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A recent comment from crypto analyst CryptoTank has brought attention to a long-standing misconception about the size of the XRP community. His post focused on the widely quoted figure of seven million XRP wallets and explained why this number does not represent the number of real holders.  The clarification arrives at a time when XRP is now positioned to start to receive institutional inflows from the recently launched Canary Spot XRP ETF. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2,800%, Analyst Says Why Wallet Count Does Not Equal Holder Count CryptoTank noted that nearly 7 million wallets holding XRP does not translate to millions of people owning the asset. He pointed out that he personally maintains roughly 30 wallets, and most committed XRP investors tend to operate between four and six on average. This means a single individual can appear multiple times in on-chain statistics, making the total wallet count an unreliable indicator of how many real participants exist. The view is simple: the actual number of distinct XRP holders is far lower than many assume, and he believes the true figure sits comfortably below 1 million worldwide. This paints a picture of a community that is still at an early stage compared to other major digital assets. If only a fraction of those seven million addresses belong to unique individuals, then the people who hold XRP today represent a much smaller, far earlier group than estimates imply. CryptoTank described this group as being “way ahead” of the world, meaning that current holders occupy a position that could become far more valuable once broader participation finally arrives.  A small holder base means that any meaningful expansion in demand, whether retail or institutional, could have an outsized effect on price because the XRP price has not yet experienced the type of mass inflow seen in previous cycles for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional Expansion With Spot XRP ETF This discussion arrives at a significant moment for XRP, particularly with the introduction of the newly launched Spot XRP ETF in the United States. The product widens XRP’s reach beyond its early holder group, allowing institutions and retail traders in regulated markets to also invest in the cryptocurrency. If the true population of XRP holders is small, the arrival of ETF demand could become a major turning point.  As inflows grow, this new access point may mark the beginning of a shift from an early-holder community to a broader institutional and retail audience. Speaking of inflows, Canary’s Spot XRP ETF started its first full trading day with $243.05 million in inflows on November 14, according to data from SoSoValue.  Related Reading: XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’ This wasn’t reflected in the price of XRP though, as the cryptocurrency is down alongside the rest of the market. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.26, down by 1.4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Widely followed Bitcoin figure Lark Davis pushed back on suggestions that Cardano is finished, saying, “what is dead can never die.” At the same time, he pointed out that on-chain activity looks flat. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2,800%, Analyst Says Cardano (ADA) was trading at $0.51, down 8.8% in the past 24 hours, and it holds a market cap of $18.8 billion. That is the context for a larger question now being asked across crypto circles: can community and hype move a token more than real network use? On-Chain Activity Shows Little Movement Davis admits that user activity is low and DEX volume is thin. Development updates are limited, daily revenue is weak, and stablecoins barely register on the chain. He made his point with humor too, joking that Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson has “a beard worth $25 billion.” But the main claim was serious: the chain’s raw on-chain metrics don’t look strong right now. Is Cardano $ADA dead? Here’s my take. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/oGnVuQuy9N — Lark Davis (@TheCryptoLark) November 12, 2025 Community Strength And Brand Can Still Drive Prices Based on reports, Davis argued that numbers don’t tell the whole story in crypto. He compared Cardano to XRP and noted that a token can have a big market cap despite questions over intrinsic use; XRP once reached about $150 billion in market value. According to Davis, old buyers can return and push a token higher even when network use is low. That is part of why some traders treat certain assets as almost cult-like. Sentiment matters, but momentum matters more than steady on-chain growth in many cases. Technical Signals Point To A Narrow Upside If Key Levels Break TradingView analyst “AltcoinPiooners” has highlighted recent price action and a possible shift in market pressure. Reports show ADA tested support at $0.53 after hitting $0.60 on November 11 and falling the next day. Analysts See A Clear Path, But Risks Remain According to the analyst, ADA could move to $0.62 and then to $0.65 if $0.60 is cleared, a move that would equal more than a 16% gain from current levels. Reports also revealed that Cardano whales added 348 million ADA over four days while the price dipped below $0.50 recently. On the flip side, a failure at support could send ADA down toward $0.52. That risk was flagged by the same analyst. Related Reading: XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’ Although the debate around weak usage continues, reports have stressed that Cardano is far from dead. The project still commands a loyal base, steady interest from long-time holders, and a market cap in the billions. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

According to reports, a bipartisan draft bill in the US Senate has reignited arguments about whether XRP is a commodity or a security. Related Reading: XRP Has Held Its Ground As Most Altcoins Fall, Market Observers Say The Bipartisan Market Structure Draft would divide oversight: the Commodity Futures Trading Commission would police digital commodities like XRP and Bitcoin, while the Securities and Exchange Commission would keep authority over traditional securities. Proponents say the move could remove years of legal uncertainty for many tokens. Durham Study Frames XRP As Commodity Based on reports, academic work from Durham University has entered the debate. Ludovico Rella published a paper in the Journal Of Cultural Economy five years ago that examined how money works as both a tool and a social system. Rella used Ripple and XRP as main examples and described XRP as a “radical form of commodity money.” He also used the term “digital metallism” to show how XRP can be seen as a self-standing asset that holds value without relying on company liabilities or shares. What stands out most is his vivid description of XRP as “like gold in your hands” — a digital asset designed to be “the most liquid of assets on the XRP Ledger.” XRP’s Dual Role In Payments Rella argued that XRP plays two clear roles. It behaves like a digital asset with commodity-like traits and it also serves as part of Ripple’s payment network, acting as a bridge asset for moving money across borders. The study traces Ripple’s path from a trust-based mutual credit system to a blockchain-powered payments network focused on speed and liquidity. That historical arc helps explain why some users treat XRP as an independent store of value while others use it as a tool for cross-border transfers. Lawmakers Push For Clarity Reports have disclosed that senators behind the draft want to make legal lines cleaner so firms and markets know which rules apply. Many in the XRP community reacted quickly, pointing to the 2023 court ruling that found XRP was not a security as evidence that the token belongs under CFTC oversight. Commentators in the space argue the combination of that court decision and new legislation could finally put the question to rest. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2,800%, Analyst Says Market Moves Add Weight To The Debate Data cited by community members has been used to underline the argument. According to reports, XRP now processes over $5 trillion a year, and Ripple executives have spoken about CBDC pilots and network growth that could place XRP at the center of large payment flows. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has set a target of capturing 14% of SWIFT’s $150 trillion volume, a share that would represent about $40 trillion by 2030 if reached. Price action has followed the chatter: XRP traded at $2.50, up from $2.40 and showing a 4% gain at the time of the latest report. Daily trade volume rose by 52%, with nearly $5.8 billion in XRP changing hands. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Institutional capital is circling back to Solana (SOL) as Spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) open the gates to a new wave of inflows. Solana’s resurgence has caught the attention of the broader crypto community, recording consistent daily inflows and experiencing momentum it has not seen in months. The question now remains whether this steady buildup of institutional accumulation could eventually propel SOL’s price toward the $300 mark.  Solana Records 11 Days Of Consecutive ETF Inflows The Solana price is currently hovering above $156, roughly half of its ATH of just over $294 set in January 2025. Over the past few months, the altcoin has experienced significant volatility, including a 20% decline in the last month. During this period, there was little news to drive the market. However, the recent surge in SOL ETF activity could signal a potential turnaround for Solana’s price.  Related Reading: Institutional Investors Are Buying XRP And Solana At An Accelerated Rate While They Dump Bitcoin According to data from SoSoValue, US Spot Solana ETFs have witnessed a cumulative total net inflow of $350.47 million in less than two weeks. This suggests that institutions have been buying Solana ETFs every single day since its launch, signaling confidence in the current volatile market.  Today, the daily total net inflow of Solana ETFs reached $7.98 million, approximately $1.2 million higher than the previous day’s $6.78 million. SoSoValue’s chart shows that the highest daily inflow during the past 11 days occurred on November 3, when Solana ETFs drew an impressive $70.05 million from both Bitwise and Grayscale.  Bitwise’s BSOL ETF has been the primary driver of this steady inflow, accounting for $331.74 million of the total, while Grayscale’s GSOL ETF contributed a modest $18.72 million. The data underscores that institutions are not only showing interest in these new crypto investment products but are actively establishing long-term positions in Solana exposure. Considering Bitcoin ETFs drive the cryptocurrency’s price to former ATHs in 2024, Solana could see a similar response if ETF inflows remain strong and the broader market sentiment stays positive. While it remains unclear whether the cryptocurrency can reach $300, the steady accumulation from institutions provides a constructive foundation for future price appreciation.  Grayscale Expands Trading Access With Solana ETF New reports reveal that Grayscale has added another layer of optimism to the SOL news by announcing that options trading for its Solana Trust ETF is not yet live. This provides investors with additional opportunities to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency, manage risk, and trade around Solana’s price movements.  Related Reading: Solana To Dethrone Bitcoin And Ethereum? Here’s How The First SOL ETFs Are Faring Grayscale has announced that the Solana Trust will offer 100% staking, zero fees, and an average staking rewards rate exceeding 7%, making it an attractive option for investors seeking both exposure and yield. As Grayscale’s new moves strengthen Solana’s presence in the digital asset landscape, the introduction of options trading could also improve liquidity for the cryptocurrency. Featured image from Pixel Plex, chart from Tradingview.com

