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The Litecoin price has been on an impressive run over the last few weeks, mirroring the improving climate of the altcoin market in that period. In the past week, the LTC token put out a strong bullish display, returning above the psychological $100 mark for the first time since mid-May. The Litecoin price has not stopped at the breach of the $100 level, climbing above the $110 mark on Saturday, July 19, to cap off an exhilarating week. Interestingly, the price of LTC seems to only be at the beginning of an extended rally, as pointed out on X by an expert crypto trader. Is LTC About To Witness A 900% Surge? In a recent post on the X platform, Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Tony Severino painted an excitingly bullish picture for the Litecoin price even after its recent market exploits. According to the crypto expert, the price of LTC is on the verge of a bullish breakout that could decide its trajectory over the next few months. Related Reading: XRP Headed For ‘Insane Levels’ — Major Predictions After Hitting 7-Year High This bullish projection is based on a multi-year contracting (or symmetrical) triangle pattern on the Litecoin 2-week chart. The contracting triangle is a pattern in technical price analysis marked by a falling upper boundary (connecting a series of lower highs) and a rising lower trendline (connecting a series of higher lows). In a symmetrical triangle pattern, the asset price continuously contracts and moves toward the apex. Eventually, the price will breach the upper trendline for a breakout or breach the lower trendline for a breakdown. This chart formation could be a continuation or reversal pattern depending on the break’s direction (breakout or breakdown) and the initial trend direction. However, symmetrical triangles are often continuation patterns, meaning the price tends to break in the initial trend direction before it fell into the triangle pattern. So, if history is anything to go by, the Litecoin price is likely to continue its upward trend after it breaks out of the current setup. As Severino pointed out, the Litecoin price is preparing to break out of this multi-year symmetrical triangle and could be on track to break above its current all-time high of $410. In a contracting triangle formation, the price target is determined by adding the length of the widest point of the triangle (or base) to the breakout point. Going by this logic, the price of Litecoin could be on the verge of an over 900% surge over the next few months. Litecoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of LTC sits at around $112.5, reflecting a nearly 11% gain in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Litecoin Sharp Pullback: Scalping Opportunities Emerge While LTCBTC Seeks Stability Featured image from Getty, chart from TradingView
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Gold proponent Peter Schiff hit out at US President Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrency, calling Bitcoin a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” wrapped in the American flag. He warned that pushing digital assets at home could erode trust in the dollar. Schiff said that, while some may cheer weaker paper money, it will be gold that wins when Bitcoin finally stumbles. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study Dollar Confidence In Question According To Schiff, encouraging domestic investment in Bitcoin and crypto “undermines the US economy and speeds up the dollar’s collapse.” He argued that millions of Americans buying digital tokens won’t prop up the world’s main reserve currency. Schiff believes real damage comes when retail investors swap dollars for speculative coins, tipping the scales against greenbacks in global markets. By promoting domestic investment in Bitcoin and crypto, Trump is helping undermine the U.S. economy and speed up the dollar’s collapse. Bitcoiners may cheer, as most bought Bitcoin to profit from a dollar crash. But ironically, gold will be the winner as Bitcoin will crash too. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) July 18, 2025 Ponzi Scheme Allegations Schiff described recent cryptocurrency bills as little more than a way to “cloak Bitcoin—nothing more than a decentralized Ponzi scheme—in the trappings of legitimacy.” He claimed insiders use new laws to drive prices up, then get out at higher levels. “The industry is using them to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices. It’s a legislative low point,” he wrote on X. Stablecoins Under Scrutiny Based on reports, Schiff sees stablecoin plans as a false promise for dollar dominance. He pointed out that a stablecoin backed by any fiat currency offers no real edge. That stability, he warned, will soon give way. He also pointed out tht dollar‑backed coins are only as stable as the underlying money. The main purpose of the “landmark” crypto bills is to cloak Bitcoin—nothing more than a decentralized Ponzi scheme—in the trappings of legitimacy. The industry is using them to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices. It’s a legislative low point. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) July 18, 2025 Echoes Of Tulip Mania Invoking Charles Mackay’s 1630s tale, Schiff compared the digital token craze to the Dutch tulip bubble. He quoted Mackay: “They go mad in herds, and only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.” In that era, bulb prices soared before crashing overnight. Schiff said swapping tulips for Bitcoin makes the same point. Related Reading: $57 Billion Mistake? Ex‑Ripple Engineer Reveals XRP Investment Blunder Gold Set To Benefit Schiff predicted that, even if Bitcoin supporters toast short‑term dollar weakness, gold will be the real winner. He said that shaky digital schemes will collapse at some point, just as tulip contracts became worthless. When that happens, he expects gold prices to climb. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
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A major Dogecoin whale is making a bold $21.24 million leveraged bet just days after locking in a multi-million-dollar profit. The move, which was revealed by Lookonchain, sparked interest among crypto investors on the social media platform X. This comes as Dogecoin is starting to deviate from its bearish Q3 history with a strong performance in the past seven days. Related Reading: $57 Billion Mistake? Ex‑Ripple Engineer Reveals XRP Investment Blunder Whale Makes High-Stakes On Dogecoin According to on-chain transaction monitor Lookonchain, a crypto whale identified as address 0x6adb recently closed a previous long position on Dogecoin with a tidy $2.14 million profit. According to data from HyperDash, this position was open for 63 hours and was eventually closed on July 18. The entry was spot on, and the position was able to take full advantage of Dogecoin’s push from $0.19 to $0.24 within this time period. However, what makes this trade notable isn’t just the size of the gain but the fact that the whale immediately re-entered the market with even more confidence. A few hours after exiting, the whale opened a new 10x leveraged long position on 84.08 million DOGE, which was worth approximately $21.24 million at the time. Interestingly, the new long position was timed nearly perfectly again. As noted by Lookonchain, the position quickly moved in the whale’s favor, racking up an unrealized profit of $1.64 million. Whale 0x6adb closed his $DOGE long at the top yesterday, locking in a $2.14M profit. 10 hours ago, he jumped back in — going 10x long on 84.08M $DOGE($21.24M), with an unrealized profit of $1.64M. Smart moves! https://t.co/f3FekXx5yg pic.twitter.com/zc2tYXnLeP — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) July 19, 2025 Dogecoin Enters Q3 With 53% Gain Dogecoin’s strong performance in July has marked a positive start for its price action in Q3 2025. Interestingly, the last time Dogecoin ended Q3 with a positive close was in 2020. Since then, the memecoin has posted Q3 losses for six consecutive years, ranging from 6.9% in 2023 to as high as 18% in 2021. However, as it stands, data from CryptoRank shows that Dogecoin is now experiencing a 53.6% increase in Q3 2025. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.253, marking a 28% increase from $0.197 just a week ago. According to CoinGlass data, Dogecoin’s open interest on the derivatives market has crossed over the $4 billion mark for the first time since February. This data shows that there are a large number of active participants and strong interest in Dogecoin, which is a positive outlook for its price action in the new week. The $0.25 price level is now a support zone and Dogecoin could embark on a strong move to $0.30 and beyond in the new week if this floor holds. However, any decisive drop below it will flip sentiment fast. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study For a trader with a 10x long position, even a 10% dip in Dogecoin’s price will push the trade deep into negative territory. The whale’s position could be liquidated or severely impacted if Dogecoin retraces to earlier support levels around $0.22 or lower. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Crypto crime is on the rise. From the first epic hack of mighty Mt. Gox to the intricate OneCoin scam orchestrated by nefarious Bulgarian […]
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Bitcoin’s run above $120,000 has drawn fresh selling from the very people who dug it up. On July 15, miners sent a hefty 16,000 Bitcoin to exchanges—the most in a single day since April—raising questions about how long the rally can keep climbing. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study According to CryptoQuant data, those daily outflows edged past the earlier high, signaling that miners are cashing in on recent gains. That kind of supply surge can weigh on prices, at least for a little while. Miner Sales Hit Yearly High Based on reports from CryptoQuant, the jump to 16K BTC occurred as miners sensed a chance to lock in profits after Bitcoin’s latest spike. Bitcoin miner sales surged. Outflows hit 16K BTC, the highest since April, and nearly all of it went to exchanges as BTC hit a new all-time high. Dive into our weekly report for all the details ⤵️https://t.co/BMZc87rr11 pic.twitter.com/2BMpvMdfGK — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) July 18, 2025 Earlier this year, on the way up from $75K to just over $100K, miners offloaded roughly 17K BTC in April alone. Now, with prices pressing past $120K, they’re back at it. Miners often sell when their hardware costs are covered and they stand to pocket hefty gains, but when they all sell at once, it can tip the market into choppy waters. Mid-Range Holders Offload 3K BTC Big miners aren’t the only ones stepping to the exits. Wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC cut their balances from 68K BTC to 65K BTC since mid‑June—about 3K BTC shed in just a few weeks. During the April rally, that same group sold close to 5K BTC before shifting back into buy mode when prices settled into a range. Now, they’re a key source of extra supply as the latest breakout attracts their attention. Exchange Inflows Can’t Keep Up At the same time, the total amount of crypto sent to exchanges shot up from around 13K BTC per day to about 58K BTC this week. That four‑fold rise shows profit‑takers rushing to offload coins. Related Reading: Is That Right? US Senator Says Crypto Could ‘Blow Up’ Financial System Bitcoin At $118K At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $118,000, still down 0.3% in the last 24 hours, CoinMarketCap data shows.
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Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $122,838 on July 14, but has since slipped into a phase of consolidation around the $118,000 level. The recent pause in upward momentum hasn’t dampened market sentiment, which remains firmly bullish. According to Coinmarketcap’s Fear & Greed Index, Bitcoin is still currently sitting at a greed level of 68. This sentiment, combined with technical analysis of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC), shows that Bitcoin is still on track for powerful upward moves. Related Reading: $57 Billion Mistake? Ex‑Ripple Engineer Reveals XRP Investment Blunder Greed Returns To The Market, But Not Yet Overheated Bitcoin’s price action has spent the majority of the past 48 hours holding above $118,000 after a wave of profit-taking took place just after it peaked at $122,838. However, on-chain data shows an interesting overview of Bitcoin investors. Particularly, crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. shared data from CryptoQuant showing that the 30-day moving average of the Fear and Greed Index has climbed back into the optimism zone, now sitting at 66.2%. Although sentiment surrounding the leading cryptocurrency is currently in greedy territory, this level is well below the 75% to 80% range, which coincided with new price highs in March 2024 and December 2025 The current 66% reading, while in the green level, suggests there’s still room for bullish sentiment to grow before the market enters a euphoric blow-off phase. In essence, this metric shows that if Bitcoin continues to consolidate and push higher without the sentiment entering into extreme greed levels between 75% and 80%, it will continue on a sustainable push to new heights. Image From X: @AxelAdlerJr Bitcoin Re-Enters Resistance Zone On Growth Curve As mentioned earlier, Bitcoin’s break above the $120,000 price level and its subsequent peak were followed by a wave of profit-taking. The trend saw Bitcoin’s price correct to $116,000 very briefly before stabilizing around $118,000. Interestingly, technical analysis of the weekly candlestick timeframe shows that Bitcoin re-entered the first band of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC) resistance zone as it reached this price peak. This band, which is identified as the light pink region in the chart below, has always served as the profit-taking area in each of Bitcoin’s past bull markets. Interestingly, Bitcoin briefly tapped this area in December 2024 and January 2025 before being rejected, in a pattern similar to that of January 2021’s first top in the previous bull cycle. Image From TradingView: TradingShot Basically, this indicator implies that Bitcoin is now at the start of a final build-up phase. According to crypto analyst TradingShot, who posted the analysis on the TradingView platform, the ultimate top for this cycle is going to be between October and November 2025. Depending on the timing and strength of factors like anticipated US rate cuts in September, Bitcoin’s peak could land anywhere between $140,000 and $200,000. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $118,152. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
