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Zcash (ZEC) is stealing the spotlight once again. The privacy-focused asset has surged more than 50% in the past week, climbing above $350 and fueling talk of a potential return to the top 20 digital assets by market capitalization. Related Reading: Bitcoin Technical Setup Shows Short-Term Pullback May Fuel Long-Term Upside Behind this rally lies a mix of technical strength, institutional catalysts, and renewed global demand for digital privacy. ZEC's price trends to the upside with recent small losses on the daily chart. Source: ZECUSD on Tradingview Zcash’s Shielded Supply Hits 4.5 Million Supporting Zcash’s resurgence is a major milestone. 4.5 million ZEC are now stored in shielded addresses, representing roughly 28% of total supply. These shielded pools leverage Zcash’s zero-knowledge proof technology (zk-SNARKs), allowing users to transact privately without revealing sender, receiver, or transaction amounts. This rise in shielded coins signals growing trust in ZEC’s privacy infrastructure, especially as wallets and exchanges improve support for shielded transactions. The move also expands Zcash’s overall anonymity set, strengthening privacy for all participants while tightening on-chain liquidity. As one of the oldest and most advanced privacy blockchains, ZEC’s growth in shielded adoption reinforces its core mission of financial confidentiality in an increasingly monitored digital world. Technical Indicators Point to More Upside Zcash’s market momentum remains robust. Daily trading volume soared above $730 million, while the RSI at 71.8 and a bullish MACD crossover suggest strong buying pressure. The token’s structure continues to make higher highs and higher lows, indicating a healthy uptrend. Analysts see resistance near $370–$400, with a potential breakout opening the path toward $450–$500 in the coming weeks. ZEC’s recent surge also coincides with Arthur Hayes’ bold prediction that the coin could reach $1,000, as the market rotates into privacy-focused assets. With Grayscale’s Zcash Trust surpassing $137 million in assets under management, and whispers of a possible ETF conversion, institutional exposure could further amplify this rally. Privacy Tokens Regain Spotlight Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Zcash’s resurgence reflects a broader renewal of interest in privacy tokens like Monero (XMR) amid heightened surveillance and KYC mandates in global markets. As governments tighten oversight, traders and institutions are rediscovering ZEC’s unique role as a bridge between compliant infrastructure and privacy rights. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash To $87,600 Looms If This Support Snaps, Warns Veteran Analyst If Zcash sustains its current momentum, maintains its 4.5M shielded supply growth, and breaks the $400 ceiling, a return to the top 20 cryptos by market cap could soon become reality, supporting ZEC’s comeback as the flagship privacy asset of this cycle. Cover image from ChatGPT, ZECUSD chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin has fallen below $110,000 after the recent FOMC meeting and the market is volatile. In times like this, focusing on strong, proven altcoins can be a smart move. Here are four blue-chip projects that continue to show long-term growth possibilities: Altcoin 1: Solana (SOL) Solana has had a strong year despite the recent dip. …
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Ethereum (ETH) is struggling to break above the $4,000 mark and regain a clear bullish structure, with price action tightening after several failed attempts to reclaim momentum. The market remains cautious following recent volatility, and traders are watching closely to determine whether ETH will resume its uptrend or continue drifting lower. Analysts are currently split: some argue Ethereum’s fundamentals remain strong, fueled by network activity, scaling advancements, and institutional traction, while others point to increasing downside pressure and weakening market structure that could lead to a deeper pullback. Related Reading: Ethereum ICO Whale Awakens After 8 Years – 1,500 ETH Sent to Kraken After 8 Years Despite the uncertainty in price, fresh on-chain data signals growing confidence among long-term participants. According to Santiment, more than 200,000 ETH — worth approximately $780 million — have been withdrawn from exchanges over the past 48 hours, marking one of the largest short-term outflow spikes this quarter. Such activity typically suggests accumulation, as investors move assets into self-custody rather than keeping them on exchanges to sell. This divergence between price hesitation and heavy accumulation reinforces the current market debate. With liquidity dynamics shifting, Ethereum sits at a pivotal moment, and its ability to reclaim $4,000 will likely determine whether bullish momentum re-emerges heading into November. Large ETH Withdrawals Signal Investor Conviction As Market Shifts Toward Risk-On Environment The recent wave of large Ethereum withdrawals from exchanges further reinforces a growing theme in the market: investor conviction is strengthening. With more than 200,000 ETH moved into self-custody within 48 hours, many participants appear confident in Ethereum’s medium-term outlook, suggesting accumulation rather than distribution. Historically, substantial exchange outflows have coincided with accumulation phases ahead of major market advances, especially when paired with favorable macro shifts. For many analysts, Ethereum now sits at the center of a potential bullish impulse across altcoins. Despite its recent struggle to convincingly reclaim the $4,000 level, sentiment in the broader market remains constructive. ETH continues to benefit from fundamental tailwinds, including increasing network utility, expanding Layer-2 activity, and rising staking participation. If market conditions turn decisively risk-on, Ethereum’s role as the primary