Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,120. ETH is now consolidating above $2,050 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone after a sharp decline. The price is trading below $2,165 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting trend line forming with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,200 zone. Ethereum Price Consolidates Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,200 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin.....
Zcash, Bitcoin, And Solana—Catalysts Ahead That Could Fuel Another Upswing Be...
While the rest of the crypto market has shown more signs of an intensifying bear market, Zcash (ZEC) is making major waves. Over the last 30 days, the privacy-focused coin has surged by around 60%, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) have remained relatively quiet, each slipping by single digits in the same timeframe. Nevertheless, Alex Cardichi, market expert from The Motley Fool, argues that Bitcoin, Solana and Zcash have several potential catalysts remaining this month that could trigger a fresh rebound rally. Bitcoin Could Aim For $100K, Solana Prepares Alpenglow In his latest report,....
Kraken Slashes 150 Roles While Ramping Up AI Efficiency Measures
Kraken’s plan to go public in the US may have to wait until 2027. The crypto exchange, formally known as Payward, laid off about 150 workers last week, a move that has pushed back its initial public offering timeline by at least a year, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. Related Reading: […]
Hyperliquid Faces Fresh Solana Threat As Toly Backs New Perp DEX
Hyperliquid’s lead in onchain perpetuals drew a fresh challenge from the Solana ecosystem after Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, known as Toly, argued that Solana needs its own atomically composable perp DEX inside the SVM. The debate comes as Hyperliquid is already trying to define its regulatory path in Washington during the advancement of the CLARITY Act. The exchange began with Hyperliquid co-founder Jeffrey Yan saying he had spent several days in Washington with the Hyperliquid Policy Center, meeting policymakers as the CLARITY Act advanced. According to him, the discussions....
Bitcoin Retail Activity Hits Record Low As Binance Inflows Plunge
On-chain data shows the retail-sized Bitcoin inflows to Binance have declined to historically low levels, a sign that small traders have left the market. Bitcoin Binance Retail Inflows Have Dropped To Just 314 BTC As pointed out by CryptoQuant author Darkfrost in an X post, the Bitcoin inflows going from retail investors to Binance have […]
Bitcoin Price Weakness Persists, Traders Brace For Possible $75K Test
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $77,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,850 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $77,000 and $77,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish....
Bitcoin Meets Geopolitics: Iran Launches Crypto Insurance For Ships In The St...
Nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran now wants a cut of it — not by force, but through Bitcoin. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout A Platform Built Around Geography Iran’s Ministry of Economy launched Hormuz Safe on May 16, 2026, a maritime insurance platform that lets cargo operators pay with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instead of going through traditional banks. Once a payment clears on-chain, the cargo gets immediate insurance coverage along with a digitally signed....
Bitcoin And Ethereum Hit By $2.2B In Sell Pressure: Analyst Explains Coordina...
Bitcoin has lost the $78,000 level as selling pressure intensifies and the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has reversed weeks of carefully built recovery momentum. The decline is not gentle — and a CryptoQuant analysis tracking Binance order flow has identified the specific mechanics behind the move that separate this sell-off from routine […]
Massive HYPE Accumulation Continues: Whale-Linked Wallet Adds $90M In Weeks
HYPE has been one of the most compelling stories in crypto since its launch in November 2024. While the broader market has faced sustained selling pressure and most assets have struggled to hold meaningful levels, Hyperliquid’s native token has demonstrated a resilience that has drawn attention from participants well beyond the DeFi ecosystem that originally embraced it. Related Reading: XRP Leverage Expansion Raises Risks Near $1.50 Resistance – A Big Move May Follow The project’s combination of genuine product traction, growing trading volume, and a token model that rewards....
The XRP Asian Breakout: Japan And South Korea Lead The Charge
SBI Group is reportedly planning to list a combined Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded fund on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a target of $32 billion in assets under management within three years of launch. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is already reviewing crypto assets more seriously as financial instruments, according to reports. The development signals a […]
Binance Inflow Data Explains The Mechanics Behind Ethereum Weakness – Details
Ethereum has lost the $2,150 level as selling pressure reasserts itself, and the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has erased weeks of cautious recovery. The decline has a specific origin that CryptoQuant data has now made visible — and understanding it changes how the current weakness should be interpreted and what it might […]
Binance Research said a cluster of Bitcoin on-chain indicators is pointing toward tighter available supply and reduced sell pressure, with exchange balances falling to a six-year low as roughly 500,000 BTC have left trading venues since the COVID-era peak. In a May 17 thread, the research arm of Binance argued that four metrics now point in the same direction: long-term holders remain dominant, speculative activity is subdued, exchange supply has declined, and short-term holders are only beginning to rebuild unrealized profits. The combined readout, according to Binance Research, suggests....
