The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plunged sharply over the weekend as missiles flew across the Middle East, exposing just how quickly geopolitical crises can send shockwaves through the financial markets. A joint US and Israel strike on Iran triggered a violent selloff that wiped out billions of dollars from the crypto market in a matter of hours. Fresh reports now indicate that Bitcoin and Ethereum are beginning to recover. Still, with geopolitical tensions continuing to escalate, it remains uncertain whether this renewed momentum can be sustained. Bitcoin Price Recovers After US-Israel....
XRP Vs. Traditional Banks: Ripple CEO Sends Strong Message To Established Lea...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently commented on ongoing tensions between the crypto industry and traditional banking groups following public comments surrounding stablecoin yield negotiations at the White House. His response came after a series of posts on X involving journalist Eleanor Terrett and White House adviser David Sacks, ultimately resulting in Garlinghouse sending a message […]
XRP’s Moment: Strait Of Hormuz Chaos Could Trigger Ripple’s New Financial Era...
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, have sent shockwaves through global markets, driving oil price volatility, rattling currencies, and exposing vulnerabilities in cross-border trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz chaos could spark the XRP moment, and Ripple’s new financial era has ignited amid global oil turmoil. Crypto analyst Pumpius revealed on X that the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the global oil flows, but the US and Israel strikes on Iran have slashed vessel traffic by 70%. According to coverage from Reuters....
Crypto Watchlist: 5 Things To Monitor This Week
Crypto heads into the week of March 2 with five clear catalysts on deck: a worsening US-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wrapper from Starknet, Polygon’s March 4 agentic-payments gas upgrade, Avalanche’s new incentive round, and Friday’s US jobs report. Crypto Watchlist For This Week Bitcoin is still the biggest macro watch […]
XRP Price About To Enter ‘Face-Melting Phase’, And The Target Is $27
Recent commentary from crypto analyst Egragcrypto has stirred fresh debate around the XRP price’s long-term trajectory. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to a potential high-volatility phase ahead, suggesting that even a short-term drop could set the stage for a powerful rally. His chart outlines both risk and opportunity, framing the coming period as decisive for patient investors. The Meaning Behind The XRP Price ‘Face-Melting Phase’ According to Egragcrypto’s outlook, XRP may be approaching what he describes as a dramatic expansion phase. The analyst emphasized that this stage is....
Ethereum Accumulation Addresses See Continued Capital Inflows While Market Vo...
As bearish pressure returns to the cryptocurrency market, the price of Ethereum has lost the $2,000 level. Despite the fact that volatility still lingers, conviction is building among investors again, as indicated by the steady inflows of capital into ETH accumulation wallet addresses. A Steady Stream Of Ethereum Flows Ethereum’s price may be struggling with […]
What Happens To The XRP Price If It Follows The Amazon Trend And Begins Parabola
Technical analysis of XRP’s current price action has presented an interesting structural comparison to Amazon that could lead to an upside cycle stretch for the cryptocurrency. The comparison focuses on structure and symmetry between XRP’s current price action and how Amazon’s stock price played out after it broke a resistance. The implications for price would be dramatic if XRP were to follow what Amazon did after breaking a similar long-term resistance. The 8-Year Resistance Neckline Holding XRP Back Technical analysis of XRP’s chart shows a clearly defined horizontal....
XRP Mirrors The Russell 2000, What This Means And Why It’s Important
A crypto analyst has drawn a striking comparison between XRP and the Russell 2000 index, a US stock market index that tracks the performance of smaller publicly traded companies. Based on the similarities found between the two assets, the analyst has suggested that the altcoin could be setting up for an explosive move into price […]
Bitcoin Sentiment On Wall Street Has Turned Negative, Galaxy’s Thorn Says
Wall Street’s attitude toward Bitcoin has flipped from euphoric to deeply skeptical after last year’s crowded long trade unraveled, according to Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn. In an interview on What Bitcoin Did, Thorn said the shift has less to do with conspiracy theories or a single bearish catalyst than with exhausted demand, heavy long-term holder selling, and a market now struggling to find a fresh narrative. Thorn pushed back on claims that firms such as Jane Street are to blame for Bitcoin’s weakness, calling that line of thinking “Twitter cope.” He argued that most of....