settlement and liquidity hub for the altcoin ecosystem positions it to lead capital flows. Macro conditions are also aligning in ETH’s favor. With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points and signaling the end of quantitative tightening, global liquidity is expected to gradually improve. Historically, shifts toward monetary easing have accelerated inflows into risk assets — crypto included. As traditional markets anticipate a clearer pivot, investors may increasingly seek exposure to high-beta assets with strong structural narratives, and Ethereum fits that profile. Related Reading: Tron Shows Bullish Divergence As Active Addresses Surge To 6.2M – Network Demand Explodes Ethereum Holds $3,900 as Price Compresses Below Key Moving Averages Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,905, holding a key support region but struggling to reclaim upside momentum as price remains capped beneath major moving averages. After failing to sustain moves above the $4,200 resistance area earlier this month, ETH has drifted lower into a tightening range, reflecting indecision and reduced volatility following recent macro-driven swings. The chart shows ETH trading below both the 50-day (blue) and 100-day (green) moving averages, which currently sit just above price and are acting as dynamic resistance. For bulls, reclaiming these levels — particularly a daily close above $4,050–$4,150 — would be a constructive sign that momentum is shifting back in favor of buyers. Such a reclaim could open a path toward retesting $4,300–$4,500, where recent supply pressure has consistently emerged. Related Reading: Binance Whales Turn Active On Uniswap As Outflows Hit Multi-Month Highs – Details On the downside, the $3,800 level remains the primary support to watch. A sustained break below this zone could expose ETH to lower levels near $3,500, especially if broader market sentiment weakens. However, the 200-day moving average (red) remains well below the price near $3,200, signaling that the long-term bullish structure is still intact. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Canary Funds has officially filed an updated S-1 for its XRP spot ETF, removing the delaying amendment that previously stopped the registration from becoming auto-effective. This move transfers the timing control from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back to the issuer, putting the launch date on track for November 13, 2025, pending Nasdaq …
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The cryptocurrency XRP is once again drawing parallels to its explosive 2017 rally as analysts point to mounting institutional demand and bullish chart patterns. Trading in the $2.50–$2.70 range, XRP may be in the early stages of a new upward leg driven by ETFs, treasury-flows, and structural technical setups. Related Reading: Bitcoin Technical Setup Shows Short-Term Pullback May Fuel Long-Term Upside Institutional Flows & Treasury Vehicles Spark Bullish Outlook XRP’s resurgence is supported by a sharp uptick in institutional interest. A recently launched XRP-exposure vehicle has already pulled in over $115 million in assets, while trading volumes in related futures markets have soared into the billions. This trend echoes the supply-constraint thesis that many analysts believe will fuel the next leg higher. Beyond ETF vehicles, corporate treasuries and dedicated acquisition firms are lining up behind XRP. One example is a firm planning to raise over $1 billion for a publicly-traded entity focused exclusively on XRP accumulation via its balance sheet. With such large-scale buying set to lock up supply, scarcity dynamics could increasingly favor the bulls. This institutional tailwind now places XRP in the same narrative once reserved for Bitcoin and Ethereum, but with XRP rapidly capturing mainstream investor interest. XRP Chart-Setup Resembles 2017 Bull Cycle, Targeting Double-Digits Technically, XRP’s current structure has drawn comparisons to its 2017 run. Analysts tracking Elliott Wave counts suggest XRP may be in the early phase of Wave 3, a phase that historically triggers major price moves. Under one scenario, this could propel the token from its current $2.56 level into double-digit territory. Support near the $2.50–$2.60 band remains intact, underpinning the bullish case. If XRP can break and hold above nearby resistance (circa $2.67–$2.70), momentum could accelerate. XRP's price records some losses on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD chart on Tradingview That said, caution flags remain. Divergence between price and momentum indicators and elevated selling pressure from large holders suggest that short-term pull-backs are possible unless volume picks up decisively. Nevertheless, with the institutional backdrop strengthening and a classic bullish base forming, XRP appears positioned to follow its 2017 ‘re-accumulation to breakout’ script, potentially setting up a move toward $10, $20, or beyond, should all variables align. The Road Ahead: Key Levels & Watch-points Market watchers will be keeping close tabs on two key levels. On the upside, a sustained breakout above $2.70 could open a path to $3 and perhaps much higher if institutional flows accelerate. On the downside, a breakdown below $2.50 might signal delay and consolidation. Meanwhile, headlines around ETF approvals, corporate treasury buys, and real-world asset activity on the XRP Ledger will likely set the tone for the next major leg. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash To $87,600 Looms If This Support Snaps, Warns Veteran Analyst With XRP’s narrative shifting from retail speculative token to institutional vehicle, the coming weeks may mark the inflection point where theory turns into price, and the 2017 echo becomes real. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
Strategy’s third-quarter net income was down from its record $10 billion in Q2, but still lifted its shares after the bell.
