According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the cybersecurity arm of China has openly accused the US government of orchestrating the theft of approximately $13 billion in Bitcoin (BTC), adding tension to the ongoing cyber relations between the two nations. China Alleges State-Level Operation The incident in question revolves around the theft of 127,272 BTC from the LuBian Bitcoin mining pool in December 2020, constituting one of the most substantial crypto heists in history. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Bottom Out In 300 Days: Top Expert Forecasts $38,000 To $50,000 Price Point The Chinese National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center suggests that this large-scale hack was likely a planned “state-level hacker operation” orchestrated by the US. The agency points to the discreet and delayed movement of the stolen Bitcoin as indicative of governmental involvement rather than typical criminal behavior. The report further links the Bitcoin from LuBian, a former Bitcoin mining firm, to tokens seized by the US government, which authorities claim are linked to Chen Zhi, the chairman of the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group. Chen Zhi had been accused by the US of participating in a wire-fraud conspiracy and running a money-laundering scheme in October. Notably, details on when and how the Bitcoin was confiscated by the US remain undisclosed. The narrative put forth in the report suggests that the US government might have employed hacking tactics as early as 2020 to appropriate the 127,000 Bitcoin associated with Chen Zhi, characterizing the operation as an example of a “black eats black” maneuver orchestrated by a state-level hacking entity. Bitcoin Forfeiture Fallout Federal prosecutors involved in the Chen case have refrained from disclosing the methods used to gain control of the Bitcoin, following the Department of Justice’s civil forfeiture complaint seizing the 127,271 BTC, which stands as the most substantial forfeiture action undertaken by the US government. Recent statements from the Chinese government have highlighted a growing trend of accusing the American government of engaging in hacking activities. Related Reading: Crypto Treasuries Shift Focus From Bitcoin And Ether To These Lesser-Known Altcoins Earlier this year, China asserted that the US exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers to target Chinese companies. Just last month, China alleged that it possessed undeniable evidence of a US cyber attack on the National Time Service Center. In response to the allegations, a lawyer representing Chen Zhi has filed a request for additional time in a US court to allow for tracing of the stolen BTC from LuBian. The attorney, Matthew L. Schwartz has criticized the government’s claims against Chen as being “seriously misguided.” Schwartz, who serves as counsel to Mr. Chen and the Prince Group, stated that they are collaborating with cryptocurrency experts to trace the Bitcoin seized over a year ago and stolen back in 2020. T At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $102,550, recording losses of 3% in the 24-hour time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
A leading market expert recently hinted at an impending bottom for Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting that within the next 328 days, the cryptocurrency could reach a price range between $38,000 and $50,000. Bitcoin Price Bottom In October 2026 Although Bitcoin’s performance this year has lagged behind US stock markets and gold, it has still managed to achieve notable highs, currently trading nearly 20% below its record peak of $126,000 reached earlier in October. Related Reading: Crypto Treasuries Shift Focus From Bitcoin And Ether To These Lesser-Known Altcoins However, the current market landscape is marked by considerable uncertainty among investors, with fear and selling pressure leading Bitcoin to consolidate just above the $100,000 mark. In a recent social media post on X (formerly Twitter), analyst Ali Martinez expressed confidence in his forecast, anticipating that a bottom may occur around October 2026, implying a potential drop of 51% toward the $50,000 level and approximately 63% down to $38,000 in the most pessimistic scenario. BTC May Have Reached Cycle Top Martinez has observed historical patterns throughout various market cycles. He pointed out that in both the 2015–2017 and 2018–2021 cycles, there were exactly 1,064 days between the bear market bottom and the bull market peak. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Analysis: Pre-Rally Signals Point To $180,000 Target In Q1 2026 Notably, the current cycle, which began from the November 2022 bottom and led to the recent all-time high of $126,220, is now approaching 1,082 days. This recurring timing structure suggests that Bitcoin may have already reached its cycle top. While Martinez’s assertions do not guarantee an outcome, he stated that these historical patterns reinforce his forecast, while suggesting that the market is entering the “early stages of a post-peak retracement phase.” At the time of writing, the market’s leading cryptocurrency trades at $103,320, recording losses of 3% in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Coinbase’s new token pre-reserve platform reopens US retail participation in public token sales for the first time since regulators shut down the ICO boom in 2018. The mechanism looks familiar, with curated projects, fixed sale windows, and algorithmic allocation. Every purchase is settled in USDC, and every token launched through the platform receives a guaranteed […]
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Regardless of what Crypto Twitter says, DTCC pages show operational prep, not permission. Under the SEC’s new generic-listing regime, the real tells are an effective S-1 and an exchange listing notice, and that is when the clock to launch actually starts. DTCC pages listing XRP ETFs are not approvals. The entry means the clearing and […]
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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has earned a reputation for making its weekly Bitcoin acquisitions near the local top in recent weeks. On Nov. 10, CryptoQuant analyst JA Marturn noted that the firm’s most recent acquisition disclosure from Michael Saylor followed the same script. According to an SEC filing, Strategy announced that it had acquired 487 BTC […]
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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
Block, the payments firm led by Jack Dorsey, has rolled out a new Bitcoin payments option that is available to about 4 million Square merchants, allowing businesses to accept Bitcoin at checkout and offering promotional fee relief to sellers. Related Reading: Trump Media Takes $55M Hit As Bitcoin Holdings Surge In Value Reports have disclosed the rollout began on November 10, and it targets Square’s existing merchant base in the US. Block Enables Bitcoin For Merchants According to company notices and trade reporting, merchants can accept Bitcoin payments directly at the point of sale, with transactions able to settle over the Lightning Network to speed up confirmation times. The feature also includes automatic conversion options so sellers can choose to receive fiat or hold BTC. our sellers can now receive btc to btc, btc to fiat, fiat to btc, or fiat to fiat. https://t.co/NnLsd3fgEb — jack (@jack) November 10, 2025 Fees And Conversion Rules Based on reports, Block will not charge processing fees for Bitcoin payments through January 1, 2027; after that date a fee of roughly 1% per transaction is expected to apply. Some pieces also say merchants may be allowed to convert up to 50% of daily card sales into Bitcoin automatically, giving businesses an easy way to build a crypto position from routine revenue. The current rollout is focused on the US market, with certain regions such as New York excluded for now. Adoption at scale is the key test. Getting a payment method into the Point of Sale does not guarantee customers will use it. Reports point out that many of the 4 million merchants are active sellers on Square, but uptake will depend on consumer demand, merchant settings, and how easy the checkout flow feels to shoppers. Early coverage notes that Block is highlighting the lack of chargebacks and the lower friction of Lightning to persuade smaller stores to try Bitcoin. Technical and regulatory issues were also called out. Some outlets mention limitations tied to local rules, the need for anti-money-laundering checks, and the strength of Lightning routing for small payments. Accounting and tax treatment remain practical concerns for merchants weighing whether to keep Bitcoin or convert to fiat immediately. Block has said it will integrate conversion tools to help with volatility management. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Merchant Uptake And Market Impact Analysts and industry writers say the move could push Bitcoin further into everyday commerce if customers and shops begin to prefer it for routine purchases. If even a fraction of the 4 million sellers enable Bitcoin, the network will see more real-world payment use. Still, adoption will likely be gradual, and results will be visible only after merchants run the feature for a few months. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
According to Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone, Bitcoin has entered a “do-or-die” phase as traders watch a narrow price band for signs of direction. From an Oct. 6 level of $123,500, the coin tumbled almost 20% to a low of $99,900 on Nov. 4 before recovering to about $106,350. Reports show the move left Bitcoin roughly 14% below its earlier October peak. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Make Or Break Zone For Bitcoin Based on trend lines and monthly charts, McGlone points to a rollover pattern after the months-long climb that culminated in an Oct. 6 high marked on some charts at $126,270. The immediate technical test is the 200-day moving average, which sits near $110,000. Bitcoin Do or Die: $110,000-$100,000 Bitcoin’s rolling-over pattern on monthly charts might signal the opposite of gold’s bull flag to August. The crypto has dropped below its 200-day moving average at $110,000 to Nov. 7 — a key hurdle to signal recovery. Full report on the… pic.twitter.com/n4MMZfhuL3 — Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) November 10, 2025 According to his view, Bitcoin needs to push back above that level to make a clear case for renewed upside. If it can’t, the risk is that sellers regain control and prices slip further below the current band between $100,000 and $110,000. Resistance And Momentum Signals Reports have highlighted other warning signs. Long upper wicks have appeared on recent candles, a sign that buyers were checked near the top. The 12-month simple moving average has started to flatten after a steady climb, suggesting the buying drive is slowing. Trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe has pointed to strong resistance in the $108,000–$110,000 zone. According to him, breaking through that range could open the door back to the highs, and if that happens, altcoins may run harder than Bitcoin. Institutional Moves And Market Mood Institutional buyers remain active. Michael Saylor’s firm purchased 487 BTC worth close to $50 million today, bringing reported holdings to 641,692 BTC. At the same time, exchange-traded funds saw outflows totaling $1.22 billion last week. Market sentiment has nudged up: CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index rose to 29 from 24, and Bitcoin is up about 3.6% in the past 24 hours after lawmakers advanced a US government shutdown deal. Traders are pricing event-contract probabilities that place a 28% chance Bitcoin reaches $130,000 or higher this year and a 9% chance it tops $150,000. Short-Term Triggers Could Tip The Scale Near-term catalysts are in play. US President Donald Trump’s mention of a possible $2,000 tariff “dividend” and progress toward ending the shutdown appear to have helped the recent bounce. Timothy Misir, head of research at Blockhead Research Network, said the market has cleaner positioning and could see a constructive November if fiscal clarity and ETF flows stabilize. He also warned about risks: continued ETF outflows, delivery delays on fiscal measures, and rising market leverage could reverse the recovery. Related Reading: Trump Media Takes $55M Hit As Bitcoin Holdings Surge In Value What To Watch Next For now, Bitcoin sits in a tight trading range. Reclaiming $110,000 would be read as a positive signal and might restore buying confidence. Falling below $100,000 would likely trigger deeper losses, according to the technical picture analysts cite. Traders and institutions will watch price action around those levels closely — and those moves will shape whether this moment is remembered as a short pause or a major turning point. Featured image from The Conversation/Landmark Media/Alamy, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin rose 290% in the five months after the end of the last major US government shutdown. That 2019 move, from roughly $3,500 in late January to nearly $14,000 by June, now circulates as a template for what comes next. The Senate advanced a deal to end the current 40-day shutdown, the longest on record, […]
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Throughout the past year, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have emerged as the primary focus for a growing trend of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), particularly driven by favorable pro-crypto regulations worldwide. However, recent reports from Reuters indicate that this focus is beginning to shift towards less popular altcoins. DAT Firms Explore New Opportunities Beyond Bitcoin As of September, there are at least 200 DAT companies, predominantly concentrating on Bitcoin, with a combined market capitalization of approximately $150 billion. This figure reflects a more than threefold increase from the previous year. New companies are launching daily, many of which are penny stocks looking for avenues to enhance profits. Yet, as Bitcoin’s value declines, these firms are increasingly turning to new tokens in hopes of achieving greater returns. Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Holds Strong as Analysts Target $4,400 Despite ETF Outflows In recent weeks, companies such as Greenlane, OceanPal, and Tharimmune have announced plans to acquire tokens like Berachain (BERA), Near protocol (NEAR), and Canton Coin (CC), respectively. Peter Chung, head of research at crypto-focused Presto Research, noted that while the initial hype surrounding DATs has diminished, there remains potential for a resurgence. In a recent interview with Reuters, an OceanPal representative stated that their acquisition of NEAR tokens was intended to leverage the asset’s integrated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Retail Investors Lose $17 Billion In Crypto Treasuries Earlier in the year, many digital asset treasury companies traded at a premium to their crypto holdings as investors believed these firms could leverage credit to acquire more tokens. However, with Bitcoin’s recent struggles and an influx of Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) imitators, some companies are beginning to falter. Reuters indicates that at least 15 Bitcoin treasury companies were trading below the net asset value of their tokens as of last Friday. Retail investors, significant buyers of high-profile Bitcoin treasury companies, reportedly lost around $17 billion on these trades, according to estimates from Singapore-based 10x Research. Additionally, digital asset treasuries focusing on other leading cryptocurrencies are also facing challenges; ETHZilla and Forward Industries have recently approved share repurchases, a strategy typically employed to support share prices. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Could See 4,440% Rally To $5 If This Macro Cycle Repeats Despite the potential for higher gains, analysts warn of the risks associated with this strategy. Cristiano Ventricelli, vice president and senior analyst of digital assets at Moody’s Ratings, cautioned that expanding into “exotic” and less liquid cryptocurrencies could significantly heighten risk. According to Ventricelli, when market conditions worsen, companies that invest in these assets face greater pressure on their equity. Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, also expressed concern that most digital asset treasury companies may ultimately trade at a discount to their digital assets. Featured image from DALL-E, 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
US President Donald Trump’s latest promise of a tariff-funded “dividend” sent shockwaves through markets Monday, and traders in digital assets moved quickly to price in the possibility of extra cash in American pockets. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC The plan would pay at least $2,000 to most adults and has been described as part of a broader push to use tariff receipts for direct payments. Tariff Dividend Sparks Market Moves According to reports, the proposal is being presented as a way to convert tariff revenue into direct payments to citizens, with proponents linking the move to stronger consumer spending and higher risk appetite among investors. Trump said the government could afford the new payout because tariffs had brought in massive revenue and because factories across the country were attracting record levels of investment. He mentioned that the money would go to most Americans, except those earning higher incomes. “People that are against tariffs are fools,” Trump wrote in his Truth Social post. “We are taking in trillions of dollars and will soon begin paying down our enormous debt, $37 trillion.” Trump also pointed to record highs in 401(k) savings and the stock market, saying tariffs helped the economy grow instead of slowing it down. The figure being cited publicly as backing for the program is about $400 billion, though analysts and budget experts say the math and legal pathway remain unclear. Crypto Prices Tick Higher The cryptocurrency market reacted within hours following news of the dividend. Bitcoin climbed above $106,000, while Ether moved into the mid-thousands, reflecting a short, sharp lift in sentiment among traders who expect fresh liquidity could flow into risk assets. These price moves followed a week when some crypto indexes had fallen sharply, so the announcement helped reverse part of that pullback. Market watchers said the reaction was driven more by sentiment than by a confirmed funding mechanism. Some commentators compared the potential effect to past stimulus checks, noting that when households get direct dividend payments they often boost spending and, in some cases, channel money into markets. Still, regulators and budget experts are asking how the plan would work under existing law and whether tariff receipts are a reliable source for recurring payouts. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Exchange Activity Up Traders on exchanges showed increased activity, and a handful of altcoins recorded gains as momentum traders piled in. Volume spiked on some platforms as short-term buyers tried to ride the sentiment. Observers cautioned that rallies tied to political announcements can be volatile and may fade if the policy stalls in Congress or runs into legal challenges. Legal and political questions are front and center. Treasury officials have suggested parts of the payout could be handled through tax changes already on the books, while court challenges over the scope of tariff powers may complicate any quick roll-out. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted a net loss of about $54.8 million for the quarter, and that shortfall was driven in part by write-downs tied to its digital-asset holdings. According to company disclosures, the firm holds a sizable bitcoin stash that has swung in value and helped turn trading swings into headline losses. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: American Bitcoin Now Holds Over 4,000 BTC Bitcoin Strategy And The Loss Reports have disclosed that TMTG’s bitcoin holdings were listed at more than 11,500 BTC in one filing, putting the holding value above $1.3 billion depending on the market price at reporting. Earlier statements by the company put combined bitcoin and related securities near $2 billion. The result: big paper gains when prices rose, and big mark-to-market losses when they fell. The company also reported about $15.3 million in income from bitcoin-related option premiums during the quarter, but that was not enough to offset the revaluations that showed up in its books. TRUMP MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDS OVER $1 BILLION OF BITCOIN Trump Media and Technology Group ($DJT) has disclosed holdings of over $1.3 Billion of BTC as of September 30th 2025.$DJT holds $BTC. pic.twitter.com/WzAIOnN29y — Arkham (@arkham) November 8, 2025 The company framed the purchases as a move to diversify its treasury. Based on reports, the bitcoin position has become a dominant feature of the company’s balance sheet. That matters because this is not a giant, well-capitalized media group with steady cash flows. Revenue for the period remained small compared with the bitcoin bet, which magnifies how much the crypto holdings move the company’s financial picture. Holdings And Valuation Investors and analysts have zeroed in on timing and entry prices. According to filings and market coverage, TMTG made large purchases over months, but exact buy dates and price points were not fully broken out, leaving room for debate about how much of the loss is unrealized and how much was realized. Some coverage linked part of the loss to changes in the market price of bitcoin between purchase and reporting dates. Using bitcoin as collateral or for financing also adds layers of risk. Reports indicate the firm has used portions of its holdings in financing arrangements, which could force sales or additional write-downs if market conditions worsen. That kind of leverage was highlighted by market watchers as a key risk for a company whose core business is still quite small. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Optimistic Stance Despite the challenges, Devin Nunes, the CEO and president of Trump Media, said the third quarter was an important period for the company’s growth. He added that they’ve strengthened their financial position with a large Bitcoin reserve and continued to build on their existing platforms. Featured image from David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Crypto trader the White Whale, who had offered to serve as an advisor to crypto exchange MEXC, has retracted his offer. This came as he highlighted a ‘structural rot’ within the exchange, which puts customers at risk of losing their coins. Crypto Advisor Exposes ‘Structural Rot’ Within MEXC In an X post, the White Whale described the fake proof of reserves, arbitrary justifications for seizures, the lack of due process, and the ability to block users from their own records as the structural rot within the crypto exchange. He further remarked that MEXC remains a “rotten apple” as long as this structural rot exists. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Crypto Market Set To Bounce As Rate Cut Probabilities Touch 98.3% The White Whale revealed that he has withdrawn his offer to advise MEXC, claiming that something “sinister” is brewing. The crypto trader initially offered to advise the crypto exchange for free after he recovered his $3 million from it. However, he is no longer offering his services as he believes everything within the exchange is all “smoke and mirrors.” The crypto trader explained that he had raised concerns about MEXC’s proof of reserves after offering to serve as an advisor to the crypto exchange. He mentioned to the exchange that publishing wallet addresses alone wasn’t sufficient as proof of reserves, and that they had to do more to ensure transparency with users’ funds. The White Whale indicated that MEXC shrugged off this advice, suggesting that what they were doing was better than nothing. However, the crypto trader described the proof of reserves as ‘nothing.’ He added that the exchange continues to push the fake proof-of-reserves narrative, which reminds him of the saying, “If you have to tell people you’re a lady, you aren’t.” On Confiscating Users’ Funds The White Whale mentioned that he told MEXC to stop confiscating users’ funds and that if they suspect illegal activity, they should report it to law enforcement. However, he claimed the exchange is still confiscating users’ funds and that it is getting worse. The crypto trader revealed that a particular user reached out to him with evidence, which he verified. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Could See A New All-Time High Above $126,000 If It Breaks This Critical Level MEXC allegedly cited its Risk Control Guidelines as the reason for confiscating these funds. The White Whale stated that the crypto exchange still used terms like “suspected,” meaning it can permanently confiscate funds based on mere suspicion. He further claimed that the exchange could easily prevent the major items on the list through code, but doing so would remove their excuse to seize user funds. Meanwhile, the White Whale noted that MEXC now wipes users’ transaction history after confiscating their funds. He stated that this happened after he made his account history public to prove his innocence, following the confiscation of $3 million from his account. This move by the crypto exchange now makes it harder for users to prove their innocence. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
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
Bitcoin’s recent struggle to hold the $100,000 level has revived familiar doubts about whether institutional demand is durable. However, in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, BlackRock signals the opposite conclusion, saying its conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term relevance remains intact despite short-term market weakness. The firm frames Bitcoin as a decades-long […]
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American Bitcoin, the Nasdaq-listed mining and treasury firm backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has raised its Bitcoin stash to 4,000 BTC, worth about $415 million, according to a company announcement released Friday. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours The firm purchased nearly 170 BTC between October 24 and November 5, a haul valued at more than $14 million at current market rates. American Bitcoin Boosts Holdings Eric Trump, listed as co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, said the company is growing its stock of Bitcoin through a mix of scaled mining operations and market purchases. Reports have disclosed that this size of accumulation puts American Bitcoin at about the 25th spot among corporate Bitcoin holders, based on data from Bitcointreasuries.net. The Michael Saylor-led Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) remains far ahead as the largest corporate holder with more than 641,000 BTC on its books, worth around $66 billion. Trump-Linked Ventures Report Large Crypto Gains Based on reports, members of the Trump family have collected roughly $1 billion in pre-tax gains over the last year from a range of crypto projects. Those projects include memecoins such as TRUMP and MELANIA, which together reportedly brought in about $427 million, plus the WLFI token with about $550 million in gains. Reports also point to big outside backers. Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun is reported to have invested $75 million in WLFI, while Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund is said to have provided $2 billion to Binance using the USD1 stablecoin. The family’s various ventures have pushed their combined crypto exposure into the multi-billion dollar range. Mining Margins Squeeze Firms After Halving Miners across the sector are feeling pressure after the 2024 Bitcoin halving cut block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. That change tightened profit margins, forcing some operators to seek new revenue streams, including AI-focused computing services. American Bitcoin’s model ties mining and treasury accumulation together, but the economics for smaller miners are getting tougher. TRUMP MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDS OVER $1 BILLION OF BITCOIN Trump Media and Technology Group ($DJT) has disclosed holdings of over $1.3 Billion of BTC as of September 30th 2025.$DJT holds $BTC. pic.twitter.com/WzAIOnN29y — Arkham (@arkham) November 8, 2025 Trump Media’s Holdings And The Broader Picture Regulatory filings show that Trump Media and Technology Group now holds more than 11,500 BTC, worth over $1.3 billion, even as the company records heavy operating losses. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds The concentration of Bitcoin across several Trump-linked businesses points to a deliberate strategy: treat Bitcoin as a reserve asset and a core part of several commercial efforts. Bitcoin was trading at $102,175 at press time, up a meager 0.3% over 24 hours. That price sits about 15% below the all-time high of $126,000 reached in early October. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Bitcoin’s price has struggled to maintain stability above $102,000 in recent days, and data shows this is due to an apparent imbalance between selling pressure and fresh demand. On-chain data from CryptoQuant reveals that while long-term holders have been actively taking profits, the market is showing limited capacity to absorb their sell-offs. This is a contrast to previous phases of the bull run, where rising demand was able to offset increased long-term holder activity. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Rising Long-Term Holder Selling Pressure Mirrors Past Bull Cycles Data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, which was initially shared by Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, shows an interesting change in dynamics among Bitcoin holder activity that could shape the cryptocurrency’s next move. Julio Moreno explained that long-term holder (LTH) selling is a normal pattern in bull markets as investors take profits when Bitcoin approaches or surpasses all-time highs. The CryptoQuant data shows that the 30-day sum of LTH spending, represented by the purple line in the chart image below, has been increasing since early October. This behavior follows previous bullish rally phases, such as those seen in early and late 2024, when profit-taking coincided with expanding demand, and so Bitcoin pushed to new record prices. The chart accompanying Moreno’s post shows green areas representing periods of positive apparent demand growth and red areas indicating contraction. During January to March 2024 and November to December 2024, LTH selloffs occurred as demand expanded. Bitcoin Long-term Holder Spending Since October 2025, however, that trend has reversed. Even as LTH selling increased, demand has entered a red zone, showing that the market’s ability to absorb this selling pressure has weakened. This has coincided with Bitcoin’s struggle to sustain its position above $102,000, suggesting that price growth might be losing momentum. Sustained Weak Demand Could Delay Next Rally Moreno noted that the critical factor to watch isn’t just the volume of long-term holder sell-offs but whether demand growth can keep pace. When demand is strong, the influx of supply from long-term holders often drives healthy consolidation before another price surge. In contrast, when demand falls behind, the result tends to be prolonged corrections or sideways movement. A large portion of that demand now comes from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have seen a sharp slowdown in inflows. Data from SosoValue shows that US-based Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended last week with net outflows of $558.44 million on Friday, November 7, one of the largest single-day outflows in weeks. Related Reading: Get Ready — The End Of November Will Be Massive For XRP, CEO Says Unless Bitcoin’s apparent demand begins to recover in the coming weeks and LTH sell-offs continue, then this might continue to weigh on price action and postpone the next leg of Bitcoin’s rally. In this case, we might continue to see Bitcoin consolidating between $101,000 and $103,000 for the rest of November. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $101,655, down by 0.6% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin-focused ETFs recorded their largest single-day outflow since August, pulling a combined $558 million from the market as prices hovered near $102,000. Data from SoSoValue shows the move pushed some big funds into the red for the day and sent fresh signals that traders are rebalancing after recent gains. Related Reading: Get Ready — The End Of November Will Be Massive For XRP, CEO Says Fidelity And Ark Lead Outflows Fidelity’s FBTC saw the biggest withdrawal at $256 million. Ark Invest And 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $144 million in redemptions, a record relative to that fund’s size. BlackRock’s IBIT also recorded $131 million of outflows, marking the seventh day of net withdrawals in eight trading sessions. At the same time, reports show JPMorgan boosted its stake in BlackRock’s ETF by 64%, bringing its holding to 5.28 million shares valued at $343 million as of September 30. The bank also held $68 million in call options and $133 million in put positions on the same date. Market Participants Trim Positions While Some Add Based on reports, the big daily outflow looks less like a crash and more like position shifting. Some managers appear to be taking profits. Others are quietly adding exposure, which helps explain why prices held roughly steady despite the redemptions. Traders watching ETF flows say the moves reflect growing macro uncertainty rather than a complete loss of faith in Bitcoin. Whale Selling And Long-Term Holders Cashing Out On-chain trackers show that long-dormant wallets are moving large amounts. Sales in the $100 million to $500 million range have been logged from addresses that had been still for years. K33 Research flagged that 319,000 BTC that had been held for six to 12 months moved into profit-taking. The firm also reported that “mega whales” sold roughly $45 billion worth of Bitcoin in the past month. Analysts describe this as a major, organized exit by early holders. Price Holds Inside Key Range As Moving Averages Cap Gains Bitcoin has been trading in a tight band. Reports place a demand block between $100K–$102K and a resistance cluster near $114K. The 100-day and 200-day moving averages are above current prices and acted as overhead resistance. A recent rejection around the 100-day MA near $110K led to a quick retest of the roughly $101K support, which some traders interpret as a liquidity sweep. Related Reading: XRP’s Price Doesn’t Match Its Growing Real-World Use, Study Finds Price Stabilization Could Signal Absorption What stands out for chart watchers is stabilization at a high-volume node where past corrections have found a base. There is an extended series of equal lows, marked on some charts as support levels, suggesting liquidity below $100K may have been cleared. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ark Investment Management has just trimmed its 2030 Bitcoin bull case from $1.5 million to $1.2 million, and a $300,000 cut may sound dramatic until one understands what actually changed. Cathie Wood didn’t panic about bond markets or abandon her thesis, but instead adjusted for competition. In recent CNBC appearances and updates, Wood explicitly tied […]
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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
Ripple Labs closed a $500 million strategic funding round in 2025 at a $40 billion valuation, led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities with participation from Brevan Howard, Marshall Wace, Pantera Capital, and Galaxy Digital. This came on top of a $1 billion tender offer earlier in the year at the same valuation, providing […]
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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
In August 2025, Ripple Labs formally closed its years-long battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company paid a $125 million civil penalty, accepted an injunction on certain institutional XRP sales, and walked away with something more valuable than victory: clarity. Judge Analisa Torres had already ruled in July 2023 that XRP itself […]
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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
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Zcash (ZEC) trades at $676.64 as of press time, marking its highest valuation since January 2018. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency posted a 26% gain in the past 24 hours and a 1,486% surge over the past three months. The token now ranks as the 18th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, at $11.2 billion, positioning it near Hyperliquid […]
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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
XRP community figure Diep Sanh made a tongue-in-cheek prediction about future market behavior, saying investors would be “Shi**ing their pants” if XRP slid from $1,200 to $1,000 sometime around 2070. At the moment, XRP trades at $2.16, down 12% in the last seven days as the wider crypto market struggles. Related Reading: XRP On Fire: Over 21,000 New Wallets Appear In 48 Hours Investor Reactions Vs. Reality Based on reports, the drop has stirred panic even though XRP is up over 300% since November last year. That sharp gain is easy to miss when prices fall. History shows how emotionally charged this market can be: XRP hit a $3.31 high in January 2018, then sank below $1 and spent six years between $0.3 and $0.7, with a brief rise to $1.95 in April 2021. The coin later rallied above that zone during November 2024, touching $3.40 before facing resistance. By 2070, you guys will be shitting your pants when XRP drops from $1,200 to $1,000 — BD (@DiepSanh) November 6, 2025 Market Numbers & Sentiment Today’s numbers put the recent mood in context. Reports show XRP reached a market cap peak of $215 billion in July but has since given up more than $82 billion, leaving a market cap near $131 billion at press time. Technical indicators and short-term forecasts point to continued pressure: one prediction expects XRP to fall 0.73% to reach $2.19 by December 7, 2025. The altcoin’s Fear & Greed Index reads 24, labeled “Extreme Fear”, and XRP recorded 15/30 green days with 6% price volatility over the last 30 days. Traders see the data and react quickly. Some call this a chance to buy; others see it as a warning sign. Will Future Holders Poop Their Pants? Diep Sanh’s quip — that people will be pooping their pants when a $1,200-to-$1,000 move happens in about 45 years — is meant to point out a behavioral pattern, not to set a real price target for 2070. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Potential 50% Crash—But Analysts Say The Fear Is Overblown Still, the numbers he used are eye-catching: a $1,000 valuation from today’s $2.23 would represent a 44,740% gain. That kind of math flips the usual perspective. What looks like a crash from the peak would actually be an extraordinary profit relative to present levels. Certain analysts contend that the latest pullback could prolong and offer yet another opportunity to accrue XRP below $2 for those who missed the previous rally. Conversely, some warn that those who bought after the surge in November 2024 may currently be sitting on losses. Based on reports, the outlook remains speculative and tied tightly to trader sentiment rather than any single fundamental shift. Markets move, people react, and the debate over whether this drop is a buying moment or the start of a deeper slide is still up in the air. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView