutional XRP sales without following securities laws. It can be recalled that the litigation started in December 2020 when the regulatory body charged Ripple with raising $1.3 billion from unregistered securities offerings. Ripple protested innocence, claiming XRP is not a security. In July 2023, Judge Torres agreed with the SEC on “programmatic” sales to institutional buyers but decided such type of sales to retail purchasers were not deemed as “securities.” Political Shift Shapes Outcome The move to suspend appeals follows US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and appointment of new bosses at the SEC. According to reports, under the new chair, Paul Atkins, the agency has backed away from more than a dozen enforcement actions and investigations involving crypto firms in recent months. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse earlier said both parties had already agreed in June to put closure to their appeals, though negotiations to reduce the penalties failed. Meanwhile, market observers say the outcome is a reflection of the SEC’s softened approach in other high-profile cases, including those involving Coinbase and Kraken. For the crypto industry, this resolution is being viewed as a sign of changing tides in Washington’s stance when it comes to regulation. Related Reading: Crypto Is Here To Stay—Even The SEC Can’t Do Anything About It, Analyst Says XRP Sees Renewed Trading Activity Following news of the case’s end, XRP shot up 13%, registering a 24-hour trading volume of $9.50 billion—an increase of more than 100% compared from the previous day. XRP’s price has been climbing by around 14% in the last seven days, latest data shows. Analysts say the sharp spike in activity signals renewed investor confidence now that the legal cloud over Ripple has been cleared. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Tron (TRX) has recorded notable price gains over the past month, rising by nearly 20% in the past 30 days. Currently trading at around $0.3392, the asset has also posted a 1.5% gain in the past 24 hours. These developments occur amid growing on-chain activity, particularly driven by the increased use of the TRON network for Tether (USDT) transactions, positioning the blockchain as a major player in the stablecoin infrastructure space. One of the key observations has been the network’s sharp rise in USDT transaction volume. According to CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, TRON processed over 8.29 million USDT transactions in the week ending August 3, 2025. This figure not only indicates heightened activity but also reveals the diversity of transaction sizes across the network. Transfers between $101 and $1,000 made up the largest proportion at 38.66%, with significant activity also observed in transactions exceeding $1,000. Related Reading: TRON Inc. Plans $1B Buyback of 3.1B TRX Tokens Amid Price Resilience at $0.33 TRON’s Dual Adoption: Retail and Institutional Activity on the Rise Arab Chain emphasized that this distribution highlights TRON’s appeal across different user groups. The presence of mid-sized transactions suggests usage by freelancers, online vendors, and remittance users. In contrast, the substantial number of larger transactions implies participation by institutional traders, high-net-worth individuals, and potentially corporate entities. The analyst also noted a decline in transactions below $10, suggesting a reduced reliance on micro-payments or testing activity and a pivot toward practical use cases. The growing use of TRON for real-world settlement purposes is reinforced by its infrastructure, which supports low-cost, high-volume stablecoin transactions. Unlike networks that cater predominantly to large institutional transfers, TRON’s environment facilitates both high-frequency and high-value transfers. Arab Chain stated that this makes TRON a core component in enabling digital commerce, payroll systems, and cross-border payments. Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci linked TRX’s recent momentum to regulatory developments in the United States. On July 18, 2025, the US Congress passed the GENIUS Act, marking the first formal federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. Kesmeci noted that this legislation provides a clearer legal foundation for dollar-backed digital assets by establishing guidelines for anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, and financial stability. Post-GENIUS Act: TRON Expands USDT Dominance Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, TRON moved swiftly to expand its footprint. According to Kesmeci, approximately $1 billion worth of new USDT was minted on the TRON network shortly after the bill became law. This increased TRX’s share of the total circulating USDT supply to over 83 billion out of 163 billion, accounting for approximately 51% of all USDT in circulation. The analyst suggested that this reinforces TRON’s position as the leading blockchain for stablecoin transfers. The GENIUS Act may catalyze stablecoin adoption in the US, with TRON expected to benefit due to its efficiency in handling stablecoin transactions. Related Reading: TRON Sees $1B USDT Mint: Liquidity Wave Incoming? As more institutions and users seek reliable, low-fee solutions for digital payments, TRON’s role in the growing ecosystem of tokenized dollars might just continue to expand. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Ethereum (ETH) has mirrored the broader cryptocurrency market’s recent downturn, with its price declining by 4% over the past week. As of today, ETH trades at approximately $3,598, reflecting a 1% decrease in the past 24 hours. This pullback follows months of mixed price action across the market, as traders balance optimism over long-term fundamentals with short-term risk management. New insights from on-chain data suggest heightened market activity surrounding Ethereum despite its failure to reclaim the $4,000 mark. Analysts point to unprecedented levels of Open Interest (OI) in Ethereum futures contracts, combined with record daily transactions on its network. While this signals growing participation and network adoption, it also raises concerns about potential volatility if market sentiment shifts abruptly. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Falters Above $3,700 – Is a Pullback Brewing? Ethereum Open Interest Hits All-Time High CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain reported that Ethereum’s OI on Binance has recently reached a record-breaking $77 billion. Open Interest measures the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, providing insight into market activity and trader participation. The surge suggests that more capital is entering ETH futures markets, potentially setting the stage for significant price movements. This rise in OI coincides with Ethereum reaching its highest daily transaction count ever recorded. Analysts link this spike in activity to increased engagement in decentralized finance (DeFi), growth in layer-2 scaling solutions, and broader adoption of Ethereum-based applications. CryptoOnchain noted that such developments “highlight growing participation and user engagement,” adding that this type of market buildup often precedes sharp price trends, either upward or downward. However, this accumulation of leveraged positions carries risk. If price movements turn unfavorable for the majority of open contracts, a wave of liquidations could occur, amplifying volatility. This has been a recurring theme in the cryptocurrency market, where leveraged positions can trigger cascading sell-offs during sudden price corrections. Bearish Signals Emerge from Market Order Activity Another CryptoQuant analyst, Maartunn, highlighted a different indicator that reflects short-term market pressure on Ethereum. According to his data, Net Taker Volume for ETH stood at -$418.8 million daily. This figure represents roughly 115,400 more ETH sold via market orders than bought, indicating a clear imbalance in favor of sellers. Market orders, unlike limit orders, execute trades immediately at the best available price. A sustained negative Net Taker Volume often signals urgency among sellers, potentially foreshadowing further downside if buy-side demand fails to absorb the selling pressure. Maartunn explained that “such behavior indicates participants were willing to prioritize execution speed over price,” typically a bearish market sign. Related Reading: Ethereum Consolidation Deepens As Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Hits One Of The Lowest Levels This Year Ethereum’s price action remains constrained below its psychological $4,000 resistance level. Despite strong on-chain activity, the divergence between network fundamentals and price performance shows a period of indecision for ETH. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

The global cryptocurrency market has experienced a slight downturn over the past week, with Bitcoin (BTC) struggling to regain its recent highs. Market data from CoinGecko shows the total crypto market capitalization currently stands at approximately $3.79 trillion, representing a 0.4% decline in the last 24 hours. This pullback follows a period of uncertainty across major digital assets, with both Bitcoin and altcoins facing limited buying momentum despite periods of volatility. Analysts suggest that reduced market activity and fluctuations in leveraged trading positions are playing a significant role in current market behavior. Insights from Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, highlight shifting trader sentiment as leverage levels decline while overall price movement remains subdued. These changes raise questions about whether the market is entering a phase of consolidation or setting up for more volatility ahead. Related Reading: Bitcoin Inflows To Binance Accelerate: Investor Behavior Shifts After Months Of Decline Leverage Trends on Binance Point to Market Reset According to a recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, leverage usage on Binance has decreased notably in recent days. The analyst explains that falling leverage is typically a short-term positive indicator as it suggests the exit of overleveraged traders and a reduction in forced liquidations. This can help stabilize price fluctuations and reduce abrupt sell-offs that often trigger sharp market corrections. However, Arab Chain points out that the current scenario differs slightly. Both price levels and leverage ratios have declined simultaneously, indicating that spot market buying has not picked up to offset selling activity. “The lack of strong demand in the spot market weakens the probability of a rapid recovery,” the analyst wrote. This trend highlights a more cautious approach from traders, potentially reflecting macroeconomic uncertainties or a wait-and-see attitude ahead of key market developments. The estimated leverage ratio on Binance is considered a critical indicator for short-term sentiment. A high leverage ratio suggests speculative positions are dominating the market, making it more vulnerable to sudden price swings. Conversely, a falling ratio can indicate risk management among traders or widespread liquidations, both of which can temporarily ease volatility. Arab Chain emphasizes that this metric acts as an “early radar” for potential shifts in market momentum. Altcoin Deposits Signal Increased Trading Activity In a separate analysis, CryptoQuant’s Maartunn observed a significant increase in altcoin deposits to Binance, with a seven-day transaction count exceeding 45,000, the highest level since late 2024. This surge in activity coincided with Bitcoin’s recent push above $112,000, suggesting traders are preparing to adjust their positions across a wider range of digital assets. Deposits to exchanges are often interpreted as a signal of upcoming trading activity, as funds are moved from wallets to platforms where they can be quickly exchanged. Whether this results in increased buying or selling depends on how the broader market evolves in the coming days. The uptick in deposits could indicate growing interest in altcoins as traders look for opportunities beyond Bitcoin amid its recent stagnation. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

The Ethereum (ETH) blockchain is experiencing a renewed surge in network activity, recently reaching a fresh all-time high (ATH) in daily transactions. However, despite this increase in on-chain fundamentals, ETH’s price continues to trade below major resistance levels, raising concerns that bullish momentum may be fading. Ethereum Network Activity Picks Momentum According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor CryptoOnChain, Ethereum’s daily transaction count – highlighted in pink in the below chart – has surged to a new ATH of approximately 1,550,000 transactions per day. This sharp increase in daily transactions, particularly noticeable over the past few months, points to intensified on-chain usage and overall network engagement. In addition to transaction count, other metrics also reflect a spike in activity – most notably, the number of unique Ethereum addresses. As of August 5, the total number of unique Ethereum addresses stood at 332,122,674, marking an increase of 207,454 new wallets compared to the previous day. While some of these may belong to existing users creating new addresses, the majority likely represent new participants entering the Ethereum ecosystem. Related Reading: Ethereum Rally Not Fueled By Bitcoin Dump, On-Chain Signals Show CryptoOnChain emphasized that despite these bullish on-chain signals, Ethereum’s price has not followed suit. As shown in the above chart, ETH’s price – highlighted in orange – remains subdued, failing to break above prior highs or key resistance zones. This disconnect between rising network fundamentals and lagging price action may indicate that the market is in an accumulation phase, the analyst said. CryptoOnChain further suggested that Ethereum could be setting the stage for a significant bullish breakout, with potential upside targets reaching as high as $5,000. Is ETH Price Headed For A New ATH? In a separate analysis posted on X, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto shared the following ETH monthly chart, noting that the asset is “compressing within a massive monthly triangle.” According to the analyst, a successful breakout from this pattern could potentially drive ETH toward $8,000. For the uninitiated, the triangle pattern is a chart formation that occurs when price action consolidates between converging trendlines, forming a shape that resembles a triangle. It typically indicates a period of indecision that often resolves with a breakout in the direction of the prior trend, signaling continuation or reversal depending on the context. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Gearing Up for a Major Move? Analysts Split on What’s Next Another well-known analyst, Gert van Lagen, echoed a similar outlook. He noted that ETH may be positioning for a powerful breakout, with a projected price target of up to $9,000, citing growing technical and fundamental support. Meanwhile, on-chain exchange data also supports a bullish narrative. Over the past two weeks, more than 1 million ETH has been withdrawn from centralized exchanges – fuelling speculations about a potential supply crunch. At press time, ETH trades at $3,590, down 1.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant, Etherscan, X, and TradingView.com

A CEO thinks XRP is one of the most misunderstood tokens out there. Jake Claver, chief executive of Digital Ascension Group, marked his YouTube channel hitting 100,000 subscribers by talking about what might push XRP’s price higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Finds Support At $114K, But Rally May Stall Without New Drivers Institutional Bets On XRP Backing According to Claver, Digital Wealth Partners now holds over $200 million worth of XRP. That stake shows how much confidence they have in the token’s potential. During a livestream, he pointed to the altcoin’s future role in settling tokenized assets. He believes that as more institutions adopt blockchain and tokenization, XRP could become a key link in global finance. The company isn’t only betting on price swings. It offers loans backed by crypto like BTC and XRP. Loan-to-value ratios go as high as 80% and rates sit between 13% and 16%. Claver said upcoming partnerships could cut those rates further. Reports have disclosed that the fund works alongside clients’ trusted advisers, blending traditional wealth services with crypto options. Claver talked about how his firm helps clients who manage IRAs and 401Ks. He said Digital Wealth Partners acts as an extension of existing advisory teams rather than replacing them. That mix of legacy finance and digital assets is meant to guide people through both sides. For Claver, XRP remains at the center of that plan because its design fits institutional transactions. The Email Analogy For Payments Claver compared XRP’s role to early email systems. Back then, users needed the same provider to send and receive mail. Today, thanks to standard protocols, any email can reach any inbox, and mostly for free. He thinks XRP could do something similar for digital payments, bridging different apps and banking systems across borders. He said real-world use like that will force a fresh look at XRP’s value once big players catch on. Of course, getting major banks to agree on the same standard and meeting strict KYC and anti-money laundering rules are two hurdles that can’t be ignored. XRP Price Trajectory Based on analysis, the biggest price trigger for XRP may come in mid-August 2025, when the US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to clarify the altcoin’s status. A positive outcome could spark a rally. A delay or mixed guidance might send prices down. Claver isn’t alone in watching this calendar. Paul Howard, Director at Wincent, said US rate changes possibly arriving in September could shift market sentiment. Related Reading: Crash Incoming? Kiyosaki Warns Of ‘August Curse’ And Reveals His Bitcoin Buy Zone Cheap money would hunt for yield, and tokens with solid use cases could see supply squeeze and sharp gains. Right now, risk-on vibes across crypto are steering flows into majors like BTC and ETH before altcoins get a look. Looking ahead, XRP’s performance will hinge on real adoption, clear rules and the bigger economic picture. If Claver’s vision plays out, XRP could shape next-gen payment rails. If regulatory delays or compliance snags dominate, investors may need to hedge or dollar-cost-average their positions. Either way, reports show that XRP’s path won’t be a straight line. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Solana opened August trading in a tight range just above $165. The coin has hovered near that level after a sharp run-up. Based on reports, big holders rotating profits and deeper DeFi ties are reshaping the outlook for SOL. Related Reading: Crash Incoming? Kiyosaki Warns Of ‘August Curse’ And Reveals His Bitcoin Buy Zone Solana Holds Critical Support Zone According to on-chain data, SOL has formed what looks like a Golden Cross on its daily chart, where the 50-day moving average crossed above the 200-day line. A pullback to around $160 has lined up with both the 200 EMA and a key trendline. Analysis shows that the $161–$166 area has become a firm floor. If buyers defend that pocket, SOL could climb toward the first barrier near $189 and then test $206. Analyst Mary Emerald has penciled in a move up to $256, a gain of about 60% from today’s prices. On its own, SOL has already jumped more than 50% from earlier lows this year. Prices still face pressure, though. The MACD histogram is negative and hasn’t shown a clear turn upward. That hints that bears have some edge until momentum shifts. Keeping an eye on trading volume around $189 will be key. A strong break and close above that level could open the door to higher targets. New Mobile Phone Starts Shipping In 50 Countries Meanwhile, with the long-awaited Seeker phone now available in over 50 countries, traders are growing more optimistic about Solana’s price as they eye a possible breakout. The handset combines Web3 functionality with a familiar smartphone experience, using hardware-level security to keep private keys and seed phrases completely separate from the app layer. This development makes Solana a more appealing platform for developers, fuels a vibrant ecosystem and expands SOL’s role as a utility token. Seekers officially start shipping today! Thank you for your support and belief in Solana Mobile since day one. We’re sending tens of thousands of devices to 50+ countries around the world, so sit tight as your order makes its way through over the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/dQtkWi26JB — Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) August 4, 2025 Forecasts Suggest Modest Gains Ahead Based on the latest Solana price prediction, SOL is set to rise by 5.28% and reach $173 by September 5, 2025. Over the past 30 days, SOL has recorded 16/30 green days with 7.66% volatility. Current sentiment reads as neutral and the Fear & Greed Index sits at 50. Related Reading: Crypto Fantasy Or Future? Expert Predicts XRP Will Hit $1 Million Looking at these metrics, a move toward $173 by early September seems likely if SOL can hold above $166. Failing that, a drop to $58 could prompt a deeper test of support. If buyers can lock in gains around $165 and power SOL above $189 on solid volume, the path to $206—and maybe even $256—comes into view. Until that happens, though, traders may want to wait for clearer signs that momentum has flipped. Featured image from Nansen Research, chart from TradingView

Компания Strategy (ранее MicroStrategy) объявила, что за прошлую неделю приобрела дополнительный биткоин ($BTC) на сумму $2,46 млрд. С 28 июля по 3 августа компания купила еще 21 021 токен, доведя общий запас до 628 791 $BTC (что сейчас примерно оценивается в $72,18 млрд). Это третья по величине покупка в долларовом эквиваленте за всю историю накопления компании топ-крипты за последние пять лет. И это отличные новости для лучших криптопресейлов лета. Когда $BTC получает поддержку крупных институциональных игроков, это обычно поднимает общий рыночный настрой и вызывает новый интерес к проектам на ранних стадиях. Стратегия Сэйлора: покупать и хранить $BTC в течение 21 года В недавнем интервью основатель Strategy Майкл Сэйлор подтвердил долгосрочное видение компании. Он рассказал, что планируют держать $BTC до 21 года, ожидая доходность не менее 50% в год и усиление позиций с течением времени. Подтверждая долгосрочный тезис Сэйлора, стоимость BTC, которая сейчас оценивается в $114 000, выросла более чем на 125%. Поэтому неудивительно, что Strategy остается крупнейшим корпоративным держателем биткоинов в мире. И ее подход приносит свои плоды. Во втором квартале 2025 года компания отчиталась об операционной прибыли в размере $14 млрд, которая почти полностью обеспечена активами в $BTC, что на целых 7000% больше, чем в следующем году. Учитывая, что такие крупные игроки, как Strategy, идут ва-банк на $BTC, легко понять, почему инвесторы проявляют все больший интерес к ранним криптопроектам, таким как Maxi Doge ($MAXI), Snorter Token ($SNORT) и blockDAG ($DAG). Это особенно актуально, если принять во внимание, что они доступны по самым низким ценам до момента появления на крупных биржах. 1. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) – Shiba Inu на стероидах, созданная для трейдеров с 1 000x плечом Вдохновленная знаменитым персонажем Shiba Inu, как и легендарные мем-коины $DOGE и $SHIB, “стероидный” Maxi Doge ($MAXI) стремительно привлекает внимание. С момента запуска на прошлой неделе проект уже собрал более $359 000 на предпродаже. Ранний успех объясняется тем, что токен изначально создан для торговли с плечом 1 000x и призван передать ощущение “$MAXI pump”. Проект ориентирован на трейдеров, которые ищут максимальные риски ради взрывных прибылей, что идеально вписывается в современную культуру мем-криптовалют. Источник: Maxi Doge Его токеномика также, вероятно, привлекает внимание. Значительные 40% от общего предложения токенов выделены на маркетинг, а дополнительные 25% идут в Фонд Maxi для “максимальной экспозиции проекта и оптимальной динамики пампа” – каждое из этих решений демонстрирует приверженность устойчивости проекта. То, что также отличает $MAXI, – это план подключения к платформам фьючерсной торговли, как отмечено в четвертой фазе дорожной карты. Для спекулятивной мем-монеты это знаменует смелый шаг к практическому использованию и долгосрочной актуальности. Возьмем, к примеру, $SHIB. Он превратился из мем-монеты в богатый утилитами альткоин со своей собственной децентрализованной биржей (ShibaSwap), коллекционной карточной игрой (Shiba Eternity) и блокчейн-сетью Layer 2 (Shibarium). Подпитываемый растущим использованием dApp, $SHIB может подняться с текущей цены $0,00001220 до $0,000041 в следующем году. Если $MAXI последует аналогичным путем, его предпродажа на раннем этапе может стать редкой возможностью до того, как спрос выйдет из-под контроля. Вы можете приобрести $MAXI на предпродаже всего за $0,0002505, используя $ETH, $USDT, $USDC или $BNB. 2. Snorter Token ($SNORT) – Монета, вдохновленная трубкозубом, готовая вынюхать высокопотенциальные криптовалюты Snorter Token ($SNORT) является основой Snorter Bot – торгового бота в Telegram. После запуска в этом квартале он поможет вам выявлять взрывные проекты до того, как они станут вирусными и потенциально вырастут в 1000 раз. Источник: Snorter Token Snorter Bot сначала появится в сети Solana, чтобы использовать ее высокую скорость и низкие комиссии, затем расширится на Ethereum и BNB Chain, а позже получит поддержку Polygon и Base. Такой мультичейн-подход обеспечит пользователям гибкость торговли на самых активных криптоэкосистемах. Бот также оснащен системой обнаружения rug pull и honeypot, чтобы помочь избежать мошеннических проектов. С учетом того, что рынок криптотрейдинговых ботов прогнозируется с ростом примерно на 14% CAGR и может достичь $154 млрд к 2033 году, $SNORT нацелен на развитие вместе с индустрией. Особенно это актуально, поскольку токен открывает доступ к премиальным функциям, правам управления и стейкингу с доходностью 156% годовых. Токен $SNORT сейчас можно купить на предпродаже по $0,1003. Сейчас удачный момент для участия, так как после выхода на биржи токен может торговаться около $0,94, что сулит потенциальную прибыль до ~836%. 3. BlockDAG ($DAG) – Усиливает основной слой блокчейна и привлекает свыше $362 млн $DAG – это основа BlockDAG, передового блокчейна первого уровня, который сочетает безопасность подтверждения работы (PoW) как у Биткоина и скорость и масштабируемость собственной архитектуры на основе направленного ацикличного графа (DAG). Проще говоря, он позволяет параллельно подтверждать блоки, обрабатывая тысячи транзакций в секунду. Будучи полностью совместимым с EVM, он облегчает доступ и разработку. Благодаря этому смарт-контракты и dApps на базе Ethereum легко запускаются в сети с минимальными изменениями. В BlockDAG также есть такие функции, как конструктор смарт-контрактов без кода, мобильный майнинг (через приложение X1 Miner) и гибкие модули распределения комиссий для создателей dApps. Источник: BlockDAG $DAG используется для оплаты комиссий за транзакции, взаимодействия со смарт-контрактами и вознаграждений сообщества, что делает его мощным utility-токеном с высоким потенциалом роста. Успех на раннем этапе предпродажи подчеркивает значимость токена: он уже привлек свыше $362 миллионов, несмотря на то что один $DAG в настоящее время стоит всего $0,0016 и пока не торгуется на крупных биржах, как было обещано – MEXC, Coinstore, BitMart. Новые криптовалюты готовы к росту вместе с $BTC С крупными институтами вроде Strategy, совершающими миллиардные движения в $BTC и демонстрирующими долгосрочный интерес к криптовалютам, импульс наверняка продолжит нарастать во всем пространстве. Независимо от того, интересуетесь ли вы мем-монетами вроде Maxi Doge ($MAXI), торговыми ботами как Snorter Token ($SNORT) или новаторскими Layer 1 инициативами наподобие BlockDAG, каждый из этих проектов на ранней стадии может выиграть от растущего рыночного оптимизма.

A bold forecast has stirred debate in crypto circles. Based on reports, a long-time investor known as Pumpius argues that XRP could one day trade at a whopping $1 million per coin! Related Reading: Crash Incoming? Kiyosaki Warns Of ‘August Curse’ And Reveals His Bitcoin Buy Zone That’s a huge jump from its current price near $2. The prediction rests on the idea that XRP will become the main bridge asset in a tokenized global economy worth up to $1 quadrillion. Tokenization Efforts Gain Ground According to Pumpius, Ripple is quietly moving real-world assets onto its blockchain. A government-backed real estate token pilot in Colombia is already under way. Reports have disclosed that Ripple has rolled out massive network upgrades. Then, there’s also a $100 million commitment to tokenizing carbon markets, and partnerships with regulated companies. XRP’s Role As Bridge Asset Based on data from Boston Consulting Group and Citi, $16 trillion in real-world assets could be tokenized by 2030. But Pumpius believes that figure could swell when you add $300 trillion in global real estate, $100 trillion in stocks, and over $100 trillion in bonds, plus currencies and commodities. Tokenize the World: Why 1 XRP Could Be Worth $1,000,000 Sounds insane, right? Now read that again. What if every asset you’ve ever known — stocks, homes, currencies, oil, bonds, even carbon — was tokenized onto one blockchain? And what if XRP became the bridge for it all? This… pic.twitter.com/h6BbIcKKhw — Pumpius (@pumpius) May 16, 2025 In his view, that push could create a token economy worth $1 quadrillion. He sees XRP, with its three to five second settlement times and built-in decentralized exchange, as the obvious choice to move value between those tokens. A Network Built For Speed And Scale Reports have disclosed that XRP Ledger already supports an automated market maker and native multi-asset transfers. Pumpius said these features are more suited for high-volume transfers than Bitcoin’s design. He notes that with a total supply of 100 billion XRP—and much of it locked or burned—scarcity could boost prices if demand surges. Big Hurdles Ahead Despite the promise, challenges remain. Regulatory clarity is still a work in progress in many countries. Competing blockchains are chasing tokenization too. Legacy financial firms may hesitate before shifting trillions of dollars on-chain. And even if XRP becomes a dominant bridge, it would only need to handle settlement flows—likely a small slice of total tokenized value. Related Reading: Against The Grain: Analyst Targets $300K Bitcoin Price—When Will It Happen? Market Skepticism Persists Yet Pumpius insists the math holds. If XRP captures a fraction of daily flows in a $1 quadrillion token economy, a million-dollar price per coin follows. History shows radical price targets aren’t always impossible. Reports have pointed to early Internet skeptics who missed the web’s true potential. Whether XRP will hit seven figures or breach $3 is anyone’s guess. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

A quant has explained how altcoin inflows into cryptocurrency exchange Binance might act as a leading indicator for the market. Spikes In Binance Altcoin Inflows Tend To Precede Corrections In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst has talked about the trend in the altcoin exchange inflows going to Binance. The indicator of relevance here is the “Exchange Inflow Transaction Count,” which measures, as its name suggests, the total number of deposit transactions that investors are making to a given centralized exchange. Related Reading: Bitcoin Top Buyers Aren’t Selling: $118,000+ Supply Remains Firm Below is a chart for the indicator that shows the trend in the altcoin deposits occurring on the various exchanges. As is visible in the graph, the altcoin Exchange Inflow Transaction Count peaked on all exchanges right before both the 2024 market tops, implying that deposit activity intensified on the platforms. Generally, investors transfer their coins to exchanges when they want to sell, so spikes in exchange inflows can lead into bearish price action. This appears to be what happened in these two instances. Interestingly, during the latest market drawdown that has occurred over the past few days, inflows on only one exchange have seen a spike: Binance. There have also been other instances in the past where this pattern developed. “Spikes in Binance inflows (represented by the purple area) frequently precede downward price movements or market corrections,” notes the analyst. The quant has also explained that Binance is not only the largest exchange in the sector in terms of trading volume, but also a hub for altcoin activity from both retail and institutional entities. As such, investor behavior on the platform can be quite relevant for the wider market. Speaking of alts, CryptoQuant has shared a few new indicators that can be used to track smart money. One of these is the Average Order Size, which differentiates between futures buy orders by their scale. The above chart shows the indicator’s data for Hyperliquid (HYPE). It would appear that whale-sized buy orders appeared when the altcoin was trading around $11 earlier in the year. Since then, its price has climbed to $39. Related Reading: Bitcoin Neutral Sentiment Didn’t Last Long: Investors Already Greedy Again Another indicator is the Retail Activity Through Trading Frequency. This one is the opposite: it points out periods of elevated activity from the small hands. From this graph, it’s apparent that overheated periods of retail interest coincided with price highs in Gala (GALA). ETH Price At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading around $3,600, down more than 4% over the past week. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum’s price has experienced moderate declines over the past week, dropping around 5% after a period of notable gains in previous months. At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $3,633, fluctuating between the $3,500 and $3,700 range over the past day. This price movement follows a broader market cooling, with many traders engaging in profit-taking after Ethereum’s earlier upward trend. Recent on-chain and derivatives market data suggest that Ethereum may be heading into a consolidation phase. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Battles Key Levels – Will Buyers Step Back In? Derivatives Market Data Signals Selling Pressure CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost shared an outlook indicating increased selling pressure and potential short-term weakness in the ETH futures market. The analyst highlighted that despite several attempts to breach the $4,000 resistance level, Ethereum has yet to break through, indicating possible market hesitancy at current levels. Darkfost emphasized that the behavior of the futures market has shifted notably over the past few weeks. According to data from Binance, Ethereum’s taker buy/sell ratio has dropped to 0.87, one of the lowest levels observed this year. A ratio below 1 typically indicates that sell orders are dominating over buy orders, suggesting that traders are either closing long positions or opening shorts. The analyst noted that this trend began around July 18 and has remained mostly negative since then, limiting upward momentum. Additionally, the seven-day and 30-day simple moving averages (SMAs) have started to trend downward, which could be a sign of slowing market momentum. Binance continues to hold the largest share of ETH futures open interest among exchanges, making sentiment on this platform particularly influential. With sellers currently exerting more control, the data suggests a potential continuation of this consolidation phase until buying activity strengthens. Mixed Views on Ethereum’s Longer-Term Outlook While near-term market data points to a challenging period for Ethereum, some analysts maintain a positive longer-term outlook. A recent post by Titan of Crypto, a well-followed market commentator on X, projected a potential price target of $8,000. According to Titan of Crypto, Ethereum’s price structure is forming a large monthly triangle pattern that could eventually lead to a breakout, opening the way toward a significant rally. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Rally Isn’t What It Seems — Here’s What’s Really Driving It This bullish view aligns with other optimistic forecasts on X, where traders speculate that Ethereum could revisit or surpass its previous all-time highs once key resistance levels are cleared and broader market demand returns. $ETH below $4,000 is a steal. Institutional accumulation, supply crunch, network activity; you name it, and #Ethereum has everything. The rally above $10,000 this cycle will be epic. ???? pic.twitter.com/26YTa3lQn8 — Ted (@TedPillows) August 4, 2025 However, for now, the lack of strong futures buying activity and persistent selling pressure in derivatives markets appear to be capping short-term gains. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

The debate around Bitcoin’s top for this cycle has been a major topic as market participants eye potential peaks later this year. Although some analysts have forecasted a blow-off top in October or November, Quinten Francois, a respected crypto market commentator, strongly disagrees. Drawing from historical data and market psychology, Francois believes that the current bull market is far from over and that expectations for a Q4 2025 top are “just not going to happen.” November Is Too Soon For A Bitcoin Peak Taking to the social media platform X, Bitcoin commentator Quinten argued that any expectations for a full market peak by November completely overlook how previous cycles have unfolded. He pointed out that in both 2017 and 2021, the altseason, the period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin, began in Q1 of those respective bull market years. Related Reading: Altcoin Season Loading As Bitcoin Dominance Crashes Toward 60% From that point, the retail-driven psychological cycle took roughly 9 to 12 months to fully play out. This time around, the analyst suggests that altseason hasn’t even started in earnest. The ETH/BTC ratio, often used as the criteria for altseason momentum, is only just beginning to reverse. Given this timing, Quinten noted that a cycle top occurring within the next two or three months is nearly impossible. The moment altseason begins marks the entry of broad retail participation, and from that point onward, it typically takes 9 to 12 months for euphoria and market excess to reach a crescendo.  If history is any guide, the current psychological cycle is still in its early stages because the retail cycle hasn’t properly kicked in yet. This would push a market peak into the second or third quarter of 2026 at the earliest. Altcoin Cycle Will Determine If Peak Is Possible The only condition that could allow for a major top this year, Quinten admitted, would be an absence of an altcoin cycle altogether. That scenario, or a catastrophic black swan event, could short-circuit the retail cycle and lead to an earlier-than-usual top. However, the possibility of this happening is very low, and this psychological cycle simply cannot play out much quicker than 9-12 months. Related Reading: Altcoin Season Index Spikes Above 30, But Bitcoin Dominance Remains High, What Next? As such, Bitcoin’s price action is most likely to play out like it has always done. “If things unfold as they historically have (we can only count on this), then it’s just not going to happen,” he said. Although the analyst did not give a price target for the expected Bitcoin top for this cycle, other technical analysts have pointed to targets between $140,000 and $200,000. In another post on the social media platform, Quinten noted that Bitcoin is currently playing out its biggest bullish setup in history. This outlook is based on a current retest of an ascending trendline of all-time highs, which Bitcoin broke above in July. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $114,460, having declined by about 3.7% in the past seven days. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Ripple Queen has made a bold prediction that the XRP price can reach $10,000 at some point. The analyst also highlighted factors that make this price target achievable despite how ambitious it is.  XRP Price To $10,000 Is Already On The Horizon In an X post, Ripple Queen declared that an XRP price tag of $10,000 is already “locked in.” She claimed that the math proves that the altcoin can reach this target and then alluded to how its supply is limited and its utility is unmatched. The analyst added that the world is catching up fast, indicating that more people are adopting XRP.  Related Reading: Market Cap Not A Hindrance To XRP Price Reaching $1,000, Expert Explains Why Ripple Queen further stated that regulatory clarity is falling into place for the crypto industry, which is bullish for the XRP price. Thanks to this regulatory clarity, with laws like the GENIUS Act, Ripple is set to expand its operations, which will boost XRP’s adoption. The altcoin is known to be at the centre of the crypto firm’s operations. Ripple CTO David Schwartz also recently indicated that it will continue to be the bridge currency for their payment services.  In line with this, Ripple Queen remarked that mass adoption is no longer a dream but a countdown, which is why she believes that the XRP price will reach $10,000. The analyst also stated that banks and institutional investors are quietly accumulating, a move that she is confident will soon lead to a massive supply shock for the altcoin.  These institutional investors will also have an avenue to accumulate more XRP once the SEC approves the spot ETFs. Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have already predicted a 95% chance of approval for the XRP ETFs. The launch of these funds will drive more capital into the altcoin’s ecosystem, which is bullish for the XRP price.  Current Price Action On Journey To $10,000 Crypto analyst CasiTrades has provided insights into the current XRP price action, even as it eyes this projected rally to $10,000. In an X post, she stated that the price action isn’t bearish yet from a technical standpoint despite the recent correction. The analyst noted that the low at $2.75 remains above the wave 1 high around $2.65, which keeps the larger uptrend intact.   Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Now In Wave 4 — What To Expect CasiTrades further revealed that bullish divergences are showing up on the 15-minute chart up to the 4-hour chart. She claimed that this supports the case that $2.75 could be the bottom of this corrective wave. Moving forward, the analyst stated that a proper reclaim of $3.21 and a strong break above this level would begin to confirm that the correction is over and that the next leg up is underway. If that happens, the next target zone will be between $4.60 and $4.80.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.05, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Earlier last week, the Ethereum price was retracing severely, giving up a fraction of the gains garnered from the previous bull rally. Despite this brief show of weakness, a crypto pundit forecasts that the leading altcoin may be on the brink of an explosive rally toward a new all-time high of $9,000. This bullish projection is based on the completion of a Broadening Wedge formation and an ongoing retest of the pattern’s upper boundary, which may now act as support.  Ethereum Price Chart Signals Major Breakout According to the new technical analysis released by crypto market expert Gert van Lagen on X social media, Ethereum could be gearing up for a major breakout move, with price action potentially targeting upper bullish levels around $9,000. This report is based on a key chart pattern, the Descending Broadening Wedge, which has historically proven to be a powerful bullish continuation setup. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Crash: What’s Happening And Where ETH Is Headed Next On the weekly timeframe, Ethereum has completed a breakout above the upper resistance of the long-standing Descending Broadening Wedge pattern. After its initial breakout attempt, Lagen notes that Ethereum is now retesting the former resistance trendline, which has flipped into potential support. This retest is considered critical, with the analyst highlighting it as ETH’s second attempt to break higher while sustaining its bullish momentum. The technical setup, as outlined by Lagen’s price chart, shows a projected upside of 79% from the breakout point, which could send Ethereum soaring toward the $9,000 level. Lagen highlights that statistically, such patterns resolve upward 67% of the time, reinforcing ETH’s bullish outlook.  The price zone also aligns with a historical sell line—an area where traders may begin taking profits as the cryptocurrency approaches upper targets. Interestingly, Lagen notes that the Bitcoin price has previously formed a similar Descending Broadening Wedge structure. At the time, the analyst had predicted that a successful retest of the pattern’s upper boundary could trigger a massive surge to $230,000 for Bitcoin. This historical parallel reinforces the belief that Ethereum could be on the verge of a similar upward trajectory if the current retest confirms support.  Analyst Sees ETH Surpassing $5,000 This August Despite ETH’s brief pullback, August is shaping up to be a potentially explosive month for the leading altcoin. Market expert, ‘Crypto GEMs’ on X, predicts that Ethereum will break past $5,000 before the month is over. The analyst’s technical chart shows a strong bullish setup forming after Ethereum’s brief price correction. Related Reading: This Ethereum Descending Broadening Wedge Pattern Looks Similar To 2019-2020, Here’s What Happened Last Time Currently, ETH is trading around $3,554 following a steep drop from its July highs of around $3,900. While this decline may appear concerning to some, Crypto GEMs sees it as a golden buying opportunity. The analyst encourages traders to take advantage of lower prices and “buy the dip”, as ETH positions for its next potential leg up. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has advised XRP investors not to panic as they make their next move in the market. This came as he revealed levels to watch out for as the altcoin retraces alongside the broader crypto market.  Analyst Advises XRP Investors Amid Market Correction In an X post, Egrag Crypto told XRP investors, especially the newbies, that they should not let fear dictate their next moves. The analyst also commented on the current price action, stating that investors will see where the market settles by the end of the day. In line with this, he revealed levels that investors should keep an eye on.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Maxi Blasts XRP Investors With ‘Retarded’ Tag Amid Price Drop The crypto analyst stated that if the XRP price maintains closures above $2.80, then it is still in a super bullish position. Furthermore, he claimed that a close near $2.65 keeps the altcoin within a strong structural formation. Meanwhile, Egrag Crypto also raised the possibility of a wick down to $2.34, which would represent a 30% retracement.  Whatever happens, the analyst is still confident that the altcoin will rally to higher prices at some point. As such, he advised XRP investors to stay steady and strong, stating that they should soon fly, indicating another parabolic rally was on the horizon. However, in the short term, a steeper price correction might occur, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez.  In an X post, the analyst said that the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio flashed a death cross for XRP, suggesting that a steeper correction could be underway. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could drop to the psychological $2 price level on this decline.  In another X post, Ali Martinez said that the on-chain data shows that past accumulation behavior points to $2.80 being a temporary buffer for XRP. Meanwhile, the real support begins below $2.48.  Long-Term Update For The Altcoin In an X post, Egrag Crypto provided an update on his analysis of XRP’s 6-month chart. He noted that the altcoin has just less than five months left until this candle closes. Based on this, he questioned whether it can still make history by breaking the chasm of whether the top might already be in.  Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Historical 90% XRP Crash Against Bitcoin, But This Will Happen First However, the analyst believes that the market top isn’t in and that the last leg for the XRP price is still imminent, something he claimed would be “epic.” Egrag Crypto stated that the Non-Log Scale measured move puts the altcoin at a market top of around $4.89. On the other hand, the Log Scale measured move shows a market top of $48.90. The analyst noted that he is adopting an average approach between the two targets. As such, he sees XRP reaching at least $27.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.97, up almost 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