Dogecoin’s recent decline may be nearing exhaustion as the price edges toward a crucial support zone. With the downward wave showing signs of completion, market watchers are now eyeing a potential shift in momentum that could spark the next bullish reversal. Price Channel Near Completion: One Key Level Left To Break After examining the Dogecoin (DOGE) 30-minute chart, the Elliott Waves Academy updated its outlook to confirm a period of strong selling pressure. Technical analysis clearly indicates that the DOGE/USD pair is nearing the completion of a defined price channel pattern, with only one key level remaining before the next major wave is confirmed. Related Reading: Bullish Window For Dogecoin Opens in November, Analyst Says Specifically, the downward leg represents Wave (5) of Wave 3 within a larger bearish sequence. According to Elliott Waves Academy, the bearish outlook is heavily supported by the preceding structure, which involves a confirmed and strong downward wave representing Wave (3), demonstrating robust and sustained momentum from the sellers. A continuation of the bearish outlook is structurally reinforced by the presence of the price channel pattern itself. Key to confirming the final downward wave hinges on the price breaking the key support level of the current minor correction. Elliott Waves Academy emphasized that successfully breaking this critical key level will provide undeniable confirmation of the bearish view and set a precise trajectory for the completion of the move. Elliott Waves Academy targets the $0.1843646$ level as the expected floor for this phase. The objective is anticipated to be the point at which the internal wave structure is complete and the current bout of selling pressure is exhausted. Finally, Elliott Waves Academy noted that a crucial follow-up action: after reaching the $0.1843646$ level, a corrective upward main wave is predicted to follow. This implies that anticipated downside is part of a structural cycle and should be followed by a noticeable relief rally. Momentum Builds Quietly Beneath The Surface According to EᴛʜᴇʀNᴀꜱʏᴏɴᴀL, Dogecoin continues to follow the same structural rhythm observed in previous market cycles. The price action is unfolding in a familiar pattern, suggesting that the asset may be preparing for another significant move once conditions align. Related Reading: Volatility Loading: Dogecoin Eyes Explosive Path To $3 In his post, EᴛʜᴇʀNᴀꜱʏᴏɴᴀL revealed that momentum is quietly building above key support levels, signaling underlying strength in the market despite the recent volatility. The structure remains technically sound, indicating that buyers are gradually regaining control. He concluded by emphasizing that patience is key before the next ignition phase, as Dogecoin consolidates and gathers momentum. The current setup suggests a potential upside once a breakout confirms renewed bullish momentum. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Vincent Scott, a well-known voice in the XRP community, urged patience while restating a big claim: he called XRP and the XRP Ledger humanity’s “best chance” to change how money moves around the globe. His message, shared on X, mixed optimism about Ripple’s corporate moves with a warning that legal clarity must come first. Related Reading: Dogecoin Ignites — 60% Volume Boom Teases Potential Rally License Moves And Market Positioning According to Scott, Ripple’s licensing work, recent acquisitions and new partnerships show the company is lining up for much bigger demand for XRP. He argued the token’s real value is practical — it can act as gas for transactions or as a bridge currency to move value between different systems. XRP/XRPL is the best chance we got We see Ripple the company making all the moves to drive demand and solidify themselves with licensing, acquisitions, and relationships We know the laws are the goalpost We understand the concept of it: that XRP is backed by its use to… — VincentScott (@VincentSco72192) October 26, 2025 Economic And Political Impact Scott believes these changes could cut fraud, increase competition among banks and other payment providers, and speed up settlements. He also suggested that if countries needed smaller foreign reserves because payments were easier and cheaper, that would shift long-held financial balances. That kind of shift could face strong pushback. Scott noted a decentralized payment and reserve setup “ruins the existing power structure,” meaning political resistance is likely. Community Voices Split The post prompted a range of reactions from within the XRP crowd. Nenad Stojkovic said Ripple stands out because of its infrastructure and regulatory steps, calling it a rare “serious financial company” in crypto — a view Scott agreed