If You Hold XRP, Then You Should See This Message From A Developer
An on-chain developer has announced that a new wave of deceptive non-fungible token (NFT) scams is sweeping across the XRP Ledger (XRPL), putting wallet holders on high alert. The attacks, which rely entirely on human error, have prompted growing concern within the XRP community about the threat of social engineering in the crypto space. Developer […]
CMT-Certified Expert Flags Bitcoin Buy Signal, Is It Time To Go All In On BTC?
An important long-term technical signal is still flashing bullish as Bitcoin approaches an important point on the higher timeframe charts. According to CMT-certified analyst Tony Severino, the monthly SuperTrend indicator for BTCUSD has held support and is yet to display an active sell signal, even with recent market dynamics leading to contention as to whether the cycle has flipped bearish. His chart highlighted an interesting development on the one-month timeframe, where the structure has not yet transitioned into a confirmed sell. Monthly SuperTrend Still In Buy Mode In his post on X,....
Ethereum Roadmap Could Advance Faster With AI, Vitalik Buterin Says
Ethereum’s long-range protocol roadmap may move faster than many expect as AI tools improve, according to Vitalik Buterin, who pointed to a recent experiment that used agentic coding to assemble an ambitious reference client spanning much of Ethereum’s planned 2030-era architecture. The comment came after developer Jiayao Qi, posting as YQ via X, unveiled ETH2030, […]
Blood Moon Affecting Bitcoin Price? Why A Surge Above $100,000 Could Be Coming
Crypto analyst Pure has indicated that the blood moon could be having an impact on the trajectory of the Bitcoin price. The analyst drew attention to historical trends, suggesting this might be the case and that a rally above $100,000 may be on the cards. A Bitcoin Price Rally Above $100,000 May Be On The Cards In an X post, Pure drew attention to a potential correlation between the Blood Moons over the last 12 years and the Bitcoin price action. Based on this, the analyst’s chart suggested that BTC could still rally above $100,000 soon enough, potentially reaching the current all-time....
Is It Time To Give Up On Dogecoin And Shiba Inu? On-Chain Metrics Has Answers
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are currently facing bearish sentiment due to the crypto market downtrend. On-chain metrics also highlight the current sentiment, with market participants choosing to stay on the sidelines amid this downtrend. On-chain Metrics Signal Bearish Sentiment Towards Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Santiment data shows that Dogecoin’s Price Daily Active Addresses (DAA) divergence […]
Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away
February was unusually quiet for crypto thieves. After months of eye-watering losses, the industry recorded just $26.5 million in total hack and scam-related damages last month — the smallest monthly figure in 11 months, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. Related Reading: Bitcoin In The Line Of Fire: Price Dips To $63k As US, Israel Launch Strikes On Iran It’s a number that stands in sharp contrast to the carnage seen in early 2025, when a single breach wiped out $1.5 billion from crypto exchange Bybit. 2 Attacks Did Most Of The Damage Out of 15 recorded incidents in....
War With Iran May Spark Federal Reserve Intervention, Arthur Hayes Says
Iran and the Middle East are on fire again. US and Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — a development that sent shockwaves through global markets and sparked fresh debate about what comes next for the US economy. And amid all the chaos, one […]
XRP Faces $650 Million Sell Risk As US-Iran Conflict Sparks Risk-Off Move
XRP is showing signs of mounting sell-side risk after a sharp rise in exchange inflows to Binance, with CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) tying the move to escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The setup matters because large transfers onto exchanges often precede a spike in liquidations or discretionary selling, especially during broader risk-off shocks. Darkfost said the market reaction intensified after the weekend escalation in the Middle East, when “the first strikes were launched shortly after the close of traditional financial....
A Longer Iran War Could Send Bitcoin Higher, Arthur Hayes Says
Arthur Hayes argues that a deeper US conflict with Iran could ultimately become a bullish macro setup for Bitcoin, not because war is constructive for markets, but because it may push the Federal Reserve toward cheaper and more abundant money. Why Bitcoin Could Surge In his March 2 essay iOS Warfare, the BitMEX co-founder laid […]
Bitcoin Fear Has Been This Low Only 2 Times In History, Here’s What Follows E...
Bitcoin saw its price crash toward $60,000 last week, and naturally, investor sentiment took a plunge with it. Now, while the sentiment has been in a decline for the better part of five months, what stands out this time is how low the score on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has gotten. In fact, the sentiment surrounding the crypto market has dropped so low that it has gotten to a point that has only been hit twice in the history of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Crashes To 9 Since hitting its all-time high of $126,000 back in August 2025, the sentiment has been ping-ponging, but now,....
This Analyst Predicted The Dogecoin Price Crash, But There’s More To The Fore...
Despite maintaining its position as the leading meme coin in the market, Dogecoin has suffered immensely in the market decline. It failed to reach a new all-time high in the 2024-2025 market run-up and has crashed tremendously as selling ramped up. Even now, the bleed seems not to have stopped, with crypto analyst MyCryptoParadise warning […]
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.0925 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.0970 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.0880 and climbed above $0.0950. The price is trading below the $0.0955 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a contracting triangle forming with support at $0.0920 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.090. Dogecoin Price Hits Resistance Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the....
XRP Price Upside Threatened as $1.42 Emerges Key Resistance
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3820 but failed near $1.420. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.420. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3820 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.360 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.40. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price remained supported above $1.30 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin....
Ethereum Price Support Intact, but Market Signals Waning Bullish Momentum
Ethereum price started a fresh increase from $1,840. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,000. Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,900 zone. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,000 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $1,880 zone. Ethereum Price Remains Above Support Ethereum price managed to form a base and traded above the $1,900 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH....
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above $66,000. BTC is now consolidating above $66,000 and might aim for more gains above $67,200. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $65,500 support. The price is trading below $67,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $67,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $65,500 and $65,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Key Resistance Bitcoin price managed to form a base above the $63,500 zone.....
Bitcoin’s Turbulent Ride: How BTC’s Price Has Fared With Escalating Mid-East ...
The past few days have seen shocking developments on the geopolitical front, with the United States and Israel launching coordinated strikes against Iran. The operation took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and because cryptocurrency markets trade around the clock, Bitcoin’s price action quickly reflected the shock. Bitcoin became the world’s real-time measure of fear, plunging, recovering, and leaving traders bracing for what comes next. Related Reading: Vitalik Buterin Lays Out A Plan To Make Ethereum 1,000 Times More Capable The Initial Shock: Bitcoin Tumbles Below....
Ethereum Price Under Pressure: Whales, Derivatives Market Exits Signal Waning...
After dipping below $1,800 earlier in the month, the price of Ethereum has since reclaimed the $2,000 level, which is considered a psychological support zone for many traders. Over the past week, though, the price showed mild downward pressure, struggling to hold sustainably above the $2,000 level. Whale Activity Signals Potential Volatility Surge In Ethereum Markets In a post on the X platform, crypto analyst Joao Wedson stated that there has been a major shift in the behavior of Ethereum’s large holders. The market pundit also pointed out that something deeper may be happening under the....
Bitcoin Price Rebounds From Monthly Channel Bottom, Could $475,000 Be Next?
Over the weekend, the Bitcoin price and the crypto market witnessed significant pressure amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. After reports of Israeli strikes on Iran, the premier cryptocurrency dropped below $64,000 while dragging the rest of the market along with it. While the price of BTC seems to have recovered from […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $787 Million Inflows, End 5-Week Consecutive Outflows
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have finally returned to positive territory after enduring five straight weeks of capital withdrawals. Flow data shows that the just-concluded week delivered a strong rebound in investor demand, although the late surge was not enough to fully repair the damage recorded earlier in February. Investors Pour $787 Million Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs According to data from SoSoValue, Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a combined $787.31 million in net inflows during the week, which was the first green weekly print after five consecutive weeks of outflows. The turnaround was....
Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spin-Off While Crypto Losses Weigh On Finances
Trump Media & Technology Group is weighing a plan to spin off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company, based on reports released this week. The move is being discussed as the company faces mounting losses tied in part to digital asset holdings. Talks are ongoing, and no final agreement has been signed. Related […]
Say What You Want — XRP’s Chart Is Screaming $50 — Analyst
XRP has had a rough few months. After touching a high of roughly $3.66 in mid-2025, the token has since pulled back sharply, recently hovering around $1.30. That is a steep drop by any measure. Related Reading: Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did But one widely followed crypto commentator is not backing down from a bold long-term call — and his argument rests entirely on what he sees in the charts. A Chart That Points Higher, Way Higher The analyst, known on X as CryptoBull, posted a monthly XRP/USD chart showing what he described as a multi-year....
