Bitcoin (BTC) has seen heightened volatility following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points and announce the official end of quantitative tightening (QT) by December 1st. The move marks a pivotal shift in US monetary policy as the central bank signals the beginning of a more supportive liquidity cycle after months of restrictive financial conditions. Traders reacted sharply across risk assets, with Bitcoin initially spiking before retracing as markets reassessed the implications of renewed liquidity and shifting economic expectations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks Above STH Realized Price For The First Time In Weeks – What’s Next? Meanwhile, fresh data from CryptoQuant highlights a powerful underlying trend in the Bitcoin market. October has witnessed a meaningful surge in spot trading activity, particularly on Binance, where participation has climbed sharply. Across major centralized exchanges, Bitcoin spot volume surpassed $300 billion this month, with Binance alone accounting for $174 billion. This makes October the second-highest spot volume month of the year, underscoring renewed trader confidence and a shift toward direct Bitcoin exposure rather than leveraged speculation. This strengthening in spot market flows signals improving market structure and growing conviction among participants. With liquidity expected to increase heading into year-end, investors are positioning for what could be the next major phase in Bitcoin’s macro-driven cycle. Bitcoin Spot Market Strength Signals Healthier Market Structure According to top analyst Darkfost, the recent surge in Bitcoin spot volume underscores a growing wave of participation from both retail traders and institutional players, who have become increasingly active outside leveraged markets. This shift is most visible on Binance, which continues to dominate spot trading across centralized exchanges. Its deep liquidity, global retail base, and institutional pipelines remain unmatched, reinforcing its position as the primary venue for real Bitcoin demand. One key catalyst behind this pivot toward spot exposure was the historic liquidation event on October 10th—the largest in crypto history. The magnitude of that wipeout forced many traders to reassess risk. It became a clear reminder that excessive leverage can amplify losses far more quickly than it generates gains, especially in a market as volatile and structurally reflexive as Bitcoin. In response, market participants appear to have shifted toward a more conservative posture. Choosing to accumulate BTC directly rather than chase high-leverage positions. This trend is meaningful for Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory. A market driven primarily by spot flows instead of derivatives tends to be more stable, more sustainable, and less prone to sudden liquidation cascades. Elevated spot participation also signals genuine organic demand, rather than speculative interest reliant on borrowed capital. Historically, periods where spot volume leads have aligned with structural accumulation phases and strengthened market bottoms. This could be laying the foundation for durable bull cycles. If this rotation continues, Bitcoin may be entering a phase defined by healthier price discovery and stronger investor conviction. Supported by growing liquidity and improved market resilience. An encouraging backdrop as the macro environment shifts in favor of risk assets. Related Reading: Ethereum ICO Whale Awakens After 8 Years – 1,500 ETH Sent to Kraken After 8 Years Bitcoin Price Pulls Back Toward Key Support Zone Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $110,800 after facing firm rejection at the $117,500 resistance level earlier this week. The 4-hour chart shows BTC rolling over from this supply zone and dropping below the 50-period moving average. Signaling weakening short-term momentum. Price is now testing a critical support range between $110,000 and $111,000, which previously acted as a key demand zone in mid-October. Below current levels, the 100-period (green) and 200-period (red) moving averages sit around $109,500–$108,500, forming a critical confluence of support. If Bitcoin can hold this region, it may reset and attempt another push higher once market volatility settles post-Fed. A decisive break below $108,000 would likely expose BTC to deeper downside. Opening the door to a move toward $105,000 or even $102,500. Related Reading: Tron Shows Bullish Divergence As Active Addresses Surge To 6.2M – Network Demand Explodes On the upside, bulls must reclaim the $113,500–$114,500 area to regain traction. A sustained move above this zone would put $117,500 back into focus. With a breakout, there is potential to fuel continuation toward the $120,000–$123,000 range. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
XRP has spent most of 2025 trading near $3, holding steady while other assets move up and down. Banks are forming partnerships, institutions are buying XRP in large quantities, and Ripple continues expanding its network. Yet many investors are asking the same question: why isn’t the price moving? According to market expert Jake Claver, this …
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Wall Street just witnessed a big milestone as the first-ever spot ETFs for Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) officially began trading. The launches mark a new phase for altcoin-based investment products, opening the door for institutional investors to gain direct exposure to some of crypto’s fastest-growing networks. But amid the celebration, one question …
Wall Street just witnessed a big milestone as the first-ever spot ETFs for Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) officially began trading. The launches mark a new phase for altcoin-based investment products, opening the door for institutional investors to gain direct exposure to some of crypto’s fastest-growing networks. But amid the celebration, one question …
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A key technical indicator on the XRP price chart is sending an important signal about the strength of its ongoing price action. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures momentum, is climbing higher in tandem with price, a development that popular XRP analyst EGRAG CRYPTO says validates the current bullish phase. In one of his recent posts on X, he explained that this alignment between price and RSI shows a healthy uptrend where buying pressure will continue to dominate. RSI Alignment Shows Healthy Market Momentum EGRAG CRYPTO highlighted that when both price and RSI make higher highs, it is one of the strongest confirmations that the trend is healthy. He noted that this scenario indicates buyers are firmly in control and that the market is not overextended. According to him, when both price and RSI rise together, the uptrend is real and supported by strength. This is in contrast to bearish divergence, which occurs when price climbs but RSI falls, and is often a precursor to fading momentum and correction. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Hasn’t Begun Its 3rd Wave Yet, ATH Above $0.8 Still In The Cards The RSI data on his chart shows an ascending slope with an angle of about 9.32°, matching XRP’s gradual increase in price over the past year. This synchronized movement implies that the trend is sustainable and supported by genuine market participation instead of temporary hype. The chart from EGRAG CRYPTO shows that XRP has already broken above the midpoint of its long-term ascending parallel channel. The red trendlines framing the channel stretch back to 2014, and XRP’s breakout above the resistance line shows that bullish momentum is comparable to that of the 2017/2018 rally. The yellow moving average line, which represents the multi-month trend, is also sloping upward beneath the candles, acting as strong dynamic support. This alignment shows XRP’s improved market structure compared to earlier bear market phases between 2022 and mid-2024. XRP Price Chart. Source: @egragcrypto On X What It Means For XRP’s Next Move EGRAG CRYPTO’s projection identifies $2.07 as the major support level and $3.65 as the near-term target, which aligns with its July 2025 all-time high. Related Reading: Pundit Says XRP Price Risks Crash Below $1, Here’s Why EGRAG CRYPTO’s analysis shows that XRP’s momentum is being confirmed by both price structure and RSI alignment, and this reduces the likelihood of a strong price reversal. The lack of bearish divergence means that the ongoing rally could be setting up for a continuation rather than exhaustion. If XRP sustains its position above the midpoint breakout zone, then a return to $3.65 may follow very soon. As long as XRP holds above $2.07 and $2.50 for now, the uptrend will stay healthy, and the RSI momentum will support the broader bullish outlook. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.58, having retraced a bit from its intraday high of $2.66. Recent trading sessions have seen the cryptocurrency trying to reclaim $2.60. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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