Rising logistics costs signal persistent inflation risks, complicating monetary policy and potentially delaying rate cuts, impacting investors.
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The rise of betting on social media metrics could intensify data manipulation, prompting regulatory scrutiny and ethical concerns in digital markets.
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XRP has entered a pivotal stage as the wave structure traders have been tracking for months finally begins to take shape. With volatility increasing and crucial price levels approaching, the next few moves could provide valuable clues about whether XRP is nearing a bottom or preparing for another leg lower before a sustained recovery can begin. Breaking Key Support As Long-Awaited Setup Unfolds According to CasiTrades, the crypto market is finally showing the selling pressure that many analysts have been anticipating for months. As a result, XRP has begun breaking below a key support level, signaling that the correction may be entering a more decisive phase. Related Reading: The Rapid XRP Growth Trajectory That Investors Should Be Aware Of The analyst explained that the development of smaller subwaves has been closely monitored to determine whether the market’s ultimate downside target would be around $1.10 or the $0.87 support zone. Based on the current structure, CasiTrades believes XRP is forming a subwave 3 decline, a phase that is typically known for being the strongest and fastest part of an Elliott Wave correction. Such waves often bring accelerated downside momentum and can quickly drive prices toward major support areas. From a technical standpoint, the 1.618 Fibonacci extension of the current move points to a target near $0.92. This level sits just above the long-discussed $0.87 support zone, strengthening the case that XRP could be approaching a critical phase. XRP’s Projected Roadmap: Drop, Bounce, Then One Final Test CasiTrades’ current market roadmap for XRP outlines an anticipated trajectory consisting of three distinct phases. The initial expectation is a sharp move down toward the $0.92 level, followed by a relief bounce back toward approximately $1.20, which is projected to function as resistance. This path concludes with one final downward move aimed at testing the critical $0.87 support zone. Related Reading: XRP And XLM Correlation Sparks Hopes Of A Recovery Surge However, it is essential to remember that market behavior rarely adheres perfectly to textbook projections. While this three-wave sequence represents the primary expectation, there is a distinct possibility that the market could deviate from this path. If the reaction from the W3 low exhibits enough force, there is a viable chance that XRP may not require a final wave to reach the $0.87 support. The earliest indicator of this scenario would be the price reclaiming key resistance levels and decisively breaking above $1.30 with clear strength. We have spent the last four months monitoring the market as this specific structure developed, and we are finally arriving at the most critical phase. As we approach these pivotal levels, the upcoming price action will be decisive in determining whether the correction concludes early or proceeds to its final intended target. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The SpaceX IPO roadshow could redefine market expectations, highlighting the growing influence of private space ventures on global economies.
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Ramp's soaring valuation underscores the transformative impact of AI in corporate finance, potentially reshaping industry standards and competition.
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The partnership could revolutionize private equity fund management, enhancing efficiency but posing significant risks if AI tools fail in compliance.
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Harborne's donations highlight the increasing influence of crypto wealth in politics, raising questions about transparency and regulatory oversight.
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The reshaped trade dynamics could strengthen the US dollar, impact euro returns, and challenge crypto's role as a safe haven during market stress.
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Emerging-market fund diversification may lead to increased volatility and potential concentration risks in smaller tech stocks.
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SpaceX's IPO could reshape market dynamics, spotlighting governance risks and reigniting corporate interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
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Iran's demand for asset access could set a precedent for other sanctioned nations, impacting global markets and geopolitical dynamics.
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Flourish's funding surge highlights a shift towards neuroscience-driven AI, potentially revolutionizing AI efficiency and capabilities.
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Arm's valuation surge underscores the high expectations for future growth in AI-driven markets, highlighting the pressure to meet ambitious revenue targets.
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China's suspension of robotaxi licenses highlights the critical need for robust safety protocols, potentially reshaping global autonomous tech standards.
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Allegations against Platner could reshape Maine's political dynamics, affecting voter trust and altering the Democratic primary race.
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says Bitcoin’s current distribution phase may be less a sign of structural weakness than a major transfer of supply from old market participants to US financial institutions, ETFs and new long-term holders. In a series of posts on X, Ki argued that selling by Bitcoin OGs and long-time miners is part of a broad “change of hands” rather than evidence that the asset has exhausted its cycle. The key question, in his view, is not only how much supply is being sold, but who is ultimately absorbing it. “I believe that the selling by Bitcoin OGs and long-time miners is part of a major shift in hands, transferring to US traditional financial institutions, investors, and ETFs,” Ki wrote. “So, I disagree with the claim that Bitcoin won’t do well anymore once the shift is complete and there’s no more liquidity coming in.” Bitcoin’s Ownership Base Is Changing Ki’s thesis centers on the composition of Bitcoin holders. He said that, for any asset, the long-term market setup depends heavily on the capital base behind it. If the new owners are institutions capable of attracting larger pools of liquidity over time, he argued, the transition could ultimately support another upward cycle. “For any asset, what ultimately matters is who holds it,” he wrote. “If the people holding it now are entities that can bring in even greater liquidity going forward, then I think we can look forward to the next rally at any time.” The argument marks a notable framing of the current market. Bitcoin has seen intense sell pressure even as large institutional buyers have continued absorbing supply. Ki described the current distribution phase as “a massive change of hands,” pointing to a market where old holders are distributing while ETFs, Strategy and newer cohorts take the other side. Related Reading: Bitcoin Traders Turn Most Fearful In 2 Months Following Crash According to Ki, Bitcoin investors’ average cost basis is around $53,000. Historically, he said, bear markets ended only after price fell below the realized price. He previously thought that level would be difficult to revisit because of institutional inflows and Strategy’s limited selling. But he said recent price action indicates “unusually strong sell pressure.” The scale of absorption is central to his concern. Since January 2023, Strategy has bought 711,206 BTC and sold only 32 BTC, removing a net 711,174 BTC from circulation, according to Ki. Since March 2024, when Bitcoin was also around $63,000, ETFs have absorbed 509,102 BTC while Strategy bought another 650,706 BTC. Together, that amounts to 1,240,808 BTC absorbed, yet price has returned to the same level. For context, Ki noted that exchange reserves sit around 2.7 million BTC, while Satoshi Nakamoto is estimated to hold around 1 million BTC. In other words, more Bitcoin than Satoshi’s estimated stack, and nearly half of exchange reserves, has been absorbed without producing a sustained price advance. Short-Term Buyers Are Maturing Ki also pointed to a major shift inside the realized-cap structure. Bitcoin is at roughly the same price as two years ago, he said, but the holder base looks materially different. The 6-month-to-2-year cohort, representing investors who entered during this cycle, now accounts for 53% of realized cap, up from 15% two years ago. That matters because, in Ki’s interpretation, short-term holders are gradually becoming long-term holders. He compared the current figure with the previous cycle, when Bitcoin bottomed after the same cohort reached 68% of realized cap. “Short-term holders are evolving into long-term holders,” he wrote. Related Reading: Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days The setup is not without risk. Ki reposted a separate observation from Julio Moreno stating that overall Bitcoin demand, including speculative and spot demand, is contracting at a monthly pace of 232,000 BTC. Moreno argued that the current correction is tied directly to Bitcoin demand conditions, not to equities, oil or macro indicators, noting that stocks are at all-time highs while manufacturing activity is improving. Ki’s posts therefore present a split picture. On one side, current demand is contracting and sell pressure remains heavy despite historic institutional absorption. On the other, Bitcoin’s ownership base is migrating toward institutions and maturing newer cohorts that may provide a deeper demand base in the future. Ki acknowledged that this transition comes with a cultural cost. “Honestly, in terms of rising asset value, I think traditional financial institution investors might provide an even stronger demand base than Bitcoin OGs,” he wrote. “Of course, in that process, some of the cypherpunk values may get diluted. I really regret that part too.” For markets, the debate now turns on whether Wall Street’s growing share of Bitcoin ownership can offset the supply leaving older holders and miners. Ki’s conclusion remains constructive, but conditional on that transfer becoming a source of future liquidity rather than a ceiling on upside. “Still, I believe there will definitely be another upward cycle for Bitcoin,” he wrote. “As an investor, I still believe in Bitcoin and think it’s worth waiting a bit longer.” At press time, BTC traded at $62,696. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The delay in implementing trading-book rules allows EU banks to maintain profitability, impacting competitive dynamics and investor confidence.
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The attacks heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and energy costs, with potential long-term effects on crypto stability.
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Digital credit emerges as a key player in mitigating Bitcoin's maturity risk amid economic transitions.
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Gulf Development's expansion could position Thailand as a key regional data center hub, enhancing its digital infrastructure and economic influence.
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US Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and New York Representative Gregory Meeks sparred over Donald Trump’s influence on regulators he has nominated as president at a Thursday oversight hearing.
The proposed breakup of PJM Interconnection could destabilize energy markets, hinder investment, and lead to prolonged consumer cost increases.
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Coinbase's move democratizes access to private market valuations, potentially reshaping investment landscapes and challenging traditional gatekeepers.
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Anthropic says AI now writes most of its code and runs increasingly complex research tasks, leaving people to decide which problems are worth solving.
The EU's tech sovereignty package could reduce foreign dependency, boost local innovation, and reshape global tech market dynamics.
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The EU's 30B carbon market tool could accelerate clean tech investment, but its success hinges on maintaining permit price stability.
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MicroStrategy's massive unrealized loss highlights the risks of leveraged Bitcoin exposure, potentially impacting market stability and investor confidence.
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Amazon's AI-driven Proteus robot enhances operational efficiency, signaling a shift towards more human-like interactions in automation.
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SpaceX's IPO could reshape the aerospace industry, intensifying competition and altering market dynamics with its unprecedented valuation.
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XRP has spent the better part of four months carving out a trading range with a series of contested highs and lows that kept both bulls and bears engaged. That appearance of stability is now under serious threat, as the cryptocurrency has returned to the exact support level that anchored its range lows throughout the consolidation. XRP losing this support level will determine the next significant directional move. XRP Returns To The Same Range Low XRP’s price action on the daily candlestick timeframe chart shows the cryptocurrency is currently locked inside a consolidation range that has been forming since February 2026. The upper boundary of the range is around $1.55, which has capped multiple rallies since February, while the lower boundary is around the $1.26 to $1.28 area. Related Reading: This XRP Move Has Only Happened 4 Times In History And Here’s What Happened Each Time The analysis, which was posted on the social media platform X by crypto analyst ‘Guy on the Earth,’ was made when XRP was trading near $1.279, almost directly on that lower boundary, but the token has since moved lower to around $1.16. That loss of support matters because the range low had been one of the cleanest technical levels on the chart. XRP previously reacted from this area during earlier pullbacks in March and April, making it a point where buyers were expected to defend the structure again. However, now that the situation is different, a weekly close below the range would weaken that assumption and suggest that the months-long sideways movement has ended in favor of sellers. The Downside Scenarios: From $1.10 To $0.63 Analyst Guy on the Earth, whose chart is the basis of this analysis, laid out the case that losing the current support zone puts XRP on a path to $1.10, which is just below the wick low in early February. That scenario already appears to be unfolding, as the cryptocurrency is now trading below the range floor, down by 6.1% in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Key Volume Signals Are Driving XRP Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty The more consequential question is how far a sustained breakdown extends from $1.10. The most probable bottom zone is between $0.75 and $0.95 if range support is lost and a deeper correction takes hold. Analyst Crypto Patel, weighing in independently on X, pointed to the $1.10-$1.30 range as a current accumulation zone and said if that support breaks, buying anywhere between $0.65 to $0.85 could become a generational entry. That range would be painful for holders, but it would still fit within a larger bullish-market pullback if XRP eventually stabilizes and resumes higher. The worst-case bullish scenario in the analysis is around $0.63, which would mean XRP gives back nearly all of its bull-market gains since late 2023 before finding a durable support. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com