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Over the past week, the Ethereum (ETH) market recorded a solid positive price performance, reaching as high as $3,600. Notably, the second-largest cryptocurrency, among many altcoins, is experiencing a strong bullish momentum as evidenced by price gains of 45.48% over the last month. Amid the present market euphoria, Dutch market analyst Gert Van Lagen has backed Ethereum’s chances for sustained price gain based on an Elliott wave analysis. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Rally Isn’t What It Seems — Here’s What’s Really Driving It Ethereum To Complete Bull Market Cycle On High Note – Analyst The Elliot wave theory is a technical framework used to predict price targets by identifying repetitive patterns in price movements driven by investor psychology. In an X post on July 18, Van Lagen explains that this price forecast framework indicates that Ethereum may be entering the final phase of its bull market cycle, with a potential price target of $10,000. According to the analyst, the ETH bi-weekly trading chart suggests the cryptocurrency is completing a textbook five-wave cycle that began in 2022, with the fifth and final wave now unfolding in the form of an expanding diagonal. For context, the Elliot wave theory identifies a single price cycle in five waves, each composed of subwaves abc. As seen in the chart above, this includes the wave I marked by an initial impulse rally, followed by a sharp corrective Wave II as seen between 2022 and 2023. Wave III is defined by explosive momentum, pushing Ethereum to new highs, before entering a lengthy Wave IV consolidation characterized by a flat correction. Finally, there is wave V, i.e., the current status of the market, which is usually a final price surge. After breaking out of the upper boundary of the Wave 3–4, Gert Lagen explains that Ethereum is about completing subwave a of wave V following its most recent price gains. Therefore, investors should expect a brief pullback to retest the breakout zone, which would complete subwave ‘b’. After that, a blow-off rally forming subwave ‘c’ is on the cards, i.e., a price move that could push Ethereum to the $10,000 mark based on a broader Elliott wave analysis on the Ethereum bull market stretching from 2019 to date. Related Reading: Bitcoin Climbs, But NVT Indicator Sends a Surprising Signal Ethereum Price Overview At press time, Ethereum is trading at $3,657, posting gains of 1.79% over the past 24 hours and 21.8% over the last seven days. However, daily trading volume has dropped by 46.03%, signaling a potential weakening in the bullish momentum behind the current price surge. Following its most recent gain, the altcoin continues to retain its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $441.14 billion and 11.1% market share. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
Ethereum has revived a long-lost faith in its investors following its recent impressive price action, which saw the altcoin reclaim the $3,000 level. While the ETH token is still a fair distance from its all-time-high price, the “king of altcoins” has started to reclaim its somewhat lost reputation in the crypto market. While the Ethereum price has somewhat slowed this weekend, the second-largest cryptocurrency has managed to hang around the $3,600 level. However, the latest on-chain data has cast doubt on the capacity of the ETH token to continue its bullish rally in the coming days. Ethereum’s Binance Reserve Hits New High In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, CryptoOnchain revealed that Ethereum recently hit its highest reserve level on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Exchange Transfers Spike As Capital Rotation Begins — Latest Altseason Signal? This on-chain observation was based on the Exchange Reserve metric, which measures the total amount of Ether tokens being held in wallets on a crypto exchange (Binance, in this case) at a given time. It also gives an insight into the netflow into these Binance wallets. When inflows overshadow the outflows, the Binance Ethereum reserve increases, meaning there is more ETH token on the exchange. On the other hand, more outflows compared to the inflows means the exchange reserve decreases. According to the analyst, the last time the Binance Ethereum reserves hit a new high was in November 2022. This latest occurrence indicates increased strength in exchange activity over the past weeks. CryptoOnchain further explained that while this increased activity might mean potential selling pressure for the cryptocurrency, the context suggests that the opposite is the case. With the Ethereum price experiencing its bullish rally, this growth in market participation could be a result of renewed bullish sentiment. ETH Dominance Regains Lost Ground CryptoOnchain also reported that Ethereum’s dominance is reaching levels it had previously lost in its periods of poor performance. The relevant on-chain indicator here is the Market Cap ETH Dominance, which measures the percentage of Ethereum’s market capitalization compared to other cryptocurrencies’ market capitalization. This indicates Ethereum’s share in the overall crypto market, and is usually represented in a Renko chart. The Renko chart shared by the analyst reflects a “strong bounce” from the critical 8% support zone, as it heads towards 11.2%. Related Reading: Tom Lee Predicts $30,000 Per Ethereum As Treasury Frenzy Begins The online pundit further explained that with a notable divergence seen on the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), this strength could mean growing Ethereum leadership as Bitcoin’s momentum cools. CryptoOnchain, however, expects this growing dominance to face resistance around the 14% level. If Ethereum’s dominance holds, and its price manages to stay above $3,500, there might be further upside movement. The analyst, however, preached caution in market involvement as Ethereum approaches the aforementioned resistance, which might cause possible short-term corrections. As of this writing, Ethereum is valued at about $3,655, reflecting a 1.5% increase in the past 24 hours. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Aside from a new all-time high in the Bitcoin market, the last trading week also heralded some altseason shouts as a slight price decline by the premier cryptocurrency coincided with significant price rallies by major altcoins. A popular market analyst with the X username PlanD has weighed in on these recent market developments, highlighting three factors that would confirm the presence of an altseason. Related Reading: Why Bitcoin Price Failed To Break $123,000 In The Past Week — Analyst Explains A BTC.D Retest At 63% May Mark Crucial Altseason Moment – Analyst Over the last week, a bullish rise in the altcoin market cap to $1.45 trillion sparked widespread speculations about the current status of the altseason. Interestingly, in an X post on July 19, PlanD outlines three market events that will signal the altseason’s commencement, namely a potential pullback in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside a critical technical development in Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D). Following Bitcoin’s ascent beyond $121,000 and Ethereum’s price rise above $3,400, PlanD says the first two signals to watch for are healthy corrections in these assets’ prices. Specifically, the analyst explains that pullbacks toward the $111,000 and $3,250 regions for Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively, present an ideal situation that would allow capital to rotate from Bitcoin into altcoins, effectively causing a decline in BTC.D. Far from indicating weakness, PlanD says this retracement could actually catalyze the rise broader crypto market. Notably, if Ethereum finds support at $3,250, the ETH/BTC pair could strengthen, creating a favorable setup for altcoin rallies. This is because a stronger ETH/BTC pair is often a precursor to altcoin outperformance, as it signals increased investor appetite beyond Bitcoin. The third and perhaps most pivotal signal is unfolding in Bitcoin dominance. After months of holding above a rising support trendline, Plan D notes BTC.D has broken below it, signaling a potential change in market structure. However, the next test lies at the 63.40% dominance level. Should BTC.D retest this zone and fail to reclaim it, the analyst believes a new downtrend in dominance may begin, i.e., presenting the largest hallmark of altseason. In case of this scenario, PlanD also tells investors to expect strong bullish momentum in tokens linked to sectors such as real-world Assets (RWA), artificial Intelligence (AI), and gaming beyond the large and medium-cap tokens on popular blockchains. Related Reading: Tom Lee Predicts $30,000 Per Ethereum As Treasury Frenzy Begins Crypto Market Overview At the time of writing, the total crypto market cap is valued at $3.83 trillion following a 0.20% decline in the past day. More data from CoinMarketCap shows the Fear & Greed index sits at 69, suggesting a healthy level of risk appetite from investors. Importantly, the altseason index ranks at 42, indicating a rising momentum in the market’s favor for altcoins. Featured image from TechCentral, chart from Tradingview
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Ethereum is holding firm above the $3,500 level, a key support reclaimed last Friday, signaling renewed strength in the market. After surging over 70% since late June, ETH appears to have entered a new bullish phase driven by rising demand and institutional interest. The momentum has shifted clearly in favor of the bulls, with technical structure and price action aligning to support further upside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miner Sales Surge To Highest Level Since April – Details Adding to the bullish outlook, CryptoQuant data shows that Ethereum open interest has reached an all-time high, pointing to growing trader activity and rising capital in ETH derivatives markets. This surge in open interest often precedes large price movements, suggesting that Ethereum could see heightened volatility and expansion in the coming days. The combination of sustained price levels, strong trend continuation, and increasing participation sets the stage for a potentially explosive move. If bulls can maintain control above $3,500, Ethereum could be gearing up for a fresh leg higher in the short term. As the market awaits confirmation, all eyes are on ETH to see whether this momentum can drive it toward new 2025 highs. The coming week could prove pivotal for Ethereum’s medium-term trend. Ethereum Open Interest Hits Record ATH Ethereum’s market setup continues to strengthen, with open interest in ETH derivatives reaching a new all-time high of $50 billion, according to CryptoQuant data shared by analyst Ted Pillows. “Buckle up and enjoy the Ethereum ride,” Pillows stated, highlighting the elevated volatility ahead as a potential springboard for aggressive price action. This level of open interest is historically significant and often signals that large players are positioning for a major move. Such a dramatic increase in capital committed to ETH futures and options suggests rising investor confidence and heightened anticipation of directional momentum. While high open interest can lead to either a sharp rally or a correction, current on-chain and macro fundamentals indicate that the market may be leaning bullish. Ethereum’s network growth remains steady, with rising active addresses, validator participation, and increased activity on Layer 2s. More importantly, the recent passage of the GENIUS Act in the US provides legal clarity for stablecoins and lays the foundation for broader crypto regulation, benefiting Ethereum directly as the base layer for DeFi and real-world asset tokenization. Related Reading: Coinbase Premium Signals Aggressive Ethereum Accumulation: Institutional Demand Accelerates ETH Breaks Out With Eyes On Key Resistance Ethereum (ETH) has confirmed a powerful breakout above the psychological $3,500 level, closing at $3,588.26 on the 3-day chart. The move follows a strong rally from late June lows, with the price now up over 70% in less than a month. Importantly, ETH has broken past all major moving averages, including the 50, 100, and 200 SMAs, signaling a shift toward bullish momentum across longer timeframes. Volume has increased significantly during this breakout, reinforcing the strength of the move. The next major resistance lies at $3,742.95, a level that previously acted as a local top earlier in the year. A successful close above this mark could open the door for a retest of the $4,000–$4,200 range. Related Reading: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Now For Sale: Galaxy Digital Sends 1,500 BTC To Binance On the downside, $2,852.16 now serves as a key support level. This level marked previous consolidation and breakout, aligning with the confluence of former resistance and the 200-day moving average. Holding above this zone is critical to maintain the current bullish structure. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
XRP is making headlines again, and this time it’s not just about price action. Crypto analyst VirtualBacon, in his latest video, shared a full breakdown of key developments that could impact XRP, Ripple’s IPO, its stablecoin plans, potential ETF approval, and ongoing market rumors. Here’s what’s going on. Will Ripple’s IPO Boost XRP? Ripple’s pre-IPO …
After years of trading below its previous all-time high from 2018, XRP finally broke through the $3.40 ceiling to hit a fresh record of $3.65 on Friday, July 18. The move capped off a rally that had seen the cryptocurrency rise by 68% from its July open. Related Reading: Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study However, XRP has returned to hovering around the $3.40 to $3.50 zone following the breakout, and attention is shifting to the possibility of a strong pullback. Interestingly, prominent XRP analyst Egrag Crypto says that a retest to $3.12 might be necessary before any further price increase. Analyst Points To $3.12 As Retest Zone In a new post on social media platform X, respected crypto analyst Egrag Crypto cautioned that XRP may be due for a retest of the $3.12 level. The analyst referenced the Fibonacci 0.888 level, which currently sits at $3.1279, as a logical support zone if XRP were to retrace from its current price zone. According to his technical chart, XRP is currently consolidating within a descending channel on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart since it peaked at $3.65. However, it is still trading above $3.40, which is a bullish sign. “Staying above Fib 1.0 ($3.40) is a super bullish sign,” he noted, “but we still need to keep an eye on the descending channel.” Keeping this in mind, XRP could break below the $3.40 level, and a retest could happen at Fib 0.888 ($3.12). The $3.12 level stands out not just because of Fibonacci symmetry, but also because it coincides with an order block that formed as XRP pushed to new highs. If XRP returns to test this level and holds firm, it may confirm strength in the current rally structure and build the foundation for a continued climb toward the 1.21 Fibonacci extension, which is situated at $4.16. Chart Image From X: Egrag Crypto Bullish Momentum Still Intact Although some investors may see a drop to $3.12 as a setback, Egrag believes the outcome could actually be bullish in the bigger picture. “If we do see a retest here, it could set us up for another launchpad,” he explained. However, skipping the retest entirely would be even more telling as a clear sign that the bulls are stronger than anticipated. Related Reading: $57 Billion Mistake? Ex‑Ripple Engineer Reveals XRP Investment Blunder A clean hold above $3.40 in the coming days would point to bullish dominance, especially if XRP breaks out of the yellow descending channel featured in Egrag’s chart. On the other hand, a controlled revisit to the $3.12 zone may offer a better entry point for new investors and prepare XRP for its next leg up to the $4.16 price target highlighted in the analysis. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.49. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Chainlink is entering a pivotal moment in its market cycle, with bullish sentiment returning after a prolonged period of underperformance. Since late June, LINK has surged over 70%, marking its strongest rally in months and reigniting investor confidence. The price action signals that this could be more than just a relief bounce—it may be the start of a broader recovery trend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miner Sales Surge To Highest Level Since April – Details Market participants are paying close attention, especially as fresh on-chain data from Santiment reveals a surge in whale accumulation. Addresses holding large amounts of LINK have been steadily increasing their positions, a trend often associated with confidence in further upside. This accumulation, paired with strengthening technicals, suggests that the market may have finally established a local bottom. Chainlink’s price breakout is also occurring within the broader context of an altcoin resurgence, as Ethereum reclaims critical levels and overall sentiment shifts toward risk-on behavior. For Chainlink holders and observers alike, the next few weeks will be crucial. Whale Accumulation, Regulatory Clarity Signal Bullish Path For Chainlink Chainlink appears to be gearing up for a potential breakout as strong fundamentals align with renewed bullish sentiment. According to top crypto analyst Ali Martinez, on-chain data shows that whales have accumulated over 8 million LINK tokens in the past month. This buying spree suggests that large holders are positioning themselves for a significant upside move, reinforcing the view that Chainlink may be entering the early stages of a bullish continuation. Since February, LINK has experienced a deep and often volatile consolidation phase. Despite moments of upward momentum, the token struggled to break above key resistance levels—until now. The latest rally, coupled with visible whale accumulation, indicates that the consolidation could be ending, opening the door for a new leg higher. If momentum holds, Chainlink could begin targeting higher supply zones last tested during the late 2024 rallies. Adding to the bullish outlook, recent developments on the regulatory front could provide long-term tailwinds. The passage of the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act in the US Congress has created a more favorable environment for blockchain projects with real-world utility. Related Reading: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Now For Sale: Galaxy Digital Sends 1,500 BTC To Binance Bulls Reclaim $18: Momentum Builds After Breakout Chainlink (LINK) has surged past the $18 mark, closing at $18.45 after gaining 3.48% on the day. The recent breakout comes as LINK extends a strong uptrend that began in late June, with price climbing nearly 70% from its local bottom. On the daily chart, LINK has decisively broken through key moving averages: the 50-day ($14.07), 100-day ($14.42), and 200-day ($16.21), signaling a strong shift in momentum. This breakout is significant, as the $16–$17 range had acted as a key resistance zone for several months. The latest candle shows a clean push above this range with little wick on the top, reflecting bullish conviction. Technically, the move suggests that bulls are in control and the path to higher levels—possibly towards $20–$22—may be open if volume and buying pressure continue. Related Reading: Coinbase Premium Signals Aggressive Ethereum Accumulation: Institutional Demand Accelerates LINK’s ability to reclaim and hold above the 200-day moving average after a prolonged period of sideways consolidation adds further strength to the bullish narrative. While short-term pullbacks may occur, the current structure points to a market that has absorbed prior selling pressure and is now trending with strength. Continuation above $18.50 could set the stage for a broader recovery in the altcoin market. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView