XRP has failed to maintain bullish momentum after pushing as high as $3.13 during the week. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $3.00 and testing its resilience above this level after sliding alongside Bitcoin. The resulting price action is a defining moment for XRP’s short-term trend, according to technical analysis, and crypto analyst CasiTrades has pointed out a decisive support level that could determine whether the bullish structure remains intact. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Digital Capital’ That Outpaces Traditional Assets—Michael Saylor XRP Tests $2.98 Support Zone Taking to the social media platform X, crypto analyst CasiTrades highlighted an important support level that XRP must hold in order to continue its bullish momentum. According to CasiTrades, XRP’s most immediate challenge is at the $2.98 support line. The analyst’s technical analysis outlines an Elliott Wave formation now unfolding into an ABC corrective pattern. The analysis unfolds XRP’s price action since the beginning of September into Elliot Waves and suggests that XRP is now playing out Wave 4, which is a corrective wave divided into an ABC pattern. Although XRP is still holding above $2.98, momentum indicators such as the RSI on both the one-hour and four-hour timeframes show no bullish divergence, often a necessary condition for reversal. This puts the $2.98 level in the spotlight, and a break below it could increase the likelihood of further downside pressure. The analysis highlights the possibility of corrective Wave C extending below $2.98 towards Fibonacci retracement levels near the low $2.90s. The measured C wave extension points to the 0.618 Fib retracement, which is around $2.92 and $2.94. Interestingly, the 15-minute chart does reveal a short-term bullish divergence, offering a small window for relief bounces. However, without confirmation on the higher timeframes, such reactions are likely to remain temporary. The broader outlook, as outlined by the analyst, still leans toward the probability of another downward wave unless buyers step in strongly at $2.98 to restore confidence and preserve the larger bullish structure. Chart Image From X: CasiTrades Implications If XRP Holds Above $2.98 If buyers manage to hold above $2.98, XRP could stabilize and enter a consolidation phase that will create a foundation for the next leg higher. This consolidation would give the XRP price the breathing room it needs for an eventual upward attempt, one that would mark the beginning of an impulse Wave 5 formation within the Elliott Wave count. In this scenario, a decisive push through the $3.10 level becomes the first hurdle, and breaking it would confirm that bullish momentum is once again in play. Should XRP successfully clear $3.10 with volume and follow-through, the next target identified by the analyst is another resistance at $3.25. A sustained bullish momentum beyond this point could carry the price toward the next resistance at $3.44. Related Reading: Is XRP Ready For Its Most Powerful Rally Yet? Analysts See $20 Ahead At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.01, down by 2.8% in a seven-day timeframe. Preserving the bullish wave structure and holding above $2.98 at this point is essential to avoid the corrective pattern turning into a deeper downtrend. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Bitcoin’s slow ascent towards establishing new highs has continuously encountered significant opposition in the past few weeks. As the market currently stands in an uncertain zone, there are several questions and concerns about the future trajectory of the premier cryptocurrency. Below is how the latest on-chain data answers some of these questions How $117,000 Slowed Down BTC’s Rise In a September 20 post on social media platform X, Alphractal founder and CEO Joao Wedson reemphasized his early prediction of $117,000 as a critical resistance zone for the Bitcoin price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drops To $115K After Rate-Cut Rally — But BTC Far From Capitulation Wedson referenced his post published exactly a week ago, which utilized two main on-chain metrics — the CVDD (Cumulative Value Days Destroyed) Channel, and the Fibonacci-Adjusted Market Mean Price — in reaching his conclusion. For context, the CVDD Channel is centered around the amount of aged capital being sent into the market. This metric is typically used in highlighting zones of long-term support or resistance based on the movement of aged coins. Also, the Market Mean Price is the cost basis, on average, of all Bitcoin holders. By extension, the Fibonacci-Adjusted Market Mean Price is a metric that shows the average cost basis of Bitcoin, adjusted with specific Fibonacci ratios. It displays mathematical levels of extension or retracement around the Bitcoin average holder’s cost. According to the analyst, these two metrics had aligned perfectly, pointing out $117,000 as a zone where retracement was likely to occur. The convergence of these metrics showed not just the technical significance of this price level, but also reflected strong indecision in the market. What’s Next For Bitcoin? In the same post on X, Wedson pointed out specific price actions to watch out for in terms of Bitcoin’s price progression and what a potential breach could mean. Looking at the upside case, the analyst explained that a breakout above $118,600 would be a strong confirmation of heightening bullish momentum, which could “open the path for the next explosive move.” Related Reading: Crypto Founder Says Bitcoin Price At $100,000 Is Cheap, Reveals Real Cycle Peak Value Wedson also warned about a potential downside, which hinges on a break below the $113,700 support. According to the crypto founder, this support breach could lead to a swift decline of Bitcoin’s value to as low as $110,000. A deeper correction could even drag Bitcoin to as low as $100,000—a price level that may attract institutions for accumulation. As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $115,660, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Ethereum’s institutional narrative is strengthening as US-based Spot ETF trackers witnessed another week of inflows last week. BlackRock’s ETHA fund captured the majority of this activity with more than half a billion dollars in new investments, while other ETFs struggled with minor outflows. At the same time, technical patterns are aligning with this buying pressure, which has given many analysts confidence that the Ethereum price could be preparing to push towards its all-time high in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Is XRP Ready For Its Most Powerful Rally Yet? Analysts See $20 Ahead Ethereum ETFs Register Second Consecutive Inflow Week Last week was another positive week for Spot Ethereum ETFs. Across all issuers in the US, Spot Ethereum ETFs added $556.92 million in inflows during the week, making it the second consecutive week of positive institutional inflows. Cumulative inflows since launch are now over $13.9 billion, and these ETFs now hold $29.64 billion worth of Ethereum. Interestingly, data from Farside Investor’s Spot ETF tracker reveal that the majority of last week’s institutional inflows went into BlackRock’s ETHA. The inflow numbers show that BlackRock’s ETHA product absorbed roughly $513 million in net inflows between September 15 and 19. The largest portion came on Monday with over $360 million, followed by another $140 million inflow as the week drew to a close on Friday, which was enough to offset corresponding outflows from every other issuer that day. This shows how investors continue to favor BlackRock’s offering as the primary gateway for regulated Ethereum exposure. Other issuers experienced a more mixed week. Fidelity’s FETH product posted sharp redemptions, most notably $53.4 million in outflows on Friday, September 19. However, these outflows were partially balanced by $159.4 million in inflows on Thursday. Bitwise and Grayscale also witnessed days of inflows, which was enough to cancel out minor outflows during the week. Spot Ethereum ETF Flows: Farside Investors Technical Analysis Points To $5,000 Another week of institutional inflow could set the stage for bullish price action in the new week, which in turn would certify a bullish monthly close for Ethereum in September. In fact, analyses from different analysts have looked at multiple bullish patterns forming across different timeframes on the Ethereum price chart. One particularly notable observation came from VasilyTrader on the TradingView platform, who highlighted encouraging signals on Ethereum’s shorter-term charts. His analysis of the 4-hour candlestick timeframe suggested that the recent pullback has now given way to a bullish confirmation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Digital Capital’ That Outpaces Traditional Assets—Michael Saylor He identified a clear double bottom pattern that formed early last week, which was followed by a breakout from a falling wedge formation by Friday’s close. Based on these developments, VasilyTrader set his next price target at no less than $4,741. Chart Image From TradingView: VasilyTrader At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,485. According to crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades, ETH is still on track to reach $5,000 as long as it holds above $4,400. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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The price of Ethereum had quite a rough performance over the past week, falling from its usual range above the $4,600 level to below $4,500. Despite the injection of bullish momentum into the market by the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, the “king of altcoins” failed to sustain its rally back to the $4,600 region. According to the latest on-chain data, the Ethereum price could be gearing up for an even longer time in the cold, as investors seem to be turning away from the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The question, though, is how deep the price of ETH will fall in the coming weeks? ETH Price At Risk Of Return To $1,500? In a recent post on the social media platform X, pseudonymous crypto analyst Darkfost revealed that the Ethereum investors might be flooding out of the market at the moment. This observation is based on the recent downturn in the ETH Taker Buy-Sell Ratio on the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Not Reaching $10+ Due To Market Cap Is Irrelevant The Taker Buy-Sell Ratio is an on-chain indicator that compares the proportion of the taker buy volumes to the taker sell volumes on crypto exchanges. When the value of this metric is greater than one, it signals that the taker buy volume is higher than the taker sell volume on a crypto exchange. This trend typically points to the willingness of more traders to purchase coins at a higher value on the trading platform. Meanwhile, a less-than-one value for the Taker Buy-Sell Ratio typically means that the taker sell volume is higher than the taker buy volume on the exchange. Ultimately, this low value indicates that more sellers are offloading their assets at a lower price, precipitating bearish pressure in the market. According to data from CryptoQuant, the Ethereum Taker Buy-Sell Ratio fell below the 1 threshold to around 0.87 on Friday, September 19. This latest decline marked the third time this metric has fallen this low so far in 2025. As observed in the above chart, Darkfost noted that the indicator fell as low as 0.85 in January and February 2025. This ratio decline coincided with the bearish trend, during which the price of Ethereum fell to around the $1,500 region. As of the time of publishing their post on X, Darkfost revealed that the 7-day average of the Taker Buy-Sell Ratio stood at 0.93, which is still short of the 1 threshold. The on-chain analyst concluded that while the Ethereum price is looking to break above the $5,000 milestone, more investors seem to be increasingly betting against the altcoin’s rally. Although it is highly unlikely to see a downturn similar to the one in 2025’s first quarter, the latest on-chain events suggest that the price of ETH could still face some bearish pressure in the coming weeks. Ethereum Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of ETH stands at around $4,475, reflecting a mere 0.4% leap in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Appetite Grows With Fresh $70 Million Buy Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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XRP grabbed fresh attention after two well-known chart analysts outlined bullish setups that could push the token much higher if the current momentum holds. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Digital Capital’ That Outpaces Traditional Assets—Michael Saylor According to Javon Marks and Ali Martinez, technical signs are lining up for a possible strong move, but traders are watching whether key resistance levels give way. Analysts See Breakout Potential Trader Javon Marks posted a chart showing what he called a large accumulation pattern. Based on his view, XRP could climb by 226% to reach $9.90, and if that zone is cleared the path to $20 could open. $XRP is a BUY, according to the TD Sequential! pic.twitter.com/fY7GTgXEB0 — Ali (@ali_charts) September 20, 2025 Marks compared today’s price structure to prior long swings that led to sharp gains after extended sideways periods. Based on reports from Martinez, the TD Sequential on the four-hour chart flashed a buy signal. That indicator is used by many traders to spot when a trend may stop and reverse. Martinez said recent consolidation improved the odds for buyers, and that the shorter-term trend now favors upward movement. Both analysts emphasized patterns and indicators rather than a fixed timetable for any rally. Institutional Moves Add Liquidity Reports have disclosed that the first US spot XRP ETF began trading this week, a development many see as a sign of growing institutional access. At the same time, the CME Group has plans to launch futures options for XRP and Solana, which could bring more professional traders and deeper liquidity. $XRP looks to be preparing here for ANOTHER +226% SURGE TO $9.90+ and a break above could send it towards $20 and higher! pic.twitter.com/ia5jJOcdkp — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) September 19, 2025 Tokenized fund plans on the XRP Ledger have also surfaced; those funds would trade like tokens and give investors regulated exposure with faster settlement, according to sources. Market reaction has been cautious. XRP has been holding above $3, but price action slowed as it neared resistance. Traders are now watching whether the token can push beyond the next supply zone or retreat back into consolidation. XRP market cap currently at $178 billion. Chart: TradingView Related Reading: From $2 Trillion To $400T? CEO Sees Bitcoin Exploding 200x – Here’s More Carbon Market Could Create Demand Meanwhile, there is a separate line of discussion that links XRP to tokenized carbon credits. Based on a Precedence Research projection cited in reports, the carbon credit market could expand from about $933 billion in 2025 to more than $16 trillion by 2034. Other research pointed to the carbon offsets segment being around $1.06 trillion in 2023 and possibly rising past $3 trillion by 2032. If tokenization of credits gains scale, those working on market plumbing say fast, low-cost rails could be useful. The XRP Ledger is reported to be carbon neutral, which supporters argue could make it an attractive option for moving tokenized credits. Still, this is a hypothetical demand case and no clear model ties that potential directly to a specific XRP price level. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
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Ethereum remains one of the most controversial tokens in the present market cycle, considering its status as the second-largest cryptocurrency and largest altcoin by market cap. Notably, several analysts have consistently backed ETH to reach a five-digit price mark this cycle based on varying rationales. Popular analyst Ted Pillows has now shared a new historical perspective that supports this general bullish notion. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Appetite Grows With Fresh $70 Million Buy Short-Term ETH Correction To Precede Major $10,000 Rally – Analyst In an X post on September 20, Pillows shared a technical analysis of the ETH market, which shows that the altcoin is consolidating just below its 2021 all-time high (ATH), indicating a price behavior that is potentially bullish based on historical data. Currently trading just below $4,500, Ethereum has been unable to hold decisively above its previous cycle peak of $4,878 set in November 2021. However, the present consolidation mirrors a similar setup from the last bull cycle. In 2021, ETH experienced a sharp 25% correction after retesting the 2017 ATH of $1,400, before resuming its meteoric climb to new highs above $4,800. In applying this pattern to today’s market, Ted Pillows states a comparable correction would send ETH back toward the $3,700–$3,800 zone. While such a price decline may unsettle short-term traders, the Pillows’ analysis suggests it is a necessary reset before Ethereum can stage a breakout. Once this corrective phase plays out, the market expert projects Ethereum to embark on a powerful rally to potentially reach $10,000 by early 2026, representing a potential 100% gain from current market levels. Related Reading: X Blows The Lid Off Bribe Scandal In Crypto Account Restorations ETH DEX Volume Hits $3.5 Trillion In other news, Ethereum’s decentralized exchange (DEX) activity is surging, with cumulative DEX trading volume surpassing $3.5 trillion, according to data shared by Coin Bureau. This milestone underscores Ethereum’s dominance as the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi), fueling liquidity and trading across the crypto ecosystem. Despite this achievement, Ethereum’s price has come under pressure in the past week alongside other crypto assets. The prominent is currently trading at $4,470, marking a 4.32% decline in the past 7 days. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is also down by 47.31% and valued at $17.1 billion. In a separate X post, Ted Pillows has also noted that if Ethereum fails to reclaim the $4,500 level, the next key support lies between $4,000 and $4,200. While this range will be crucial for maintaining bullish momentum, a deeper pullback to below $4,000 would still align with bullish historical behavior as earlier stated. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview
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Cardano (ADA) prices have dropped by 3.49% in the past week, amidst a broader crypto market correction. The popular altcoin now trades near the $0.90 price region following this significant bearish activity. However, renowned market expert Ali Martinez has shared an audacious bullish theory that suggests Cardano may be preparing for a major upside swing. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts XRP Price Crash Below $3, Here’s Why ADA Price Structure Suggests Bullish Breakout Ahead, Analyst Says In a recent X post, Martinez provides some technical insight into the Cardano market, which highlights the potential for a significant price move based on historical price behavior and Fibonacci extension levels. Notably, Martinez’s analysis shows how ADA previously topped between the 1.000 and 1.272 Fibonacci extension in its last bull run and appears to be showing similar technical structure this time around. For context, the Fibonacci extension tool is widely used to identify possible price targets by mapping ratios derived from the Fibonacci sequence against historical price action. In Cardano’s last cycle, ADA surged from lows near $0.018 in early 2020 to highs around $3.10 in 2021 as the cycle peak. At the time of writing, ADA is consolidating near the 0.618 extension level at $1.15. This zone has historically acted as both strong resistance and support, making it a critical battleground for bulls and bears. If ADA can decisively break above $1.15, Martinez’s projections suggest momentum could build toward higher Fibonacci extension targets, most notably in the $3-$6 range. Such a move would represent a substantial upside from current levels, with about a 200% gain alone required just to reach the $3 threshold that aligns with the 1.000 extension level. Meanwhile, achieving the upper end of the projection near $6 would put Cardano back in contention with its 2021 highs, which aligns with the 1.272 Fibonacci extension level. However, it’s worth noting that a rejection at $1.15 resistance level could force Cardano to lower levels at $0.62 (0.382 Fib) and $0.43 (0.236 Fib). Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drops To $115K After Rate-Cut Rally — But BTC Far From Capitulation Cardano Market Overview At the time of writing, Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.89, down by 0.41% in the last 24 hours, as selling pressure weighs on the market. The daily trading volume has also dropped sharply by 49.53%, signaling reduced activity and waning momentum among traders. Meanwhile, recent on-chain data highlights significant whale movements, with over 530 million ADA ($472 million) offloaded within the past 72 hours, according to Ali Martinez. Such large-scale selling often indicates profit-taking or repositioning by major holders, adding to bearish sentiment. Despite this, ADA continues to rank as the 10th largest cryptocurrency with a total market cap of $32.03 billion. Featured image from Flickr, chart from Tradingview
XRP is trading slightly below $3, but market data shows a breakout may be near. Analysts point to rising sentiment, surging volume, and strong technical setups as signs that bulls could push prices much higher, with some targets stretching to $10. Rising Sentiment and Volume Support Momentum Data shows net volume sentiment for XRP is …
Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist, has shared his predictions on four major altcoins: Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Avalanche (AVAX). His analysis focuses on immediate support and resistance levels that could shape price action in the weeks ahead. Ethereum Faces a Critical Test Ethereum has been trading within a series of parallel channels. The …
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