The SEC's pro-crypto shift may boost long-term digital asset growth, influencing regulatory frameworks and market confidence globally.
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Potential war authorization could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and international diplomatic relations significantly.
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The extended blockade exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil trade and market stability, with uncertain peace prospects.
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The inflation surge complicates Fed's future rate decisions, potentially prioritizing inflation control over economic stimulus measures.
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Solana found support at $81.40 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating above $83.50 and might aim for a steady increase. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $82 and $83.50 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $84 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $83.45 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $84.50 and $85.00. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $81.40, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $82.50 level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $85.48 swing high to the $81.40 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $83.45 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. However, the bears are active below $85.00 and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $85.48 swing high to the $81.40 low. Solana is now trading near $84 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $84.50 level. The next major resistance is near the $85.50 level. The main resistance could be $87. A successful close above the $87 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $92. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $85.50 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $83.45 zone. The first major support is near the $82.50 level. A break below the $82.50 level might send the price toward the $81.40 support zone. If there is a close below the $81.40 support, the price could decline toward the $77 zone in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $82.50 and $81.40. Major Resistance Levels – $84.50 and $85.50.
Global market disruptions from the Hormuz crisis may lead to prolonged energy supply issues, impacting economic stability and geopolitical dynamics.
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Bitcoin's surge amid geopolitical tensions highlights its complex role as a risk asset, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment.
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XRP is struggling to hold the $1.35 level as the market consolidates in a range that has defined the price structure for weeks without resolving in either direction. The patience required to hold through this kind of sideways action is real — and a CryptoQuant report has just identified a structural condition beneath the surface that reframes what the current consolidation is actually building toward. Related Reading: Bitcoin Large Players Have Built A Sell Wall At $80.5K–$82K – Spoofing Or Structural Supply? The report examines the relationship between XRP’s leverage ratio and its price. What it has found is a divergence that the data describes as inherently unstable. The leverage ratio is sitting low and moving sideways, reflecting a market where speculative positioning has been significantly reduced. Yet the price is holding relatively high despite that absence of leverage support. In most markets, low leverage and resilient price do not coexist for long. The divergence creates a tension that eventually resolves in one direction or the other. The direction the report is pointing toward is not random. When leverage has been flushed out and the price has held through that flush, the market is no longer being driven by speculation. It is being held by something more structural — genuine demand absorbing supply without the amplification of borrowed capital beneath it. That is the groundwork the CryptoQuant report identifies. The next question is what arrives to complete it. The Market Looks Quiet. It Is Loading The CryptoQuant report is explicit about what history says happens next. Divergences between a low leverage ratio and a resilient price do not persist indefinitely — they are inherently unstable configurations that resolve with directional force. The resolution follows one of two paths: the price drops to meet the leverage ratio, closing the gap from above, or the leverage ratio rises sharply to meet the price, closing the gap from below. The second path is the one that produces the kind of move most participants miss because nothing in the price chart announced it was coming. The current setup points toward the second path for a specific reason. Leverage has been flushed out. Speculative excess has been reduced. And yet the price has not collapsed to match the depleted leverage environment. That resilience is the signal — it means genuine demand is absorbing supply without the mechanical support of borrowed capital. When new long-side leverage eventually re-enters a market in that condition, it does not find a fragile price structure propped up by speculation. It finds a base that has already proven it can hold without leverage, which means the additional fuel of returning leverage produces a disproportionate price response. The report’s conclusion is the most important sentence for anyone watching XRP right now. These periods do not end with slow climbs. They tend to produce sudden and powerful price expansions — the kind where the leverage ratio and price close their gap rapidly and simultaneously, creating the squeeze-driven move that the current configuration has been building toward in silence. The market is calm. That is not the same as saying nothing is happening. Related Reading: DeFi Deleveraging Hits AAVE – Analyst Explains Why Borrowing Demand Falls Off A Cliff XRP Holds Range Floor As Downtrend Loses Momentum XRP is trading near $1.37 on the 3-day timeframe, stabilizing after a prolonged downtrend that began following the mid-2025 highs near $3.50. The broader structure still reflects lower highs and sustained selling pressure, but recent price action suggests that downside momentum is weakening as the market establishes a base. The most important development is the formation of a horizontal support zone between $1.25 and $1.35. This area has now been tested multiple times since February and continues to hold. Indicating consistent demand stepping in to absorb selling pressure. Each rejection below this zone has been met with relatively quick recoveries, reinforcing its structural importance. Related Reading: Binance Ethereum Supply Hits 2020 Levels While Staking Locks A Third: Repricing Ahead? However, the moving averages continue to act as overhead resistance. XRP remains below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, all of which are trending downward or flattening. This alignment confirms that the macro trend has not yet shifted, and rallies into the $1.50–$1.70 region are still being sold. Volume also reflects a lack of conviction. The spike during the initial breakdown has not been followed by sustained accumulation, with recent activity showing muted participation. XRP is compressing at range lows. A reclaim of $1.50 is needed to challenge the downtrend. While a break below $1.25 would likely trigger another leg lower. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Divergent ETF flows highlight varying institutional confidence, potentially influencing future market dynamics and regulatory focus.
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The evacuation order signals potential escalation, impacting regional stability and decreasing the likelihood of Israeli withdrawal by 2026.
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Pi Network has officially activated Protocol 22 on April 27, 2026, marking a major backend upgrade aimed at boosting scalability and preparing the network for advanced functionality. Built on Stellar Core 22, the update required all node operators to upgrade to version 0.5.4 or face disconnection, making it a critical synchronization step. According to crypto …
Bitcoin's resilience amid geopolitical tensions highlights its potential as a hedge against traditional financial systems and market volatility.
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The UK's stance may increase diplomatic pressure on the US, potentially influencing international efforts to stabilize regional trade.
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Apple's stock surge may challenge Nvidia's market cap dominance, impacting tech sector dynamics and competitive positioning.
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The EU's financial backing for Ukraine underscores sustained Western support, potentially prolonging geopolitical tensions and delaying peace.
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XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.360 and $1.3620. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move if it clears $1.3830. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3620 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3760 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.3830. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price remained supported above $1.3450 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.3550 and $1.3620 to enter a short-term positive zone. There was also a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4060 swing high to the $1.3460 swing low. However, the bears are now active near the $1.3750 zone. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3760 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.3850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3830 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4060 swing high to the $1.3460 swing low. The first major resistance is near the $1.3920 level. A close above $1.3920 could send the price to $1.40. The next hurdle sits at $1.4060. A clear move above the $1.4060 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4120 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.420 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3830 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3620 level. The next major support is near the $1.350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.350 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3220. The next major support sits near the $1.3150 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.30. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3620 and $1.3500. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3830 and $1.3920.
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz underscores the vulnerability of global oil supply chains, potentially leading to sustained economic volatility.
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The centrist bloc's emergence could destabilize Netanyahu's leadership, signaling a potential shift in Israeli political dynamics by 2026.
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On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the latest Bitcoin rejection came inside a zone containing some historically important cost basis levels. Bitcoin Could Find Support At -1 SD Of The STH Realized Price Next In its latest weekly report, Glassnode has talked about a key cost basis zone that Bitcoin retested recently. The region in question involves two major on-chain metrics: the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis and True Market Mean. Related Reading: Dogecoin Surges 11%: Is This Parallel Channel Resistance Next? The first of these, the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis, measures the average acquisition price of the short-term holders (STHs), investors who purchased their Bitcoin during the past 155 days. Statistically, the longer investors hold onto their coins, the less likely they become to sell them at any point. Since the STHs represent the new entrants of the market with a relatively low holding time, they can be considered the weak side of the market. Due to their fickle nature, the STHs tend to be sensitive to retests of their cost basis. In bearish periods, this can show up as panic selling around their break-even mark, while in bullish phases they accumulate more at it. The other on-chain level of relevance here, the True Market Mean, tracks the cost basis of the active market participants. It aims to provide a break-even mark for the network as a whole. Currently, the True Market Mean is located at $78,000, while the STH Cost Basis at $79,000. Together, these two levels mark a zone that could act as resistance for the any rallies in this bearish environment. And indeed, BTC’s recent attempt at recovery hit the brakes around these levels. As Glassnode explains: This behavior is a textbook pattern in bear markets, where price approaches the breakeven level of the most price-sensitive cohort, the incentive to exit positions overwhelms incoming demand, exhausting upside momentum. With Bitcoin rejected from this zone, the next major level of interest could be a standard deviation (SD) of the STH Cost Basis. Below is a chart that maps some SDs of the metric for BTC. From the graph, it’s visible that after rejection at the STH Cost Basis, the next level is the -1 SD at $68,000. In the past, this level has often acted as a point of support. It now remains to be seen whether Bitcoin will make another attempt at the resistance zone of the True Market Mean and the STH Cost Basis or if it will have to fall back to support. Related Reading: Bitcoin $90,000 Predictions Surge Across Social Media—Contrarian Signal? BTC’s earlier rally fizzling out is also visible through the lens of STH Realized Profit. As is visible in the below chart, the STHs ramped up their profit-taking as the BTC price marched up. BTC Price Bitcoin has fallen to the $76,400 mark since its pullback. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Increased geopolitical tensions from US-Iran operations may destabilize markets, affecting investor confidence and broader economic indices.
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Heightened US-Iran tensions could destabilize regional security, impact global oil markets, and strain international diplomatic relations.
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High gas prices and geopolitical tensions may lead to sustained inflation, influencing tighter monetary policies and economic challenges.
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Rising oil prices amid US-Iran tensions could strain global economies, highlighting vulnerabilities in energy supply chains and geopolitical stability.
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Brazil's debt measures could ease household financial strain, potentially stabilizing the economy and influencing future monetary policy.
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The significant price drop of MegaETH highlights market volatility and raises doubts about the project's financial stability and future growth.
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Bitmine's ETH stake amid geopolitical tensions signals institutional confidence, potentially stabilizing Ethereum's long-term market position.
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The unexpected GDP growth suggests economic resilience, potentially reducing the likelihood of Fed rate cuts amid geopolitical tensions.
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Heightened security vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions may escalate U.S.-Iran conflicts, impacting global stability and market dynamics.
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Following a brief correction, the Hyperliquid price slid below $40 during the early trading sessions with a plunge of nearly 1.5%. The descending trend was triggered soon after a rejection from the local highs at $43.1. Moreover, the crypto reportedly witnessed over $2M in whale exits following the failed breakout attempt. Structurally, HYPE is still …
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,250. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,265 zone. The price is trading below $2,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with support at $2,255 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,220 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,300 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH price dipped below the $2,280 and $2,265 levels. The price even traded below $2,250. A low was formed at $2,220, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,270 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a contracting triangle forming with support at $2,255 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,250, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,280 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,345 swing high to the $2,220 low. The first key resistance is near the $2,300 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,320 level. A clear move above the $2,320 resistance might send the price toward the $2,375 resistance. An upside break above the $2,375 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,420 resistance zone or even $2,440 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,280 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,255 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone. A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,165 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,150 region. The main support could be $2,120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,220 Major Resistance Level – $2,280