Ethereum Whales Flood Binance With 225,000 ETH In Largest Inflow Since 2022
Ethereum has lost the $2,150 level as selling pressure and market uncertainty combine to erase the recovery that had been building since the February lows. The decline is not gradual — it has the character of a market meeting supply that was positioned and waiting. CryptoOnchain data has identified the origin of that supply, and the picture it reveals is more alarming than a routine price correction. Related Reading: XRP Leverage Expansion Raises Risks Near $1.50 Resistance – A Big Move May Follow In a single day, more than 225,000 ETH was deposited to Binance — the largest net inflow the....
Bitcoin Bull Market Confirmation Will Be Completed Once This Level Is Reclaim...
Bitcoin’s latest rebound has reached an important point on the 2-week chart, where analyst Crypflow says the next bull market confirmation will begin to take shape. His analysis focuses on the 21 WMA and 21 SMA ribbon, a moving-average structure that has repeatedly separated Bitcoin’s major bull and bear phases across past cycles. The Bitcoin […]
HYPE Jumps On Bitwise’s Hyperliquid ETF Move—Galaxy Secures BitLicense In NY
The entire crypto market opened the week on a turbulent note, with Bitcoin (BTC) giving back about 6% over the past seven days. Even with the broader market’s pullback, Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, stood out from the competition. HYPE Jumps On Bitwise’s 10% Fee-To-Token Plan One of the key drivers behind the altcoin’s Monday strength […]
Curious About What The CLARITY Act Says About XRP? Here Are The Parts To Focu...
With the US Digital Asset CLARITY Act inching closer to becoming law, many investors and supporters are eager to know how it could shake things up for XRP. A crypto analyst has broken down the specific sections of the bill that could directly impact XRP, Ripple, and its stablecoin RLUSD. These key parts touch on XRP’s status as a commodity, its role in banking infrastructure, and potential yield opportunities for investors. What The CLARITY Act Means For XRP In a recent X post, pseudonymous crypto analyst @Whiplash437 outlined the exact sections of the CLARITY Act that could have the....
Ethereum Institutional Adoption Expands: ETH Held In Corporate Reserves Climb...
Ethereum’s sideways price action has continued, but demand for the leading altcoin on the institutional level has not yet cooled down. During this persistent price action, institutions across the sector have been quietly increasing their exposure to ETH, buying more of the altcoin. Corporate Demand Pushes Ethereum Reserves Higher A recent report has revealed an […]
Dogecoin Could Be Setting Up For High-Beta Rally After Final Shakeout
Dogecoin continues to attract attention as market analysts suggest the meme coin could be entering the final stage of its consolidation phase before a stronger breakout attempt emerges. While short-term volatility and liquidity sweeps still threaten downside pressure, the broader setup is beginning to resemble the kind of high-beta structure that has historically fueled explosive DOGE rallies during periods of renewed market optimism. Historical Breakout Behavior In Dogecoin Cycles Crypto analyst APCL explained that Dogecoin may be entering a critical cleanup phase following the fill of....
Patrick Witt Teases ‘Breakthrough’ On US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
White House digital-assets official Patrick Witt said the administration is preparing an announcement on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, describing recent work as a “breakthrough” in making the reserve legally sound and operationally secure. His comments suggest the next step is likely to focus on implementation, custody and agency coordination rather than a confirmed open-market […]
Bitcoin’s bearish momentum hit hardest on the technical charts, with the cryptocurrency breaking below all major exponential moving averages by early Monday. Trading around $76,750, it sat well beneath the 20-hour EMA at $77,580, the 50-hour at $78,120, the 100-hour at $78,767, and the 200-hour at $79,350. MACD indicators reinforced the downside pressure, with the line at negative 359, the signal at negative 243, and the histogram at negative 116. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout Geopolitical Shock Hits An Already....
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Price For The Rest Of 2026, What To Expect
A crypto market analyst has shared his Bitcoin and Ethereum price forecasts for the rest of 2026 quarters. The predictions come at a key moment in the currently volatile market, with investors looking for clear signals heading into the second half of the year. While the analyst’s ETH forecast covers Q2 this year, he focuses […]
Goldman Sachs Rebalances Crypto Exposure: XRP, SOL Out, ETH Down 70%, Hyperli...
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has made a notable shift in its crypto-related exchange-traded (ETF) fund positions, according to a recent filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The update shows the firm exiting XRP- and Solana (SOL)-linked ETF exposure, while also trimming its Ethereum (ETH) ETF holdings. At the same time, the filing shows it opened a new position tied to one of the largest decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Goldman Sachs Exits XRP And Solana ETFs The story starts with Goldman’s XRP ETF exposure going into the end of Q4 2025. At that point, the....
How To Time The Dogecoin Bottom And When The Price Will Reach $2
Dogecoin’s next major move may depend less on hype and more on exhaustion. A new technical analysis from crypto analyst Cryptollica proposes that the leading meme coin is now trading at another cycle-bottom zone, and the weekly chart is showing the same kind of RSI washout and long compression that previously appeared before notable Dogecoin rallies. Dogecoin’s Fourth Cycle Bottom Comes Into View Dogecoin has spent the better part of the past year being written off. Sentiment has collapsed, price has compressed, and the crowd that once celebrated the meme coin has gone silent. However, a....
XRP’s Recent Strategic Setup Could Mark The End For Bears – Crypto Analyst Says
A growing sense of optimism is returning for XRP following recent bold forecasts from analysts about the altcoin reaching unprecedented price levels. During this wave of optimism, a crypto expert has outlined a growing setup that signals that bears are losing control of the market once again. Pundit Says “It’s Over For XRP Bears” XRP’s […]
Ripple’s Early Banking Ally Now Connected To X Money Expansion
Ripple’s early push into banking partnerships may be finding new relevance in an unexpected place. One of its long-time collaborators has resurfaced at the center of X Money, the payments initiative tied to X’s broader ambition to become a global financial super app. What once served as a bridge for Ripple’s cross-border settlement network is now part of infrastructure aimed at scaling digital payments to a massive user base. How A Ripple-Linked Bank Became Part Of Elon Musk’s Payment Push A Ripple-linked banking partner from the company’s earliest expansion days has now....
This US Mega Bank Is Going Big On XRP, Here’s How Large A Share They Own Of X...
US-based global investment bank Goldman Sachs is betting big on XRP, with reports revealing a massive stake in XRP Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The move comes as the regulatory conditions around XRP become clearer, prompting many institutions to begin accumulating the cryptocurrency globally. How Much Goldman Sachs Has Invested In XRP ETFs A crypto and […]
Did The Cardano Founder Help To Derail XRP’s Growth? Ripple Community Draws O...
A member of the Ripple community has called out Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson for helping derail XRP’s growth through the ETHgate saga. In response, Hoskinson has defended himself, arguing that it is impossible he was involved in the XRP lawsuit. Cardano Founder Accused Of Derailing XRP’s Growth In an X post, Ripple community member Wino […]
Why Ethereum Is About To Break The Bear Cycle And Rally To $8,000
Ethereum’s price weakness may be approaching a decisive turning point, according to a new technical analysis comparing the current ETH structure with previous market cycles. The pattern that formed before the 2017 parabolic run and again before the 2020 breakout is now reappearing in 2026, and the long-term chart is showing a structure that could be the start of a phase that pushes its price to as high as $8,000. A Cycle That Has Played Out Twice Before Ethereum has spent the past several months doing what most of the market has chosen to ignore: building. The leading altcoin has largely....
XRP Price At $10,000 Isn’t Possible Now: Pundit Says Only This Move Will Make...
Crypto pundit BarriC has said that an XRP price rally to $10,000 isn’t possible at the moment. He also revealed what needs to happen for the altcoin to potentially reach this level and even rally to $50,000. Pundit Says XRP Price Cannot Rally To $10,000 Now In an X post, BarriC stated that the XRP price cannot reach $10,000 to $50,000 if the altcoin remains purely a retail asset, which investors can buy and trade on exchanges. Instead, he explained that the only way this can happen is if XRP becomes part of the global financial infrastructure. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Path To....
Former Ripple CTO Schwartz Sends XRP To John Deaton Senate Campaign
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz has sent an undisclosed amount of XRP to John Deaton’s US Senate campaign, giving Deaton’s latest fundraising push a direct signal of support from one of the XRP community’s most recognizable figures. Schwartz Donates XRP To Deaton Senate Bid The exchange played out publicly on X after Deaton appealed for […]
XRP Ledger’s 121% RWA Surge Is Leaving Solana And BNB Chain Behind — Here’s T...
The XRP Ledger has recorded a 120.97% surge in distributed real-world asset value over the past 30 days, with total represented RWA value on the network climbing to $2.43 billion — a 71.24% increase in the same period — according to live data from RWA.xyz, the industry’s primary tracker for tokenized asset activity across public blockchains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Major Test As 37% Recovery Collides With Bear Resistance The figures place XRPL among the fastest-growing networks in the global RWA sector. XRP community educator and market commentator @Xfinancebull flagged the....
BREAKING – Bitcoin Depot, Operator Of 9,000+ ATMs, Files For Bankruptcy Prote...
Bitcoin Depot Inc, once the largest operator of Bitcoin ATMs in the world, watched its stock lose more than 40% in the week before Monday’s bankruptcy announcement, dragging the year-to-date loss to 67%. When the filing became public, the company’s shares, BTM, dropped an additional 20% in overnight trading. The NASDAQ-listed company had built its […]
Trillion-Dollar Italian Bank Moves To XRP, But How Much Have They Bought?
XRP is back in focus following reports of exposure from Italy’s largest banking group. The disclosure, highlighted by crypto analyst @Xfinancebull on X, reveals a position tied to the Grayscale XRP Trust, which has drawn renewed attention across the market as investors assess the scale and implications of the holding. The $18 Million Position Making Waves According to recent reports, Italian banking heavyweight Intesa Sanpaolo, a financial institution managing roughly $1.1 trillion in assets, expanded its cryptocurrency exposure substantially between late 2025 and the first quarter of....
Hacker Drains $11.58 Million From Verus-Ethereum Bridge
A hacker drained approximately $11.58 million in assets from the Verus-Ethereum Bridge in a single transaction on May 17, 2026 — targeting a cross-chain infrastructure project that had explicitly marketed itself as immune to the kind of smart contract exploit that just gutted it. Related Reading: Iran Launches Bitcoin Payment Platform For Strait Of Hormuz […]
XRP ‘Trade Of A Lifetime’ Is Setting Up, Says Crypto Analyst
Crypto analyst Will Taylor, founder of CryptoinsightUK, says XRP may be approaching a defining market setup as US regulatory clarity, Ripple’s infrastructure buildout and broader macro liquidity pressures converge. In the Week 195 edition of The Weekly Insight, Taylor argued that the market may be underestimating the significance of recent progress around the Clarity Act, particularly for assets tied to institutional settlement and financial infrastructure. The newsletter framed XRP as one of the clearest expressions of that thesis, while noting that the view represents personal opinion....
Ethereum Price Tumbles Hard, Bears Tighten Grip On Market Momentum
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,050. ETH is now consolidating below $2,150 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside extension below the $2,150 zone. The price is trading below $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting trend line forming with support at $2,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,220 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH....
Iran Launches Bitcoin Payment Platform For Strait Of Hormuz Insurance
Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become […]
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $78,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,500 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $78,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $78,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $77,700 and $78,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $78,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish....
Bitcoin Social Euphoria Hits Yearly High Amid CLARITY Act Buzz
The CLARITY Act’s landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.55 bullish comments for […]
Grayscale, VanEck File Amendments For BNB ETF – Next Altcoin Launch?
Recent filings with the SEC suggest the Binance Coin (BNB) may be the next altcoin to get a spot ETF in the US. In particular, asset management firms VanEck and Grayscale have repeatedly amended their S-1 registration forms, reflecting regulatory guidance and increasing the likelihood of a launch. Related Reading: XRP Records Over 400M In […]
Bitcoin Whale-Retail Delta Drops To ETF-Era Lows As Smart Money Turns Cautious
According to a recent on-chain study, the Bitcoin market has entered another crucial phase, driven by a growing divergence between retail and whale activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin Struggles Below Resistance While Fibonacci Support Comes Into Focus Whale Positioning Diverges Sharply From Retail Optimism In an X post on May 16, crypto analyst Joao Wedson highlights a clear schism between Bitcoin retail and whale activity. This post’s assertion is based on readings obtained from the Bitcoin: Whale Vs Retail Delta metric. For context, the metric monitors the difference in trading behavior....
Crypto Systems Could Be Outpaced By Quantum Tech By 2033, Says Hoskinson
Crypto may need a major overhaul sooner than most people think. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson pointed to a specific proposal — Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-361 — as a potential path forward for gradually moving Bitcoin users away from older wallet addresses toward ones built to resist quantum attacks. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers […]
BitMine Buys Another $197 Million In Ethereum As Tom Lee’s 5% ETH Strategy Pr...
On-chain data is pointing to another interesting accumulation move by Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies, with a whale tracker flagging a $197.64 million Ethereum purchase routed through four newly created wallets. Related Reading: XRP Records Biggest Spike In Network Usage In 2 Months The latest Ethereum buy has come during a period of weakness, which has seen the Ethereum price losing $2,300, and $2,100 is now in focus. BitMine Adds 89,026 ETH As Treasury Accumulation Continues On-chain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged a series of transactions suggesting that BitMine, the....
Bitcoin MVRV Pattern Predicts Major Downswing Ahead – Details
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom. According to […]
Binance Records $1.5 Billion Stablecoin Net Inflow Amid Highly Reactive Market
Recent on-chain data indicate the Binance exchange has registered a high volatility in stablecoin inflows in recent days. This observation can be linked to the general market’s choppiness during this period, driven by Bitcoin’s price movements. Pseudonymous reknown analyst Darkfost has shared some insights on this erratic flow in stablecoin flows and its potential implications. Related Reading: Bitcoin Struggles Below Resistance While Fibonacci Support Comes Into Focus Positive Stablecoin Flows Lack Structural Support – Here’s Why In a QuickTake post on May 16, Darkfost....
CLARITY Act Could Unlock Wider Tech Growth In America, Says a16z
Bipartisan support remains the main obstacle standing between the CLARITY Act and becoming law. That was the assessment from asset management firm Grayscale on Friday, even as the company said it believes the bill has a strong chance of passing. Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, meaning at least seven Democrats would need to cross the […]
Bitcoin Price Could Resume Its Downward Trend As Realized Profit Climbs To 20...
Based on its performance over the past month, the Bitcoin price seems to be fighting its way out of the bear market. However, the overall market structure has yet to completely shift from a downward to a positive trend. In fact, a recent on-chain analysis suggests that the premier cryptocurrency might have recently formed a […]
Bitcoin LTH Supply Climbs Back To August 2025 Levels As 316K BTC Move Into St...
Bitcoin’s latest on-chain picture is beginning to look less like panic and more like patience. Data from CryptoQuant, highlighted by crypto analyst Darkfost, shows that long-term holder supply has climbed back to 15.26 million BTC, returning to a level last seen in August 2025. The move comes at a sensitive point for Bitcoin, with the price still trying to build strength around $80,000 while traders are currently split between another breakdown and a recovery. Related Reading: XRP Records Biggest Spike In Network Usage In 2 Months Long-Term Holders Add 316,000 BTC In 30 Days On-chain data....
Crypto Confidence Surges As Italy’s Largest Bank Doubles Holdings In Q1
Ripple recently announced it would offer custody services to Intesa Sanpaolo — a deal that raised eyebrows when the Italian bank’s first-quarter filings showed it had quietly bought about $26 million worth of crypto through the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF in the same period. Related Reading: Crypto ATM Giant Bitcoin Depot Warns Of Possible Collapse […]
Bitcoin’s Fall To $78K Could Be A Bear Trap — Here’s Why
After springing back to life on the back of positive CLARITY Act development, the price of Bitcoin has been relatively quiet over the past few days. The premier cryptocurrency, which had been dancing around $82,000, is now barely above $78,000. According to a crypto trader on the social media platform X, the latest decline in Bitcoin’s price might not be what it seems and could be a fakeout. Divergence Between BTC Price, Open Interest Suggests Imminent Reversal Pseudonymous crypto pundit Cryptic Trades took to the X platform to share an interesting take on Bitcoin’s recent....