with. One user, SonOfRichard, argued Ripple’s new product Ripple Prime might lift XRP even without new laws, since it’s already compliant with some rules. Scott pushed back, replying that real progress still needs clear laws. Other voices were critical; Tommy Raz questioned the company’s top leaders. He spoke in their favor, saying their actions match the stated mission and that some online comments, especially from Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz, get misunderstood. I find the #XRP vs ETH debate, and who will outperform fascinating. Certainly Ethereum will fairly soon explode, however, I am coming back to this XRP/ETH chart. Take a look where the bounce occurred and what happened when XRP bounced from that support (twice) in 2017. Also, the… pic.twitter.com/8MlLWi2cjy — CryptoBull (@CryptoBull2020) October 28, 2025 Market Snapshot And Analyst View Meanwhile, a separate market watcher, CryptoBull, said Ethereum is set to surge soon but predicted XRP would outperform ETH in the near term. Based on market moves, ETH recovered 9% to over $4,200 on Oct. 27 while XRP climbed 10% to $2.68 in the same stretch. Both later fell from those highs. Related Reading: ECB Pushes For 2029 CBDC Launch — The Digital Euro Era Nears ETH remains only up 1.4% from its Oct. 22 lows. XRP, by contrast, has kept a 6% gain and sits above the key $2.5 mark. According to Scott, no major shift will happen until regulators and lawmakers finish their work. He pointed to comments from Rep. French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Congress could pass the CLARITY Act by the end of the year if the Senate moves. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Crypto analyst Osemka is drawing a direct structural comparison between XRP’s current consolidation and the final base gold printed before its breakout to fresh highs. According to his charts, XRP/USD on the two-day timeframe is trading in what he characterizes as a reaccumulation range rather than a topping pattern. Will XRP Follow Gold’s Pattern? The structure is labeled in classic Elliott Wave A-B-C form, with the C leg ending in what he calls a “Spring.” The October 10 crash marks the Wyckoff terms the final violent liquidation wick that clears late longs and forces capitulation before the next markup phase. The XRP chart shows price capped by a horizontal resistance band near the local top marked “B,” with that B high sitting above $3.40 and extending toward roughly $3.66 at the peak. After that move, XRP retraced into a sideway band where Osemka labels internal subdivisions “a,” “b,” and “c,” implying a corrective internal chop inside the broader range. The lower boundary of the range is drawn in the $1.62 area. This lower boundary is simultaneously labeled “A” and described as the base of Reaccumulation, implying that buyers repeatedly defended that zone. The subsequent rally back toward the upper boundary defined the “B” top. What followed was a final flush into “C,” which he explicitly tags “Spring,” with the wick piercing below prior support and then snapping back above $2.20–$2.30 and into the ~$2.58 region shown on the chart. Related Reading: Why This Analyst Is More Bullish On XRP Over Ethereum For The Short-Term The message is that the C wave was fast, deep, and terminal. He calls it “a sharp ending in the C wave,” adding that this is “very common.” In classical Elliott interpretation, an A-B-C corrective move that ends with an aggressive C spike often resolves with trend continuation in the direction of the original impulse. In his wording, the surge established the impulse, and everything since has been digestion, not distribution. He argues that “it is hard to see this range as anything less than a long reaccumulation after November’s surge.” Notably, Osemka places XRP’s pattern next to gold’s weekly chart during its own multi-quarter sideways phase. Gold’s structure is annotated almost identically: an “A” low anchored around roughly $1,680–$1,700 per ounce, a mid-range chop labeled “a / b / c,” a “B” high pressing into the $2,050–$2,100 ceiling, and finally a “C” leg that undercut that same $1,700 floor before reversing. Related Reading: Is XRP Headed For A 16% Drop? Signal Flashes Familiar Warning When gold finally pushed through the long-capped $2,100 area in July 2024 and broke into sustained new all-time highs near $2,480, that break acted like a trigger: safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut expectations and central bank buying drove an almost uninterrupted vertical phase in the metal, and over the following months gold kept taking out round numbers — $2,500, $3,000, $4,000 and beyond — ultimately stretching more than 80% higher from that $2,100 breakout zone to reach about $4,381 per ounce at the peak. By placing XRP and gold side by side, using the same lettering, same boundary logic, and the same “Spring” terminology, Osemka is presenting XRP as sitting at the equivalent moment gold occupied just before its parabolic run. “This one is for the XRP community, where I see some gurus preaching for the end of the cycle. Bros, it is hard to see this range as anything less than a long reaccumulation after November’s surge. In Elliott wave terms: an ABC with a sharp ending in the C wave. Very common. Last shakeout or Spring. There is basically no difference to this reaccumulation example on Gold years ago. Thank me later,” the analyst concluded. At press time, XRP traded at $2.49. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Mastercard may soon make a significant investment to fully enter the crypto space. According to Reuters, the company is in advanced talks to acquire Zero Hash for roughly $1.5 to $2 billion, a move that, if completed, would fold a regulated crypto-settlement network into one of the world’s largest payment processors. On the surface, it […]
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Ethereum (ETH) price has fallen to retest a crucial support level of above $3,700. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of approximately $453 billion, dropped 5% over the past 24 hours to trade at around $3,754 on Thursday during the mid-North American session. The ETH price drop coincided with Bitcoin (BTC), which retraced …
“The fact that other chains are faster or cheaper is irrelevant, in our view,” Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick said.
Ethereum’s scaling era is evolving, and Linea is emerging as one of its most important pillars. By enabling faster, cheaper transactions while maintaining full ETH security and composability, Linea is building the infrastructure for real economic activity. Why Ethereum Needs An Economic Backbone Linea is rapidly evolving into the Ethereum economic backbone. Crypto analyst Henry has revealed on X that Linea was built from first principles as a reinforcement layer for ETH’s future. The reason why Linea is catching serious attention is that over $1 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) and $130 million in stablecoins represent real liquidity inflow into the network, not inflated metrics. Related Reading: Ethereum Treasury Giant SharpLink Resumes ETH Purchases As Holdings Top $3.5 Billion Furthermore, Linea’s buyback and burn mechanism ties are built directly into protocol revenue. MetaMask’s deep integration and the seamless user experience (UX) are instant reach, and the developer-first architecture actually scales without breaking ETH’s security. The rumors of a MASK airdrop and upcoming institutional deployments only add fuel to the narrative. While others are chasing hype, LineaBuild is constructing the infrastructure that powers real revenue. Henry concluded that every stat is screaming one thing, and adoption is real. “Nothing can defeat this, and Linea is ETH’s execution layer for the next cycle,” the expert added. Crypto analyst BullifyX has also made a bold declaration that the next evolution of Web3 is unfolding right on LineaBuild. Linea isn’t just another Layer 2 blockchain, but it’s a new foundation for scalability, speed, and developer freedom. With zkEVM precision, ultra-low gas, and ETH-grade security, Linea bridges the gap between innovation and accessibility. Furthermore, LineaBuild is a frictionless playground for builders, while for users, it delivers pure performance. BullifyX emphasizes that Linea’s role is to transform complex blockchain experiences into smooth, scalable realities, powering applications, digital economies, and the immersive metaverses. “The future doesn’t wait. It scales on LineaBuild.” BullifyX noted. The First Public Company Just Proved Ethereum’s Real-World Use Case In a monumental shift, the institutional adoption of Ethereum had just leveled up. According to Stacy Muur, the founder of GREENDOTS, the catalyst for this advancement is the deployment of an impressive $200 million in ETH on LineaBuild by SharpLink, a publicly traded company, powered by EigenLayer’s EigenCloud, ether_fi restaking, and Anchorage for secure, regulated custody. Related Reading: Ethereum Emerges As The Sole Trillion-Dollar Institutional Store Of Value — Here’s Why Muur explained that this is the first fully verifiable, ETH-aligned institutional treasury activation. Meanwhile, a public company is now using EigenCloud as infrastructure for staking and verifiable on-chain treasury management. This suggests that the ETH restaking economy is robust enough to regulate capital. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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