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A leading crypto analyst has further expressed their confidence that Dogecoin could be set for a bullish run in the current market cycle. This comes thanks to renewed buyer interest in the coin following its recent drop. Rising Volume Signals Strong Demand for Dogecoin In an X post, Crypto analyst Emilio Crypto Bojan described the latest drop in DOGE as a “generational entry” point.  According to Bojan, trading volume began rising soon after the coin hit its low point, suggesting that many investors bought the dip rather than selling. Related Reading: Dogecoin Has Entered A Historically Red Month And The Result Could Be Catastrophic The meme coin fell by about 14% to $0.07763 during last week’s high-volatility period, when Bitcoin fell to $59,000. Bojan considers this a perfect moment to buy this coin at a low price. Since then, DOGE has recovered to around $0.08529. The coin has also maintained strong interest among traders, with a 24-hour trading volume of about $812.7 million and a market value of roughly $14.5 billion. Analysts are now closely watching the $0.099 price level. This is seen as an important resistance point for Dogecoin. Bojan believes that if the meme coin can move above $0.099 and stay there, it could confirm that buyers have regained control of the market. He expects the cryptocurrency to “pump hard” after reclaiming that level. Meanwhile, data from Santiment shows that wallets holding between 100 million and 1 billion DOGE have been reducing their holdings in recent weeks. These wallets now control 23% of Dogecoin’s circulating supply. The decline marks the lowest level in five months. At the same time, wallets holding more than 1 billion DOGE, which are often associated with crypto exchanges, have increased their share of the circulating supply. Their holdings have risen to 47%, suggesting high activity among retail investors. Bullish DOGE Sentiment Builds Up Among Analysts Another analyst, Trader Tardigrade, recently pointed to a chart pattern that mirrors Dogecoin’s historic bull cycle. The analyst noted that the coin appears to be repeating the same sequence seen between 2014 and 2017, where the coin went through a long consolidation period, followed by a falling wedge formation and then a breakout. Related Reading: Are Meme Coins Like Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Still Worth Buying? During the previous cycle, DOGE rallied by an astonishing 29,000% after the pattern was completed. Trader Tardigrade believes the current market structure looks quite similar, raising expectations that another powerful move could be developing. Adding to the bullish outlook, Ali Martinez noted that Dogecoin recently reached his target price of $0.0883. He said the meme coin is now testing the lower boundary of its current trading channel, which could determine its next move.  As long as the coin remains above this support level, the analyst believes a recovery toward $0.1019 and possibly $0.1156 remains likely. At press time, the coin was valued at $0.08522, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has revealed when XRP could rally to between $10 and $20. This came as he commented on the token’s history following its 14th anniversary celebration, noting that it is one of the oldest crypto assets.  Analyst Reveals When XRP Will Rally To Between $10 and $20 In an X post, Crypto Patel predicted that XRP would trade between $10 and $20 by its 20th anniversary in 2032. The analyst also touched on the token’s history, noting that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) went live on June 2, 2021. As such, it is one of the oldest coins still standing, older than Ethereum and almost every other altcoin trading.  Related Reading: Why The Extreme FUD And Bearish Pressure Could Be Good News For The XRP Price Crypto Patel also touched on some misconceptions about XRP. First, he stated that there was no mining as all 100 billion tokens were created at the start. Furthermore, there was never an ICO for the token, and the analyst noted that this is the part the crowd gets wrong. Instead of a public token sale, he revealed that XRP was handed out through giveaways, partner deals, and private sales. As such, XRP doesn’t have an ICO price. The analyst also noted that XRP exchange trading began in August 2013, with the token trading at around $0.0058. In its first year, the token ranged between $0.005 and $0.01. XRP then rallied to an all-time high (ATH) near $3.84 in January 2018. It is worth noting that it is around this period that it recorded a parabolic rally of 1,400% in a few weeks.  Analyst Points To The Crash After The SEC Lawsuit Crypto Patel also mentioned that XRP crashed following the SEC’s 2020 allegations that the token was a security. The token fell to $0.11 within two years, representing a 97% crash from its ATH at the time. However, the token rallied to a new ATH of $3.66 in July 2025 as the SEC and Ripple settled the lawsuit that had lasted for almost five years.  Related Reading: If XRP Price Loses This Current Support, This Is How Low It Will Go The analyst remarked that XRP’s survival for this long is in itself an achievement, seeing as it went from half a cent to almost $4 and then through a multi-year SEC battle. Crypto Patel said that this achievement is the part that gets lost in the noise. He added that despite all that the token has been through, it is still trading just above $1, which represents around a 207x increase from its first exchange listing.  XRP also currently stands out as one of the tokens with regulatory clarity, as Judge Analisa Torres ruled in the SEC lawsuit that it is not a security.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.09, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Ash Crypto has drawn attention to speculations about how institutions could be crashing the Bitcoin price on purpose. This comes as the Bitcoin ETFs continue to record massive outflows, which have caused this latest decline for the leading crypto.  Pundit Highlights Speculations Of Institutions Purposely Crashing Bitcoin Price In an X post, Ash Crypto claimed there were rumors that institutions are purposely crashing the Bitcoin price so they can buy at lower prices before the Clarity Act is signed into law. The pundit noted that a similar pattern had played out in August 2022, when BlackRock filed for a private Bitcoin trust, and BTC later dropped about 36% before forming a bottom.  Related Reading: What To Expect For The Bitcoin Price By EOY 2026 Following that, BlackRock then filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF, and the Bitcoin price later surged by 95%. Ash Crypto noted that BTC hit a new high in January 2024, when spot ETFs were approved. He added that insider institutions are repeating the same strategy with the Clarity Act narrative.  The Bitcoin ETFs have largely contributed to the decline in the Bitcoin price, with these funds recording outflows in 13 out of the last 14 trading days. During this period, their total net assets have dropped from around $104 billion to $82 billion. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor also cited these outflows in his comments on the BTC crash.  In an X post, Saylor said that the capital markets are funding the AI buildout at a historic scale, with $400 billion deployed over six months, while BTC ETFs have seen $4 billion in outflows since May 14, pressuring the Bitcoin price. He declared that this is a capital rotation, not a BTC impairment, while adding that volatility creates opportunity.  BTC Simply Following The Four-Year Cycle Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has reiterated that the Bitcoin price is simply following the four-year cycle. He also mentioned that the bull case for BTC is that if the economy is still doing well after the four-cycle low is put in, then it should have no problem starting its next bull market. Based on historical trends, the bear cycle low could happen by the fourth quarter of this year.  Related Reading: Has The Bitcoin Crash Ended After Falling Below $70,000? Meanwhile, Cowen noted that midterm years always feel really bad for crypto, and that this one is even worse, since the Bitcoin price topped on apathy. He opined that Bitcoin will survive, although many crypto assets may die out. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez warned that BTC is not looking good at the moment and that the leading crypto could drop to the next major area of support between $54,000 and $50,000.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $63,100, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has made a bullish case for Solana, explaining why it is time to start paying attention to the crypto asset. This came as he noted that SOL has printed 8 consecutive red monthly candles for the first time in its history.  Why It Is Time To Start Paying Attention To Solana In an X post, Crypto Patel stated that Solana had just printed 8 consecutive red monthly candles in its existence and that this is worth paying attention to. He reiterated that this has never happened and then cited the 2021 bear cycle to explain why this could be significant for SOL. The analyst noted that back then, SOL crashed to around $8 after it topped at its all-time high (ATH) of $260 in November 2021.  Related Reading: Solana Price Struggles Below $100, But This Level Changes Everything Crypto Patel mentioned that the 2021 bear phase also produced 9 red monthly candles, but that they were not consecutive. The 9th red candle is said to have marked the exact bottom at $8. Following the bear market bottom, SOL then went on to record a brand new ATH near $295 over the following years.  The analyst noted that the current setup appears different and arguably stronger, with SOL forming 8 consecutive red candles, from a high of $253 down to a low of $67, and now the 9th monthly red candle is forming. He said that market participants have to wait for this month’s close before confirming anything, but that history has provided a familiar map.  Crypto Patel further explained that if the 9th candle plays out as in the last bear cycle, it would signal a potential macro accumulation zone. He highlighted the $80 to $50 zone as the accumulation range to watch if the price extends lower. Meanwhile, if the fractal repeats itself, the analyst predicts that SOL could rally to a new ATH between $500 and $1,000.  SOL Likely Heading Back To $67 In an X post, crypto analyst Jack Adams stated that he is almost certain that Solana is heading back to retest between $67 and $58 once more before it reverses to between $120 and $175 this year. He also mentioned that, based on the SOL/BTC and ETH charts, the crash should happen quickly rather than a slow bleed with regard to the buy zone.  Related Reading: If The Bitcoin Price Crosses $400,000, Will The Solana Price Reach $1,500? Meanwhile, the analyst declared that the key monthly zone is within reach before the next bull cycle happens. He made this statement based on the previous monthly wicks and the area where it got heavily rejected earlier this year. SOL has notably suffered one of the largest crashes as the Bitcoin price extends its decline.  At the time of writing, the Solana price is trading at around $70, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

The Bitcoin price has suffered a significant crash, falling from above the psychological $70,000 this week. Crypto pundit Nobler cited why the leading crypto was crashing, while analyst Chiefy revealed what to expect next from BTC.  Why The Bitcoin Price Is Crashing In an X post, Nobler revealed that the USDT issuer Tether was liquidating some of its BTC holdings, which was contributing to the Bitcoin price crash. He noted that this was the first time they had sold directly from their BTC reserve wallet. The pundit added that things were not looking good for crypto.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Moves Into Accumulation Zone That Will Send It On Next All-Time High Run To $250,000 On-chain data showed that Tether moved 204 BTC from its wallet to the Bitfinex exchange, sparking concerns of a sell-off. Tether is among a host of entities believed to have dumped BTC recently, sparking the Bitcoin price crash. The defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox also transferred 10,422 BTC, worth almost $740 million.  Furthermore, Bitcoin ETFs are contributing to the massive sell-off in BTC, with these funds on a 12-day streak of net outflows. They recorded a net outflow of $519 million yesterday, according to SoSoValue data. During these 12 days, these funds also recorded a net outflow of $733 million on May 27.   Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the Bitcoin price crash began earlier this week, as Michael Saylor’s Strategy revealed in its SEC filing that it had sold 32 BTC. This was the first time that the Bitcoin treasury firm had sold BTC since 2022. This has raised concerns about what this could mean and how much more BTC the company could sell moving forward.  The Bitcoin price has also crashed due to macro factors such as the U.S.-Iran war, with a peace deal looking unlikely anytime soon. BTC is also battling for liquidity amid upcoming IPOs, such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which is expected to go public this year.  What Is Next For BTC In an X post, crypto analyst Chiefy, who had predicted the Bitcoin price crash to $67,000, revealed what is next for BTC. He stated that a relief bounce would come next, giving market participants false hope before an even bigger leg down. The analyst added that structurally, this is one of the weakest setups that BTC has seen in this bear cycle.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could still crash to as low as $60,000, reaching its February low. Crypto analyst Tony echoed a similar sentiment, predicting that BTC could still drop to $60,000, although he expects a short-term relief bounce.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Trend That Has Held For 15 Years Shows When To Expect The Bottom And When $400,000 Will Happen At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $66,700, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Aralez has revealed that Bitcoin is entering an accumulation zone that could propel it to a new all-time high (ATH). The analyst signaled that BTC could rally to as high as $250,000 in the next bull market.  Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Entering Major Accumulation Zone In an X post, Aralez stated that Bitcoin is near a major accumulation zone, with BTC following a similar script to past bear market cycles. He noted that the leading crypto saw losses of 87%, 84%, and 77.5% from its cycle highs in 2013, 2017, and 2021, respectively. Now, Bitcoin is down around 42% from its October 2025 high of $126,000.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still Following This Descending Channel Pattern And The Endgame Shows The Bottom The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that Bitcoin could bottom around $40,000 in this bear market before it then rallies to a new all-time high in the next bull run. The bottom is expected to happen between now and the start of next year. Meanwhile, the chart also showed that BTC could rally to as high as $250,000 by 2029.  Aralez’s analysis comes amid Bitcoin’s recent decline, with the leading crypto dropping below $71,000 and now at risk of dropping below the psychological $70,000 level. The latest decline came as Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced that they sold 32 BTC. This was the first time that the largest Bitcoin treasury firm has sold BTC since 2022, when it sold for a tax-loss harvesting transaction.  At the same time, a U.S.-Iran peace deal is looking unlikely anytime soon, which is also bearish for Bitcoin. Iran had suspended negotiations with the U.S. over ceasefire violations, which caused BTC to drop below $71,000. The leading crypto also failed to record any notable bounce, even as U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations were still ongoing.  BTC Breaks 4-Month Ascending Channel In another X post, Aralez revealed that Bitcoin had just broken a 4-month ascending channel and that it had lost a key support after testing the $70,000 zone. The analyst then outlined what he expects next from BTC’s price action, with an acceptance below $73,000 happening and then a liquidity sweep around $70,000.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Previously Led To A 660% And 1,700% Rally The analyst further stated that a relief bounce could follow, with a retest near $74,000, then a move lower towards $65,000, $60,000, and finally $58,000. He also warned that a mini rally is likely over and that the broader trend still points toward new local lows. Aralez added that there may be short-term bounces, but expecting a fresh push above $83,000 could be costly.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $70,500, down over 3%, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Blade has pointed to a Bitcoin trend that could signal when the leading crypto could find a bottom in this bear market cycle. The analyst also suggested that BTC could rally to as high as $400,000 in the next bull market.  Bitcoin Trend Which Points To When BTC Could Bottom In an X post, Blade noted that every BTC cycle has ended the same way, with the trendline on the monthly chart breaking and support getting lost. He noted that when this happens, market participants call for a deeper crash, but that is when Bitcoin finds a bottom, just as it has for 15 years.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Previously Led To A 660% And 1,700% Rally The analyst also mentioned that when Bitcoin finds a bottom, it builds a base and then starts the next leg higher. He remarked that 2026 is starting to look familiar, signaling that a bullish reversal was on the horizon. His accompanying chart showed that BTC could rally to a new high of around $400,000 in this next bull run. The chart also signaled that this target could be reached by 2030.  In another X post, Blade said that Bitcoin is getting ready for the final leg. This came as he noted that BTC has been making lower highs for almost a year and, as a result, most people assume the bull run is over. However, he pointed out that the leading crypto remains within the same structure, citing a Megaphone Bottom pattern. The analyst added that point 4 may already be in and that point 5 is now the only target.  His accompanying chart showed that point 4 is the bottom, with the possibility that Bitcoin may have bottomed at the February low of $60,000. With this, the leading crypto may now be targeting a rally to point 5 at around $160,000, which would mark a new all-time high for BTC.  A Drop To The Mid $60,000 Range Could Still Be On The Cards In an X post, crypto analyst Colin signaled that Bitcoin could drop to the mid $60,000 range. He pointed to a Head-and-Shoulders (H&S) top pattern, which he noted is currently retesting the neckline where it broke down from. The analyst added that a rejection from that level would be a strong confirmation of the top pattern.  Related Reading: Analyst Compares This Bitcoin Bear Market To Previous Cycles To Show What’s Coming Next Colin declared that Bitcoin is being forced to make a decision and that it should happen within a day or two. He noted that the target is the mid-$60,000 range because a breakdown would simultaneously be a breakdown of the H&S and the channel. Meanwhile, the analyst also pointed to a bear flag that had formed for BTC.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $73,400, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Vivek has revealed that Bitcoin has entered a buy zone that led to parabolic rallies in the previous bull cycles. This comes as analysts predict that BTC risks dropping to the psychological $70,000 level, with the leading crypto showing weakness on lower timeframes.  Bitcoin Enters Historic Buy Zone That Led To Parabolic Rallies In an X post, Vivek stated that Bitcoin has entered the best buy zone of this cycle, similar to the buy zones in the 2018 and 2022 bear cycles, just before BTC rallied 1,700% and 660%, respectively. The pundit declared that a parabolic rally is next, seeing as the same setup has appeared again.  Related Reading: Analyst Compares This Bitcoin Bear Market To Previous Cycles To Show What’s Coming Next Bitcoin has entered this buy zone following its latest decline to the lower $70,000 range as the U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal. Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa stated that BTC isn’t giving him much confidence on the lower timeframes at this level. He added that he was hoping for a bounce, but the leading crypto is still likely to drop to $70,000 or even lower next.  Bitcoin notably surged above $73,000 yesterday following President Donald Trump’s statement that the naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. BTC also rose as the president said he was about to decide on the draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran. However, Trump failed to announce his final decision on the agreement. Iran has also confirmed that a draft agreement exists, but it has yet to ratify it. A potential deal between the U.S. and Iran is bullish for BTC and the broader crypto market as it will ease the inflationary pressures caused by the war.  Analyst Reiterates Bear Market Thesis In an X post, crypto analyst Colin reiterated his bear market thesis for Bitcoin, noting that BTC has always dropped 77% or greater from peak to bear market bottom. He noted that a 70% drop would mean BTC could drop to $38,000 from its October high of $126,000. The analyst added that any bear market floor price above $40,000 would be quite bullish, as it would be better than prior bear market floors.  Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Golden Ratio Multiplier Drops Low, And It’s Predicting A 50% Crash In another X post, he opined that the delayed impact of extremely low oil reserves may be what drags the Bitcoin price down later on. The analyst also predicted that the next S&P 500 local top is marked by an oil price breakout. Colin noted that it takes time for the effects of the U.S.-Iran war to trickle down and be felt by the everyday person.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $73,300, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has remained under strong pressure this year as weak demand and fading market momentum continue to weigh on the meme coin. Beyond the price decline, new data now show that Shiba Inu’s Open Interest (OI) has crashed by more than 30%, while its burn rate has also slowed significantly. The decline in these key metrics points to weakening investor interest, lower trading activity, and reduced network engagement. Combined with Shiba Inu’s ongoing price struggles, these growing bearish signals have raised concerns about whether Shiba Inu is losing the strength that once made it the second-largest meme coin in the crypto market.  Shiba Inu Open Interest Crashes As Price Plummets On May 27, data from Coinglass revealed that Shiba Inu’s Open Interest had dropped by 6% to $49.4 million, signaling weakness in futures activity and a decline in investor confidence in the meme coin. During the same period, Shiba Inu’s futures flow plunged by a staggering 190%, with outflows reaching $5.6 million, far exceeding the previous inflows of around $4.74 million.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Could Stage A Return As 20% Move Puts It Ahead Of Bitcoin And XRP In This Metric Notably, this sharp decline pushed the net difference to $865,790 in total closed Shiba Inu contracts within 24 hours. The heavy outflow also wiped out roughly 156.56 billion SHIB tokens from the futures market, underscoring the ongoing decline in speculative trading activity.  Fast forward to today, Shiba Inu’s Open Interest has dropped an additional 5.6% to around $46.44 million. This suggests that traders are still closing positions at a rapid pace as bearish sentiment continues to dominate the market. The continued decline in leverage activity also reflects weakening sentiment among short-term investors, with many appearing unwilling to place strong bullish bets on SHIB’s near-term recovery.  This bearish shift comes as the meme coin’s price experiences prolonged volatility and market swings. According to CoinMarketCap’s data, Shiba Inu has been on a steady decline throughout this month. Its price has fallen by over 14% in the last 30 days and by more than 63% year-to-date. At the time of writing, the meme coin remains in the red, with its recent price correction driven by increased selling pressure and a drop in Bitcoin’s price. Other factors contributing to SHIB’s low price are the broader weakness in the meme coin market, which has also affected coins like Dogecoin (DOGE).   SHIB Burn Rate Dwindles To Surprising Lows Another metric that has surprisingly taken a hit is Shiba Inu’s burn rate. According to the meme coin’s burn tracker, Shibburn, just $2 worth of SHIB tokens were burned on May 26, highlighting a sharp slowdown in activity and adding more pressure to the already bearish market.  Related Reading: Recent Developments Show Why The Shiba Inu Price Keeps Crashing Notably, the Shiba Inu ecosystem is widely known for conducting large-scale token burns, with many community members believing that a continued decline in supply could create sufficient scarcity to support a future price explosion. However, recent on-chain reports now show that this usually active burn mechanism has taken a pause. Shibburn also revealed that only about $11 worth of tokens were burned over the last 24 hours, representing just over 2.05 million SHIB. In the past week, less than $100 worth of tokens was removed from circulation, indicating weakening interest in the meme coin and a clear lack of interest in helping reduce SHIB’s supply. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

The US-Iran war has again escalated with fresh strikes from both sides, a development that has now dampened hopes of an imminent peace deal. This has caused another significant decline in Bitcoin’s price, with an expert urging market participants to remove their funds from BTC.  US Strikes Iran As Expert Urges Investors To Dump Bitcoin An Al Jazeera report shows that the US shot down four Iranian drones and attacked a ground control station in Bandar Abbas, in a new escalation of the 3-month-long war. In response, Iran also struck an American airbase in Kuwait, a move that further threatens to escalate the tensions between the two sides. Bitcoin fell sharply on the back of these fresh attacks, amid fading optimism of an imminent peace deal.   Related Reading: This Bitcoin Index Just Entered The High Risk Territory As Price Stalls Before now, US President Donald Trump had said that an agreement between the US and Iran had been largely negotiated, signaling that an announcement was imminent. However, President Trump later said he had told his team to take their time on a deal, as they were in no rush. Bitcoin has been on a decline from a high of around $76,000 since the president’s statement.  Amid the latest decline in Bitcoin, expert SrPepe advised investors to get their funds out of BTC as he claimed that Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit were dumping BTC right after the US market close. He added that these crypto exchanges were selling millions of BTC every few minutes and had dumped the price to around $74,000.  It is worth noting that the Polymarket odds of a US-Iran peace deal before June 30 have crashed below 50%, now at 43%. As such, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market risk further declines if a US-Iran peace deal does not happen soon.  BTC Likely To Still Drop To Around $71,000 And Lower Crypto analyst CryptoCondom said that Bitcoin is likely to continue lower, with a drop to $71,000 imminent, followed by another decline after a dead cat bounce. He further remarked that June is primed to be super bearish for crypto, as all the tech and space stocks continue to steal liquidity ahead of the SpaceX IPO.  Related Reading: If You’re Looking To Bitcoin Above $90,000, This Analyst Says To Watch This Bearish OB Level CryptoCondom was echoing crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa’s sentiments about Bitcoin’s weak price action. The analyst opined that BTC was likely to drop to around $71,000 as the 4h-EMAs had lost the bullish trend, although he stated that the leading crypto still looks fine in the overall context. Altcoin Sherpa previously opined that BTC’s February low of $60,000 was likely the bottom in this bear market.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $72,800, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit CharuSan has again commented on his prediction that XRP could rally above $300. He addressed concerns that the token’s potential market cap makes it impossible to reach this target, highlighting why the market cap metric doesn’t affect XRP. Pundit Points To Trillion-Dollar Market That Could Push XRP Above $300 In an X post, CharuSan alluded to the $27 trillion sitting idle in global Nostro/Vostro accounts, the massive volumes in FX markets, major banks, DTCC clearing, and institutional corporations as the reason why XRP could rally above $300. He noted that, based on this, it is a necessity to prevent the system from locking up for a bridge asset carrying this volume to reach a value of $10 trillion.   Related Reading: Market Analyst Accuses XRP Of Being The Biggest Crypto Scam, What’s Going On? The pundit noted that XRP is an institutional bridge asset and a liquidity tool specifically engineered to settle large cross-border value transfers without slippage. He also mentioned that market cap is a metric for stocks, not for institutional bridge assets or liquidity tools like XRP. Charusan further explained how the market is getting it wrong by focusing on the market cap metric.  He said that traditional financiers make a mistake when they say an $8 to $10 trillion market cap is too big. CharuSan noted that market cap doesn’t mean all circulating coins will be cashed out at that current price. Instead, it is simply the unit price of the last executed transaction multiplied by the supply.  CharuSan had earlier predicted that XRP would rally to $300 as it gains adoption by banks for settling cross-border transactions. He explained that the token needs to have a high price to avoid bottlenecks or massive slippage when banks are using it for settlements. The analyst also mentioned that the CLARITY Act will boost banks’ adoption of XRP.  Why XRP Could Be Undervalued On-chain analytics platform Santiment has explained why XRP could soon see a rebound. In an X post, they noted that the average XRP trader that has been active in the past 30 days is down around 47%, with many selling at the bottom. Santiment stated that, historically, the market value-to-realized value ratio (MVRV) will always average out to 0%, making the current period an “extreme” zone for XRP.  Related Reading: XRP Primary Elliot Wave Remains Intact And It’s Pointing Above $8 Santiment noted that XRP’s 30-day MVRV has fallen to its lowest level since December 2020, suggesting that fear and frustration among traders have reached rare extremes. This has historically preceded strong rebounds, indicating that a rebound for XRP may be on the horizon. The platform added that this deeply negative MVRV zone creates conditions where even small positive catalysts can trigger strong recoveries.   At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.32, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Ardizor has alleged that several crypto firms appear to be dumping Bitcoin, which is why the BTC price keeps crashing. The leading crypto had crashed over the weekend but is now recovering on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. Why The BTC Price Keeps Crashing In an X post, Ardizor stated that the BTC price was dumping because crypto exchanges Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit, along with whales and Wintermute, were selling millions of BTC. He claimed that they have sold over $2 billion worth of BTC and further alleged that it was a “pure, coordinated dump,” which usually comes after the U.S. market opens.  Related Reading: Everyone Is Calling For Lower Bitcoin Price: Why This Is The Perfect Time To Go Parabolic The pundit cited on-chain flows from these crypto exchanges’ hot wallets as evidence that they were dumping Bitcoin. The latest dump in the BTC price came over the weekend, with the leading crypto falling below $75,000 after the SEC was reported to have delayed its decision on tokenized stocks due to regulatory concerns. Bitcoin also dropped as market participants further priced in the possibility of a Fed rate hike this year.  However, the BTC price is recovering again following the crash below $75,000, on the back of optimism that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a deal to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump had said over the weekend that the draft deal had been largely negotiated, signaling that they could announce a peace deal soon.  Furthermore, the BTC price and the broader crypto market are also recovering on the back of the decline in oil prices. Oil prices have dropped after Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under this deal, a move that could also ease inflationary pressures.  What’s Next For Bitcoin Crypto analyst Ted Pillows noted that the BTC price closed above $75,000, and now the key zone to reclaim is between $77,500 and $78,000, with a rally towards the psychological $80,000 zone. He warned that if Bitcoin fails to hold above $78,000, it will likely sweep the $75,000 zone again.  Meanwhile, crypto analyst Max noted that many low-leverage long liquidations were wiped out on the BTC price decline below $75,000. He stated that this now leaves only one decent cluster below, which will get swept if the price takes out the previous low at $74,200. At the same time, he pointed to another cluster around the $80,000 mark.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breaks 14-Year Support For The First Time In History, Analyst Predicts $50,000 Target The analyst acknowledged that a retest of the $80,000 range was still possible from a liquidity perspective, but that the current market structure favors another sweep lower. In line with this, Max said he expects the liquidity below to be taken out this week, unless the BTC price prints a higher high, invalidating the bearish structure.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $77,300, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Chain Mind has indicated that the Bitcoin price has yet to bottom. He alluded to historical performance, which shows that BTC has never bottomed without touching the EMA 300.  Bitcoin Price Unlikely To Bottom Before Touching This Level In an X post, Chain Mind indicated that the Bitcoin price is unlikely to bottom out without first touching the EMA300. He noted that BTC has never bottomed without touching this level, as it did in 2020 and 2022, when it tagged the weekly EMA300 right before the cycle low. Specifically, Bitcoin’s bottom came 10% below the EMA in 2020 and 15% in 2022.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Repeating This Midterm Pattern That Sends Price Tumbling 15% On Average The analyst noted that in this cycle, the Bitcoin price bounced from $60,000 without ever reaching the EMA, suggesting the real bottom isn’t in. He added that if the pattern repeats, BTC must drop to around $58,000, marking the last bottom in this bear cycle. In another X post, the analyst indicated that BTC was mirroring the price action during the 2022 bear market.  This came as he revealed that the Bitcoin price had just rejected the 200MA, a move that also occurred in 2022. He explained that this confirms the bearish macro structure after BTC tagged the 200D MA again at $82,000. As such, if the 2022 pattern repeats, the leading crypto must drop 40% to 60% from the rejection point. He added that this means that the real cycle bottom must be around the $50,000 to $55,000 range.  Bitcoin is once again in a downtrend after failing to hold above the psychological $80,000 level. This comes amid bearish catalysts such as the US-Iran war, rising inflation, and bets of a Fed rate hike this year. BTC’s latest decline came after the SEC delayed its approval of tokenized stocks.  The Plan Remains The Same For BTC Crypto analyst Kaleo declared that the plan remains the same for the Bitcoin price despite traders on Kalshi betting against a rally to $100,000 this year. He urged market participants to zoom out and be more bullish. As for what could happen, he predicts a retest in the lower $70,000 range, then a rebound to between $80,000 and $90,000, and a range there for the summer.  Related Reading: If You’re Looking To Bitcoin Above $90,000, This Analyst Says To Watch This Bearish OB Level Once that happens, the analyst predicts that the Bitcoin price will then rally above $100,000 and reach a new all-time high (ATH) in the fall and winter. Notably, the CLARITY Act could pass between now and then, which could spark a massive rally for the leading crypto.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $75,400, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Phila has predicted that the Bitcoin price could see a massive decline to $55,000 after breaking a 14-year support level. This comes amid BTC’s fall below the psychological $80,000 level, with the leading crypto now at risk of dropping to new lows.  Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Drop To $55,000 Amid Breakdown In an X post, Phila stated that the Bitcoin price just broke a support level that has held for 14 years, noting that it had held in previous bear cycles. The analyst further remarked that this is not a dip, a correction, or a shakeout, but rather capitulation happening in real time. His accompanying chart showed that the leading crypto could drop to around $55,000 following the breakdown below the key support level.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Playing Out The ‘Fakeout Theory’ Again, Here’s What To Expect Meanwhile, the analyst highlighted his track record, noting that he called the $16,000 bottom in 2022 and the top for the Bitcoin price in October 2025. As such, he suggested that market participants should prepare accordingly, as his prediction of a decline to $55,000 is likely to happen.  In another X post, Phila stated that the Bitcoin price action was mirroring the 2021 price action, with the double top, lower highs, and lower lows. He noted that there was also a relief rally in 2021 that felt like the bottom, but it wasn’t the bottom, and everyone who bought BTC before the rally saw losses on the next leg down.  Similarly, the Bitcoin price is once again in a relief rally phase, with many market participants believing that the February 2026 low of $60,000 was the bottom. He added that many think that the worst is over, but that $50,000 is on the table and that his fractal hasn’t missed a single step yet.  The Key Level To Watch For Now Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said that $77,800 is the key level to watch for the Bitcoin price at the moment. This came as he alluded to a well-defined channel that has developed on the lower timeframes and that BTC has climbed to test the upper boundary of this structure around $77,800.  Related Reading: What’s The Latest With The US-Iran War And How Does It Affect Bitcoin? The analyst further predicted that a flip of this level into support could clear the path for the Bitcoin price to rally to around $79,000. However, if BTC fails to break above this level, then it could see a healthy retracement back into the channel to gather liquidity. Martinez added that the key levels to watch for a bounce are the mid-range at $76,900 and the channel bottom at $76,000.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $77,500, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

The US-Iran war continues to linger with the two countries yet to reach a deal, and US President Donald Trump is threatening new strikes against Iran. Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.  U.S.-Iran War In Focus Amid Trump’s Threat and New Bitcoin Service According to a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump has threatened that a new US attack on Iran could happen in the coming days if both sides fail to reach a deal. This came amid his revelation that he was close to ordering a strike against Iran earlier this week before postponing following pleas from leaders of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Notably, the US-Iran war is now approaching the three-month mark, with a peace deal yet to be reached.  Related Reading: Donald Trump Abandons Meme Coins In Favor Of These Indirect Bitcoin Exposure Vehicles The major contention remains Iran’s nuclear program, which the country has so far refused to give. Meanwhile, Iran had sent a revised proposal earlier in the week, which the US rejected. The proposal focused on a long-term truce in the US-Iran war and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of this major oil chokepoint continues to impact the markets, with oil holding above $100 per barrel while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market decline.  Meanwhile, amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping in this oil chokepoint. The service called “Hormuz Safe” aims to provide insurance policies for cargo moving through the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and surrounding waterways, with payments made in Bitcoin. Iran has adopted Bitcoin to evade US financial sanctions, which have heightened amid the US-Iran war.  War Sending Inflation To Multi-Year Highs The US-Iran war is also driving US inflation to multi-year highs, which is putting downside pressure on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. US PPI inflation rose by 6% year-over-year (YoY) in April, its highest increase since December 2022. At the same time, US CPI rose by 3.8% in April, its highest increase since May 2023.  Related Reading: Why The $65,000 Region Is Important As Bitcoin Gears Up To Face Massive Resistance At These Levels With inflation rising due to the US-Iran war, the market continues to price in a rate hike over a cut as the Fed’s next likely move. Polymarket data shows a 28% chance of a Fed rate hike this year. Meanwhile, further data from Polymarket shows a 70% chance that the Fed will make zero rate cuts this year amid inflation concerns. A potential rate hike is bearish for Bitcoin, as it could constrain liquidity with higher interest rates.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $77,000, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Cyclop has provided insights into when the Bitcoin price could hit a new all-time high (ATH) above $120,000. This came as the analyst alluded to historical data indicating that BTC could bottom in this bear cycle by the last quarter of this year.  Analyst Reveals When Bitcoin Price Will Hit New ATH Based On Historical Data In an X post, Cyclop alluded to historical BTC cycles to show when the Bitcoin price will hit a new all-time high. He noted that between 2015 and 2017, BTC enjoyed a bull run for 1,065 days, while between 2017 and 2018, it took 365 days for BTC to bottom in the bear market. Similarly, BTC enjoyed another bull run lasting 1,065 days between 2018 and 2021 before entering a bear market that lasted 365 days.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Market Confirmation Will Be Completed Once This Level Is Reclaimed, Analyst Furthermore, between 2022 and 2025, the Bitcoin price experienced another bull run lasting 1,065 days, with BTC rallying to an ATH of 126,000. The leading crypto then topped in October  2025 and has since been in a bear market. Based on this historical data, BTC may be on course to be in this bear market until October 5, which will complete the 365-day cycle.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could rally to between $140,000 and $150,000 in the next bull run before the leading crypto tops in 2030 and enters another bear market. Meanwhile, this historical data suggests that the Bitcoin bottom isn’t in, despite BTC’s recent rally above $80,000. Bitcoin is once again in a downtrend amid inflation concerns and fears that the U.S.-Iran war could begin soon following stalled peace talks.  BTC Local Top Is In Crypto analyst Colin stated that the local top is in for the Bitcoin price, with BTC now eyeing new lows. He noted how the current price action is bearish as the leading crypto rejected the upper channel of a trend line, the 200-moving average, and the underside of the trend line. This underside has been respected as both resistance and support many times, but has now broken to the downside.  Related Reading: Analyst Says Don’t Buy Bitcoin Until This Happens In another X post, Colin echoed Cyclop’s sentiments, noting that on a purely time basis, it is extremely unlikely that the BTC borrow was in just after four months, since the Bitcoin price topped last October. The analyst had previously stated that BTC could bottom around $40,000 based on historical data, as the lowest decline the crypto asset has ever suffered in a bear market is 77%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has only seen a 53% drop to the February 2026 low of $60,000.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $76,600, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit BarriC has said that an XRP price rally to $10,000 isn’t possible at the moment. He also revealed what needs to happen for the altcoin to potentially reach this level and even rally to $50,000.  Pundit Says XRP Price Cannot Rally To $10,000 Now In an X post, BarriC stated that the XRP price cannot reach $10,000 to $50,000 if the altcoin remains purely a retail asset, which investors can buy and trade on exchanges. Instead, he explained that the only way this can happen is if XRP becomes part of the global financial infrastructure.  Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Path To $100 Is Not Straightforward, These Things Will Happen First The pundit further remarked that this could happen if XRP becomes integral to how every bank and financial institution worldwide conducts finance. Once this happens, the pundit predicts that the XRP price will no longer be low and will no longer experience a bear market as it is currently experiencing.  BarriC assured that the XRP price will stabilize at a higher level, between $10,000 and $50,000, once trillions of dollars flow directly into and through XRP on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. He declared that this will be the price people must pay for XRP, and that those who diligently accumulated and held will be rewarded for their patience and perseverance.   Interestingly, the pundit stated that the XRP price could reach $10,000 this year. This came as he declared that XRP will move from $2 to $10, $10 to $100, $100 to $1,000, $1,000 to $10,000, and that all these price shifts for the altcoin could happen this year. BarriC also mentioned that the shift could happen faster than many expect, with many market participants potentially missing out on life-changing wealth.  XRP Still At Risk Of A Major Decline For Now Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has indicated that the XRP price is still at risk of a major decline at the moment. He noted that the Fib 0.618 at $1.51 is acting as the first major resistance and that so far, the altcoin has failed to provide confirmed closes above this level. Meanwhile, the analyst also mentioned that the next key resistance becomes the Fib 0.702 at $1.83.  Related Reading: If You’re Holding XRP, This Pundit Says You Should See This He explained that these two levels are extremely important because they determine whether the XRP price is transitioning into a bullish Wave 5 expansion or remains trapped within a larger corrective structure. Egrag Crypto said that if XRP cannot reclaim these levels, then the technical Elliot Wave measured move still favors a decline to the Fib 0.382 at $0.89 or even the Fib 0.236 at $0.64.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.39, down nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Gargoyle has advised market participants not to buy Bitcoin until it sees high volume, which could mark the bottom. This comes amid BTC’s recent drop below the psychological $80,000 level, with the leading crypto at risk of another decline.  Analyst Advises Against Buying Bitcoin Until Bottom Is Confirmed In an X post, Gargoyle advised against buying Bitcoin until the bottom is confirmed. He indicated that the BTC bottom forms when there is massive volume and that this massive volume hasn’t happened yet. The analyst alluded to the 2022/2023 cycle, when the capitulation spike marked the bottom for BTC.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Basis Remains High Within Biggest Supply Cluster However, at the moment, this capitulation spike hasn’t occurred with Bitcoin’s volume still moderate, suggesting that market participants aren’t truly panicking yet despite the downtrend. Gargoyle further noted that the hardest flush always comes after retail thinks it is over for BTC, which then leads to a spike in volume as investors capitulate.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that Bitcoin could still drop to around $45,000 before it bottoms, while this could happen between now and the start of next year. Once that happens, BTC could then see a reversal as it targets a new all-time high (ATH). Notably, BTC had rallied over the past week to as high as $83,000, providing optimism that the bear market may be over. However, Bitcoin has since dropped below $80,000, raising concerns that the bear market may still be in force, as some analysts, such as Doctor Profit, had warned. The analyst had also mentioned before that BTC will likely bottom between September and October later this year based on its historical cycle patterns.    BTC Bound To Decline If Stock Market Crashes Crypto analyst Colin warned that the current stock market pump is the only thing keeping Bitcoin afloat. He further noted that, in the short term, the S&P 500 appears bullish following the recent megaphone breakout. However, in the longer term, the economic backdrop doesn’t look good for these stocks and, by extension, for BTC.  Related Reading: Analyst Says Avoid Bitcoin At All Costs; Here’s What To Do Instead As 50% Crash Looms Colin alluded to the CPI and PPI, which are both running hot, with inflation rising due to the U.S.-Iran war. The analyst stated that this is not a favorable environment for a Bitcoin “super cycle,” as some bulls are claiming. It is worth noting that the market is also beginning to price in a rate hike this year, which is bearish for the leading crypto. As such, with the macro environment not looking good, Colin suggested that BTC will crash if the stock market sees any significant drop in the future.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $79,000, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Tice has declared that an Ethereum price rally to $4,000 isn’t a moonshot but one that is bound to happen. This came as he revealed that he was accumulating ETH based on the technicals, which point to a buy sentiment.  Analyst Reveals Ethereum Price Rally To $4,000 As A Structural Magnet In an X post, Tice stated that an Ethereum price rally to $4,000 wasn’t a moonshot but a structural magnet. He further remarked that he was loading up on ETH while everyone is giving up. His conviction in ETH is based on the technicals, which point to an imminent rally for the second-largest crypto by market cap.  Related Reading: Ethereum Is Not Dead: Why Market Experts Are Still Predicting A Rise Above $10,000 The analyst noted that ETH’s structure was compressing while liquidity had been flushed. At the same time, the Ethereum price is forming higher lows under maximum doubt, and it is clear that the forced selling has been absorbed. Tice declared that this is not a weakness but the accumulation phase coming to an end, which will then usher in the breakout. Tice also mentioned that the Ethereum price structure has refused to break under this much fear, which points to an imminent violent move to the upside. In another X post, the analyst doubled down on his bullish outlook for ETH. He noted that Ethereum is the most uncomfortable asset to hold right now, but that is exactly why it is going to explode.  He likened the current Ethereum price action to that of Netflix, which he noted spent years in a range and retested the lows six times before seeing a parabolic move to the upside. Tice declared that Ethereum is running the identical playbook, with the same compression, same frustration, and the same crowd walking away. As such, the analyst assured that ETH is not broken but is simply loading for its parabolic move to the upside.  Sell Signal Flashes For ETH On the other hand, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has provided a bearish outlook for Ethereum, noting that a new sell signal has just flashed for ETH. He pointed to the TD Sequential indicator, which he said has been incredibly precise at anticipating ETH trends over the past year. The analyst added that every signal this indicator has flashed on the weekly timeframe has been validated by significant price action.  Related Reading: Ethereum Shortfall Says Price Is Headed Lower Unless This Happens As such, Martinez believes that the Ethereum price is entering another corrective phase with this new sell signal. He highlighted three downside targets if selling pressure accelerates. These targets are $1,900, $1,565, and $1,090, which are the short-term, mid-term, and long-term downside targets, respectively.  At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $2,260, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Xanrox has advised market participants against buying Bitcoin, warning that a crash is looming for the leading crypto. Instead, the analyst advised buying altcoins, which are likely to offer greater gains.  Analyst Advises Against Buying Bitcoin With Crash Looming In a TradingView analysis, Xanrox advised against buying Bitcoin, citing the crypto’s bearish price action. Commenting on BTC’s daily chart, he noted that the LOG scale shows a bearish flag pattern, indicating bearish price action. He added that it will be a technical error to buy or go long at the resistance of the channel.  Related Reading: 9 Red Candles Before The Bottom: Why Bitcoin Price Will Continue To Crash Xanax further revealed that Bitcoin’s price is currently within the channel, indicating a huge selling wall above the current price. The analyst admitted there is still a chance BTC could rise to between $83,000 and $84,000. However, he advised opening a short position at this point rather than longing BTC.  The analyst’s accompanying chart indicated that the recent Bitcoin rally was simply a bull trap, with BTC now at risk of dropping to around $60,000. BTC notably fell below $80,000 yesterday following the release of the U.S. PPI inflation data, which showed that inflation rose 6% year-over-year (YoY) in April due to the U.S.-Iran war.  Meanwhile, Xanrox also noted that Bitcoin’s dominance is bearish, which is a strong sign of an altcoin season. He stated that the BTC price is currently looking to retest the main channel’s support trendline at around $60,000.  Altcoins To Buy Xanrox listed ADA, TRX, LINK, DOGE, BNB, XLM, XRP, and ETH as altcoins to buy for those looking to trade with huge banks and institutions because they control the price of these coins. He reiterated that market participants should avoid Bitcoin as its dominance is falling and that it has already pumped from its February lows of around $60,000.  Related Reading: Can An Altcoin Season Come Again? Why Bitcoin Price Can’t Fall Below $40,000 Meanwhile, the analyst stated that trading lower-cap coins will be better for those looking to make much more profit, as those coins have greater upside than the major altcoins, which he described as ‘bank’s coins.’ Some altcoins have recorded significant gains over the last month, with TON, SUI, and ONDO leading the way.  TON is up almost 50% in the last month, rising to almost $3 as the Toncoin network’s fees dropped by 600%. The altcoin also recorded this surge as the Toncoin network now offers one of the most attractive yields among all layer-1 networks. Meanwhile, SUI and ONDO are up over 26% and 57%, respectively, on the back of bullish fundamentals in their respective ecosystems.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $79,600, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Pumpius has highlighted how XRP is quietly taking over with several upgrades and features on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). In line with this, the pundit also declared that this year will be the altcoin’s best year yet as it “moves the world.” XRP Is Quietly Taking Over Institutional Finance In an X post, Pumpius stated that while everyone is chasing memes and hype, the real story is that the XRP Ledger plumbing is quietly taking over institutional finance. He noted that in just two quarters, five massive protocol upgrades have dropped, and this is only the beginning for the network.  Related Reading: Can XRP Catch Up To SWIFT? This Latest ISO Is Changing The Game As for other bullish fundamentals for XRP, he noted that spot ETFs are launching while CME futures are hitting $1 billion in open interest. Pumpius also mentioned that Moody ’s-related Wall Street debt was issued on the XRPL and that Société Générale is integrating its digital euro on the network.  Meanwhile, the pundit noted that the institutional stack is live on the XRP Ledger. This includes the native lending protocol, Permissioned DEX, token escrow, and native zero-knowledge (ZK) proof technology. These features enable institutional investors to trade in a compliant, regulated environment.  Pumpius declared that the “quietest, strongest foundation in crypto” is now fully armed for trillions in real-world value. He added that 2025 was “noise” and that this year is when XRP actually moves the world. XRP treasury firm Evernorth also highlighted the growth the XRPL is seeing this year, with its institutional utility on the rise.  The firm shared data showing that transactions on the XRP Ledger have grown from 43 million to 71 million over the last year, a 65% increase. The top drivers of these transactions are Bitstamp, Ripple, Justtoken, Braza Bank, and VERT.  XRPL Validator Floats Idea Of Layer-2s On XRPL XRP Ledger validator Vet recently floated the idea of layer-2s inside the XRPL layer-1, which could boost the network’s efficiency. He noted that such a move will keep the XRPL mainnet minimal and only used for things such as self-custody, settlement, and hard finality for the layer-2.  Related Reading: XRP At $21.5 Isn’t A Bet: Why This Analyst Says A Measured Move Is Coming Vet also explained that the new layer-2 will run at a much higher TPS with its own features, a potential derivatives exchange, and rollups state to layer-1. He further noted that this will enable smooth interoperability between the two layers by collapsing the idea of a sidechain into a single place and addressing liquidity fragmentation barriers.  The XRPL validator admitted that there are still many issues to address. This includes memory bloat, network bandwidth usage, and timer contention, since both layers will run at different block speeds. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.45, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit BarriC has declared that XRP was never designed to be cheap, given its projected utility among institutional players. He also indicated that the altcoin could reach at least $1,000 as it continues to gain greater adoption among these institutions.  Crypto Pundit Says XRP Not Designed To Be Cheap In an X post, BarriC stated that XPR was never designed to be cheap and that it was designed to move institutional value. He gave an example of how a larger amount of XRP will be needed if an institution wants to execute a $1 million cross-border transaction. Specifically, he mentioned that such a transaction would require 200,000 XRP at $5 per XRP, whereas it would require only 20 XRP if the altcoin were trading at $50,000 per coin.  Related Reading: XRP At $21.5 Isn’t A Bet: Why This Analyst Says A Measured Move Is Coming The pundit further remarked that while retail hopes that XRP will remain at a lower price, institutions are looking at how they can move billions of dollars with as few coins as possible. In line with this, BarriC declared that a $2 XRP price tag doesn’t solve global liquidity, and neither does a $5 or $10 price solve institutional settlement.  BarriC also mentioned that price stops negotiating with retail once an asset becomes required, and that the price adjusts to scale accordingly. The pundit suggested that XRP will need to reach at least $1,000 to become fit for institutional use. He also indicated that the token could reach $10,000 and $50,000 as it continues to scale.  In another X post, he said that an XRP rally to between $2 and $10 is just the beginning, while a rally to between $100 and $1,000 is the start of the shift from retail to adoption. He further remarked that a rise to between $1,000 and $10,000 marks the point at which adoption becomes a necessity. Meanwhile, a rally between $10,000 and $50,000 is where XRP exists within the global financial infrastructure.  Former Ripple CTO Casts Doubt Over The Altcoin Reaching $10,000 Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz previously addressed speculation about a potential XRP rally to $10,000, suggesting it was impossible. In an X post, he stated that if there were a few very rich and rational people who believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could reach $10,000 in years, they would have bid it up to at least $20.  Related Reading: Ripple’s Eyes $5 Trillion Master Account, What This Would Mean For XRP Crypto pundit Pumpius reacted to the post, noting that the former Ripple CTO dropped $20 as the rational bid for XRP believers while he sold his ETH around $1. He added that applying the 2,300x ETH multiple to the $10 tag could mean that XRP could reach $46,000.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.46, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Tom has declared that a projected XRP rally to $21.5 isn’t a gamble and will definitely happen. This came as he revealed that a measured move is coming for the altcoin, which will send its price to this $21 target.   XRP Eyes Measured Move To New ATH Of $21.5 In an X post, Tom said that XRP is set to see a measured move to a new all-time high (ATH) of $21.50, with this price target also his second take-profit zone. The analyst revealed that he had held XRP when the token was trading at $0.30 and and held until it reached its current ATH of $3.84.  Related Reading: XRP Analyst Reveals The Question No One Asks And Why It’s Important Now, the analyst is again holding the token, targeting higher prices for XRP. He highlighted some positives as the token eyes the $21.50 target, noting that the 3-week golden cross has fired. Furthermore, Tom noted that the current base is a 1:1 fractal of the 2014 to 2017 cycle and that the volume is lower than the last cycle’s bottom, with supply gone.  In another X post, the analyst reiterated his bullish outlook for XRP, citing the CLARITY Act as a catalyst that could spark a rally. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach $2.8 by July, which is around when the crypto bill could pass. The bill is a positive for XRP, as it will provide regulatory clarity by classifying XRP as a commodity.  Crypto analyst Michael also echoed similar sentiments about XRP, stating that a parabolic rally could begin at any time. He declared that this will be the biggest breakout of the year, as the altcoin has already bottomed.  XRP Yet To Bottom Despite Recent Relief Rally Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has indicated that XRP has yet to bottom despite its recent rally above $1.4. In an X post, he stated that the weekly chart presents a very interesting diminishing downside structure relative to the 200 SMA. He noted that during the first major cycle low, XRP bottomed roughly 60% below the 200 SMA. Meanwhile, during the second major cycle low, the token bottomed roughly 40% below the 200 SMA.  Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic Applying the same diminishing downside pattern, the analyst said the next major low could be 20% below the 200 SMA, implying a price target of $0.93. Egrag Crypto stated that this thesis wasn’t unreasonable because mature assets tend to experience reduced downside volatility and smaller capitulation percentages. Such assets are also said to have stronger macro support structures and more institutional liquidity stabilization.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.45, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Remi has declared that an XRP rally to $1,000 is nothing big, indicating that the altcoin could easily reach this target. The pundit also revealed why he believes that XRP could rally much higher, outlining potential use cases for the token.  Pundit Explains Why XRP Can Rally Well Above $1,000 In an X post, Remi remarked that those who think an XRP rally to $1,000 is something “big” haven’t been out in the real world. First, he alluded to the DTCC, stating that XRP can’t be less than $100 solely because of the DTCC utility, as this could drive in “quadrillions” of dollars. The pundit is alluding to the DTCC working with Ripple on its tokenization goals, which could be bullish for XRP.  Related Reading: These Catalysts Can Trigger The Next XRP Price Run, But Can It Reach $3? Furthermore, Remi noted that the inclusion of SWIFT, tokenization, U.S. debt, the Special Drawing Rights (SDR), and the entire banking system makes it impossible for XRP to support such use cases without slippage unless the token is worth over $1,000. In line with this, he declared that if the bull cycle ends quickly, then XRP is likely to have only a three-digit price tag. However, if the cycle extends, then the altcoin could rally above $1,000.  The pundit also noted that XRP needs volume and adoption percentage, which he believes will only come with time. He declared that it will be a quick adoption. XRP is already seeing significant adoption with increased activity on the XRP Ledger. The total tokenized value on the network has surpassed $3 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz.  The CLARITY Act Factor Remi stated that if the CLARITY Act gets signed into law by July, and the bull cycle ends in September, then XRP won’t have time to mature before the cycle ends. However, he believes the token will keep rising while the economy tanks, and that it could rally above $1,000 at year-end 2027 rather than at the start of the year.  Related Reading: XRP History Is About To Repeat Itself And Price Could Rally 1,008% To Cross $10 Interestingly, the pundit also raised the possibility of XRP rallying to $100,000 in the near future, stating that this could happen when they make XRP an e-SDR. He declared that this would happen as the token becomes the settlement rail for the global financial system. He doubled down on the e-SDR angle, predicting that XRP could reach as high as $5,000 overnight if the  International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) labels the token as an e-SDR. Remi also expressed confidence that this will eventually happen.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.42, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Vincent Van Code has explained what a $5 trillion Fed master account, which Ripple is eyeing, could mean for XRP. This comes as the Fed weighs rolling out skinny master accounts for crypto firms, which could also provide them access to the central bank’s payment rails.  What A Fed Master Account For Ripple Could Mean For XRP In an X post, Vincent Van Code stated that a Fed master account for Ripple means that the company can hold its RLUSD backing balance with the Fed without counterparty risk. He further noted that the $5 trillion is a glimpse into how much RLUSD will be printed. The pundit then alluded to the RLUSD/XRP pair, suggesting that XRP’s value could increase significantly as it is used to enable cross-border asset exchanges.  Related Reading: Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time In line with this, Vincent Van Code declared that there are big plans in store for XRP and that the flywheel hasn’t yet spun up. The pundit suggested that XRP holders simply have to be patient as these plans materialize. In another X post, he explained the model for how a Fed master account could send XRP to at least $80 based on Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s prediction that over 30% of Ripple Treasury’s $13 trillion could be on-chain by 2031.  The pundit noted that 30% of $13 trillion is around $5 trillion and that a Fed master account is also $5 trillion. He further remarked that a potential monthly release of 1 billion XRP from escrow at $80 per XRP would reach $5 trillion in about 60 months. Vincent Van Code added that he may be wrong, but that the model adds up. He added that XRP reaching $80 by 2032 will shock some people, but those who bought at $0.50 could see a 160x return.  30% of Ripple Treasury’s $15 Trillion Could Move On-chain In an X post, Crypto pundit ChartNerd highlighted Ripple CEO’s statement that 30% of their treasury business could move on-chain in the next five years. Garlinghouse noted how this could provide more liquidity in the crypto ecosystem, potentially boosting XRP’s price, with the firm already integrating the altcoin into their treasury management system.  Related Reading: Why Does Ripple Keep Unlocking And Selling Millions Of XRP Every Month? The Ripple CEO also mentioned that their treasury business is seeing greater adoption among large- to mid-sized companies, with American Airlines as a client. He noted that they have been able to make payments faster and more cost-effectively for these companies, as they can now make cross-border payments in real time. Garlinghouse also alluded to their dashboard, which makes payments easier, seeing as they have now integrated XRP and RLUSD with fiat on the same dashboard.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has alluded to history to predict a 1,008% rally for XRP, which could send its price above $10. This comes as the altcoin looks to build a base at $1.4 amid the recent recovery in the crypto market.  XRP Eyes Rally Above $10 As Price Looks To Mirror Past Gains In an X post, Dark Defender predicted that XRP could record a 1,008% gain, rallying to as high as $18. This is expected to be similar to the gains that XRP recorded in the 2021 bull run, when it rallied to $1.72. The analyst noted that history doesn’t repeat itself but that it rhymes, which is why the altcoin could see a similar gain.  Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic Notably, the analyst had earlier noted that XRP is maintaining the primary structures and levels and that a correction on the weekly time frame is technically over. Based on this, he declared that a directional move is inevitable as long as $1.31 is maintained. XRP is currently holding above $1.40 amid Bitcoin’s rally to as high as $82,000. The recent crypto market recovery has provided optimism that the bull market may be back.  Crypto analyst ChartNerd also provided insights into XRP’s current price action as the altcoin eyes a rally to new local highs. In an X post, he stated that XRP’s multi-month compression range is tightening while the weekly 20/55 EMAs sit above as resistance.  The analyst further remarked that a successful breakout of this structure toward $1.80 would mark a critical inflection point. However, he warned that liquidity hotspots suggest alternative short-term price scenarios.  Analyst Points To Symmetrical Triangle On XRP’s Chart In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto said that the symmetrical triangle on XRP’s chart is becoming impossible to ignore. This came as he noted that the price keeps compressing tighter and that this type of structure historically leads to a violent expansion move. The analyst further remarked that the measured targets are becoming crystal clear, but the $1.80 to $1.90 zone is a major resistance to this expansion.  Related Reading: Bitcoin And XRP Are Seeing A Surge In Adoption, Here Are The Numbers  Egrag Crypto explained that this zone is not just a resistance but also a macro trend barrier. The analyst predicted that XRP could see a rapid move to $2.30 if the altcoin breaks through this zone with conviction, especially with support bouncing from the White Line structure. However, he added that he was still leaning toward the “fake pump” scenario first, despite this bullish setup for the altcoin, as it tends to trap breakout traders before the real move.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.41, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Sherlock has revealed how a Bitcoin price crash to $63,000 could play out. He highlighted key levels to watch and zones where traders should look to short BTC in preparation for this potential downtrend.  Key Levels To Watch With Bitcoin Price Crash To $63,000 On The Cards In an X post, Sherlock told traders to look for a short setup around $80,000 if the Bitcoin price only takes the equal highs around this range and then gets rejected. However, he added that if BTC breaks above April’s high at $79,485 before May 5, traders shouldn’t short immediately; instead, they should wait for breakout buyers to chase the pump.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Closes 2 Green Monthly Candles: Here’s What Historical Data Says Is Coming Next The analyst further highlighted the $84,000 to $85,000 range as the ideal zone to short if the Bitcoin price reclaims the April high, as he expects a short squeeze to happen around that range. This suggests that BTC could still rally to around $85,000 before a decline, since the leading crypto has successfully broken above the April high.  Sherlock’s accompanying chart showed that a Bitcoin price crash to around $63,000 could happen within a month after BTC taps the $85,000 level. The analyst also explained why he is confident the leading crypto could still crash despite its current bullish momentum. He noted that since 2020, BTC has always recorded a red monthly candle in May whenever the price failed to break above April’s high in the first five days of May.  However, this trend broke last year when the Bitcoin price surpassed April’s high on May 1 and then recorded another 16.9% rally to a local high of $111,980 by May 22. This is notably why BTC could still rally to around $85,000 before the crash occurs.  BTC Looks Ready For More Upside Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said in an X post that the Bitcoin price looks ready for more upside, with the potential to rally to as high as $93,000. He noted that BTC broke above $79,000, indicating a clearly upward trend, although intraday corrections are possible. The analyst alluded to flows into Bitcoin ETFs, with these funds recording over $1.6 billion in inflows since the start of this month.  Related Reading: This Signal Has Predicted Every Bitcoin Bottom, Here’s What It’s Saying Now Van de Poppe also mentioned that there is a lot of interest in BTC at the moment, which is why he believes that the rotation from gold to Bitcoin is definitely taking place. He added that the current uptrend is unlikely to stall anytime soon, with the current construction. This is why he believes there is room for a rally between $86,000 and $88,000, and most likely between $91,000 and $93,000.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $81,200, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Max has cited historical data to provide insights into what could be next for Bitcoin, noting that it has closed two consecutive monthly candles in the green. Based on this historical data, BTC may be heading for a red month, except if this bear cycle turns out to be different.  Bitcoin Expected To Close This Month In The Red After Two Monthly Green Candles In an X post, Max stated that there has never been a bear market where Bitcoin printed more than two consecutive monthly candles. He noted that BTC closed March and April in the green, with gains of 2% and 12%, respectively. As such, the analyst remarked that this month is likely to close red unless this cycle is different from every previous one. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return Max also mentioned that further downside remains, given the higher probability that May is a historically weak month and a large amount of liquidity is sitting below. However, it is worth noting that Bitcoin is already up almost 6% this month, rising to a multi-month high of $81,000 today. This has provided optimism that the bull market may be back with BTC targeting new highs.  The analyst commented on the current Bitcoin price action, indicating that it is still bearish despite the recent rally. He noted that on the first two attempts to break above the $79,000 resistance, a clear rejection followed. Now, on this third attempt, price has managed to break above but quickly lost momentum and closed back below the resistance.  In line with this, Max opined that Bitcoin’s current price action looks like a typical fakeout and liquidity grab. He added that there is a high chance BTC will sweep the untouched lows next if price continues to find acceptance below $79,000. How BTC Could Reach $94,000 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicted that Bitcoin could reach $94,000 on this rally. He noted that on the daily chart, BTC is approaching the 200 SMA at $83,000, which is the most significant psychological and structural barrier. The analyst added that a clean daily close above this hurdle could clear the path for a macro expansion toward $89,000, with a secondary target at $94,000.  Related Reading: What The Sharp Drop In The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Means For The BTC Price Martinez also noted that Bitcoin continues to show structural strength, with a 15% price increase following a bullish MACD crossover on the weekly chart on April 13. He added that historically, this specific weekly crossover has been a premier signal for defining multi-month trends. Notably, this crossover led to 147%, 75%, and 35% rallies in 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $81,000, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Tice has pointed to a signal that has predicted every Bitcoin bottom in each bear cycle. Based on this, the analyst suggested that the flagship crypto may again be forming a bottom just as the price looks to break above the psychological $80,000 level.  The Signal That Has Predicted Every Bitcoin Bottom Is Again Aligning In an X post, Tice said that the signal that has called every Bitcoin bottom in history has triggered again. He noted that in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 bear cycles, BTC was in a bear cycle for around 14 months before forming a bottom, with a price explosion following. Now, this same pattern may be playing out again with BTC looking to form a bottom.  Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return Tice stated that risk has been repriced, leverage has been cleared, and sentiment has been washed out. He added that time alignment is a condition, not a confirmation. Right now, time, structure, and positioning are said to be all aligning. He suggested that now was a good time to invest in Bitcoin with the “window” open and that asymmetric opportunities like this don’t wait.   In another X post, the analyst reiterated that a Bitcoin bottom was forming. He alluded to the median Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV), which he noted has hit the same signal as every major bottom in BTC history. Tice added that a multi-year bull market has always followed whenever this signal appears, as it has now.  Therefore, he remarked that if history rhymes even loosely, then two to three years of bull market for BTC may be on the horizon. He added that the bear market that felt different on the way down is about to feel very familiar on the way up.  BTC Approaching A Make-or-Break Level Crypto analyst Colin stated that Bitcoin is nearing an interesting spot on the chart, which is the intersection of two trend lines and one horizontal resistance level. Based on this, he gave a 50% chance of BTC forming a local top around this intersection. However, if it breaks above the channel, the analyst predicts it could move much higher and reach a local top around the $84,000 to $86,000 zone.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Is Coming: Pundit Says It’s Time To Sell All Your BTC Colin noted that the zone is where the most immediate and significant horizontal resistance can be found from the previous consolidation range. Meanwhile, the analyst doesn’t believe Bitcoin is back in a bull run, despite the leading crypto forming new highs since its February 6 low of around $60,000. BTC has also notably rallied amid the U.S.-Iran war.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $79.900, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Crypto Dyl has revealed how high the XRP price could reach if it replicates its historical surge in 2017. This comes amid former Ripple CTO David Schwartz’s statement in which he addresses predictions that the altcoin could rally to $10,000.  Pundit Reveals XRP Price Target If It Mirrors 2017 Surge In an X post, Crypto Dyl stated that the XRP price could rally to $1,044 if it sees another supply shock and records a 768x gain as it did in 2017. He noted that in 2017, the altcoin rallied from $0.005 to $3.84 due to a supply shock. The pundit added that XRP had decoupled from Bitcoin prior to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, which helped contribute to this rally.  Related Reading: Breaking Down The Price Modelling That Puts XRP As High As $18,000 Crypto pundit SMQKE had recently alluded to the XRP price surge in 2017, noting that this was something important for XRP investors to remember. He highlighted how XRP delivered nearly 350x returns during the period, compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, which gained 14x and 100x, respectively.  SMQKE stated that XRP was able to achieve such massive returns without Ripple making any major acquisition at the time to boost the token’s use case. As such, he believes that the XRP price is better positioned to record more significant gains than it was back then, since Ripple has made major acquisitions that have boosted the token’s use case.  However, amid these bullish outlooks for the XRP price, crypto pundit ChartNerd has warned about ultra-bullish price targets for the altcoin. He stated that the overly ambitious price targets being thrown around for XRP are far more “dangerous and unrealistic” than the predictions of a drop below $1, which are grounded in historical data.  Former Ripple CTO Comments On $10,000 XRP Prediction In an X post, former Ripple CTO David Schwartz suggested that an XRP price rally to $10,000 as unlikely to ever happen. He stated that if there were a few “very rich, very rational” people who really believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could hit this target in ten years, they would be bidding the altcoin up to at least $20 today.  Related Reading: Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP Meanwhile, he also addressed assumptions that Ripple had ways to drive the XRP price higher. He noted that they have explained what they are doing, why they are doing it, and what they hope to achieve. The former Ripple CTO added that they are not hiding any grand conspiracy about XRP, even if they aren’t transparent about everything. Schwartz also indicated that there is no way they would have waited this long if indeed they had ways to boost XRP’s price.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com