Market expert Bird has recently issued a bold forecast for XRP, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, suggesting that it could experience a major upside of 800% within this year. If this prediction holds true, XRP could reach a new all-time high of $18.40 per coin. Forecast Indicates XRP Might Rival Ethereum Bird’s forecast hinges on the XRP/BTC ratio, which he predicts will reach 1:5,000 by the end of 2026. This means that 5,000 XRP would be equivalent to 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Currently, the XRP/BTC ratio trades at approximately 0.00002235. Related Reading: Crypto Market Bill Draft Criticized For Allowing Continued Developer Prosecution For Bird’s envisioned target to materialize, the ratio must increase to 0.0002 BTC per token, representing a substantial gain of around 794% from current levels. With a total supply of 100 billion coins, this price projection implies an overall valuation of approximately $1.84 trillion for XRP. Such a figure would place the cryptocurrency in close competition with Ethereum—and striking distance of Bitcoin’s market cap. Additional Price Scenarios For The Altcoin Market expert Sam Daodu also outlined alternative scenarios for XRP’s future performance. In a base case, where the altcoin garners continued institutional support but doesn’t close the gap with Bitcoin’s market capitalization, the price could range between $3 and $4. This outcome would depend on exchange traded funds (ETFs) attracting a “few billion in assets” while Bitcoin’s dominance falls to the 40–50% range during a broader altcoin rotation. Related Reading: Zcash Foundation Investigation Closed: SEC Decision Sparks 12% Jump In ZEC Price Conversely, there exists a bear case where macroeconomic challenges or obstacles within the crypto ecosystem could hinder XRP’s price growth. Factors such as geopolitical instability could redirect capital back to Bitcoin and gold, while banks might opt for private ledgers and established stablecoins instead of adopting XRP. Monthly escrow releases from Ripple of 1 billion coins, accompanied by a potential diminishing exchange-traded fund demand, might cap any potential upside action for the cryptocurrency, leaving it to trade around its current trading prices of $2. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
SEC Chair Paul Atkins told Fox Business in December that he expects US financial markets to move on-chain “in a couple of years.” The statement landed somewhere between prophecy and policy directive, especially coming from the architect of “Project Crypto,” the Commission's formal initiative to enable tokenized market infrastructure. However, what does “on-chain” mean when […]
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Increasing Bitcoin whale balances highlight reaccumulation, aligning with renewed spot BTC ETF inflows. Will $100,000 become support soon?
Bitcoin rose back above $97,000 this week as more money flowed into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to market data and analysts. However, BTC price is now slipping back toward the $95,000 level after the US Senate Banking Committee delayed a bill focused at setting rules for the crypto market. Bitcoin Declines As Crypto Bill …
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Three House Democrats warned that leaving the SEC's case against the Tron founder unresolved could ”undermine investors’ confidence” in the financial regulator.
Despite the postponement of a hearing that could have advanced crypto legislation, lawmakers insist the effort is far from dead.
The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.
In a letter on Thursday, lawmakers accused the SEC of enabling a "pay-to-play" dynamic after dropping cases against Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and Justin Sun.
Polygon's strategy sets a new benchmark for blockchain growth, emphasizing data-driven user acquisition and redefining marketing metrics.
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Tokenized deposits and fund shares are emerging as a regulated alternative to stablecoins within the banking system.
The planned altcoins listings will expand CME’s regulated crypto derivatives contracts beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana.
XRP has been one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, despite its price continuing to face resistance following a short-lived rally. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Approaching A Key Decision Zone, But Structure Is Still Firmly Bullish While trading volumes across several markets have climbed, the token has struggled to maintain levels above key support zones, reflecting a growing gap between investor activity and price performance. Data from multiple exchanges shows that interest in XRP remains strong, particularly in regions such as Australia, where it recently overtook Bitcoin as the most traded digital asset on BTC Markets. However, this surge in trading has not translated into sustained upward price momentum. XRP's price records sideways price action on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP Trading Volume Rises as Investor Behavior Shifts According to BTC Markets’ 2025 Investor Study Report, XRP surpassed Bitcoin in trading activity for the first time in four years. The exchange cited strong community engagement and its role as a Ripple On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) partner as key drivers behind the shift. Despite Bitcoin recording a 70% price increase in 2025 and reaching a new all-time high, Australian traders increasingly focused on XRP during the financial year. XRP itself saw notable price movements, reaching $3.34 in January 2025 and peaking near $3.66 by July before falling roughly 50% to around $1.80 by year-end. The report also projected a maturing investor base. Average trade sizes rose by 25%, daily trading volumes increased by 17%, and participation expanded among older investors, women, and self-managed super funds. This suggests that crypto activity is becoming more structured rather than purely speculative. Price Pullback Follows Brief Rally While trading activity has remained elevated, XRP’s price has struggled to hold recent gains. After briefly trading near the $2.20 level, the token slipped below $2.10, posting a daily decline of over 2%. Analysts attribute the pullback to regulatory uncertainty, whale distribution, and reduced optimism following delays to U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Market observers note that XRP is currently consolidating between $2.00 and $2.15, with $2.08 acting as a key support zone. Technical indicators indicate that the token is trading above its 50-day moving average but below its 200-day average, suggesting mixed momentum in the short term. Some analysts view the current phase as a period of consolidation rather than a full-fledged trend reversal. However, resistance near $2.20 remains a hurdle for any renewed upside. Institutional Signals and Long-Term Outlook Ripple has continued to position itself in the institutional market, recently highlighting its prime brokerage arm, Ripple Prime, on its homepage. The company also secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, allowing it to expand regulated payment services across the European Union under MiCA rules. Following the licensing news, XRP briefly climbed to around $2.14, supported by a 74% jump in trading volume. Even so, the price has yet to establish a stable breakout above higher resistance levels. Related Reading: Arthur Hayes Bets On MSTR, Metaplanet And Zcash As Bitcoin Liquidity Turns Longer-term discussions around XRP’s supply dynamics and transaction burn mechanism have also resurfaced, with analysts noting that over 2.5 million XRP have been permanently removed from circulation in recent years. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
The Story (IP) price has suddenly turned lower after a strong rally, catching many traders off guard. The timing is important because the drop came right after the recent catalyst window that helped push the price up. That’s why many are calling it a classic “buy the rumour, sell the news” move. In crypto, prices …
Bitcoin is now trading around near $96,000 as spot ETF inflows and options market positioning exert opposing mechanical forces on price behavior. The current price sits just outside a range between roughly $90,000 and $94,000, a band that has persisted despite intermittent surges and declines in spot demand through US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The breakout […]
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NIP Group, the publicly traded firm behind esports team Ninjas in Pyjamas, is ramping up the Bitcoin mining operation it launched in 2025.