The altseason fanfare remains on the rise despite a broad altcoin rally two weeks ago that has quickly evaporated in a wider market correction. As investors continue to await a potential rebound from these price dips, a popular analyst with X user PlanD has highlighted the two crucial signals that may initiate an altcoin market surge. Related Reading: Ethereum Drops 6% After Hitting $3,800, But Analysts See New ATH Ahead Ethereum And USDT Market Key To Altseason Future In an X post on August 1, PlanD shared an in-depth technical analysis of multiple markets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), and USDT Dominance. In studying the ETH market, PlanD highlights that the prominent altcoin faces major resistance at the $4,000, which has acted as the upper resistance level of a three-year symmetrical triangle. According to the presented analysis, Ethereum’s ability to effectively hold above the $4,000 price barrier is the first important developing situation for the altseason. Being the largest altcoin with a market cap of $424.48 billion, a successful breakout beyond this familiar price ceiling would encourage a rally by lower-cap alts to potentially initiate an altseason. Meanwhile, PlanD also draws attention to the USDT Dominance chart, which has just registered the breakout of a bearish flag. While there is potential to retest the breakout point at 4.71%, the analyst tells investors to monitor a potential fall to 3.81% which aligns with the breakout of a 1.5-year descending triangle and 3.21% i.e., the price target of the bearish flag. In particular, PlanD states a fall in USDT Dominance to 3.21% which suggests significant rotation of capital to other volatile assets is the “strongest signal” for an altcoin rally. Related Reading: If Dogecoin Loses This Level, Expect A Major Crash: Analyst Warns BTC.D Potential Rise Possesses Risk To Altcoin Market In analyzing the Bitcoin Dominance chart, PlanD notes this metric has twice successfully retested a key support at a three-year rising wedge at 60.30%; therefore, there is intense potential for a rebound. The top analyst notes that if BTC.D rises to retest the pivotal market levels at 64.60% and 64.80%, the altcoin market may see a general price loss ranging from 10%-20%. Meanwhile, PlanD is also backing Bitcoin to maintain its bullish form in the coming weeks with a projected price target of $160,000. Interestingly, the trading expert notes that there are two paths to this price, noting that Bitcoin may first find support at the $113,000, propelling a rebound beyond $118,700 and an eventual surge to $160,000. Alternatively, Bitcoin’s present correction may halt around $108,000 before rising towards the specified bull target. In this case, altcoins may also witness an initial 10-20% widespread price decline.  Featured image from MEXC Blog, chart from Tradingview

Reports have disclosed that XRP community commentator Versan Aljarrah says XRP could gain a link to gold without actually holding bullion. According to Aljarrah, XRP would simply move gold-backed stablecoins across the XRP Ledger. Related Reading: Don’t Blink: 1,000 XRP Could Be The Best Move You’ve Made—Expert The commentator argues that this role would give XRP a “synthetic connection” to tokenized assets like gold and oil, even though XRP itself would not carry any gold reserves. How XRP Bridges Gold Token According to Aljarrah, XRP only needs to power the on-chain movement of gold-pegged coins. Based on reports, each gold token on the XRPL would represent one gram of real gold. Custodians such as MKS Pamp and Imperial Vaults would hold the physical bars. XRP would then step in to provide liquidity and settle trades on the ledger’s built-in exchange. Aljarrah sees this setup as a way for the altcoin to stay useful in global finance. $XRP doesn’t need to be backed by gold. It just needs to move it. When gold-pegged stablecoins live on $XRPL, XRP bridges them. And in doing so, it becomes synthetically linked to gold, oil, and every asset they tokenize. pic.twitter.com/q0Ti2pQuDp — Versan | Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) July 27, 2025 Meld Gold Leads The Charge Meld Gold is the only issuer currently close to launching a gold token on the XRPL. Reports have disclosed that Meld plans to back each token with one gram of physical gold. The firm says it will work with major vault operators. So far, no other gold token projects, including PAX Gold (PAXG), have moved onto XRP’s network. Supporters hope that more issuers will follow once Meld proves the concept. Technical And Regulatory Hurdles Reports note that issuing gold tokens is more than writing code. Each issuer must tie its token to audits, legal contracts and insured vaults. On top of that, XRP’s fixed supply and decentralized consensus system make direct asset backing tricky. Matt Hamilton, a former Ripple developer, has said the crypto asset can’t be backed by gold in a traditional way. Analysts add that its price moves with adoption, legal clarity and market mood, not by hype. Institutional Moves Remain Unseen Meanwhile, Aljarrah says big names like JPMorgan, BlackRock, the Bank for International Settlements and the IMF have made private plans to use XRP as a bridge. Yet no public evidence supports that claim. Related Reading: XRP ETF Approval Incoming? Analyst Eyes September-October Window Most large asset managers have focused on blockchains with clear rules. Until the Ripple-SEC lawsuit ends, top institutions are likely to hold back. That case could decide if XRP is treated like a security, and that will affect any tokenized assets on the XRPL. According to analysis, a bridge role alone won’t peg XRP’s price to the spot gold rate of $2,950 that some in the community mention. Instead, if gold-pegged tokens take off, the altcoin could see more trading volume and tighter spreads. That might nudge its price upward, but it would still trade on its own merits as a liquidity tool for cross-border payments. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView