XRP’s ETF journey is heating up with fresh debates, surprising demand numbers, and mounting regulatory delays. Bloomberg analysts say demand will be smaller compared to Bitcoin, yet new data shows rising interest in XRP products. At the same time, the U.S. SEC has delayed decisions on multiple XRP ETF filings, leaving investors waiting for clarity. …
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The XRP price has been one of the most closely watched cryptocurrencies in the market, and technical analysts are now pointing to a major breakout setup that could send its value to new levels. According to TradingView crypto market analyst HolderStat, XRP is currently consolidating, with a critical resistance line standing between the cryptocurrency and a potential surge toward $4. Daily Chart Signals Consolidation Before Breakout On the daily timeframe, HolderStat highlights in his chart analysis on TradingView how XRP has recently completed a breakout from a large triangle formation that developed over several months. This move carried the asset sharply higher, but after reaching its peak, the price entered into a consolidation zone. Related Reading: Pundit Warns XRP And Crypto Investors Of Possible Billions Of Dollars In Losses If They Don’t Do This The analyst’s chart now shows that XRP is trading sideways near $3.20-$3.48, indicating that buyers may be soaking up sell pressure while preparing for the next move. The analysis also identifies $3.48 as the immediate resistance line that traders are closely watching. HolderStat predicts that a decisive breakout above this resistance line could pave the way toward higher targets at $3.8 and possibly $4, levels not seen since XRP’s previous ATH rally in the 2018 bull market. On the downside, $3.20 remains the key support level. If XRP fails to hold this line, it could face renewed selling pressure, potentially triggering steeper price corrections. Overall, HolderStat’s chart structure suggests that momentum is building for XRP, with sideways price action viewed as a healthy pause before the next leg. At the time of writing, CoinMarketCap data shows the cryptocurrency trading at $3.00, up 2.79% over the past 24 hours and 3.33% in the last seven days. 6H Chart Shows Accumulation With Higher Levels In a follow-up analysis, HolderStat shared a 6-hour chart, which shows a similar but more detailed accumulation pattern for XRP. The shorter timeframe reveals that the token has been printing higher lows while consolidating within a channel. This type of market behavior often indicates that bulls may be taking control, as bearish pressure subsides. Related Reading: Analyst Says It Doesn’t Matter What Analysis You Use, XRP Price Is Set To Explode The analysis also underscores the importance of the $2.70 support level. As long as the XRP price holds this critical zone, HolderStat notes that the bullish structure remains intact, and the price has a strong chance of breaking higher. Building on this momentum, he predicts that a successful move beyond $3.20 – $3.40 on the 6-hour chart would confirm the bullish continuation, reinforcing the outlook presented in the previous daily analysis. The analyst’s findings are further supported by other market watchers. SwallowAcademy, another crypto expert on TradingView, commented that the market appears to be coiling up, with consolidation acting as a springboard for the next potential rally. If momentum picks up, the analyst agrees that XRP could quickly advance toward $3.8 and $4 in the short term. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has unveiled plans to raise over JPY 130 billion (equivalent to around $880 million) through an international share sale, with most of the proceeds earmarked for new Bitcoin purchases. The firm disclosed on Aug. 27 that its board approved the issuance of up to 555 million new shares. If shareholders […]
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Japan’s Metaplanet intends to raise about $880 million in an international share offering and spend almost all of it on bitcoin over the next two months.
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Lido launched Identified Community Staker applications on Ethereum mainnet, creating a verification track that gives individuals priority terms in the protocol’s Community Staking Module. Per Lido, ICS uses a points system across experience, engagement, and humanity. Applicants must meet minimum thresholds in each category and reach at least 15 points to qualify. The program is […]
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An X post by Bonk core contributor Nom (@TheOnlyNom) argues that a new wave of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) vehicles aimed at SOL could move price more than comparable Bitcoin or Ether treasuries—because of Solana’s smaller market cap, heavy staking that suppresses immediately available float, and the ability for treasuries to buy discounted or locked tokens before they ever touch the open market. Why Solana DATs Could Move Price 10x Faster Than ETH “SOL DATs will be more efficient at accumulating currently trading supply (which is different than circulating supply) compared to ETH or BTC DATs,” Nom wrote, adding that “the recent announcements of $2.5b in SOL DATs should be looked at like a $30b raise for ETH or $91b for BTC.” Nom opens with disclosures and caveats rather than price calls. “I’m not going to argue whether inflation is good or bad, I have already spent enough time talking on that and look forward to the changes,” he wrote. He also underscores his own positioning and bias: “I am a spot SOL, staked SOL, and locked SOL holder (thanks to an SPV on the estate SOL) … I would also like tokens I own to go up in value—so a flat token price is bad in my point of view.” Related Reading: REX Financial CEO Picks Solana Over Ethereum: Here’s Why On the overhang from the FTX bankruptcy estate, Nom contends that the risk is shrinking fast even if it still looms in the narrative. “At the time of bankruptcy, FTX’s estate held 41m SOL tokens … with the majority going to the folks at Galaxy and Pantera with strike prices of approximately $64 and $102 … this is currently massively in the money at Solana’s current ~$190 price tag,” he wrote. Based on his reading of staking accounts and vesting schedules, Nom estimates the “‘Estate SOL’ is currently at about 5 million units remaining to be unlocked, or about $1b notional.” He sets that against broader unlocks: “From the good folks over at 4shpool (gelato.sh) there’s about 21m [units] of Solana remaining to unlock until 2028, or ~$4b notional at current pricing … ‘Estate SOL’ is ~1/4 of all remaining SOL to be unlocked.” The thread’s central mechanism is flow versus float. Nom argues that issuance plus unlocks create persistent sell pressure unless matched by price-insensitive buyers. “This matters for one specific number that we need to focus on, which is the amount of SOL hitting the market on a daily basis,” he wrote. “If you give someone tokens for free (staking inflation/unlocks) or at a discount (FTX SOL) — you can expect some % of people to sell. I assume 100% of this inflation of 37.5m SOL in the next year to be sold.” That sets a high bar for demand: “In order to offset 37.5m SOL a year at $200 SOL … you need ~$7.5b/year in inflows, or ~$20.5m per day.” The Differences Between SOL And ETH Crucially, he argues, DATs can meet that bar more efficiently if they accumulate outside the open market. “If the DATs can more efficiently buy SOL at a discount from either the estate SOL, or other locked SOL areas, that improves the efficiency of the inflows,” he wrote. “Raising $400m to buy SOL at a 5% discount is equivalent to $420m in inflows, which is better than $400m in inflows—the only question is how do you equate the time value of buying SOL off the market today, vs removing future sales tomorrow.” He adds that, on his numbers, issuance dominates the supply picture: “Our inflation over the next 3 years is greater than the unlocks (EOY 2028 as end of lock schedules) … and the FTX SOL is only a quarter of the remaining unlocks—so the DATs buying the estate SOL rather than the market is not a realistic concern.” Related Reading: Solana Boost – Medical Firm’s $400M Stock Sale Powers New SOL Treasury Nom insists the difference between “trading supply” and headline “circulating supply” is what makes SOL especially sensitive to steady buyers. “Circulating supply is NOT equivalent to amount available on the market, especially for staked assets. You cannot buy staked SOL, but you can buy LSTs,” he wrote. Citing current snapshots, he notes, “Solana has 384m of its 608m SOL staked currently, or 63.1% off the market. LSTs account for 33.5m SOL, so let’s put that back as supply available to buy and round it to 350m/508m off the market, or 57.5% off the market and unavailable for purchase (at least with a 2 day lag).” By his math, that thinner immediate float means each new dollar has more price impact than on chains with lower staking penetration. Valuation magnifies the effect, he says. “Solana is at a much lower valuation than ETH or BTC … a dollar spent on a SOL DAT is like $5 on an ETH DAT or $22 on a BTC DAT when looking at relative valuations.” Adjusting for staked versus readily tradable supply, he pushes the comparison further: “When you factor in the circulating supply amounts with staking, that’s closer to 11x for ETH efficiency or 36x for BTC efficiency.” He also weaves in the role of ETFs and corporate vehicles alongside treasuries. “SSK is doing some of the work at roughly $2m/day in inflows since launch, however the inflation schedule needs 10x inflows — and this will likely come with further ETF approvals,” he wrote, arguing that DATs have a flywheel effect: “These DATs take supply off the market, they earn tokens based on staking yield … and they make subsequent buys by vehicles like ETFs more effective at moving the market.” On sector leadership, he’s blunt about the need for a standard-bearer: “SOL DATs need a Michael Saylor or a Tom Lee, narrative is the name of the game.” His summary distills the thesis to a few lines: “Right now less than 1% of supply is under SOL DAT management, this will likely shift to 3% with the 3 newly announced vehicles, and 5% with planned future vehicles.” “Current ETF inflows are not sufficient,” he added, “however larger vehicles should be approved by start of Q4 and SOL remains a contender for institutional bid.” Solana Treasury Boom In The Making Notably, Nom’s framing arrives amid a cascade of new vehicles. On Aug. 25–26, Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital and Jump Crypto are in talks to raise roughly $1 billion to build a publicly traded Solana treasury company, with Cantor Fitzgerald as lead banker. Separately, Pantera Capital is weighing a plan to raise up to $1.25 billion to convert a Nasdaq-listed firm into “Solana Co.,” a dedicated SOL treasury vehicle. Meanwhile, Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology announced a $400 million private placement explicitly to establish what it calls the largest corporate Solana treasury to date. Together, these deals sketch out at least $2.5–$3.0 billion of potential new institutional demand pointed squarely at SOL. At press time, SOL traded at $204. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is doubling down on its Bitcoin-first strategy, announcing its bold plans to raise $1.2 billion through an international share sale. Out of this, a significant $835 million will be used to purchase more Bitcoin to strengthen its position in the digital asset space. This move signals Metaplanet’s growing confidence in Bitcoin and …
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Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is under scrutiny after a sharp rally in its HYPE token coincided with whale-driven manipulation claims on its platform. On Aug. 27, analytics firm SpotOnChain reported that a cluster of large wallets pushed XPL’s price up by 200% to $1.80 before it quickly retraced. The sudden move transferred millions between traders. According […]
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As XRP pushes back toward $3, a noted Bitcoin maximalist and longtime skeptic has posted a fresh price outlook. The estimate grabbed attention because it mixes chart work with a currency clarification that changed how some readers first reacted. Related Reading: Dogecoin Gears Up For Triple Surge Vs. Bitcoin – Details Pattern And Price Action According to the analyst, XRP formed a clear W pattern on the weekly chart after topping near $3.4 in January. The sequence he highlighted ran from a $3.4 high to a low of $2.11 in April, a bounce to $2.6 in May, then a slide toward around $2 in June before the latest rally pushed back above the prior January high. That return, he says, completed the formation. He described the move as organic price action, contrasting it with a sharp 580% surge between November 2024 and January 2025 that he suggested showed signs of abnormal force. XRP TO 4761 !!!? XRP just made a massive move and it might only be the beginning. A clean market structure, a perfect W pattern, and a potential 1.618 Fibonacci extension point to a shocking $4,761 (yes, in CLP ????????) pic.twitter.com/2lxy6sOPBa — Davinci Jeremie (@Davincij15) August 26, 2025 Fibonacci Target Translated Based on reports, the analyst mapped Fibonacci extension levels from that chart sequence. The Fib 1.61 point came in at 4,555 Chilean pesos. He also flagged a nearby range in the 4,700 pesos area. Earlier he posted a 4,761 figure that many readers assumed was in US dollars; he later clarified it was denominated in Chilean pesos, which converts to roughly $4.93. In plain terms: his near-term math points to XRP approaching the $5 region, not $4,761. He added that XRP could push a little past the 1.618 mark before cooling off. The same analyst has not always been bearish. He once predicted a potential run to between $20 and $24 during this cycle, while still expressing doubts about long-term fundamentals. Back in January he said any upside would be cycle-driven rather than based on a change in his view of XRP’s core case. Whether the new CLP target is a stop along a path to that higher forecast remains unclear from his comments. Our Crypto futures suite just surpassed $30B in notional open interest for the first time ever. ???? Our SOL and XRP futures, along with ETH options, each crossed $1B in OI, with XRP being the fastest-ever contract to do so, hitting the mark in just over 3 months.???? This is a… pic.twitter.com/xXV9TyP61O — CME Group (@CMEGroup) August 25, 2025 Institutional Flows And Futures Activity Meanwhile, reports have disclosed that XRP futures listed by CME hit $1 billion in open interest faster than any other crypto product in the exchange’s history. The contracts launched on May 19, 2025, and reached that mark in just over three months. Since the launch, traders moved 251,000 contracts with a combined notional volume of $9.02 billion. Related Reading: Sleepless In Crypto: $900-M Liquidated Amid Bitcoin’s Steep Fall Average daily trading on those contracts was $143 million, and a one-day record of $235 million was set in July. Those numbers show a rising level of institutional and retail participation in derivatives tied to XRP. The analyst now sees XRP climbing near $5 based on Fibonacci levels, a shift from his earlier skepticism. At the same time, CME reports XRP futures hit $1 billion in open interest in just three months, signaling strong market momentum as the token battles to hold above $3. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
An OG bitcoin holder sent 750 BTC to Binance and still holds an equal amount, with a related address keeping 2,500 BTC amid a wave of wallets moving assets.
An OG bitcoin holder sent 750 BTC to Binance and still holds an equal amount, with a related address keeping 2,500 BTC amid a wave of wallets moving assets.
Metaplanet will issue up to 555 million new shares, with most of the $880 million raised directed toward Bitcoin purchases and income strategies.
XRP sits in a unique spot in the crypto world. Despite being the third-largest crypto by market cap at around $180 billion, it remains one of the most criticized assets in the industry. From Bitcoin maximalists to Ethereum and Solana advocates and now even Chainlink supporters, XRP has been under nonstop attack. Top experts argue …
Ethereum’s staking system is under mounting pressure as withdrawals outpace new deposits, with the exit queue reaching its highest level. Validator queue data shows that as of Aug. 27, more than 1,023,560 ETH, worth roughly $4.6 billion, had been lined up for withdrawal from staking. By contrast, only 580,637 ETH, valued at about $2.6 billion, […]
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