Some analysts expect XRP to climb sharply from its current price of $2.39. According to posts on X by a popular analyst known as Egrag Crypto, the coin is trading at the bottom of a descending triangle and could stage a strong rally in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Could Shiba Inu Triple? Analyst Sees 200% Move Coming Analysts Point To Historical Setups According to Egrag, two earlier runs give the pattern some weight. He compared the present chart to moves in 2017 and 2021. Back then, XRP went from $0.097 to $3.84 across a roughly three-month span around 2017–2018. In 2021, it rose from below $0.45 to above $1.90 in two monthly candles. Based on those moves, he expects a comeback within four to six weeks and projects gains of about 300% to 1,400% from today’s price. #XRP – ⚔️ Weakness? Or Just Testing the Faith of Bulls? ???? Lately, I’ve seen many #XRP Bulls turning #Bearish ????, frustrated by the sideways chop and the boring price action. They say things like “I see weakness on the HTF.” Let me tell you what I see ????️‍????️: I see traders… pic.twitter.com/5WTibse9r7 — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) November 11, 2025 “Mark my words: XRP will usually melt faces within 4–6 weeks, and history backs it up with evidence,” Egrag, who put a target range of $10 to $37 for this cycle, said. “I see traders chickening out, scared to lose their 10x gains. And that’s fine , protecting profits is smart,” he added. Other market voices have echoed parts of that view, reposting Egrag’s chart and wrote that XRP is “busy testing bulls’ faith.” ETF Filing Moves Forward Meanwhile, according to filings and reporting, Canary Capital has taken a key step toward launching a spot XRP ETF in the US. The firm filed a Form 8-A, a move that, once Nasdaq signs off, would let the fund list its shares. Crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett said the filing will become effective at 5:30 p.m. ET once Nasdaq certifies it, and trading is set to start when US markets open on Thursday, November 14, 2025. That development matters because an ETF can make an asset easier for many investors to buy. It does not mean prices will automatically skyrocket. It does mean more attention, and that can change market behavior in ways that are hard to predict. ????NEW: @CanaryFunds has filed its Form 8-A. This is the final step before it goes effective at 5:30 PM ET Wednesday once the Nasdaq certifies the listing. When that happens, the last hurdle is cleared and the first $XRP spot ETF will be set to launch Thursday at market open. pic.twitter.com/mXvkrrXbiJ — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) November 11, 2025 Short-Term Data And Market Tone At press time, XRP was trading around $2.39, down about 3% over the last 24 hours. Technical traders focus on where the price sits inside the triangle pattern and watch volume for confirmation of a breakout. Related Reading: XRP ETF Canary Takes Flight: 8-A Filing Clears Path To Nasdaq Listing Some see the structure as a setup for a large move either way. Others point out that the market environment today is not the same as in 2017 or 2021, given bigger trading volumes and different regulatory factors. The ETF timing adds a new element to watch. If Nasdaq approves Canary Capital’s Form 8-A as reported, the first spot XRP shares could start trading on Thursday. Markets often react to such milestones, but how big that reaction will be is unknown. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

The Bitcoin dominance has remained quite high over the last year, holding firmly above 50% and preventing altcoins from making any meaningful recovery. Even now, the dominance has climbed close to 60%, showing that Bitcoin is still determining the direction of the entire market. However, there has been a development that could change the trajectory of the Bitcoin dominance and put altcoins in the spotlight once again, highlighted by crypto analyst Unichartz. Bitcoin Dominance Breaks Below 50 EMA Since 2023, the Bitcoin dominance has remained firmly above the 50-Day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), showing immense strength around this level. Even through market crashes, the digital asset has maintained its dominance, and with each passing year, the trendline has continued to rise. As long as the Bitcoin dominance stayed above the 50 EMA, it showed it would continue to dominate, but this is changing now. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Derivatives Market Is Taking Off Again, But What Does This Mean For Price? According to the post by Unichartz, it shows that the Bitcoin dominance has now crashed below the 50-Day EMA for the first time in almost one year. This comes as the dominance lost its footing above 60% and has failed to reclaim its position above it. Naturally, there has been an attempt to reclaim the 50-Day EMA once again. However, this attempt failed after the brief surge above 63% in early October was thwarted by the market-wide crash on October 10. Since then, the dominance has remained below the 50 EMA and has now spent a full consecutive month below this critical level. What This Means For The Crypto Market Historically, the altcoin season has only begun when the Bitcoin dominance has seen a decline. This trend has held strong through the years, and even through the current cycle, has prevented the rise of another altcoin season. Related Reading: Dogecoin Does Not Have Potential For A Strong Move Upward, Analyst Says However, with the crash below the 50 EMA, the analyst predicts that the Bitcoin dominance is about to see a massive crash. It shows that the dominance will fall below 40% if it fails to reclaim the 50 EMA soon. Such a crash would give room for altcoins to actually run as the focus moves away from Bitcoin. With the Altcoin Season Index sitting at a low 31 at the time of this writing, it shows that a crash in the Bitcoin dominance is sorely needed for altcoins to rise again. However, the analyst explains that if the dominance does reclaim the 50 EMA, then Bitcoin’s lead may be extended for longer before attention rotates back to altcoin. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has shown far less movement than many other tokens during a recent sell-off in the altcoin market. According to Coingecko data, the token traded around $2.50 in the first days of November before pulling back to about $2.48. Reports have disclosed that its market capitalization sits near $148 billion. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC XRP Stands Its Ground Community voice 0xKOL pointed out that XRP’s calm performance stuck out while other alternative tokens were dropping. He described the period as an “alt bear market,” and his comment sparked wider talk among traders about what gives XRP a firmer price base than its peers. Based on reports, traders and analysts began examining both who owns XRP and how those holders behave. it’s a weird alt bear market XRP just chilling at 2.5$ honestly curious on what changed in market structure and holder base such that this is a thing? pic.twitter.com/J83FcO1UHn — @0xKOL__ (????, ????) (@0xKNL__) November 2, 2025 Other analysts explained that XRP’s steadiness comes from who holds it. They noted that, unlike many recent tokens driven by traders chasing fast gains, XRP is largely owned by seasoned investors who plan to keep their coins for the long haul. Price Moves And Recent Drops Put Numbers In View In terms or price action, the token has fallen about 6% over the past month and about 8% in the previous week. Its drop from the $2.50 region to roughly $2.47 shows some weakening, but market watchers note the decline is smaller than what many other altcoins experienced in the same stretch. Institutional Research Links Ripple Value To XRP Holdings Meanwhile, a February 2024 study by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey has reappeared in community conversations. Researcher SMQKE highlighted the paper, which carried the title “Digital Assets: How Can Valuation Differ From Traditional Assets?” The report argued that for some blockchain firms, the token itself holds much of the economic upside, and in Ripple’s case a large part of corporate value may be tied to its XRP reserves rather than to ordinary equity alone.   Market Events May Have Helped Support The Token Those watching prices say several wider events likely gave XRP extra support. Banking sector stress, a favorable court outcome for Ripple, and broader moves such as the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs are among the items that many traders point to. Related Reading: Could Shiba Inu Triple? Analyst Sees 200% Move Coming These developments, combined with a backing of long-term holders, have been cited as reasons XRP’s swings were smaller than the rest of the altcoin pack. For now, XRP remains one of the top four cryptocurrencies by market cap, and that status keeps it under close watch from both retail and institutional participants. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The Shiba Inu derivatives market is again heating up, providing a bullish outlook for the SHIB price. This comes as the crypto market rebounds, with SHIB also recording notable gains in the past few days.  Shiba Inu Derivatives Market Heats Up With Rising Open Interest CoinGlass data shows that the Shiba Inu derivatives market is heating up, with open interest rising as much as 15% on November 8. This indicates that traders are again betting on a significant price movement from the foremost meme coin. Notably, SHIB broke above the psychological $0.000010 level amid this rising open interest. Related Reading: Here’s Why Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Are Crashing, Is A Recovery Possible? Further data from CoinGlass shows the long/short ratio is 0.9, indicating that more traders are betting on a Shiba Inu price surge than a decline. Meanwhile, this development comes as the crypto market rebounds from last week’s crash, which saw BTC drop below $100,000, dragging SHIB and other altcoins down. SHIB is up over 8% since last week.  Fundamentals, such as the application for a Shiba Inu ETF, have sparked this rebound in SHIB’s price. This is expected to drive institutional capital into the SHIB ecosystem, potentially triggering price rallies. Furthermore, the U.S. government shutdown could end soon, which is also bullish for the SHIB price alongside the broader crypto market.  From a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst SHIB Knight noted that Shiba Inu is slowly accumulating and forming a bullish pattern. He added that once it breaks out of this low range, it will go higher. However, Santiment data shows that SHIB whales are still on the sidelines and are not accumulating more coins. The whales’ transactions (transactions above $100,000) have been on a downtrend, with most daily transactions over the last two weeks in the single digits. SHIB Eyes Rally To $0.0003 Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the Shiba Inu price could rally to $0.00003. This came as he noted that SHIB looks to be already broken out of a key accumulation. He added that with prices having shown bull divergences earlier this year, the meme coin may be preparing for a surge of around 200%, which will lead to a retest of the resistance in the $0.000032 range.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Team Shares Major News, Could This Trigger A SHIB Bull Run? A positive for SHIB is the parabolic increase in the Shiba Inu burn rate. Shibburn data shows that the burn rate has increased by 145952.08% in the last 24 hours, with 621 million tokens burned during this period. This is a positive, given how these SHIB burns remove more coins from the circulating supply and could trigger a price increase as demand skyrockets.  At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001005, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

The Shiba Inu derivatives market is again heating up, providing a bullish outlook for the SHIB price. This comes as the crypto market rebounds, with SHIB also recording notable gains in the past few days.  Shiba Inu Derivatives Market Heats Up With Rising Open Interest CoinGlass data shows that the Shiba Inu derivatives market is heating up, with open interest rising as much as 15% on November 8. This indicates that traders are again betting on a significant price movement from the foremost meme coin. Notably, SHIB broke above the psychological $0.000010 level amid this rising open interest. Related Reading: Here’s Why Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Are Crashing, Is A Recovery Possible? Further data from CoinGlass shows the long/short ratio is 0.9, indicating that more traders are betting on a Shiba Inu price surge than a decline. Meanwhile, this development comes as the crypto market rebounds from last week’s crash, which saw BTC drop below $100,000, dragging SHIB and other altcoins down. SHIB is up over 8% since last week.  Fundamentals, such as the application for a Shiba Inu ETF, have sparked this rebound in SHIB’s price. This is expected to drive institutional capital into the SHIB ecosystem, potentially triggering price rallies. Furthermore, the U.S. government shutdown could end soon, which is also bullish for the SHIB price alongside the broader crypto market.  From a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst SHIB Knight noted that Shiba Inu is slowly accumulating and forming a bullish pattern. He added that once it breaks out of this low range, it will go higher. However, Santiment data shows that SHIB whales are still on the sidelines and are not accumulating more coins. The whales’ transactions (transactions above $100,000) have been on a downtrend, with most daily transactions over the last two weeks in the single digits. SHIB Eyes Rally To $0.0003 Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the Shiba Inu price could rally to $0.00003. This came as he noted that SHIB looks to be already broken out of a key accumulation. He added that with prices having shown bull divergences earlier this year, the meme coin may be preparing for a surge of around 200%, which will lead to a retest of the resistance in the $0.000032 range.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Team Shares Major News, Could This Trigger A SHIB Bull Run? A positive for SHIB is the parabolic increase in the Shiba Inu burn rate. Shibburn data shows that the burn rate has increased by 145952.08% in the last 24 hours, with 621 million tokens burned during this period. This is a positive, given how these SHIB burns remove more coins from the circulating supply and could trigger a price increase as demand skyrockets.  At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001005, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

According to technical commentary from analyst Javon Marks, Shiba Inu appears to have left a long accumulation zone and may be entering a fresh bullish phase. The token first showed a breakout in March 2024 and pushed up toward $0.000046. It reached about $0.00003328 on December 8, 2024, before falling hard in 2025. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Analyst Points To Accumulation Breakout Marks highlights early bullish signals, including what he calls bullish divergences on the MACD that showed up earlier this year. Based on reports, he expects a move back into the $0.000032 area. He even projects a potential 200% rally to that level from where the token trades now. From the current quoted price of $0.00001009, a push to $0.000080 would mean a rise of roughly 700% by his estimate. Those are large swings. Traders should note the math. $SHIB (Shiba Inu) looks to be already broken out of a key accumulation and prices, which showed bull divergences early this year, can be preparing here for an ~200% move to test a resistance in the $0.000032s again. pic.twitter.com/Xw104EUT75 — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) November 9, 2025 Derivatives Activity Shows Traders Positioning For A Move Derivatives data adds another dimension. Reports show about $76 million in open interest tied to Shiba Inu contracts. Open interest jumped 15% over the weekend, and exchanges recorded 7.38 trillion tokens as outstanding futures exposure. Gate.io accounted for 47% of that total, which equals about $36 million on that platform alone. On a day of rising bets, SHIB hit a high of $0.00001032. Volatility Has Been Extreme SHIB’s path since December 2024 has been bumpy. After peaking above $0.00003 in late 2024, the token plunged to roughly $0.0000075 during the flash crash on October 10, 2025. It later recovered to about $0.00001003. Rapid moves like these show both the risk and the chance for big short-term gains. Positions in futures can make price swings bigger. What The Signals Might Mean For Traders According to the chart reading, breaking past $0.000032 would open a clear resistance band and could attract more buyers. Some market players will treat that level as a key test. Others will watch open interest and exchange concentration for signs of overstretch. Moves driven by sentiment and leverage can reverse quickly. Gains may be fast. Losses can be fast too. Related Reading: Trump Media Takes $55M Hit As Bitcoin Holdings Surge In Value Based on reports and the analyst’s posts, momentum appears to be building. But this is a trader-led setup more than a proof of long-term value. Technical signals, heavy derivatives exposure, and past wild swings all matter. Investors and traders should weigh the numbers: $0.000045, $0.00003329, $0.000032, $0.00001003, $0.0000075, $76 million, 15%, 7.38 trillion, and 47.13% are all part of the story. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

XRP has spent the past week on the continuation of a downtrend from the previous week, slipping from above $2.50 before rebounding around $2.12 and now hovering around $2.30. The price action reflects a market struggling to find direction, caught between bullish optimism and lingering selling pressure. Despite the broader slowdown in its price action, technical analysis shows that XRP is still displaying a resilient structure on the charts that maintains its critical support levels. According to Egrag Crypto, a popular analyst known for his long-term technical outlooks on XRP, the token may soon enter what will become the most explosive fifth wave yet. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds XRP Elliott Wave Analysis: ‘The Power Of 5’ Egrag Crypto’s latest technical analysis on the social media platform X points to the fact that XRP is in the final stages of its fourth impulse wave, which is a corrective wave based on the popular Elliott Wave Theory. Notably, this movement is now setting up for the beginning of the fifth wave, which is a bullish impulse under the same theory. Looking at previous cycles on the 5-day candlestick timeframe chart, particularly during 2017 and 2021, showed that similar setups came before massive upward surges in XRP’s price. The analyst’s chart displays a repeating structure of five-wave patterns, each representing major bullish impulses in the token’s history.  The chart also reflects the distinct cyclical rhythm of XRP’s price behavior over the years. Each major impulsive phase (waves 1, 3, and 5) has always been followed by smaller corrective waves (2 and 4), a structure that continues to repeat with precision.  The overlapping bands in cyan and pink, representing exponential moving averages, now point to XRP consolidating within a strong support region around $2.20, which indicates that the fourth impulse wave is coming to an end. XRP Technical Analysis: Source @egragcrypto on X Analyst Says Don’t Fight It By Egrag Crypto’s measure, the ongoing consolidation might be setting the stage for a similar move to double-digit prices if the fifth wave unfolds as projected. The visual projection marks potential Fibonacci extensions of 1.272, 1.414, 1.618, and 2.618 at $4.789, $5.515, $6.755, and $18.259 as possible long-term targets once the fifth wave takes hold. These levels may act as resistance points in the impending bull phase because they resemble the wave geometry that drove XRP’s earlier rallies in 2017 and 2021. Interestingly, the analyst also referenced how skepticism often peaks before major rallies. He reminded followers of a trader who lost $30 million shorting XRP during its last major uptrend in 2024. As such, the analyst concluded by urging traders not to “fight the fifth wave” but to “ride it.”  Related Reading: Get Ready — The End Of November Will Be Massive For XRP, CEO Says At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.27, down by 1.6% and 9.2% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively.  Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Reports from the Ripple Swell 2025 conference show growing interest in XRP. Traders and fund managers are watching November closely. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst According to speakers at the event, several timetabled moves could push more money into the token in the short term. Canary Capital ETF Timetable Canary Capital’s spot ETF is set to go live after an updated S-1 filing, with a possible automatic launch 20 days later on November 13. Reports from the stage cited Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, as confirming the update. That filing removed an amendment clause that would have given the SEC greater control over the product’s effective date. Based on reports, the timeline could still shift if the SEC returns questions or if government operations change, but for now November 13 stands out as a key date. Retail And Whale Activity Cool CryptoQuant charts show retail trading activity has cooled since the big sell-off on October 10, when about $19 billion was wiped out in a single day. Small investors have pulled back into a neutral zone, which some analysts read as cautious waiting rather than exit. At the same time, large on-chain moves to exchanges have dropped sharply — from roughly 49,000 on October 25 and 44,000 on October 11 to about 800 on a recent Friday. That fall in whale-to-exchange transactions suggests fewer big sellers are moving funds to exchanges right now. “The last half of November is going to be big for $XRP and @Ripple,” said @TeucriumETFs CEO @GilbertieSal during a recap of #RippleSwell Day 1. Head on a swivel ladies and gentlemen… Believe! ✨ pic.twitter.com/mw9VLuRUCB — rayfuentes (@RayFuentesIO) November 5, 2025 Institutional Signals Speakers at Swell pointed to increasing institutional interest. Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie told audiences that the last half of November could be very important for XRP, tying that view to broader trends in tokenization and institutional flows. Citibank projections cited at the event say tokenized assets could hit trillions within five years, and other panelists mentioned planned moves by traditional finance players. Based on reports, Circle also has plans to begin trading public equities in early December, which some see as another nudge toward more mainstream involvement. Advice From Market Players Gilbertie urged holders to focus on the long term. “Believe in it. Don’t worry about volatility. It will even out as adoption comes and more institutional money enters,” he said. That view was shared by other commentators who pointed out that ETF listings and institutional onboarding have historically changed how markets price assets. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds What To Watch Next Market participants will track the SEC process, any additional filings, and whether the government calendar affects the ETF start date. On-chain signals — like whale transfers and exchange flows — will also be watched closely. For now, reports suggest a mix of wariness among retail traders and growing institution-level interest, with November 13 marked as a date many are watching. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The XRP market is experiencing a new wave of large transactions as long-term holders adjust their positions. Over $300 million worth of XRP has recently been moved from crypto exchanges, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. While such withdrawals often suggest accumulation, current on-chain data present a mixed picture, indicating both opportunity and caution. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst Over $300 Million XRP Exit Crypto Exchanges  According to on-chain data from Glassnode, investors have withdrawn more than 140 million XRP, valued at approximately $309 million, from crypto exchanges. At the same time, XRP’s Long-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (LTH NUPL) chart has revealed a more complex backdrop.  The recent exchange withdrawals indicate a potential accumulation trend, suggesting that investors have begun buying XRP and are likely moving it into their respective wallets. Given the earlier wave of selling by long and short-term holders, this renewed accumulation could serve as a brief respite from the downward pressure.  Notably, the LTH NUPL indicator has declined and is now approaching critical levels around 0.5. This area has been identified as a historical threshold where market optimism tends to give way to weakness. In previous cycles, a drop below the 0.5 level has often led to XRP price corrections, as long-term holders began selling and securing profits. This cycle appears no different. The LTH NUPL decline indicates that many long-term investors may be entering a distribution phase. Despite the bullishness of large-scale withdrawals, the underlying market sentiment remains cautious. A major reason for this could be the widespread liquidation events that occurred in the crypto market over the past few weeks. Earlier, on October 10, the XRP price flash crashed below $1 but retraced back above $2 within 24 hours after $19 billion was wiped out from the market. On November 3, the crypto market experienced another bleed, with about $1.4 billion liquidated in a single day. As the market recovers slowly, so does XRP. Its price is currently up 4.78% after falling more than 16% over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap.  XRP Price Eyes $8 Target If Key Support Holds In a separate analysis, pseudonymous crypto analyst ‘Cantonese Cat’ has shared a bullish outlook using Fibonacci Extensions to project XRP’s next move and long-term trajectory. On the monthly chart, XRP is testing the 0.886 Fib level near $2.25—a critical support area that has previously served as a foundation for major upward moves.  Cantonese Cat argues that as long as this level remains intact, XRP’s next impulse could target the 1.272 Fibonacci Extension around $8.29, representing a 260% increase from current levels above $2.3. Related Reading: ‘Sell Your House, Clothes And Buy XRP’ — Solana Exec’s Wild Advice Goes Viral The chart also shows earlier resistance near $3.31, aligning with the 1.0 Fib level. If XRP successfully reclaims this zone, it could confirm its bullish structure. The subsequent extensions, highlighted by the analyst at $13.38 (1.414 Fib) and $26.63 (1.618 Fib), represent potential long-term target zones if momentum continues.  Featured image from Storyblocks, chart from TradingView

The price of Zcash is recording one of the most astonishing rallies in the crypto market despite the ongoing bearish conditions. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a resurgence in the privacy narrative. Zcash (ZEC), one of the oldest and best-known privacy coins, is up by about 700% since September.  The pump in recent days is notable, as it comes at a time when the entire crypto industry is being dragged down due to Bitcoin’s decline towards $100,000. It raises the question of how Zcash is managing this performance, and there are different theories on social media as to why this is happening. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds What’s Going On With Zcash? Zcash (ZEC) has risen over 700% since September 2025, reaching as high as $728 on November 7, according to data from CoinGecko. This rally comes ahead of its mid-November halving, which will halve block rewards to 0.78125 ZEC, tightening supply like Bitcoin’s events. According to a recent report analysis by Galaxy Digital, Zcash’s extraordinary rally can also be attributed to a revived interest in privacy within the crypto space. The report noted that although Zcash’s underlying fundamentals have not drastically changed, perceptions of its zero-knowledge proof system have.  More than 30% of the coin’s total supply is now locked within shielded pools, representing an all-time high for private usage on the network. This rally means that some users are increasingly seeking privacy-centric solutions as mainstream networks grow more transparent and subject to surveillance.  Another factor contributing to Zcash’s rise is the recent tech upgrades to its network. The introduction of the new Zashi wallet, which makes private transactions far more user-friendly, has expanded Zcash’s accessibility to a wider audience.  Prominent voices like Naval Ravikant and Arthur Hayes have championed Zcash’s role in the evolving privacy revolution, calling it “the missing piece for Bitcoin.” According to the BitMEX co-founder, Zcash has the potential to quickly achieve 10% to 20% of the value of Bitcoin, which would place its price between $10,000 and $20,000. Interestingly, Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom fund now holds ZEC as its second-largest liquid asset. Can ZCASH Keep Pumping? Despite the euphoria, some analysts caution that Zcash’s dramatic rally may not be entirely rooted in long-term fundamentals. Economist Lyn Alden described the surge as a coordinated token pump, warning investors not to become exit liquidity. A crypto commentator known as Bit Paine on X suggested that the current Zcash rally may be a coordinated pump-and-dump, arguing that manipulators likely targeted the coin because privacy tokens had their big moment in 2017, meaning many new investors may be unaware of the pattern, and privacy-focused assets like Zcash make it easier for bad actors to conceal their activities from regulators. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst There is also looming regulatory pressure over privacy coins, especially after the European Parliament’s vote to restrict listings of tokens like Zcash and Monero on regional exchanges beginning in 2027. At the time of writing, Zcash is trading at $580.67, having retraced from its intraday high of $734.96. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView

Solana Foundation manager Vibhu Norby jumped into a heated XRP discussion on X, adding a sharp dose of humor to an already intense online conversation. The debate began when Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs urged followers to sell all their other crypto assets and buy XRP. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst XRP Proponents Urge Bold Bets Scrubs, known for extreme XRP optimism, previously predicted that XRP would surpass Bitcoin and Ethereum within five years. He reignited that vision this week, telling investors to sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, ZCash, and Dogecoin — essentially, “sell everything” — and move into XRP. The statement quickly went viral, drawing reactions from multiple crypto communities. X user Caspian responded, saying it wasn’t meant literally. He added that the point was to align belief with action — if investors truly see value in XRP, they should act with conviction. “Own your stack, protect it, and stay ready,” he wrote. Sell your house. Sell your bed. Sell your kids. Sell your cardboard box. Sell your clothes. Buy XRP. — vibhu (@vibhu) November 7, 2025 ‘Sell Your House, Bed, Kids, And Buy XRP’ Vibhu Norby joined the thread with satire. He joked, “Sell your house, bed, kids, cardboard box, clothes, and buy XRP,” making it clear he was mocking the hype rather than endorsing it. Another user, Slorg, claimed he had already gone all in and asked what step to take next. Norby replied that the next move was to wait for major firms like BlackRock and Mastercard to tokenize trillions in assets, potentially sending XRP to $1,000. Despite the humor, the exchange highlighted the community’s real optimism about institutional involvement and the possibility of massive price growth. Ripple Funding And Institutional Moves Ripple added fuel to the discussion by announcing a $500 million funding round at its Swell 2025 event. Investors included Galaxy Digital, Fortress, Brevan Howard, and Pantera Capital. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the investment confirmed faith in a business “built on the foundation of XRP.” Reports also showed Ripple partnered with Mastercard to use RLUSD on XRPL for fiat settlement, while Ripple Prime is integrating XRP for institutional transfers. These developments gave long-term holders more reason to stay confident in XRP. Holding XRP is the hardest part because conviction gets tested in every wave of volatility. But when you understand the fundamentals, the liquidity infrastructure @Ripple is building and how $XRP underpins the next phase of global settlement, patience becomes your leverage. — Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) November 5, 2025 Holding XRP Challenges Investor Conviction Meanwhile, Versan Aljarrah, the founder of Black Swan Capitalist, acknowledges that it is a constant emotional struggle holding XRP. He explains how investor patience is tested in every market cycle, and the challenge of remaining dedicated to your investment when the price moves materially can be one of the hardest things to do as an XRP holder. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Engineer Vincent Van Code responded, saying that it requires “serious conviction – or mental illness” to not sell when the price moves. It comes as no surprise that the mixture of irony, crazy predictions and institutional news keeps XRP relevant. For some of them, the “sell your house” comments are simply an exaggeration, but it showcases the passion and belief of the XRP community, which has planned and endorsed their position, and has continued to show the strength of their will no matter how volatile XRP price action has remained. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

According to Bayberry Capital, XRP’s market price does not match its real-world role. The hedge fund firm argues the token is often judged like a speculative coin when it actually serves as plumbing for moving value between financial systems. Related Reading: Bitcoin Near Breaking Point As It Tests Its Most Crucial Support Line—Analyst The research compares the current stage of XRP to early internet infrastructure — quiet work laying the base while prices drift — and says many investors miss that deeper build-out. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has also stressed the token’s role across multiple settlement uses, reports show. Bayberry Capital Warns Mispricing Reports have disclosed that the investment house sees XRP as a liquidity tool, not just a tradable asset. It notes that institutional integrations, compliance work, and deep technical links take time to appear in prices. The firm believes the token’s recent price steadiness reflects growing backbone work, rather than lack of demand. Market observers are urged to look past headlines and volatility and weigh actual settlement activity. According To Onchain Data, Traders Are Shifting Based on CryptoQuant data, open interest in BTC and ETH positions fell within the last 72 hours while XRP accumulation rose. That pattern is being read as traders rotating toward assets with clearer utility. The shift does not prove a long-term trend, but it does show changing flows in the short term. Binance Traders Pile into XRP as BTC & ETH Positions Unwind “Traders are using these slight dips to add positions, showing conviction that contrasts sharply with the fear gripping BTC and ETH markets.” – By @Crazzyblockk pic.twitter.com/QdXlsJCV2L — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) November 6, 2025 Exchange Activity Shifts Lookonchain flagged a large move on Hyperliquid where a whale opened a short position worth over $20 million. The same actor moved $7 million in USDC into that DEX before placing the trade. At the same time, XRP’s price swung: after falling more than 13% to a low of $2.06 on Nov. 4, it climbed 6.27% the next day and reached $2.41. These opposing forces — fresh demand and a major short — are creating pressure around the current recovery attempt. Someone created a new wallet and deposited 7M $USDC to Hyperliquid, opening 20x short on both $BTC and $XRP. Positions: • 1,129 $BTC($116M) • 8,888,888 $XRP($20.35M) This guy seems to be a high-stakes gambler — he’s a Roobet and https://t.co/ZZPnpTmYqj user.… pic.twitter.com/GqWZaca4BC — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 6, 2025 Ripple Partnerships Add Practical Use Cases Reports show Ripple has expanded use of RLUSD after deals with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini. The company also raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, with backing that included Citadel Securities and affiliates of Fortress. Those moves are aimed at making it easier to settle credit-card transactions on the XRP Ledger using stablecoins, and they provide more pathways for real-world usage. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Outlook And Market Tension Bayberry Capital believes that slow-moving institutional adoption means the market underestimates what’s being built. Adoption, compliance checks, and systems integration do not happen overnight; they creep forward as partners sign deals and test flows. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

According to on-chain data, the XRP Ledger recorded a sharp influx of new addresses over a two-day span this week. Santiment reported 21,595 new wallets created in 48 hours — the biggest jump in eight months. The move came as XRP dropped to $2.06 before rallying back to about $2.33, a roughly 13% gain from that low. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update Surge In Wallets Draws Attention Based on reports, the spike in wallet creation has captured market attention because it breaks a recent pattern of heavy selling. Data showed long-term holders were offloading about 260 million XRP per day during last month’s sell-off. Now, fresh wallets are appearing while prices recover. That combination suggests different groups of traders may be acting at the same time — some cutting losses, others buying the dip. Community figures point out that total wallets now stand at 7.226 million and are moving toward 7.5 million, according to an XRP Rich List resource. ???? XRP’s price has bounced back, and users who bought the dip have enjoyed a nice +12% jump in the past 24 hours. Notably, XRP Ledger data indicates there were 21,595 new $XRP wallets created in a 48-hour span in the past couple days, the highest level of growth in 8 months. pic.twitter.com/vkGLwLJjrk — Santiment (@santimentfeed) November 5, 2025 A similar but milder burst of network growth was followed by a climb to a yearly high of $3.66. That historical link is being watched. Still, new wallet creation is a signal rather than proof of sustained buying. Some of the incoming addresses can belong to exchanges, custodians, or automated services. So the makeup of new wallets matters as much as the number. ETF Timetable Could Add Fuel Reports have disclosed that an XRP spot ETF might get a US launch date of November 13. ETF talk has a history of drawing institutional interest into crypto markets, and rumors alone can move prices. In this case, analysts in the XRP community are tying the wallet growth to expectations surrounding the ETF. One community analyst, Egrag Crypto, has outlined bullish targets, calling one level “Macro Wick 1” at $10 and another, much higher, “Macro Wick 2” at $50. Those are his technical scenarios, offered as possibilities rather than certainties. Market Volatility Still Present The wider crypto market showed how fast things can swing between November 3 and 4, when the total market cap fell by nearly $350 billion and XRP slid about 13.16% to around $2.20. That pullback is fresh in traders’ minds. Short-term gains can be steep. For example, a $10,000 buy placed two days ago would already have gained about $1,300 after the rebound. Yet big moves work both ways in turbulent markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst For now, the picture is mixed. New wallets and a 13% bounce are encouraging signs of renewed interest. Historical precedents and analyst forecasts add to bullish narratives. But wallet growth alone does not guarantee sustained price rises. Investors should watch where the new wallets are concentrated, monitor daily sell volumes, and pay attention to confirmed news about an ETF. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Reports have disclosed that crypto entrepreneur and Tron founder Justin Sun moved a sizable amount of Ethereum into a liquid-staking service this week. Related Reading: Everyone’s Giving Up On Bitcoin? Crypto Exec Says That’s Exactly Why It Will Rise According to on-chain data, about 45,000 ETH — worth roughly $154.5 million at the time — was shifted from the lending protocol Aave into the Lido Finance staking pool. The transfer was public and traceable on the blockchain. It drew quick attention because of its scale and timing. Sun’s Public Wallets Grow The funds had been sitting on Aave before the move. They were then deposited into Lido, which issues staked-ETH tokens that let holders keep a form of liquidity while their ETH is staked. Based on reports, Sun’s public wallets now show around $534 million in ETH holdings. That figure has reportedly surpassed his holdings in TRON’s native token, TRX, which are estimated near $519 million. Market watchers say the swap signals a shift in how some big holders are allocating capital. JUSTIN SUN JUST STAKED OVER $150M OF ETH [ARKHAM INSIGHTS] Justin Sun just withdrew $154.5M of ETH (45,000 ETH) from AAVE and deposited it to Lido Staking. He currently holds $534M of ETH in his public wallets, even more than he holds in TRX ($519M). We found this through… pic.twitter.com/rwU3H5uIKu — Arkham (@arkham) November 5, 2025 Bigger Stakes, Bigger Questions Analysts reacted fast. Some see the action as a vote of confidence in ETH’s yield options and protocol security. Others raised the point that large sums routed into single liquid-staking providers can add to centralization risks on the network. Price remains unpredictable. Also, staking carries its own risks — smart contract bugs, validator downtime, and slashing events are possibilities that investors must weigh. Market Context And Price Action Based on reports, ETH was trading near $3,389 when this movement was noted. The token had slipped about 12% in the previous week, which makes big staking flows more visible because large buys or internal transfers stand out against falling prices. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst In the broader crypto landscape, institutional and whale moves into staking have been increasing over the past months. Lido remains one of the largest liquid-staking providers, and its market share is watched closely by both traders and protocol researchers. Signals Versus Motive Actions by the Tron boss Sun could be long-term, aimed at yield, or at a broader portfolio shuffle. There is something notable in the transfer, but it is only a piece to a bigger picture— including holdings, trading, and trends beyond the broader indirect markets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

According to recent posts from market commentators, XRP has fallen back under pressure as Bitcoin trades near $103,000 and hovers around the $101,000 support level. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst A crypto expert, Coach JV, told followers that seeing XRP trade under $2 would be a “blessing” for disciplined buyers. Reports have disclosed that XRP gave up the $2.5 level and now faces bears that could push it to new lows below $2. XRP Drops Near Key Support Based on numbers from market trackers, the broader crypto market lost about $350 billion in total value between Nov. 3 and 4. XRP was hit hard in that stretch, falling about 14% to roughly $2.2. Analysts suggested those who missed buying under $2 might get another chance if current weakness continues. Momentum has been driven by Bitcoin’s pullback, and that pressure has been passed down to many altcoins, XRP included. Bitcoin under $100K? XRP at $2? What a blessing. Most see disappointment. The disciplined see accumulation. This is where the patient become wealthy while others chase green candles later, we’ll already be sitting on house money. GOD, family, and protection of your ecosystem… — Coach, JV (@Coachjv_) November 4, 2025 Market Moves And Historical Context Coach JV pointed out that a drop below $2 would wipe as much as 37% off a position opened at the start of August. For example, a $100,000 stake would be worth about $63,000 in that scenario. Those are headline numbers that grab attention. Yet the message being pushed by some analysts is simple: a downturn can create low-price buying opportunities. After the collapse from $3.30 in January 2018, XRP stayed mostly between $0.3 and $0.7 for seven years, until the rally in November 2024 reopened the market for large gains. Opportunity For The Patient According to JV, patient accumulation during weak patches is what separates winners from those who chase rallies later. He wrote that when others are chasing green candles, early accumulators are often already sitting on gains. #XRP – Micro Wick 1 ($10) & Macro Wick 2 ($50): First of all, imagine waking up after a market bloodbath ???? and still writing this post with zero fear ????, because on the higher timeframes, nothing has changed! It’s just your emotions playing games on you. ???? Step 1: Read This… pic.twitter.com/LrlZf5eMB9 — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) November 5, 2025 This is a common refrain among crypto traders, and it was echoed by other figures in the XRP community. Reports have also recorded that the phase where XRP traded under $1 closed after the 2024 rally, and many now watch the $2 area closely for fresh entries. Related Reading: Everyone’s Giving Up On Bitcoin? Crypto Exec Says That’s Exactly Why It Will Rise Technical Views Remain Bullish On Higher Timeframe Meanwhile, Egrag Crypto, another analyst focused on XRP, said the long-term chart still looks bullish. He flagged data distortion on Oct. 10 across exchanges like Binance, Bitstamp, and Coinbase, and he identified $1.4 as that date’s low. That low was noted in his analysis, and he argued that higher-timeframe structure hasn’t been broken. His tone was confident, even as he admitted short-term pain. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

According to comments made at the Ripple Swell conference, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said the XRP Ledger is lining up as a set of financial rails that could rival legacy systems on Wall Street. Related Reading: ‘Good News’ Finally Arrives For SHIB Army As Team Unveils New Update He argued the ledger’s payment features make it a practical tool for moving money across borders. His remarks come as several big fund managers update filings for potential XRP exchange-traded funds, and as traders watch for approvals that may arrive as soon as mid-November. XRP Ledger Framed As Payment Rails McClurg drew on his background as an emerging-market bond manager when he pointed to high remittance costs as a clear problem. Workers often pay between 8% and 15% to send money home, he said. Blockchain rails like the XRPL can cut those fees, the CEO added, and that use case is part of why he believes institutional interest will grow. He also repeated a prediction he has made before: that XRP ETFs could see $10 billion in inflows in their first month if they launch with strong backing. I liked the ETF session at Ripple Swell. “Way to think about XRP is to think about the XRP Ledger. It’s financial rails. A competitor to Wall Street” pic.twitter.com/KlAaOQPDpl — Vet ????‍☠️ (@Vet_X0) November 4, 2025 ETF Filings Gain Momentum Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary Capital have updated S-1 filings tied to XRP funds. Franklin removed an 8(a) clause from its S-1, a change that reduces a procedural reason for delay. Grayscale has filed a second amendment and has named key executives and counsel on its paperwork. Market participants say these moves suggest managers are preparing for a possible rollout in November, though SEC timing still matters. Payments Utility Versus Investment Structure McClurg argued that XRP’s role as a payments token gives it a different profile from assets that rely on staking. He suggested ETF holders would not face the tradeoff of missing staking yields, which has affected some Ethereum products. That claim is used to explain why an XRP ETF might attract distinct flows, rather than simply following the path of prior crypto funds. Ecosystem Bets And Industry Players Ripple has pushed XRPL-focused products such as RLUSD and institutional services under the Ripple Prime brand. Reports mention partnerships with GTreasury and Rail to boost clearing and custody capabilities. Those efforts are designed to make XRPL more useful for banks and large treasuries that need predictable settlement and custody options. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Holds — But Signs Of Weakness Are Piling Up: Analyst What Markets Might Do Traders will watch liquidity, trading spreads, and whether early ETF buyers come from corporate treasuries, family offices, or retail channels. A large opening month inflow, like the $10 billion McClurg projected, would change short-term price dynamics. Yet approval dates and fund structures will shape how fast capital moves. Market observers say the timing of filings and removals of delaying clauses increases the odds of visible launches this quarter. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Arthur has predicted that the XRP price is preparing to decouple from Bitcoin (BTC). For years, XRP’s price movements have mirrored those of BTC, but according to Arthur, the market is evolving in ways that could soon set XRP apart. The emergence of Ripple’s new institutional brokerage platform and recent acquisitions, alongside the growing strength of its associated stablecoin, are key drivers that the analyst believes could drive this separation. XRP Price Set To Break Away From Bitcoin Arthur’s recent thread shared on X social media paints a confident picture of XRP’s future. He argues that the cryptocurrency is starting to chart its own course, breaking away from Bitcoin’s influence. Traditionally, XRP’s price has followed BTC’s overall direction and trajectory, rising and falling in tandem with the broader altcoin market.  Related Reading: Why This Analyst Is More Bullish On XRP Over Ethereum For The Short-Term However, Arthur believes that the latest developments surrounding Ripple, a crypto payments company, could significantly change this dynamic. He points to Ripple Prime as the biggest factor that could drive this shift. Notably, Ripple Prime is a digital asset spot prime brokerage that Ripple recently launched following its acquisition of Hidden Road. The brokerage platform offers OTC spot trading, Foreign Exchange (FX), derivatives, and swaps, all seamlessly integrated with XRP and RLUSD, Ripple’s regulated stablecoin.  By offering Wall Street a means to enter the blockchain finance market, Arthur contends that Ripple Prime could redefine how institutions view digital assets like XRP. Instead of being swayed by broader market sentiment, this institutional demand from Ripple’s new brokerage platform and ongoing developments could drive XRP’s value based on measurable utility. Additionally, it could finally establish the cryptocurrency as a standalone asset rather than one that constantly tracks Bitcoin’s movements.  In his analysis, Arthur frames Bitcoin as a speculative digital asset, while XRP is viewed as a form of financial infrastructure. He explains that this is a crucial distinction considering infrastructure assets are typically driven by real-world adoption and utility, rather than “hype cycles.” With RLUSD surpassing a $1 billion market cap just a year after its launch, the analyst maintains that Ripple has established a stable and transparent institutional framework that effectively balances liquidity and compliance. Through this setup, RLUSD provides price stability, while XRP offers transaction liquidity, creating a financial ecosystem designed for real-world use, which is ideal for driving price growth.  Regulation And Utility Shifts To Redefine XRP’s Identity Arthur expands on his analysis by connecting Ripple’s recent developments to a broader picture. He explains that institutions using Ripple Prime to settle payments with XRP and RLUSD are driven by different incentives. They do not care about Bitcoin and are not chasing speculative gains like typical crypto traders, but prioritize efficiency, regulation, and liquidity.  Related Reading: Analyst Shares Why He Bought A Massive Stack Of XRP, ‘It’s Not A Gamble’ He also highlighted the potential impact of the upcoming CLARITY Act in the US. If passed, the analyst says that the bill could reclassify XRP as a commodity, moving it away from the “crypto basket” and placing it in the same regulatory category as assets like gold. Through this combination of legal clarity, stablecoin integration, asset class change, and subsequent institutional demand, Arthur says that XRP’s price will gradually decouple from Bitcoin. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

On-chain data shows signs of an altcoin winter may be emerging as Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies have seen a decline in activity. Altcoins Are Observing A Drop In On-Chain Activity In a new thread on X, institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) has talked about how interest in altcoins has been cooling off recently. Related Reading: CryptoQuant Head Reveals Reason Behind Bearish Bitcoin Trend The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Active Addresses,” which measures, as its name suggests, the total number of addresses that are participating in some kind of transaction activity on a given network every day. When the value of this metric rises, it means more users are making transfers on the blockchain. Such a trend implies trading interest in the cryptocurrency may be on the rise. On the other hand, the indicator witnessing a decline suggests investors may be shifting their attention elsewhere as they are reducing their transaction activity on the network. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in this indicator for Ethereum, the largest of the altcoins, over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Ethereum Active Addresses metric was at a high of 589,000 in late July. Since then, activity on the network has gone downhill, with there now being 488,000 addresses making transactions, around 17% lower than the peak. “Fewer users interacting on ETH indicates weaker on-chain demand, a pattern seen in past bear-market phases,” explained Sentora. Solana, another prominent altcoin, has been showing a similar trend. How the monthly value of the Active Addresses has changed for SOL over the last few years | Source: Sentora on X From the chart, it’s clear that the monthly version of the Active Addresses witnessed a notable decline for SOL during Q3 2025. More specifically, active users on the blockchain dropped by about 30% in this period. “Solana has been the out-performer this cycle, but momentum is cooling,” noted the analytics firm. Memecoins have been hit hard in the recent market downturn, and the same has held true for their on-chain activity. Dogecoin, the largest meme-based token, has only witnessed a slight decrease in Active Addresses, but Pepe has gone through a drawdown of 85%. “This drop shows how quickly speculative user bases can evaporate,” said Sentora. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Maps Out Dream Ethereum Scenario To $8,000 Finally, the analytics firm has also highlighted that DeFi trading volume has started to trend down as well. The metric is still relatively strong compared to other cryptocurrency-related indicators, but a change in direction is apparent. With the crash in prices and downturn in on-chain activity, is the altcoin sector entering a season of winter? “It’s too early to tell but the current data echoes past cycles,” noted Sentora. “We are already 6+ months into an altcoin slowdown, with winter signs popping up.” Ethereum Price Ethereum has plunged alongside the rest of the market during the past day as its price has retraced to $3,300. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

Shiba Inu has been added to the FTSE Grayscale Crypto Sectors Framework, a move that gives the meme coin fresh institutional recognition. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Be This Week’s Big Story As Saylor Teases Fresh Buy Marketing lead Lucie announced the development on X with a post titled “Good News for SHIB Holders.” According to the listing, SHIB joins the Consumer & Culture sector alongside Dogecoin, identifying it as a token tied to community, culture, and entertainment. Good news for SHIB holders Grayscale’s Market Byte Here Come the Altcoins from October 2025 officially lists Shiba Inu SHIB under the Consumer & Culture crypto sector in the FTSE Grayscale Crypto Sectors framework. SHIB is recognized by Grayscale Investments and FTSE Russell as… pic.twitter.com/8jBpKkP9PL — ???????????????????? (@LucieSHIB) November 2, 2025 Inclusion Signals Institutional Recognition Based on reports, the FTSE–Grayscale framework was launched in 2023 to sort crypto assets into clearer groups for investors. The framework covers five niches, and Grayscale’s latest report lists SHIB among the assets that meet the SEC’s Generic Listing Standards (GLS) criteria. The GLS rules, approved in September, let exchanges list crypto ETPs under a set of generic requirements rather than seeking individual sign-off for each token. That opens the door for more straightforward pathways to spot ETPs, although a token still needs an effective registration statement to trade as an ETF. Shiba Inu Among A Few Eligible Tokens Reports have disclosed that at least 11 cryptocurrencies across four sectors meet the GLS thresholds. In the Currencies sector, XRP, Litecoin, Stellar, and Bitcoin Cash are named. Smart contract platforms that qualify include Polkadot, Cardano, Solana, and Avalanche. Chainlink stands alone in Utilities & Services. In consumer and culture, only Shiba Inu and Dogecoin are recognized. Solana and Litecoin ETFs are already trading in the US, while Cardano, XRP, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash are still awaiting approvals. Valour Inc. has issued a SEK-denominated ETP tied to SHIB in Europe, and asset manager T. Rowe Price has mentioned SHIB as a candidate for inclusion in its Active Crypto ETF, but SHIB does not yet have a standalone spot ETF filing in the US. Related Reading: From Greed To Terror: Bitcoin’s Fall Below $104K Sparks Extreme Fear Market Moves And Technical Notes Meanwhile, SHIB’s price action has been mixed. Based on market data cited by analysts, the token fell by over 6% in the past 24 hours and has experienced about 13% and 30% corrections in the last week and month, respectively. Source: Akbarkarimzsfeh/TradingView Those moves have pushed SHIB down to 34th in the crypto market cap rankings. TradingView commentator “Akbarkarimzsfeh” flagged a long-term support trendline that has in past cycles preceded sharp rebounds. The analyst argued that dips to that area have been followed by rapid rallies, suggesting the current pullback may be temporary. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Aster has come under heavy selling pressure after an abrupt price spike triggered by Changpeng Zhao’s comment on Sunday, in which the Binance founder publicly stated he bought ASTER with his personal funds. The comment initially sent the token sharply higher as traders reacted to the endorsement, but the rally was short-lived. As broader market weakness intensified and Bitcoin and Ethereum led a widespread downturn, ASTER retraced aggressively, erasing most of its post-announcement gains. Related Reading: Whale Piles Into ASTER Shorts After CZ’s Comment – $52.8M On the Line The reversal has fueled speculation that speculative flows are unwinding just as risk appetite evaporates across crypto. Major assets are under pressure, with BTC losing key support zones and ETH sliding alongside broader altcoins, creating a challenging environment for any token attempting to sustain upside momentum. At the same time, on-chain data from Lookonchain reveals a striking development: the Anti-CZ Whale — a trader who aggressively shorted ASTER immediately after CZ’s post — is now sitting on over $21 million in unrealized profit across two wallets. The whale continued adding to their position as retail excitement peaked, and with the price now sharply lower, the trade is paying off dramatically. The dynamic underscores elevated volatility and uncertainty, reinforcing that market sentiment remains fragile despite isolated bullish triggers. Whale Expands Winning Bet Across Majors as Market Stress Deepens According to Lookonchain, the Anti-CZ Whale’s aggressive positioning extends far beyond Aster. The same trader who built a large ASTER short immediately after Changpeng Zhao’s post is also shorting DOGE, ETH, XRP, and PEPE — and every single position is currently in profit. On Hyperliquid, his combined unrealized gains now sit close to $100 million, making this one of the cycle’s most profitable orchestrated short campaigns. The scale and accuracy of these trades highlight a sophisticated strategy targeting momentum shifts across major assets, not just isolated tokens reacting to social sentiment. This development arrives at a fragile moment for the broader crypto market. Bitcoin has broken below key support zones, Ethereum continues to slide, and altcoins are selling off aggressively as liquidity withdraws and sentiment turns defensive. In this environment, leveraged traders and forced sellers are adding fuel to downside volatility, creating an environment where outsized short positions can thrive. The whale’s gains underscore the market’s critical phase — a period where speculative excess is being flushed out and only disciplined positioning is rewarded. Whether this marks the prelude to a deeper capitulation or the final shakeout before recovery will depend on how quickly market demand returns to absorb selling pressure. Related Reading: Balancer Protocol Sees $70M Exit In Suspected Crypto Exploit ASTER Price Analysis: Weak Structure Persists as Sellers Maintain Control Aster continues to trade under heavy pressure, and the 8-hour chart reinforces a clear bearish structure despite brief spikes in volatility. Following CZ’s comment and the initial price reaction, ASTER saw a sharp spike higher, but that move quickly faded as sellers regained control. The token failed to break above the short-term moving average trend line, signaling that momentum remains firmly to the downside. The rejection near the $1.20 region and the subsequent selloff back toward the $0.90 zone highlight how fragile bullish attempts currently are. Every bounce is being met with distribution, suggesting that short-term participants are using strength to exit rather than accumulate. Volume also confirms this narrative — the strongest bars appear on red candles, showing aggressive selling dominance. Related Reading: Bitmine Buys 44,036 Ethereum Worth $166M During Market Dip – Details The price is now hovering just above a key support area formed in late September. Losing this level could open the door for a deeper retrace toward the mid-$0.80 and potentially $0.70 support zones if market weakness persists. For ASTER to reclaim any bullish structure, it needs to recover above the 50-period moving average and establish higher lows — something it has failed to do for weeks. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

Balancer, a major DeFi protocol, has suffered a significant exploit, with approximately $116 million drained from protocol vaults. On-chain data shows large, unusual outflows from Balancer’s “0xBA1…BF2C8” address to an external wallet, including 6,587 WETH (~$24.5M), 6,851 osETH (~$26.9M), and 4,260 wstETH (~$19.3M). The scale and nature of the transfers point to a coordinated attack involving high-value assets across multiple vaults. Balancer has since confirmed the breach, stating that “around 7:48 AM UTC, an exploit affected Balancer V2 Composable Stable Pools.” According to the team, these pools have been live for several years, and some were outside the pause window, leaving them vulnerable. Pools that could be paused have been halted and are now in recovery mode, with the exploit confirmed to be isolated to V2 Composable Stable Pools. Balancer V3 and all other pools remain unaffected. The protocol says it is working with leading security researchers and legal teams to investigate and will release a full post-mortem. Balancer also warned users about fraudulent communications circulating in the aftermath, emphasizing that official updates will only come through its verified X account and official Discord. This incident marks one of the largest DeFi exploits of the year and has heightened security concerns across the sector. Related Reading: Whale Piles Into ASTER Shorts After CZ’s Comment – $52.8M On the Line Hacker Offloads Stolen Tokens Into ETH as Crypto Markets Face Broad Selloff According to Lookonchain, the Balancer exploiter has begun swapping the stolen assets for ETH, accelerating concerns that the attacker intends to consolidate and move value quickly before defenses or recovery mechanisms can engage. Converting large amounts of liquid-staking tokens and wrapped assets into ETH not only solidifies the hacker’s control over the stolen funds but also signals an intent to exit positions entirely rather than negotiate or return funds — a troubling sign for victims and the protocol. This development is unfolding during one of the sharpest pullbacks the market has seen in recent months. Ethereum has fallen below $3,500, a key psychological and technical level, while Bitcoin has broken under the $105,000 support, intensifying fears of deeper downside as liquidity thins and sentiment deteriorates. Altcoins, already under pressure from macro-driven derisking, are bleeding heavily, with capital rotation stalling and speculative flows evaporating. For Balancer, the timing compounds the severity of the crisis. A major security breach during a fragile market period magnifies losses, erodes confidence, and increases the risk of liquidity dislocations. The DeFi ecosystem is now closely watching both the hacker’s next moves and Balancer’s recovery plan as the sector navigates heightened stress on both technical and sentiment fronts. Related Reading: Balancer Protocol Sees $70M Exit In Suspected Crypto Exploit BAL Breaks Down Further As Market Selloff Drives Heavy Pressure BAL has entered another phase of sustained weakness, with the weekly chart showing a clear downtrend that has now intensified following the confirmed exploit. After trading near the $1 region for months, the token has broken lower, currently hovering around $0.80 and showing a sharp weekly decline. The chart reflects heavy selling volume, suggesting that the security breach accelerated an already fragile market structure. Technically, BAL remains below the 50-week and 200-week moving averages, reinforcing a long-term bearish trend with no immediate signs of reversal. Each attempt to establish support has been met with lower highs and breakdowns, indicating persistent distribution and a lack of sustained buyer interest. The recent spike in volume during the selloff confirms capitulation behavior rather than accumulation, as fear spreads across the DeFi sector. Related Reading: Bitmine Buys 44,036 Ethereum Worth $166M During Market Dip – Details Market sentiment around BAL has deteriorated further given the exploit’s timing. With Ethereum trading below $3,500, Bitcoin losing key support near $105,000, and altcoins bleeding across the board, risk appetite is at a low point. For BAL to show recovery signals, it would need to reclaim psychological support near $1 and stabilize volume flows. Until then, price action remains vulnerable, and further downside cannot be ruled out as confidence rebuilds slowly. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has revealed a rare chart formation, which presents a bearish outlook for the XRP price. This comes amid a market downtrend, with concerns that XRP may have topped in this market cycle.  Rare Chart Pattern That Sparked 87% XRP Price Crash Resurfaces  In an X post, Severino revealed that the XRP monthly LMACD has crossed bearish for the third time ever. He noted that the past two bearish crossovers resulted in an 87% and 71% drawdown after the signal fired. The analyst added that this signal, this time around, is still unconfirmed. As such, he remarked that bulls must push the XRP price much higher this month or they risk seeing the signal being confirmed.  Related Reading: Wave 3 Target Suggests That The XRP Price Is Headed For $10 Severino’s analysis comes amid a crypto market downtrend, which has pushed the XRP price lower. The altcoin is now at risk of dropping below the psychological $2 level, a level that it fell below during the $19 billion liquidation event in October. Notably, crypto analyst CasiTrades had earlier predicted that XRP could still drop to as low as $1.4 before it bottoms.  The analyst is confident that such a crash for the XRP price is the perfect buy-the-dip opportunity as she expects the altcoin to still rally to a new all-time high (ATH), potentially reaching as high as $10. From a fundamentals perspective, there are also positives for XRP, which could spark a significant rebound.  Canary Capital’s spot XRP ETF is on course to launch on November 13, while Grayscale and Bitwise have also amended their filings, meaning they could launch soon. Ripple also just launched a crypto prime brokerage in the U.S. to offer OTC trading for XRP, RLUSD, and other crypto assets.  A Breakout For XRP On The Horizon Crypto analyst Ether has indicated that the XRP price is primed to break above the resistance level at $3.1 soon enough. He stated that the current resistance is bound to break with the altcoin’s price accumulating over the major support at $1.9. The analyst explained that each test weakens the sellers’ defense while supply gets absorbed, liquidity thins out, and the market builds pressure.  Related Reading: High Liquidity At This Level Could Send The XRP Price Surging Soon Furthermore, Ether noted that steady accumulation above strong support shows that the buyers are quietly taking control and that energy is being stored for an explosive move. In line with this, he declared that the XRP price breakout is no longer a question of if but when. In the meantime, CasiTrades stated that XRP is eyeing the $2.04 and $1.72 supports as part of the final wave to the downside.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.2, down over 6% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Aster (ASTER) has seen heightened volatility in recent sessions as broader market selling pressure weighs on altcoins and investor sentiment remains fragile. Yet in the midst of this downturn, the token drew unexpected attention when Changpeng Zhao (CZ) — Binance’s former CEO — posted on X that he personally bought ASTER using his own funds directly on Binance. The comment immediately sparked debate across the crypto community, with some viewing it as a confidence signal and others treating it with caution given current market conditions. Related Reading: Bitmine Buys 44,036 Ethereum Worth $166M During Market Dip – Details However, not all major traders share the bullish view. Shortly after CZ’s post, notable on-chain whale 0x9eec increased a bearish positioning, adding significantly to an already large ASTER short position. This divergence between a high-profile buyer and a whale doubling down on shorts has injected further uncertainty into the market narrative surrounding ASTER. Price action remains choppy as traders weigh institutional behavior, community influence, and market structure. With sentiment split and volatility rising, ASTER finds itself at the center of a tug-of-war between speculative confidence and defensive positioning — a dynamic that could define its near-term trajectory. Whale Bets Against Aster Despite CZ’s Public Support Aster finds itself at the center of an unusual market disconnect, where public sentiment and whale activity are pulling in opposite directions. According to Lookonchain data, shortly after CZ publicly stated that he bought ASTER with his own funds, an influential on-chain trader took the opposite stance. Wallet 0x9eec, a whale known for large directional plays, has been aggressively increasing his ASTER short exposure, signaling skepticism about the token’s near-term performance. The address now holds 42.97 million ASTER in shorts, currently valued at approximately $52.8 million, with a liquidation price set at $2.091. This is a significant position that clearly reflects conviction — and raises questions across the market. While CZ’s comment boosted visibility and briefly stirred bullish chatter, this whale’s response appears to embody professional skepticism, positioning for downside rather than momentum continuation. This divergence between symbolic insider confidence and quant-driven bearish positioning highlights a broader dynamic in the current market. Retail participants often react quickly to influencer commentary, while large traders lean on order flow, funding dynamics, and liquidity structure. With Aster trading in a volatile environment and crypto markets under macro pressure, whales appear more focused on risk management and price structure than narrative. The fact that such a large short exists, and continues to grow, suggests that sophisticated players anticipate either further correction or a liquidity event before a sustainable upside move. For traders, the key will be watching whether ASTER approaches the whale’s liquidation zone — a level that could create violent short-covering if reclaimed — or whether the market continues to follow the whale’s thesis and slides lower. Related Reading: Bitcoin Point Of Control Sits At $117K – Key Battle Zone For Bulls ASTER Downtrend Intact Below Key Moving Averages Aster’s price action on the 4-hour chart shows continued weakness despite a brief volatility spike triggered by CZ’s announcement. The token remains in a clear downtrend, consistently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signaling that bearish momentum still dominates. The sharp bounce toward $1.25 quickly faded, with sellers stepping in almost immediately and pushing the price back toward the $1.00 zone. This reaction suggests that the rally was driven more by short-term sentiment following CZ’s mention than by sustained demand. The failed breakout attempt also highlights how fragile confidence is in the current market environment. The moving averages are sloping downward, reinforcing a bearish structure, and price has yet to reclaim key resistance levels around $1.20–$1.30, which would be required to signal any meaningful trend reversal. Volume spiked during the recent move, indicating aggressive positioning — likely tied to short buildup from whales, as seen in on-chain data. Related Reading: Bitcoin Records Over $300B Spot Volume In October – Investors Shift Away From Leverage Right now, the $0.95–$1.00 range appears to be acting as immediate support, but if selling persists, a deeper retracement toward prior liquidity zones cannot be ruled out. For bulls to regain control, Aster must reclaim the 50-day MA and hold above it with sustained volume. Until then, caution remains warranted, as price structure favors sellers and broader market sentiment remains fragile. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

According to reports, Evernorth — a Ripple-backed treasury firm — has agreed to merge with Armada Acquisition Corp II and plans to list under the XRPN ticker. Related Reading: Forget Billions—XRP Could Hit Trillions, Leading Expert Says The SPAC deal aims to raise $1 billion to build what Evernorth calls a large XRP treasury. Ripple and co-founder Chris Larsen contributed XRP to the project. Nine days after the SPAC announcement, reports said Evernorth had already received $1 billion worth of XRP. The merger is targeted to close in Q1 2026. On Contributions & Cash Buying Because the early inputs were paid in XRP rather than cash, immediate upward pressure on exchange order books did not happen. Market purchases require fiat or cash to be placed into public markets. SBI’s announced $300 million cash pledge is one example of money that could be used to buy XRP outright. But so far most of the headline amounts are XRP moved into a treasury, not fresh cash hitting exchanges. It is my understanding the new @evernorthxrp venture will raise $1BN through XRP direct investment, as announced and as we’ve seen on the chain. So you thinking “how will that affect open market XRP?”. Let me explain. There next plan is to IPO on stock exchange. This will raise… — Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) October 27, 2025 Analyst Signals Incoming ‘Shock’ Vincent Van Code, a software engineer and active voice in the XRP community, told followers on X that the bigger event may still be ahead. He said the IPO itself could bring billions in new cash. If those funds are later used to buy XRP on the open market, he warned, existing supply could tighten and a “supply shock” might follow. Van Code did not offer a fixed timetable. Other commentators, including a market voice known as Nietzbux, have already framed the development as strongly bullish for XRP. Why The Timing Matters Based on reports, the sequence is what could change prices: cash raised first, then purchases on public markets. If that order is reversed — cash arrives and large buys follow quickly — liquidity could be tested. Exchanges have varying depth. A single large buyer can move prices more in thin markets than in thick ones. That is simple market mechanics. It is also why some community members are watching the SPAC schedule closely. There will come a time where XRP and XRPL is just where you keep most of your wealth. That is called Treasury. Hint hint. — Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) October 17, 2025 Related Reading: Dogecoin Flashback: Mirror Move Hints At Record-Breaking Surge XRP’s Role And The Broader Narrative A number of developers and analysts now speak of XRP not only as a payment bridge but also as a treasury asset inside the XRPL ecosystem. Van Code suggested that a time may come when people keep a big share of their wealth in XRP and on the XRP Ledger. Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz has emphasized similar ideas about self-custody and on-ledger utility. Those themes are being reused as part of the argument for long-term demand. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) is creating a familiar pattern that points to an incoming altcoin surge. This development comes as the general crypto market continues to show high levels of volatility driven by macro influences, as seen in the majority of October. Related Reading: Are Bitcoin Investors Back In Accumulation Mode? On-Chain Data Says ‘Possibly’ Bitcoin Dominance To Retest 53% Level: Altcoin Capital Rush?  In an X post on November 1, renowned market expert with the username PlanD outlines an insightful analysis of the Bitcoin Dominance chart, which measures the percentage of Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap. Generally, a rise in Bitcoin Dominance indicates the premier cryptocurrency is outperforming other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) while a vice versa indicates the opposite, with extreme situations representing an altseason.   According to PlanD, the Bitcoin Dominance is now forming a similar trend, which mirrors the altcoin rally in July 2025. Notably, the BTC.D sustained an uptrend of approximately 50 days before breaking down to significant levels, representing a heavy rotation of capital to other cryptocurrencies outside Bitcoin.  The crypto analyst notes that the Bitcoin Dominance is at the peak level of this similar structure, with the technical groundwork now complete for another sharp breakdown. If the BTC.D follows the same pattern, PlanD predicts a potential fall to around 53%.  With the present total crypto market cap around $3.71 trillion, this projection could represent a heavy influx of approximately $222.6 billion into altcoins over the next few weeks. Related Reading: Altcoin Season Loading: Bullish Factors That Point To A Massive Surge The Altseason Signal To Watch Out For  As previously noted, an altseason occurs when altcoins significantly outperform Bitcoin over an extended period. While PlanD’s analysis suggests an impending altcoin rally, its duration remains uncertain. However, fellow analyst Ted Pillows has pointed to a key indicator that would confirm the start of an altseason. In a recent post on X, he explained that altseason is only validated once the total altcoin market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, reaches a new all-time high. At present, this benchmark stands at $1.03 trillion, whereas the current altcoin market cap (excluding stablecoins) is approximately $718.89 billion. Considering PlanD’s prediction, there is much potential to hit this required threshold in the short term.  Meanwhile, recent macro developments are also encouraging for projected altcoin inflows. Notably, two Solana Spot ETFs marked their trading debut this week, marking the significant expansion of institutional interest beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. At press time, the CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index stands at 31, suggesting that the market is still firmly in Bitcoin season, and altcoins require a major outperformance to shift the scale. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView 

Dogecoin’s latest two-week chart analysis suggests the cryptocurrency could be gearing up for a new explosive rally. According to trader and market analyst Trader Tardigrade, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Dogecoin has settled at levels similar to those seen before price rallies in the past two years or so.  This technical observation is based on Dogecoin’s steady uptrend along a long-standing support line since 2023 and points to its price action currently being in a possible early stage of accumulation before another leg upward. Related Reading: Dogecoin Flashback: Mirror Move Hints At Record-Breaking Surge Dogecoin RSI Now Showing Pre-Breakout Signals The RSI is an indicator that has consistently aligned with Dogecoin’s strongest rallies in this cycle. According to the current 2-week candlestick setup shared by Trader Tardigrade, the RSI is currently trading stable within the same low range that has preceded Dogecoin’s previous upward rises since 2023.  Each of the three major RSI dips, as shown on the price chart below, has coincided with price retests of the red ascending trendline. This event is notable because the first two dips were followed by significant upward movements in the Dogecoin price. Right now, the present RSI position is at its third dip, and it can be inferred that the meme coin may once again be approaching a launch point similar to those that led to past price surges. The long-term support trendline drawn from mid-2023 has acted as a reliable price base for Dogecoin’s recovery cycles. Price action has tested this line multiple times without breaking below it, and this has led to the creation of higher highs and higher lows.  Dogecoin 2W Candlestick Price Chart. Source: Trader Tardigrade On X Although Dogecoin broke below the trendline in the middle of October, this breakdown was very brief with a long wick. Based on Dogecoin’s price action in October, the most recent interaction with this trendline is just above $0.17. This latest interaction has been highlighted with stability above this price level, and this is another early sign of technical strength. What To Expect If The Pattern Holds If this recurring structure between RSI and price maintains its consistency, Dogecoin could be about to embark on its third notable bullish run since early 2024. The most possible scenario is another rally that plays out over multiple weeks, as seen in the past two rallies. The last rally saw the Dogecoin price just around $0.5 in December 2024. Therefore, another rally from this point will see the creation of another higher high above $0.5 at least. The projection within the analyst’s chart, which is based on how the last rally plays out, points to a target around $0.8. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.1877, up by 0.5% in the past 24 hours. Reaching $0.8 will translate to new all-time highs and a 228% increase from the current price level.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Enters The Big Leagues — Stadium And Jerseys Get A Crypto Makeover As long as the RSI holds its current base and the price stays above the ascending support, the sentiment surrounding Dogecoin may gradually shift from consolidation to rally alongside the rest of the crypto market. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView