The filing provides little detail on the firm or its funding source, leaving the identity of the ultimate investors behind the IBIT position unclear.
Economic issues, particularly inflation, are a major driving force behind the protests in Iran. Sanctions have severely impacted Iran, leading to predictions of inevitable socio-political breaks. Civil unrest often stems from the inability of people to afford basic necessities.
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Uber invests $100M to build fast charging hubs for robotaxis across the US, targeting 10 autonomous cities by 2026.
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Litecoin isn’t the market favorite it once was. Since the beginning of the year, the price has dropped more than 36%, sliding to around $45 before showing signs of life during the recent market bounce. Even with that recovery, LTC price remains stuck below $55, a level that now acts as a ceiling rather than …
The financial giant with $3.5 trillion in assets has teamed up with World Liberty Financial to test the USD1 stablecoin for fund flows and tokenized assets.
Goldman Sachs' CEO owning Bitcoin signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially influencing future regulatory and market dynamics.
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Although US President Donald Trump was not slated to appear at today's event, it will include two senators, the CFTC chair, and industry leaders.
XRP is once again at the center of market discussions after new commentary from analysts highlighted how the long-term expansion of Ripple’s global payment network could eventually translate into higher public ledger activity and stronger price momentum for the token. According to Jesse from Apex Crypto Insights, a factor investors often misunderstand is that most …
Prediction market outcomes are being used as inputs for how players deal with traditional financial markets, NYSE President Lynn Martin said at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.
The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP and USDC with traditional rails.
Kraken acquired the token management platform Magna, marking the exchange’s sixth acquisition over the past 12 months.
Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector found some relief.
XRP’s weekly structure is drawing increased scrutiny as price consolidates within a historically sensitive range. Rather than signaling an end, a prominent XRP enthusiast suggests this phase could be laying the groundwork for a major structural pivot. Understanding this setup is key to seeing how historical consolidation phases define XRP’s expansion framework. Historical Consolidation Phases Define XRP’s Expansion Framework In a recent assessment posted on X (formerly Twitter), XRP market commentator @Austin_XRPL highlighted the asset’s historical price behavior as evidence of a recurring structural process. According to a chart he posted, each major appreciation cycle was consistently preceded by prolonged consolidation, during which price carefully built acceptance before advancing. Related Reading: Historic Trend That Led XRP To A Sharp 40% Trend Has Just Reappeared He points to the $0.15–$0.30 range as the earliest modern base, where XRP spent roughly two years forming foundational support before moving higher. Similar behavior occurred between $0.30–$0.50, establishing another two-year launch platform that allowed accumulation to occur efficiently. As price climbed, consolidation periods shortened but remained critical: $0.50–$0.75 saw about 18 months of structured interaction, followed by nearly a year of basing between $0.75–$1.30. Even the upper macro region of $1.80–$3.40, often interpreted through a distribution lens, recorded more than a year of sustained trading and accumulation. Austin’s framework emphasizes that expansions only follow extended structural preparation and disciplined accumulation. If XRP is now building a “final base” at current levels, the implication is clear: adequate consolidation could lay the necessary groundwork for the next significant and potentially long-term markup phase. Building The Final Base: $1.30–$1.80 In Focus Austin identifies the $1.30 to $1.80 range as the only major zone on XRP’s macro chart that never formed a proper base. His chart shows the price moved through this corridor rapidly during prior rallies, leaving minimal consolidation. Related Reading: XRP Sees Re-Accumulation Signals From Korean Trading Desks As Traders Quietly Build Positions He classifies the area as an inefficient range, where price advances without establishing durable support. Structurally, markets often revisit such zones to stabilize liquidity and build balance where trading activity was previously thin. Recent weekly price action shows XRP transacting within this corridor rather than rejecting it. Austin interprets this as structural repair, describing the behavior as gap-filling — price rotating inside the range to establish acceptance. If this process continues, he views it as a base formation. Converting this historically underdeveloped corridor into support would close what he considers the final structural gap on the macro chart, leaving all lower zones with established consolidation histories. The implication is reduced resistance above. Because XRP spent limited time consolidating beyond this band in prior cycles, overhead supply may be thinner once expansion begins. Within this framework, completing a base here signals late-stage preparation. With the inefficiency resolved and support established, XRP would be structurally positioned to transition from consolidation into expansion, with any breakout reflecting completed market structure rather than sentiment-driven momentum. Featured Image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com
“I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it moves.
The traditional four-year cycle in crypto is becoming obsolete due to the influence of institutional adoption. Institutional investments in crypto have reached a staggering $15 trillion, indicating a major shift in market dynamics. The fear and greed index suggests a stable market outlook despite...
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XRP network health scorecard: wallets, trustlines, DEX volume, uptime Key takeaways Ripple and Aviva Investors said Feb. 11 they intend to tokenize traditional fund structures onto the XRP Ledger “over 2026 and beyond.” Messari’s State of XRP Ledger Q4 2025 reported 425,400 total new addresses in Q4 2025 (down 4.9% QoQ) and average daily active […]
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Sai Perps launches alongside ‘Let’s Go Saicho,’ an onchain trading competition with $25,000 in prizes up for grabs.
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume.
Under "Prediction Shares" branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election.
The exchange is expected to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized assets later this year.
Kraken's strategic acquisitions enhance its market position and innovation capacity, potentially boosting investor confidence ahead of its IPO.
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Immunova is exercising a call option to acquire iOx Therapeutics Limited, a wholly owned AlphaTON subsidiary that develops cancer treatments.
The price of XRP is currently trading near $1.46, and some analysts say an important technical signal is starting to appear that could shape the token’s next major move. According to crypto analyst CryptoBull, investors should pay close attention to the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the weekly and monthly charts, which is now showing …
Hyperliquid has launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a nonprofit research and advocacy group based in Washington D.C. The Hyper Foundation is backing the initiative with 1 million HYPE tokens, currently worth around $29 million. Crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky has been named the founding CEO. Chervinsky previously served as Chief Legal Officer at both the …
Starboard argues Riot’s Texas power assets position the company to secure large AI data center tenants if management accelerates deal execution.
The activation of a permissioned DEX on XRPL may enhance institutional blockchain adoption, bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets.
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Banks are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and adapt to the rise of decentralized banking. The shift to Web3 presents a risk of being undermined by legacy financial institutions maintaining control. Progressive decentralization is crucial for a significant societa...
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Chainlink price is once again trading at a critical turning point. After losing most of its gains, it slipped back into a price zone that previously acted as a prolonged accumulation base before the 2023 breakout. That shift alone changes the short-term narrative from expansion to compression. Momentum has cooled, bullish continuation attempts have stalled, …
The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes.
XRP Ledger has rolled out a “Permissioned DEX” upgrade allowing regulated institutions to operate gated, members-only onchain trading venues.