XRP continues to maintain its macro bullish structure despite experiencing a deeper corrective move than initially anticipated. Although price action has tested lower levels, it has not confirmed a higher-timeframe breakdown, suggesting the pullback is still part of a broader consolidation within an ongoing uptrend rather than a full trend reversal. XRP Dips Deeper, But HTF Level Still Holds In a recent XRP update, Hov noted that price action pushed deeper toward the lows than what would typically be acceptable for the previously considered diagonal scenario. The move forced a reassessment....
Thinking Of Buying The Bitcoin Dip? Here’s What This Metric Says
With the Bitcoin price steadily trading sideways over the past few weeks, determining a buying entry has become extremely difficult. However, a key on-chain metric is now in the spotlight, providing valuable insights into the matter and allowing investors to pinpoint when to re-enter the market. Is Buying Bitcoin Now The Right Time? The ongoing […]
The Great Bitcoin Handover: $8.2 Billion BTC Swamps Binance As Retail Momentu...
Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim the $69,000 level as persistent selling pressure continues to dominate the short-term market structure. After multiple failed attempts to establish acceptance above this key psychological threshold, price action reflects a defensive environment marked by reduced risk appetite and elevated volatility. Traders remain cautious, with liquidity conditions tightening and momentum favoring sellers rather than sustained accumulation. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks the Final Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To Expect New on-chain data shared by....
Here’s What Is Going On With The XRP Price Today
Crypto analyst Hov has released a fresh analysis on the XRP price, highlighting its recent movements amid ongoing market volatility. The chart shows trading around $1.41 as of February 19, with a history of sharp declines and recoveries marked by Elliott Wave labels dating back to 2018. This update comes as the altcoin clings to […]
Why Ethereum’s Endgame Requires Rebuilding The Base Layer
The long-term vision for Ethereum is increasingly shifting beyond incremental upgrades toward a more fundamental transformation of its core architecture. As the network continues to scale and support a growing ecosystem of decentralized applications, developers and researchers are exploring whether achieving ETH’s ultimate goals of global scalability, security, and decentralization requires rebuilding elements of its base layer rather than simply refining existing systems. Rebuilding Core Infrastructure For Long-Term Growth Ethereum’s evolution has moved beyond incremental upgrades; it is....
Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years
On-chain analytics firm Parsec is calling it quits after five years in the business — a sign that one slice of the crypto tool market no longer matched trader needs. Related Reading: CLARITY Act On Track For April Passage, Senator Says Its CEO, Will Sheehan, summed it up plainly: the firm had been building for […]
Dogecoin’s Third Time Breakout Could Send Price On 2,000% Rally To $2
Dogecoin is once again approaching a technical inflection point that has historically preceded explosive upside. According to crypto chartist and pattern analyst @TATrader_Alan, the meme coin is completing a structural setup that has already delivered two major parabolic advances. If the pattern resolves the same way for a third time, the projected upside could extend toward the $2 level, representing roughly a 2,000% move from the broader base region. Dogecoin’s Third Solid Base In a recent monthly timeframe analysis on X, the chartist pointed to what he describes as a recurring “Solid....
Cardano Hard Fork Expected Next Month, Leios Still ‘This Year’: Hoskinson
Charles Hoskinson said Cardano is tracking toward a hard fork “next month,” while the long-discussed Leios scalability work remains on schedule for “this year,” in a Feb. 19 livestream recorded after a trip through Japan and a stop at Consensus in Hong Kong. Hoskinson framed the next few weeks as a convergence point for two […]
Stablecoin Crime Wave? $141B In Illicit Activity Reported This Year
In 2025, about $141 billion in stablecoins reportedly ended up in the hands of illicit actors. Much of this activity was funneled through a few networks that favored stablecoins for their predictable value and quick transfers. Related Reading: CLARITY Act On Track For April Passage, Senator Says Much of that movement is tied to a […]
Mapping Out XRP’s Path To $1,200: Analyst Shares Insights
Recent market dynamics have given different reasons as to why the XRP price is programmed to shoot to double and triple digits. However, a supporter known as Remi Relief recently outlined a case for a four-figure XRP valuation, with the reason being that several unfolding events could lay the groundwork for a move toward $1,200 and even beyond. Remi Relief’s XRP price outlook is based on a combination of incoming regulations, geopolitical developments, and long-term pattern comparisons to XRP’s historic rally in 2017/2018. The Clarity Act And Regulatory Momentum According to XRP....
Ripple CEO Predicts Big Wins For Clarity Act And XRP
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used a Feb. 18 appearance on Fox to argue that US crypto policy is nearing a turning point, predicting the long-stalled CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April and framing regulatory certainty as a direct catalyst for broader industry growth, including for XRP, which he emphasized has already cleared […]
Michael Saylor kept buying while the market slid, and he did it out loud: “Neven been more bullish,” he said in an X post Thursday. His public posts and regulatory filings show Strategy continued to add to its Bitcoin pile even as price swings turned paper gains into big unrealized losses. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Record Red Month May Be Setting Up A Reversal: Analysts The firm’s recent regulatory filing confirms a fresh purchase this month, while market reports and accounting disclosures show the wider hit to corporate treasuries. Market Value Drop Shakes Portfolios Bitcoin....
CME Group Announces Round-The-Clock Crypto Derivatives Trading Beginning May 29
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced Thursday that it will introduce nearly round‑the‑clock trading for its cryptocurrency derivatives, with the new schedule set to begin on May 29, pending regulatory approval. The exchange announced that its crypto futures and options will transition to continuous trading on the CME Globex platform, providing broader access […]
Altcoin Liquidity Crunch: 83% Of Crypto Tokens Slip Into Bear Trend
Altcoin breadth on Binance has deteriorated sharply, with a large majority of tokens now trading below a widely watched long-term trend level, an exhaustion signal that CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost frames as a liquidity problem as much as a price problem. In a post on X, Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) shared a CryptoQuant chart tracking the share of Binance-listed altcoins trading below their 50-week moving average alongside Bitcoin’s price. His headline claim: “LIQUIDITY CRUNCH PUSHES 83% OF ALTCOINS INTO BEAR TREND,” arguing that most investors exposed to non-Bitcoin, non-stablecoin assets....
Change Of Heart? Hacker Returns $21M Stolen Bitcoin To South Korean Prosecutors
A hacker has returned 320 Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from South Korean prosecutors throughout a phishing scam last year. As authorities face backlash over repeated incidents, officers have pledged to continue the investigation to uncover the full details and strengthen their custody practices. Related Reading: Russia May Block Global Crypto Exchanges Ahead Of New Regulatory Framework […]
Bitcoin’s Record Red Month May Be Setting Up A Reversal: Analysts
The Bitcoin price action has taken a grim tone this month as trading rolls toward what may become a fifth straight red monthly candle. According to CoinGlass, BTC is down roughly 15% this month after closing the previous four months lower, a run not seen since 2018. Related Reading: XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill Reports note that similar multimonth selloffs in the past were sometimes followed by sudden, strong rebounds, but those outcomes were not automatic. Traders are watching support near recent lows while sentiment indicators show rising caution....
Bitcoin Activity Plummets: New & Active Addresses Both Down 40%+ Since 2021
Bitcoin on-chain data shows both the Daily Active Addresses and Network Growth indicators have seen sharp drops compared to five years ago. Wallet-Related Bitcoin Metrics Have Declined In Recent Years As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, there is a staggering difference between the level of activity on the Bitcoin network […]
Bitcoin Bottom Call On Ice: Fear Is Extreme, Whales Aren’t Buying
Bitcoin’s slide into the $60,000–$70,000 zone has lit up the usual “bottom” dashboards: extreme fear, washed-out positioning, and a cluster of indicators many traders treat as capitulation signals. But CryptoQuant contributor Mignolet says the market is missing the only thing that ultimately matters: a visible bid from dominant buyers. “What I emphasized in the $80K–$90K range still remains the same,” he wrote on Feb. 18. “Many indicators that market participants follow are pointing to a bottom and extreme fear. However, we do not see dominant players (whales) actually using this....
SEC Chair Discloses What’s Next For Crypto Regulation At ETH Denver
As momentum in Washington around the proposed CLARITY Act slows, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined how the agency intends to proceed with crypto regulation, despite congressional delays, at a public appearance this Wednesday at ETH Denver. Speaking alongside Commissioner Hester Peirce, a longtime advocate for clearer crypto rules, Atkins signaled […]
Analyst ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Dogecoin As Price Rally Stalls
As market volatility sends Dogecoin (DOGE) to retest its breakout level, some analysts have advised “cautious” optimism for the leading memecoin, arguing that weak bullish momentum could invalidate the recent price action. Related Reading: SUI Eyes Price Recovery As Institutional Exposure Expands With Grayscale, Canary ETF Launches ‘Optimism With A Seatbelt On’ On Thursday, Dogecoin fell to a one-week low of $0.095 before bouncing back above the $0.098 support level. The cryptocurrency has been hovering between $0.096 and $0.104 for the past six days, briefly reaching a multi-week high of....
Wall Street’s Bitcoin Exit Door: How Institutional Depth Allowed LTH To Distr...
Bitcoin is struggling to push decisively above the $69,000 level as persistent selling pressure and rising market anxiety continue to weigh on sentiment. After several failed breakout attempts, price action reflects a cautious environment in which traders remain hesitant to commit fresh capital. Volatility has increased alongside deteriorating confidence, reinforcing the perception that the market […]
XRP Social Sentiment Hits 5-Week High—BTC, ETH Mood Still Off
Data shows the social media sentiment toward XRP has surged to a 5-week high even as mood around Bitcoin and Ethereum remains dull. XRP Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum currently compare in terms of the Positive/Negative Sentiment. This indicator tells us about whether an asset is observing more bullish or bearish comments on the major social media platforms. The metric works by filtering social media posts/threads/messages for terms related to the cryptocurrency and putting them....
Bitcoin Tightens Grip On Crypto Market Amid 50% Altcoin Slump
Markets are tilting back toward the oldest cryptocurrency. Prices have found a busy band between $65,000 and $72,000. Trading in that range has become a focal point for big players and long holders. Some traders are piling in. Others are stepping aside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: 95% Of Metaplanet’s Revenue Comes From Crypto Trading Volume […]
Ethereum Breaks Fhe Final Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To E...
Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,000 level, with persistent selling pressure continuing to weigh on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Despite intermittent recovery attempts, price action remains fragile as liquidity conditions tighten and investors reassess risk exposure following the sharp correction from the 2025 highs. The repeated failure to secure sustained acceptance above this psychological threshold has reinforced caution among both institutional and retail participants. Related Reading: The Altcoin Exodus: Trading Volumes Halve As Capital Flees To Bitcoin $65,000....
House Democrats Urge Treasury Probe Into Trump Family’s Crypto Venture
CNBC reported Thursday that a group of House Democrats are pressing the Treasury Department to examine potential conflicts of interest and national security risks tied to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture associated with the Trump family. Security Concerns Over Trump-Linked Crypto Venture In a letter sent Thursday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, more than 40 Democratic lawmakers, led by Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, called for a formal review of the company’s structure and foreign investment ties. The letter follows a tense House Financial Services....
CEO Confirms Bitcoin Exposure, Says Bank Is Still Navigating
Reports say Goldman Sachs now holds a mix of crypto exposures that go beyond Bitcoin alone. Its chief executive, David Solomon, told an audience he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin while he watches how the market behaves. Related Reading: XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill That personal detail grabbed attention after investor Grant Cardone amplified the comment on social media, and it added another layer to what appears to be a deliberate, measured shift inside the firm. Token Holdings And Paper Losses Based on filings, Goldman Sach’s positions are....
Crypto Whales Build A ‘Fortress Floor’ As Retail Panic Sells The Altcoin Sector
The crypto market continues to face notable selling pressure, with several leading altcoins struggling to regain upward momentum after months of volatility. Sentiment remains fragile as investors weigh macro uncertainty, liquidity conditions, and the lack of sustained bullish catalysts. While periodic rebounds have emerged, most altcoins remain well below previous cycle highs, reinforcing a cautious […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Recovery Capped As Momentum Turns Bearish
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.10 and $0.1040. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 level. The price is trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1005 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.1020 and $0.1040. Dogecoin Price Faces Uphill Task Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it....
CLARITY Act On Track For April Passage, Senator Says
US lawmakers and crypto leaders say a major bill could move fast. According to an on-site interview, Senator Bernie Moreno told reporters he hopes the US CLARITY Act will clear Congress by April. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm Over Senate’s Crypto Bill Threat The comment came during a recent gathering with members of […]
Ethereum Derivatives Reset Raises Questions About Next Price Move: What Happe...
Ethereum continues to struggle below the $2,000 level, reflecting persistent selling pressure and increasingly fragile market sentiment. The inability to reclaim this psychological threshold has kept traders defensive, with volatility elevated and confidence weakened as negative sentiment spreads across the broader crypto market. While corrections are not unusual after strong cycles, the current environment shows clear signs of stress, with investors closely watching liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning for clues about the next directional move. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI....
XRP In The Spotlight After Ripple CEO’s Stunning Disclosure That Could Change...
A fresh debate has been ignited by the CEO of Ripple across the crypto market after delivering what many are calling a major bombshell for XRP holders. This new debate is centered around major upcoming updates that could shape the future of the token and its robust ecosystem. Ripple CEO’s Update Has XRP Holders Buzzing […]
White House Crypto Adviser Warns Time Is Running Out To Pass CLARITY Act
Efforts to advance the long‑anticipated crypto market structure legislation, known as the CLARITY Act, are running into renewed headwinds as Washington’s attention gradually turns toward the 2026 midterm elections. Despite ongoing discussions at the White House and behind‑the‑scenes negotiations among lawmakers, banking and crypto industry leaders, the bill remains stalled, with bipartisan consensus still out […]
After 95% Crash, Avalanche Forms High-Timeframe Reversal Structure
After enduring a brutal 95%+ drawdown from its 2021 peak, Avalanche is now showing early signs of a potential high-timeframe reversal. With price stabilizing at macro support and forming an emerging Elliott Wave structure on the weekly chart, the current phase could mark a critical turning point in the broader cycle. Weekly Elliott Wave Structure Signals Macro Inflection AVAX is currently forming an Elliott Wave structure on the weekly chart, trading within a massive descending channel that has remained intact since the 2021 all-time high. The broader structure suggests the asset is still....
Ripple Announces New Partnership To Tokenize Funds On XRP Ledger
Ripple has entered a new institutional partnership aimed at converting conventional fund structures into digital tokens issued and managed on the XRP Ledger. The initiative marks a tangible step in the financial sector’s shift toward blockchain-based fund infrastructure, where asset creation, distribution, and settlement can operate with greater speed, lower costs, and enhanced operational transparency. […]
Historical Pattern From 2017 Signals Bitcoin Price Crash To $35,000
Bitcoin is still playing out a series of price actions that look like they may be entering a deeper correction phase. A technical analysis shared on social media platform X by crypto analyst Chiefy suggests that Bitcoin is repeating the macro structures seen after the 2017 and 2021 cycle tops. If the pattern continues to unfold with similar symmetry, the projection is that Bitcoin could fall to as low as $35,000 within days. Bitcoin Imitating 2017 And 2021 Cycle Structures Chiefy’s chart compares three major peaks: the $21,000 high in 2017, the $69,000 peak in 2021, and the recent all-time....
This Key Bitcoin Metric Signals That The Downside May Persist A Bit Longer
After a sharp pullback in Bitcoin’s price, there are speculations that the cryptocurrency market has shifted into a bearish phase, marking an end to the bull market. Despite this significant drop, a key metric is showing signs that the market pain is likely to continue, reinforcing this current downward pressure. Bitcoin Metric Warns The Pullback […]
Trump Media Files For Cronos, Bitcoin‑Ether ETFs With Staking Focus
Companies linked to President Donald Trump are expanding their presence in the cryptocurrency industry, with the Trump Media & Technology Group taking another formal step into digital asset markets. Truth Social Funds, an affiliate of Trump Media, has submitted a registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to launch two new cryptocurrency exchange‑traded funds (ETFs). Trump Media Latest Crypto Proposal The filings outline plans for Crypto.com’s native token, Cronos (CRO), the Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF, and the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum....
Cardano Founder Hoskinson Warns Of 90-180 Days Of Pain Ahead: Here’s Why
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the crypto market is headed for “90–180 days” of more grind, not because the industry lacks catalysts, but because retail is exhausted and the narrative that kept people engaged has stopped working. Speaking with CoinDesk at Consensus 2026 in Hong Kong, the Input Output CEO framed the current drawdown as a morale problem as much as a market one. “This one particularly stings because we expected a really strong cycle in 2025 and we didn’t quite get it,” he said. “So, a lot of people are pretty bitter about it… We just got to get through the next 90-180....
Goldman Sachs Reveals $152 Million Bet On XRP
American multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs recently disclosed its massive altcoin holdings, revealing a substantial stake in XRP. The bank reportedly invested $152 million in Spot XRP ETFs, shocking the broader crypto market. Given the altcoin’s ongoing price slump, many in the crypto community see Goldman Sachs’ new interest as a major bullish development that […]
Bitcoin’s Market Structure May Be Changing — This Metric Explains Why
Bitcoin’s market cycles have long been shaped by shifting liquidity, investor behavior, and macroeconomic forces, but identifying true structural changes has often proved challenging. Currently, a high-precision metric is emerging as a clear signal for detecting when BTC’s market dynamics are fundamentally shifting rather than simply experiencing short-term volatility. As BTC matures as a global asset, tools like this are helping investors move beyond speculation and toward data-driven insights that reveal the network’s true direction. What This Metric Signal Has Marked In Every....
Bitcoin’s $2.3 Billion Wipeout Marks Harshest Crash In 4 Years: Analysts
The recent slide of Bitcoin has punched a hole in short-term holders’ wallets and left loud questions about where prices might settle next. Markets are jittery; people who bought high are taking losses. Some sellers reacted fast, and that rush shows up in on-chain numbers. Related Reading: Is XRP About To Surprise The Market? Finance Expert Weighs In Realized Losses Hit Historical Levels According to CryptoQuant and an analyst writing under the name IT Tech, Bitcoin’s seven-day average of realized net losses climbed to about $2.3 billion — a figure that puts this sell-off among the largest....
Cardano, Avalanche, Sui And IOTA Submit Joint UK Crypto Rules Response
Organisations around Cardano, Avalanche, Sui and IOTA have filed a joint response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s CP25/40 consultation, arguing that the rulebook should draw hard lines around “custody and control” and avoid sweeping non-custodial crypto activity into regimes designed for intermediaries. The submission, led by the IOTA Foundation alongside the Sui Foundation, Cardano […]
JPMorgan Keeps Bitcoin Bull Case: $266,000 Remains The Target
JPMorgan is sticking with its long-run bitcoin upside framework, including a $266,000 per-coin target, even as the bank flags near-term stress signals around mining economics and still-chilly risk sentiment heading into 2026. The bank’s latest read hinges on two pillars: a “soft” floor around bitcoin’s production cost, and a valuation model that maps bitcoin’s potential market cap against private-sector gold investment on a volatility-adjusted basis. In the near term, JPMorgan frames the current drawdown as a familiar stress test for miners. The bank estimates the cost to produce a bitcoin....
Ethereum $1,900 Retest Could Decide Next Major Move – Is ETH Preparing For Ne...
As most of the crypto market retests crucial levels, Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to reclaim a major horizontal area. Some market observers have warned that cryptocurrency could fall to new lows if the price doesn’t bounce soon. Related Reading: LayerZero (ZRO) Soars 40% Amid Zero Blockchain Debut, Major Institutional Backing Ethereum Weekly Close On Sight On Thursday, Ethereum dropped 1.4% to retest a key area for the second consecutive day. After hitting a 10-month low of $1,747, the King of Altcoins bounced more than 15% to trade between $2,000 and $2,150 over the past few days.....
CFTC Expands Advisory Team With Top Coinbase, Ripple Figures
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) moved this week to build a new bridge with the crypto industry, naming a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee that includes top exchange and blockchain leaders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buying Spree May Continue With New Preferred Stock Plan: Strategy CEO Reports say the roster gives industry executives a formal line […]
Bitcoin On-Chain Heatmap Shows All Major Metrics In The Red
Some key on-chain indicators are flashing a red signal for Bitcoin, suggesting bearish market conditions for the number one cryptocurrency. Major On-Chain Indicators Are In Red Zone For Bitcoin In a new post on X, CryptoQuant author Darkfrost has talked about what on-chain indicators are suggesting for the current Bitcoin market. The analyst has shared a heatmap that shows the signals 10 metrics related to the cryptocurrency are flashing right now. The indicators in the graph are all key on-chain metrics covering different dimensions of the network. For example, the MVRV Z-Score deals with....
Bitcoin Developers Kick Off Quantum-Safety Track With BIP-360
Bitcoin’s quantum-security discussion just gained a concrete new artifact in the code-and-spec pipeline: an updated draft of BIP-360 has been merged into the official Bitcoin Improvement Proposals repository, proposing a Taproot-adjacent output type designed to limit exposure to future quantum key-recovery attacks. The change matters less because it “solves” quantum risk today, and more because […]
BNB Chain Expands With $1B Fund Access While BNB Price Nears Critical Support
BNB Chain is stepping up its ecosystem expansion efforts even as the price of BNB hovers near a key long-term support zone. While the network reported strong growth in transactions and real-world asset (RWA) adoption in late 2025, BNB price action in February 2026 reflects mounting technical pressure around the $600–$620 range. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Already Be Entering Crypto Winter, Researchers Warn As of February 11, BNB was trading near $636, down 1.11% over 24 hours, before slipping closer to $609 in subsequent sessions. The token remains under its 50-day and 200-day moving....
HSBC To Power Pilot Issuance Of UK Digital Bonds – Details
The UK government has tapped HSBC’s blockchain platform to run a pilot for issuing digital government bonds, called the Digital Gilt Instrument, or DIGIT. Related Reading: Stablecoins See Largest Conversion Spreads In Africa, Research Shows The move marks a concrete step toward testing whether blockchain technology can improve efficiency in sovereign debt markets. Reports say […]
Hedera’s (HBAR) $0.09 Support Intact, Revenue Decline Threatens Upside Momentum
Hedera (HBAR) has traded around the $0.09 mark, testing a key technical support level, even as broader price momentum remains subdued. Despite occasional short-term bounces and technical patterns suggesting relief rallies, ongoing declines in network revenue and ecosystem metrics are weighing on investor confidence. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Already Be Entering Crypto Winter, Researchers Warn According to live market data, HBAR is trading near $0.094, with a market capitalization of $3.9 billion and a 24-hour trading volume that reflects modest activity at current price levels. HBAR's....
