The Bitcoin price has managed to stay above $110,000 over the weekend, and on-chain data shows that the premier cryptocurrency sits above three crucial support levels. Here are the critical levels to watch out for over the next few weeks. Where Are The Next Support Levels For BTC? On Saturday, September 6, prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez took to the social media platform X to offer on-chain insights into the current layout of the Bitcoin price. This price evaluation, which revolves around the BTC UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) metric, shows the next support levels for Bitcoin. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Purchases Down Amid Record Holdings – What Does This Mean? The capacity for a price level to act as an on-chain support or resistance zone usually depends on the number of investors who have their cost basis at the given level. An investor’s cost basis refers to the actual price at which they purchased a cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, in this case). The relevant indicator here—UTXO Realized Price Distribution—tracks the amount of a particular cryptocurrency that was acquired at a specific price level. Typically, price levels below the current spot value with substantial buying activity are often considered as major support zones. Meanwhile, levels above the current price with significant investor cost bases usually act as major resistance areas. As shown in the chart above, $108,250, $104,250, and $97,050 are the next crucial support levels for the Bitcoin price. Data from Glassnode shows that nearly 432,000 coins were bought in the $108,250 zone, while roughly 401,000 coins were purchased around the $104,250 region. Meanwhile, 404,000 BTC were acquired around the $97,054 area. The rationale behind this is that investors with a cost basis around these price levels are likely to double down on their positions and purchase more coins. This increased buying activity will, hence, provide a cushion for the Bitcoin price to stay afloat and potentially bounce back. It’s worth mentioning that the next major resistance level for the Bitcoin price based on the URPD metric is around $116,963. Several investors (550,000 coins) around this level are likely to close their positions when the price returns to its cost basis, thereby putting downward pressure on the BTC price. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $110,628, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is up by more than 1% in the past seven days. Related Reading: Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury: $450 Million Purchase Sends Total Holdings To New Highs Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Everyone’s buying gold. The boomer rock blasted past $3,600 this week to mark a fresh all-time high and draw investors far and wide into its glittery orbit. So why is the gold price surging? It’s the result of a perfect storm: a cooling labor market in the U.S., expectations of rate cuts, relentless geopolitical jitters, […]
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Data from multiple blockchain trackers shows that Coinbase has drastically cut its XRP holdings, a move that has taken many crypto investors by surprise. Analysts say such a huge reduction points to large outflows from institutional investors, but others have gone further by alleging manipulation. However, pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan has poured cold water on these claims. Rumors Of Coinbase Manipulation Swirl On X US-based exchange Coinbase recently reduced its stash from more than 780 million XRP to just under 200 million in a matter of weeks. This translates to a 69% reduction in the exchange’s holdings since the second quarter of 2025, including a 57% plunge over the last month alone. The scale of the drawdown has also shifted Coinbase’s ranking among exchange holders of XRP, sliding it from the fifth largest to barely in the top 10. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? An account on the social media platform X, known as Stern Drew, suggested that Coinbase’s sell-offs go with a deliberate strategy to suppress XRP’s price. In a detailed thread, the commentator claimed that nearly 40% of the outflows were routed through OTC desks tied to New York institutions and that the timing of the sales coincided with XRP price dips in August. According to the thread, more than 70% of the volume was unloaded during low-liquidity trading hours, while fragmented routing across wallets masked the scale of the sales. The thread even suggested that some of the XRP ended up with BlackRock-linked custodial wallets, a move that further points to theories about institutional involvement. Bill Morgan Pushes Back On Manipulation Claims Bill Morgan was quick to reject the idea that Coinbase is actively manipulating XRP’s price. In his view, the theory overlooks the fact that XRP has exhibited the same behavior throughout its history, including during the long stretch when Coinbase delisted the asset and had no apparent influence on its market activity. Coinbase suspended XRP trading in January 2021, but it wasn’t until July 2023 that the cryptocurrency started trading again on the US-based exchange. “One heck of a theory about Coinbase being against XRP,” he said, before noting that the token’s movements today are consistent with its established trends. The suggestion of manipulation by Coinbase fails to hold up, as XRP’s price action appears more reflective of broader crypto market movement than any deliberate suppression by the exchange. XRP has been trading within a well-defined range between $2.8 and $2.9 in the past seven days. Although it lost the $3 support level as August came to a close, XRP has managed to hold above $2.8 since then, and this level has so far cushioned it from deeper losses. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% On the upside, the $3.10 level is the critical resistance to watch. A decisive break above that barrier could shift momentum back in favor of the bulls. Until then, XRP’s price is likely to continue consolidating between $3.10 and $2.8. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Polygon developer Bruno Skvorc lashed out at World Liberty Financial (WLF) on Saturday, accusing the company of stealing his funds. In a post on X, Skvorc wrote: “…they stole my money, and because it’s the @POTUS family, I can’t do anything about it.” Skvorc was one of the hundreds of users, including Tron founder and […]
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Rumors swirled this week that Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, had begun selling its Bitcoin holdings in exchange for gold. The speculation spread after a YouTuber claimed that Tether’s quarterly reports showed a sharp drop in its Bitcoin stash. Tether’s leadership, along with key industry voices, says the story is false. The …
The conversation around crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is no longer about if they will expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, but when. Analysts say the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to broaden the playing field, and if that happens, Wall Street could soon see a rush of new altcoin ETFs. Which Tokens Are …
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The price of Bitcoin has shown signs of resilience and strength over this weekend after facing significant bearish pressure heading into it. On Friday, August 5, the flagship cryptocurrency suffered a mild correction following the release of weaker-than-expected employment data in the United States. While the Bitcoin price has struggled to break out of its current choppy state, its sustained hold above the psychological $110,000 level displays the current resolution of investors. The latest on-chain data suggests that the market might have absorbed excess selling pressure and could be regaining momentum. Is BTC Ready For A Sustained Move Higher? In a September 6 post on the X platform, pseudonymous crypto analyst Frank revealed a shift in the activity of a key group of Bitcoin investors over the past few weeks. According to the market quant, BTC’s short-term holders (STH) (with coin holdings less than 155 days old) are beginning to lock in some of their profits. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Nears Its Climax: Cycle Peak Indicates 95% Completion This on-chain observation is based on the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR) metric, which assesses the profitability ratio of spent outputs (held for more than 1 hour but less than 155 days). This indicator provides insight into whether STHs are selling at a profit or at a loss. When the Bitcoin STH-SOPR metric has a value greater than 1, it implies that the short-term investors are selling at a profit. On the other hand, an STH-SOPR value less than 1 suggests that the short-term holders are capitulating and selling at a loss. Frank shared that the Bitcoin STH-SOPR metric has returned above the critical 1 threshold level for the first time in 20 days. This means that the short-term investors, who were busy selling at a loss the past three weeks, are now back realizing profits. Typically, when the STH-SOPR metric is below 1, it means that weak hands are exiting the market, enabling the diamond hands (long-term investors) to accumulate. Meanwhile, a return above the 1 threshold could mark the end of that distribution period, with a recovery rally typically on the horizon. However, the pertinent question remains whether the past 20 days were enough to shake out the weak hands for the next leg up. Frank noted that the market could want to inflict more pain on the short-term holder cohort before the next move higher. Hence, investors might want to exercise caution before making a decision, as the market seems to be at a critical juncture. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands around $110,200, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko, the market leader is up by nearly 2% in the last seven days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds Key Support Amid Gravestone Doji – $120,000 Hangs In Balance Featured image from iStock, 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. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) has become one of the crypto industry’s darlings, among the fastest-growing sectors in web3. According to the World Economic […]
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XRP’s price outlook is in focus as the US Securities and Exchange Commission lines up decisions on multiple spot ETF applications in late October 2025. Analysts say the outcome of that cluster could decide whether billions of dollars in institutional funds flow into the token before year-end. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% Filings Point To October Decision Reports show that six issuers have active S-1 filings or amendments waiting for review. The list includes Bitwise, WisdomTree, 21Shares, Canary Capital, CoinShares, and Franklin Templeton. The timing of these filings, following the SEC’s dismissal of its case against Ripple, has raised expectations that issuers are preparing for a launch window tied to October’s calendar. Demand Shock Could Stress Supply Industry insiders project that more than $5 billion could enter through spot ETFs in the first month alone. Estimates run as high as $10–18 billion by the end of 2025 if approvals are granted and appetite is strong. XRP’s effective supply is limited, with about 35 billion tokens still locked in escrow and much of the circulating amount held by exchanges and large investors. This thin float means a sudden demand wave could trigger sharp price swings. Analyst Upbeat About A $50 Target Veteran Bitcoin investor Pumpius has tied these supply and demand pressures to a bold forecast. He believes that if ETFs launch in the fourth quarter and inflows reach $10–18 billion, XRP could climb to $50 by December 2025 — and it is not “hopium“. From today’s price of $2.80, that would be a 1,680% rise, lifting market capitalization from $168 billion to about $3 trillion. Pumpius says the setup mirrors Bitcoin and Ethereum before their ETF approvals, pointing to the recent launch of XRP futures on CME and Coinbase Derivatives as proof that institutional infrastructure is already in place. ???? If the SEC approves all spot XRP ETFs by October, the path to $50 by December ’25 isn’t hopium, it’s math + market structure. Read this before everyone else catches on. ???????? pic.twitter.com/2bNjEbbnIp — Pumpius (@pumpius) September 3, 2025 Skepticism Over The Timeline Many market participants have pushed back against the forecast, arguing that the timeline is too short for XRP to grow that much. Critics on social platforms point out the difficulty of scaling from a $168 billion market to $3 trillion in just over a year. Some also question whether early ETF inflows will meet the higher-end projections cited by Pumpius. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? What Approval Would Mean Should the SEC approve the filings in October, ETFs could channel regulated exposure for pensions, wealth managers, RIAs, and corporate treasuries. That would test XRP’s liquidity, potentially forcing larger holders to adjust positions as new demand arrives. If the applications are denied, expectations for a breakout rally would likely be pushed further out. For now, XRP continues to trade at $2.84. With the SEC’s October cluster approaching, traders are weighing whether the path to $50 is a realistic outcome or just a bold scenario tied to one investor’s high-stakes call. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
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XRP is stuck in a waiting game. After weeks of choppy moves, the token is still hovering between familiar support and resistance zones, leaving experts on edge about which way it will break next. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82 and is up by more than 1% in the last 24 …
Popular crypto analyst and key opinion leader Ted Pillows has outlined an insightful trend in the Ethereum (ETH) market amidst an ongoing price correction. Since hitting a new all-time high of around $4,900, the prominent altcoin has experienced an extensive price pullback. However, Pillows’ insights suggest further price drops may lie ahead, before another explosive rally. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Balance Turns Negative For The First Time – Why This Is Bullish For Price Ethereum Heading To $3,900 Before Major Surge – Here’s Why In an X post on September 6, Pillows reports that Ethereum appears to be replicating some part of Bitcoin’s price movement from the last market cycle. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency had experienced a 20% correction after reaching the previous ATH of $20,000 from the 2017 bull run. Thereafter, Bitcoin embarked on a bullish price run to establish a new ATH around $69,000. Similar to these conditions, the chart below shows that Ethereum has recently broken out of a forming symmetrical triangle, touching its previous ATH of $4,860 from 2021. Since then, the altcoin has slipped into a corrective phase, with present market levels now within the $4,200 region, leading to Pillows’ suggestions of a duplicated price movement. However, if Ethereum is indeed mirroring Bitcoin’s price performance from 2021, ETH bulls should expect a further price decline to around $3,800-$3,900 to complete the 20% price correction. While such a price loss would represent an additional 9.68% from present market prices, it could also complete the perfect bullish set-up for a parabolic rally. Going by BTC’s price history, Ethereum could likely experience a 4.5x price surge with potential price targets around $22,000. Notably, this projection exceeds the $10,000 ceiling that many analysts currently anticipate. However, a potential decline below the predicted $3,800-$3,900 could invalidate such bullish forecasts, presenting new downside targets around $3,400-$3,600. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Purchases Down Amid Record Holdings – What Does This Mean? Ethereum Market Outlook At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,263, reflecting a 1.35% decline in the past day and a 1.53% loss over the past week. However, on the broader timeline, ETH remains in positive territory, posting a 10.53% gain over the past month as bulls maintain longer-term momentum. According to on-chain data from analytics firm Sentora, the altcoin is showing signs of heating activity. In particular, Ethereum’s total network fees for the week increased to $11.93 million, up 19.4% compared to the previous week, signaling heightened transaction activity and demand for block space. Meanwhile, exchange netflows stood at -$2.09 billion, pointing to substantial outflows from centralized exchanges as investors opted to move their assets to personal wallets. With a market cap of $516.03 billion, Ethereum continues to rank as the 2nd largest cryptocurrency and 22nd largest asset in the world. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
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Bitcoin’s mining math hit a fresh high this week as the network’s difficulty climbed to a new all-time peak of 135 trillion. Miners now need more computing work than ever to win a block, while the overall hashpower available to the network has slipped from its summer peak. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? Mining Difficulty Reaches New High According to on-chain data, network hashrate fell to 967 billion hashes per second after topping 1 trillion hashes per second on August 4. That gap — rising difficulty paired with a lower hashrate — tightens margins for miners. Reports have disclosed that higher difficulty makes mining more costly, and the pressure is felt most by smaller operations that run on narrow profit margins. Big miners have room to scale. Smaller teams do not. Costs for electricity, machines and maintenance add up fast. The situation raises concern about concentration. As the cost to operate rises, larger pools and firms are better positioned to absorb the pain and keep hashing. Solo Miners Still Score Big Despite those headwinds, Three solo miners managed to land blocks in July and August, proving the system still hands out rewards to individuals now and then. Reports show the block subsidy is 3.125 BTC per block. On July three, a solo miner found block 903,883 and took home just under $350,000 in subsidy plus fees. Another solo miner added block 907,283 on July 26, claiming over $373,000 when prices at the time were used to value the reward. On August 17, block 910,440 was mined by a solo operator, yielding roughly $373,000 in subsidy and fees. Those payouts highlight two facts. First, solo success is rare but possible. Second, occasional large rewards do not erase the steady advantage of scale. Pools still smooth earnings for participants, and many miners use them to avoid long dry spells. Seasonality And Market Patterns Meanwhile, September has a poor historical record for Bitcoin, with an average return of -3.77% across 12 years beginning in 2013, researchers say. Bitcoin endured six straight losing Septembers from 2017 through 2022. The streak reversed in 2023, and 2024 closed out as the best September on record at +7.29%. Related Reading: Trump-Tied Thumzup Raises $50M, Merges Dogecoin Mining With XRP Plans What This Means Now In short, the network’s math is becoming tougher at the same time mining capacity dipped slightly. That creates tighter margins and fuels debate over centralization as scale matters more. Yet the ecosystem still shows variety: solo miners can and do win blocks, and market history gives investors a mixed picture where seasonal trends matter but do not guarantee outcomes. For now, miners and market watchers alike will be tracking difficulty, hashrate and price swings as the fall unfolds. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is in no rush to pick a direction. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has been bouncing between support and resistance. Right now, Bitcoin is holding support between $106,700 and $107,600. Every dip into this zone has been met with buying. On the other side, resistance around $113,000 to $113,500 has been tough to break, keeping …
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Chainlink (LINK) prices have dropped by 5.63% in the past seven days, amid a broader, volatile market movement. Nevertheless, the altcoin maintains a healthy 20.88% on its monthly chart, suggesting that a significant portion of recent market entrants are holding in profits. Looking ahead, prominent analyst Ali Martinez has outlined a potential market opportunity for a mega price rally. Related Reading: Chainlink Consolidates Near Resistance, Is A Bigger Rally In Sight? LINK Price Pattern Suggests Parabolic Surge After Final Retest In an X post on September 6, Martinez postulates that Chainlink may be on the verge of one of its most significant price moves after tracking a long-term symmetrical triangle pattern on LINK’s weekly chart that suggests a short-term correction could pave the way for a breakout to unprecedented highs. Chainlink presently trades around $22 following last week’s decline. However, Martinez sees potential for bullish momentum, especially if the token retests the $16 region in the coming weeks. According to the seasoned analyst, a retracement to this support zone could present the “most bullish setup” for LINK holders, providing the launchpad for a multi-month rally. Notably, this analysis mainly rests on Fibonacci retracement and extension levels plotted against LINK’s multi-year price action. The $16 area coincides with the 0.5 retracement level, often regarded as a critical point where accumulation and renewed buying pressure can emerge. From there, the chart projects a series of higher highs and higher lows that could carry LINK beyond $31.88, $52.30, and eventually into triple-digit territory near $100. Specifically, the Fibonacci 1.272 extension level points to $98.15 as a potential peak for the breakout. This would represent a nearly 350% increase from current levels and over 500% from the suggested $16 retest zone. Such a move would also mark a new all-time high, surpassing LINK’s previous record of $52.88 set in May 2021. Meanwhile, the triangle consolidation, spanning from 2021 through 2025, highlights LINK’s tightening price structure and diminishing volatility. Historically, prolonged consolidations often precede explosive moves in either direction. For LINK bulls, the key is maintaining support above the $16–$17 range and eventually breaching resistance around $30. Importantly, failure to hold the $16 level could invalidate the bullish thesis, potentially dragging LINK back toward lower support zones near $12 or even $9. Related Reading: SUI Breakout Structure Builds – Can The Bulls Push Past $3.50? LINK Price Outlook At press time, LINK trades at $22.30 after a slight 0.54% decline in the past day. The asset’s daily trading volume is also down by 58.12% and is now valued at $567.14 million. According to Coincodex, LINK investors are presently expressing a neutral sentiment, as indicated by a Fear & Greed Index of 48. Notably, short-term analysis suggests the altcoin could trade at $21.71 in the five days, followed by a potential rebound to $23.71 in the next month. Featured image from Virtune, chart from Tradingview
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For years, XRP has been making headlines in the crypto world: part lawsuit survivor, part payment rail, part speculative asset. But now, a new comparison is making the rounds: could XRP’s future look a lot like oil’s? That’s the question posed by analyst Brad Kimes on Paul Barron Podcast, who says the token may one …
In his latest daily technical outlook, Cryptowzrd highlighted that Bitcoin closed the day with a gravestone doji, while holding above a critical level. According to the analysis, more bullish candles are needed to sustain momentum and push the price toward the $120,000 resistance, especially as the market contends with ongoing fundamental pressures. Fundamentals Support Bitcoin Despite Weak NFP Print Cryptowzrd highlighted that the daily candle of Bitcoin closed indecisively, signaling uncertainty as the market evaluates its next move. Despite this indecision, BTC remains above the crucial $110,500 level, which continues to serve as a strong support zone. This level remains critical in determining whether bullish momentum can be sustained in the short term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Battles Key Support: Can September’s Dip Set The Stage For A Q4 Rally? The analyst noted that Bitcoin has maintained its bullish edge even in the face of a lower-than-expected NFP print, triggered by fundamental commentary. This development suggests that broader market sentiment is still supportive of BTC, and technical strength is being reinforced by macroeconomic factors. From a weekly perspective, traditional markets have closed on a bullish note, adding further support to Bitcoin’s potential upside. However, a series of consecutive bullish daily candles is needed to solidify confidence in a rally toward the $120,000 resistance level. Without this confirmation, the market could remain in a holding pattern, leaving room for volatility and short-term swings. On the downside, he cautioned that if Bitcoin breaks below the $110,500 level by mid-week, it could open the door for a deeper correction, potentially testing the $100,000 support zone. Such a move would shift market dynamics, increasing selling pressure and creating strategic opportunities for traders to position for short-term downside plays. Over the weekend, Cryptowzrd will be closely monitoring lower-time frame charts to identify actionable scalp opportunities while ensuring that the current position above $110,500 remains secure. Intraday Volatility Driven By NFP And Market Fundamentals Concluding his analysis, the analyst highlighted that the intraday chart of BTC has been volatile, influenced by recent fundamental commentary and the lower-than-expected NFP print. This volatility reflects the market’s uncertainty, as traders weigh both technical and macroeconomic factors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Base Turns Neutral-Bearish As Flows Stay Weak He noted that a decisive move above $113,200 would signal stronger bullish momentum, potentially pushing Bitcoin higher and helping to secure the current position. Such a breakout signals that buyers are regaining control of the market. On the other hand, a drop below $110,400 could open the door for additional downside. For now, the analyst plans to wait patiently for the market to form a more mature trade setup before taking the next actionable position. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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