XRP is once again under pressure as renewed selling activity and weakening market structure raised fresh concerns about whether the token can maintain support above the critical $1 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now After briefly attempting a recovery earlier this month, XRP has slipped back into a corrective phase, reflecting broader weakness across digital asset markets and growing caution among traders. Recent price action shows how quickly sentiment can shift. What appeared to be a potential breakout has instead turned into another test of investor confidence, with technical indicators and macroeconomic trends now shaping the short-term outlook. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Heavy XRP Selling Sparks Fresh Downtrend The latest decline followed a large wave of selling on South Korean exchange Upbit, where roughly 50 million XRP were offloaded within a 15-hour window. Market data indicates that nearly all of the activity represented genuine spot selling rather than wash trades, suggesting real liquidation from retail or institutional participants. The sell-off pushed XRP toward the $1.44–$1.5 range, marking a two-day low and extending losses across the broader crypto market. The token has dropped about 11% in 24 hours and nearly 30% over the past month despite a brief rebound attempt earlier in February. Technically, XRP has broken below a multi-month descending trendline, turning former support near $1.51 into resistance. Analysts now view the $1.35–$1.40 zone as a key defense level. Failure to hold the defense zone could expose downside targets at $1.30 and potentially the February lows near $1.15, with some projections pointing toward $1.00 if selling pressure persists. Institutional Developments Offer Mixed Signals While XRP price action remains weak, developments around the ecosystem paint a more complex picture. Trading data shows derivatives activity increasing, with open interest rising and options volume surging, indicating that traders are actively positioning around current volatility. Meanwhile, comments from SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao clarified that the Japanese financial group holds roughly a 9% stake in Ripple Labs rather than billions of dollars worth of XRP, dispelling speculation circulating online. Regulatory momentum also drew attention after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee, a move viewed as a sign of improving industry relations with regulators. Long-Term Utility vs Short-Term Market Pressure Beyond market turbulence, activity on the XRP Ledger continues to expand, particularly in tokenized real-world assets such as commodities. Data shows rapid growth in the value of tokenized commodities recorded on the network, positioning it among the leading blockchain platforms in this emerging sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K However, analysts caution that network adoption does not immediately drive price appreciation. Broader macro factors, including liquidity rotation toward artificial intelligence investments, geopolitical uncertainty, and cautious monetary policy expectations, continue to weigh on crypto assets. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview
Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI as profitability declines, reshaping the future of the crypto landscape.
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Nexo reenters the US market through regulated partnerships, with Bakkt providing trading infrastructure for its crypto services.
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Long-term economic policies often have delayed effects that are not visible in short-term analyses. Certain economic policies are implemented for reasons beyond driving economic growth. The lack of comprehensive public sector data is hindering effective economic decision-making.
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South Korea’s regulators are deploying AI systems to monitor crypto trading, flag manipulation and strengthen digital asset enforcement.
Standard Chartered cuts its XRP price target by 65%, citing market challenges and broader macroeconomic pressures in the crypto space.
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Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment. Repeated attempts to push higher have met resistance, reflecting cautious positioning among traders and broader uncertainty across the crypto market. While fluctuations around key psychological levels are common during corrective phases, the current environment suggests ongoing fragility, with liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning playing a growing role in short-term price dynamics. Related Reading: Liquidity Or Liability? History’s Hard Lessons For The XRP Momentum Play Adding to the pressure, recent on-chain data from Arkham indicates that a major market participant — commonly referred to as the Hyperunit whale — has reportedly sold roughly half a billion dollars worth of ETH. Large transactions of this magnitude tend to attract significant market attention, as they can influence liquidity conditions, sentiment, and short-term volatility, even when not directly triggering sustained price declines. Such movements do not automatically signal a broader market reversal, but they often reflect strategic repositioning by large holders amid uncertain conditions. Historically, similar episodes have coincided with transitional phases, where markets reassess direction following periods of strong trends. Hyperunit Whale Rotation Adds Context To Ethereum Market Pressure Additional data from Arkham provides further context on the large ETH transaction recently observed on-chain. The entity often referred to as the “Hyperunit whale” is believed to be a major Bitcoin holder, likely of Chinese origin, whose wallets accumulated more than 100,000 BTC during early 2018, when those holdings were valued near $650 million. For several years, the strategy appeared straightforward: accumulate Bitcoin and maintain a long-term holding position, with over 90% of those coins reportedly untouched for roughly seven years. At the peak of its on-chain exposure, Arkham estimates the whale controlled approximately $11.14 billion worth of BTC. However, in August 2025, around 39,738 BTC — valued near $4.49 billion at the time — were reportedly transferred in a move interpreted as a rotation into Ethereum. Subsequent accumulation brought total ETH holdings to roughly 886,000 coins, valued at over $4 billion during that period. Since that shift, performance appears to have weakened. Estimates suggest approximately $3.7 billion in losses tied to leveraged ETH exposure and combined BTC/ETH spot holdings, alongside roughly $1.2 billion in unrealized losses on staked ETH. In aggregate, Arkham data indicate a drawdown approaching $5 billion from peak portfolio levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone? Ethereum Price Holds As Downtrend Pressure Persists Ethereum price action continues to reflect sustained weakness, with the chart showing a clear sequence of lower highs since the late-2025 peak above the $4,000 region. The recent decline toward the $2,000 psychological level highlights persistent selling pressure, while the inability to generate a strong rebound suggests buyers remain cautious despite oversold conditions. Technically, ETH is trading below its key moving averages, which are now trending downward — a configuration typically associated with bearish momentum rather than a temporary correction. The breakdown below the mid-range consolidation seen late last year accelerated downside volatility, accompanied by a noticeable spike in trading volume. Such volume expansions often signal capitulation or forced deleveraging, rather than routine profit-taking. Related Reading: Ethereum Derivatives Reset Raises Questions About Next Price Move: What Happens Next? The current stabilization around the $1,900–$2,000 zone may represent an early attempt to form a short-term base, but confirmation would require sustained closes above nearby resistance levels, particularly the $2,200–$2,400 range, where prior support has turned into resistance. Until that occurs, upside attempts risk being corrective bounces within a broader downtrend. From a structural perspective, maintaining the $2,000 area is important for sentiment, while a decisive break lower could open the door to deeper retracement toward historical support zones. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The cryptocurrency market is facing another day of losses, with major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP moving lower as overall market confidence weakens. The total crypto market value has dropped to around $2.32 trillion, showing continued pressure across digital assets. Institutional Selling Continues One of the main reasons behind the decline is continued …
Financial markets are expected to experience a turbulent start in 2026 before turning positive. A significant market downturn is anticipated before a sharp recovery. Short to medium-term indicators suggest a high risk of market correction.
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As U.S. lawmakers consider limits on data and mining facilities because of energy usage, the industry wants to explain that their crypto worries are unfounded.
Bitcoin price is once again trading at a critical juncture as derivatives data begins flashing early signs of pressure building beneath the surface. While price action remains relatively stable within a tight consolidation range, liquidation metrics tell a more dynamic story. Rising short liquidations across exchanges suggest that bearish traders are getting squeezed as BTC …
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The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market. Lawmakers in the Dutch House backed a Box 3 overhaul that would tax “actual returns,” including annual price changes in liquid assets like BTC, at a flat 36%, even if you never sell. The plan targets Jan. 1, 2028 (pending […]
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After several years of volatility, two long-standing blockchain networks, Hedera (HBAR) and Cardano (ADA), are once again being evaluated as the crypto market looks toward the next growth cycle. Both projects remain more than 80% below their all-time highs, reflecting the broad decline across altcoins since the 2021 peak, yet each is pursuing a different …
Kevin Warsh's potential as Fed Chair is met with mixed opinions due to concerns about his past performance. Evaluating Kevin Warsh's track record as a Fed governor is crucial for assessing his suitability for leadership. The Fed's focus on inflation during the 2008 crisis was a misjudgment, refle...
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A growing discussion in the crypto market is challenging a common assumption that higher token prices make transactions more expensive. Some analysts and investors now argue that, for settlement-focused digital assets like XRP, a higher unit price could actually improve payment efficiency and reduce costs, particularly for large institutional transfers. XRP Built for Settlement, Not …
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From bank-led stablecoins to tokenized T-bills and AI-powered wallets, digital assets will move from pilot projects to financial plumbing this year.
Layer two solutions are reshaping Ethereum's future by tackling scalability and transaction costs head-on.
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The Ethereum price is hovering near $2,050 while compressing inside a bearish pennant on the 3-day chart. After retreating from levels above $3,000 in previous months, ETH/USD is now consolidating within converging trendlines and the pattern suggests potential continuation to the downside, with a projected breakdown target near $1,136. That’s the technical setup. But the …
Changpeng Zhao called on the industry to prioritise crypto privacy features, arguing that the gap is holding back mainstream adoption.
Nexo exited the US in 2022, citing regulatory hostility toward the crypto industry from federal and state financial regulators.
The shift may be due to complex market dynamics, potentially reflecting the unwinding of a trade that capitalized on bitcoin treasury companies trading at premiums to their mNAV.
Avalanche (AVAX) continues to struggle as bullish momentum fades following repeated rejections near key resistance levels formed after the 2024 highs. The altcoin has failed to reclaim critical supply zones, keeping the broader market structure tilted in favor of the bears. AVAX price has already declined nearly 80% in 2025 and is down over 38% …
Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently seen a major recovery from a critical accumulation zone, which a crypto analyst believes could set the stage for a stronger rally to or above $1. The massive price surge comes after months of consistent declines, during which the dog-themed meme coin has failed to break through resistance amid volatility and persistent market sell-offs. Dogecoin Rebounds 46% From Accumulation Zone Market analyst Crypto Patel has released a fresh evaluation of Dogecoin’s price behavior, pointing to a key accumulation zone that has sparked a notable recovery in the meme coin. The analyst highlighted a significant shift in Dogecoin’s momentum and price direction after it climbed roughly 46.94% from a strong support area and accumulation zone near $0.0375. The jump included a recent 8.57% daily increase, which propelled DOGE toward $0.113. Related Reading: One Month In And 10% Of Dogecoin Millionaires Have Already Disappeared In 2026 – Details Crypto Patel has said that short-term traders can consider taking profits at current high levels. In contrast, long-term traders are encouraged to view any decline from $0.113 to the $0.06 to $0.08 range as a gradual accumulation opportunity, with expectations that the meme coin’s next bullish targets will extend to $1 and $2. The accumulation zone, marked in green on the analyst’s chart, represents a multi-year base that has held since earlier cycles, with the Dogecoin price respecting it as a higher-timeframe support. Crypto Patel noted that DOGE previously recorded two major breakouts before reaching this zone. The first breakout occurred at the lower boundary of a descending channel between points 1 and 2 on the chart, followed by a second breakout from a later consolidation phase that pushed prices higher. After these moves, Dogecoin’s price pulled back and retested key levels before settling into the current accumulation zone. The meme coin is now showing renewed bullish momentum after months of decline, with price action pointing toward a move to higher levels. Fibonacci extensions and measured move projections further indicate the likelihood of a significant upside, with one target on the chart pointing to $0.567, representing a potential 409% rally. Another target suggests an even higher price increase toward $2 and possibly $4 if bullish momentum persists. Related Reading: Dogecoin Crash Sends It To Key Demand Zone, Here’s The Level To Watch Although Dogecoin recovered to $0.11, its price has since declined to $0.10. CoinMarketCap’s daily chart shows that DOGE has declined by more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Analyst Highlights Possible Invalidation Level In his chart, Crypto Patel highlighted a potential invalidation area, warning that if it is crossed, Dogecoin could pull back and resume its previous downtrend. The invalidation level sits near $0.056, just below the accumulation zone. The analyst noted earlier that despite the recent recovery, the DOGE price could still revisit the $0.06 range, suggesting that a weekly close below this area could weaken the meme coin’s broader macro bullish structure. Featured Image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The digital assets wealth platform’s rollout includes regulated yield accounts, credit lines and exchange access backed by Bakkt.
Ray Dalio warns that the rules‑based order is now over, putting monetary debasement, dollar risk and neutral, permissionless financial rails back at the center of the macro conversation.
Public service provides a unique chance to make significant changes in healthcare. Pursuing projects without significant impact in healthcare is considered a waste of time. The current administration values expertise and independent communication of its goals.
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McGlone links bitcoin’s downturn to record U.S. market cap-to-GDP levels, low equity volatility and rising gold prices, warning of potential contagion into stocks.
The drastic devaluation of celebrity NFTs highlights the volatility of speculative digital assets and underscores a shift towards utility-driven applications.
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