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $787 Million Inflows To Break 5-Week Negative Streak
The US Bitcoin Spot ETFs have experienced a resurgence in market inflows following an extended period of overwhelming withdrawals amid a deep price correction. The positive netflows recorded last week represent the first in six trading weeks, five of which resulted in total net outflows valued at $3.8 billion. Notably, the rebound in ETF inflows […]
Here’s Why Bitcoin Must Hold Crucial Support At $63,111 – Analyst
The Bitcoin market recorded another week of volatile price action, but continues to consolidate a defined range between $60,000 – $70,000. Bearish sentiments remain at a heightened level, considering the downtrend observed in recent months and the non-confirmation of a cycle bottom. Notably, recent on-chain data has revealed the importance of a particular support level, which, if breached, could expose investors to steeper downsides and extend the crypto winter. Related Reading: Bitcoin Has Officially Entered Bearish Territory, And It’s Headed To $35,000; Chart Shows URPD Indicator....
Hyperliquid Weekend Volume Up As Traders Bet On Commodities Amid US-Iran Conf...
According to a recent report, Hyperliquid saw the surge in trading volume over the weekend, as it became the venue to bet on commodities and other traditional asset classes. Following the escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Bitcoin and the crypto market succumbed to significant downward pressure. However, the crypto market […]
Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Wallet Overhaul Is Finally On The Clock
Ethereum users may soon interact with the blockchain in ways that were not possible before. According to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, native smart accounts — a feature that has been in the works for over a decade — are now expected to arrive within the year as part of the network’s upcoming Hegota upgrade. Related Reading: Bitcoin In The Line Of Fire: Price Dips To $63k As US, Israel Launch Strikes On Iran Privacy Tools Stand To Benefit Most For privacy-focused users, this shift could matter more than most people realize. Protocols like Railgun have long depended on middlemen called....
Bitcoin Dumps On Geopolitical Shock Again: History Shows How This Might Play Out
Bitcoin has reacted as expected to the conflict between the United States and Iran, continuing a pattern that has always appeared during previous geopolitical escalations. Crypto prices are digesting the latest developments, and analysts are comparing the current price structure to similar moments in 2022 and 2023, when Bitcoin initially sold off before staging strong […]
Bitcoin STH Holds Steady: No Panic Amid Middle East Conflict – Details
Market analyst MorenoDV_ reports a muted response by Bitcoin short-term holders (STH) to a combined attack by the US and Israel on Iran. The observation is important considering the previous sell-offs that have dominated the market in recent months. Related Reading: Bitcoin In The Line Of Fire: Price Dips To $63k As US, Israel Launch Strikes On Iran Bitcoin STH Reaction To Geopolitical Conflict Signals Seller Exhaustion – What Next? The Bitcoin short-term holders refer to a cohort of investors who acquired Bitcoin over the last 155 days. They are described as the most reactive set....
Throughout February, the Bitcoin price barely showed real hopes of a trend shift from its stark bearish structure. However, in the last day, the flagship cryptocurrency has witnessed a modest amount of buying momentum, which might suggest an incoming short-term rebound, despite the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. However, data from a recent […]
Bitcoin Whale Inflows On Binance Reach Highest Level Since 2022
With the Bitcoin price evidently in a bear cycle, there were not a lot of positives to take from the market’s performance in the past month. According to a recent on-chain observation, March seems set to be a continuation of the worrying trend, as a relevant metric paints a bearish picture for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Whale Activity Rouses Expectations Of Sell Pressure In a recent Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, analyst Arab Chain revealed a critical change in Bitcoin’s whale behavior, as reflected on the Binance Whale To Exchange Flow. This metric....
XRP Ledger Positioned For Real World Asset Explosion As Securitize Teases $40...
The conversation around real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is heating up, and the numbers are staggering. After digital asset securities firm Securitize highlighted the potential for a $400 trillion global asset market to move on-chain, attention quickly shifted to the blockchains positioned to support that scale. The XRP ecosystem, specifically the XRP Ledger, is increasingly being […]
Ripple Exec Clears The Air On Blocked XRP Transactions – When Does It Happen?
Former Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has addressed speculation that the crypto firm can block transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). He explained the only way this could happen amid claims that the network is centralized. Ripple CTO Emeritus Explains How An XRP Transaction Can Be Blocked In an X post, the former […]
Crypto At The Casino? UK Weighs Letting Online Bettors Pay With Digital Currency
British gamblers searching for ways to bet with cryptocurrency are more likely to end up on an illegal website than a regulated one. That is part of what prompted the UK Gambling Commission to start asking whether something needs to change. Related Reading: Mt. Gox Ex-CEO Wants Bitcoin’s Rules Rewritten To Claw Back $5B In […]
Pundit Uses Bitcoin Halving Cycle To Show Exactly When To Start Buying BTC Again
Bitcoin’s long-term structure has always been examined through the perspective of its halving cycle, and one crypto pundit believes the pattern is pointing to a clear price bottom. The analysis centers on a recurring time-based rhythm tied to each halving event, and it proposes a specific window for when accumulation could begin again. Crypto pundit […]
Bitcoin At Historic RSI Lows — Is The Final Flush Already Behind Us?
Bitcoin is trading at weekly RSI levels historically seen near bear market bottoms, signaling that selling pressure may be easing. While confirmation is needed, the market is in a zone often marking late-stage capitulation. The key question: was the recent drop the final flush, or is one last shakeout still ahead? RSI Compression Signals Downside Exhaustion According to crypto analyst Batman, Bitcoin’s weekly RSI has fallen back into the same territory that historically marked prior bear market bottoms. This momentum zone has repeatedly appeared during late-stage capitulation phases,....
Prominent British multinational bank Barclays Plc is exploring the development of a blockchain platform to support payments, signaling a deeper push by traditional finance lenders into digital-asset technology. Notably, the move places Barclays alongside global rivals that are racing to modernize payment infrastructure amid rising adoption of blockchain products, especially stablecoin. Related Reading: ‘Making Bitcoin […]
Analyst Says XRP’s $15 Target Has Still Not Changed – Here’s Why
Crypto analyst Javon Marks remains bullish on XRP even after its recent price crash below $1.3. The analyst argued that the cryptocurrency’s long-term technical picture points to a potential surge well into the double-digit territory. According to Marks, XRP’s bullish roadmap toward $15 remains unchanged, underscoring his strong confidence in the altcoin’s ability to push past prevailing bearish trends. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Off Slows Down, But The Road To Recovery Is Long — Analyst XRP Double-Digit Price Target Remains Unchanged Sharing his outlook on X, Marks told followers that....
Bitcoin Buying Just Ramped Up Into The Billions Again, Is It Time To Get Back...
Recent on-chain data shows a significant increase in Bitcoin flowing into certain wallets, suggesting renewed accumulation. Despite experiencing months of bearish pressure and major sell-offs, some investors appear to be using the ongoing market downturn as an opportunity to strengthen their positions. With the recent accumulation ramp-up, the question remains whether now may be the […]
A recent evaluation has surfaced that reveals that Bitcoin’s long-term holders are slowly easing away from their deep profits, and that this could affect prices in either way, depending on further developments. Related Reading: The Distribution Trap: Why Bitcoin’s Reserve Growth Proves Sellers Still Hold The Tape Long-Term Holder Average Monthly SOPR Slips Under 1 In a recent QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, a pseudonymous on-chain analyst, Darkfost, reveals that Bitcoin’s long-term holders are entering a fragile phase in the current cycle. This post is based on readings....
Ethereum is showing signs of a major breakout after flipping a corrective price channel. This shift suggests the start of an impulsive wave, signaling potential strong upside momentum. Traders should watch for confirmation above key levels as the path for the next leg up begins to take shape. Wave 3 In Motion: Preparing For A Strong Upside Move Charting an expected path for Ethereum on the 4-hour timeframe, Elliott Waves Academy has revealed a significant opportunity to ride a new bullish wave. The price appears to be preparing for a powerful upward surge following a successful breach of....
Bitcoin At A Crossroads: $60,000 Fortress Vs. $70,000 Ceiling
Bitcoin has experienced another net loss over the past week, with the premier cryptocurrency struggling to reclaim key technical levels. Meanwhile, a recent market evaluation shows that while price action is volatile, it is largely range-trapped between $60,000 to $70,000. Related Reading: Binance Surpasses $35B In Gold Volume As Crypto-Native Traders Disrupt Traditional Commodity Desks […]
Vitalik Buterin Lays Out A Plan To Make Ethereum 1,000 Times More Capable
The number sounds almost too big to take seriously. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted a detailed technical roadmap on February 27 outlining how the network could handle up to 1,000 times its current transaction capacity — without pricing out the smaller node operators who keep the system decentralized. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Off Slows Down, But The Road To Recovery Is Long — Analyst The document, which Buterin informally calls the “Strawmap,” breaks the work into three problem areas: execution, data, and state. Near-Term Upgrades Come First The closest item on....