The digital assets crowd has been complaining bitterly about bank-lobbyist tactics, but Senate lawmakers have a much longer relationship with their bankers.
Nvidia discontinues RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB, fueling GPU price hikes as supply tightens and 8GB cards take center stage.
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The crypto analytics firm is replacing its reward-driven social product with a more selective creator marketing platform after X revised its API policies to curb spam.
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Sustained US Bitcoin ETF inflows are supporting prices near $97,000, raising questions about whether institutional demand is reshaping Bitcoin’s market cycle.
Crypto markets are getting exciting again, and market strategist Gareth Soloway says the charts are quietly telling an important story. According to Soloway, Bitcoin is holding strong near important levels, while several altcoins are flashing bullish signals that traders should not ignore. Soloway says the best part is that these moves were visible on the …
The crypto market is watching Washington closely as uncertainty grows around the proposed CLARITY Act, a US bill meant to finally define how digital assets are regulated. Prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP remain relatively stable for now, but analysts warn that volatility could pick up as the political debate heats up. Senate Delays CLARITY …
Morningstar launches GenAI 20 Index to track top private and public generative AI firms, led by Databricks, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
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Ethereum price has been doing what traders want to see on the scoreboard: it’s outpacing Bitcoin from the January lows. Yet the tape still feels heavy. While BTC’s rally looks cleaner, ETH continues to trade like a market that’s not fully convinced but grinding inside a consolidation zone even after a strong bounce. When ETH …
The recent Bitcoin rally may be driven by real spot demand on Coinbase. Data indicating elevated spot activity on Coinbase suggests that this move higher is bolstered by direct purchases rather than leveraged positioning in derivatives markets. This distinction matters because Spot buying reflects a real capital commitment, not a temporary bet. Why Risk Management When Demand Is Structural The Bitcoin rally since Sunday’s Powell subpoena news has been largely linked to Coinbase spot buyers. Crypto trader Alex Krüger has highlighted on X that both the Adjusted Coinbase Premium and Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) show steady spot accumulation, which is exactly why this has been a true hated rally even among bitcoiners. For over a month, the dominant narrative in every crypto chat room has been that BTC is lagging while equities and commodities are moving upward. Related Reading: Analyst Outlines The Bulllish And Bearish Scenarios For Bitcoin – Here’s What To Know However, the fun fact is that equities are not accurate, but 40% of the S&P 500 (Standard & Poor’s 500) stocks have actually closed red in 2025, (39.2% to be precise). Perception is doing a lot of work here, and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) move on Powell represented a major macro litmus test for BTC. Kruger claims that the BTC long-term value proposition is about protecting against the tail risk of central bank profligacy. On Monday, BTC surged upward, although the move was just a little surge. According to Krüger, the BTC key battlefield remains the 50-week moving average (WMA), which is currently around $101,420. Meanwhile, the trader is looking to take some profits into short liquidations right above the $100,000 mark. Why Bitcoin Benefits First From Institutional Flows The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is set for markup today, January 15th, 2026, in the Senate Banking Committee. According to the update by BTC_road_to200k on X (Formally Twitter), this is where the lawmakers will debate and shape the final version of the bill before it moves forward. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Stays Pinned Above Support, Setting Up a Bigger Move This matters because the art aims to clear up the ongoing regulatory uncertainty between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has been a major source of hesitation for large institutional players looking to move into Bitcoin and other digital assets. Furthermore, the Clarity Act will be a turning point as it aims to clear rules that will bring more confidence to banks, pension funds, and large investors, which often translates into higher demand and stronger price momentum for BTC. As the regulatory clouds lift, the market might start experiencing a renewed wave of institutional money flowing in, and that’s obviously bullish for BTC. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The policy shift may reduce spam but could also disrupt InfoFi ecosystems, impacting user engagement and developer strategies on X.
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Ripple has announced a major new partnership with LMAX Group, and this one is not just another crypto collaboration. The deal signals a deeper move to connect traditional finance with digital assets in a way institutions already trust. At the center of the partnership is Ripple USD (RLUSD). LMAX will integrate RLUSD as a core …