XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has seen its open interest (OI) skyrocket to $4 billion in the last 24 hours.

Business intelligence firm Strategy did not purchase any Bitcoin between Feb. 24 and March 2.

Bitcoin broke above $90,000 over the weekend, opening another gap in the CME futures market.

Here's the summary of the top three crypto news stories over the past weekend presented to you by U.Today.

After recking stocks, and crypto, with yet another intervention at the top of the range, president Donald Trump has now delivered the boost at the bottom.

Ethereum Foundation is making personnel changes, Bybit exchange is dealing with the aftermath of the hack, SEC continues to close investigations into cryptocurrency companies, and other events of the outgoing week.

The co-founder and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors is revealing his downside price target for Bitcoin (BTC) for the end of the month.

President Trump's social media post on a crypto reserve sent markets soaring, but raised questions.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has raised alarms about dormant XRP addresses linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. These addresses, which had been inactive for six to seven years, suddenly came to life in January 2025, transferring over $109 million worth of XRP to exchanges. With XRP currently valued at $2.60, the wallets still hold 2.

The matter of the promised U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve has been a much-discussed topic and, after something of a hiatus, is once again becoming consequential in early March.

TL;DR Donald Trump announced the creation of a Strategic Crypto Reserve, which will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The decision has been heavily criticized by Bitcoin maximalists, who argue that the selection of altcoins goes against the principle of decentralization.

Michael Saylor remains steadfast in his bitcoin strategy, with Strategy holding nearly 500,000 BTC worth $33.1 billion, while he pushes for crypto policy advancements in Washington.

White House-appointed ‘Crypto Czar' David Sacks confirmed that he liquidated all his cryptocurrency holdings—including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)—before joining the administration. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Sacks cited a Financial Times report detailing his crypto holdings.

Bitcoin has rebounded by 20% in just a few days. But behind this spectacle of volatility lurk insidious risks.

TL;DR Bitcoin's hashrate surpassed 750 EH/s, driven by increased investment in infrastructure and security. Active miners now exceed 4.8 million, strengthening network stability but also increasing mining difficulty. BTC futures open interest reached $25 billion, with a possible rise above $30 billion, which could drive the price higher.

The United States is going to create a “Digital Asset Strategic Reserve” according to Donald Trump, and the crypto markets in general have responded. As a result, we have seen a lot of momentum reenter the market.

The rivalry between Ethereum and Solana has taken a new twist with the current outlook of the DEX metrics over the past month. According to data from DeFiLlama, Solana has retained the top spot per DEX volume in the past 24 hours.

The popular online streamer and adult content creator Amouranth, suffered a violent home invasion where attackers demanded bitcoin.

As the crypto market kicks off March on a positive note, veteran trader Peter Brandt shared his perspective on Ethereum's price action. In a tweet, Brandt stated that the "Ethereum (ETH) chart can now be viewed as a potential 11-month rectangle.

Standard Chartered says $500,000 bitcoin target back in focus, after Trump's Crypto Strategic Reserve plan boosts market.

It has been a rough few weeks for crypto-oriented investment products. Outflows have been happening for three weeks in a row now.

On March 3, 2025, while bitcoin (BTC) traded between $92,809 to $93,206 per coin, six distinct addresses initially generated in 2011 transferred about 250 BTC—valued at roughly $23 million—for the first time in 12 years.

Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered $7.18 billion worth of XRP tokens held in dormant wallets activated by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. According to a report published on Telegram, these addresses still control approximately 2.7 billion XRP.

Ethereum price declined on Monday as investors took profit following Sunday's double-digit rise. The crypto coin was at $2,366 and down by 6.2% on the daily chart at press time, subdued by underlying bearish sentiment tied to concerns over global trade tariff war.

Historical data suggests bitcoin's recent surge could be short-lived.

Donald Trump's decision to include select cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserves has stirred intense debate in the crypto space. According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the U.S. is now using the crypto market as a strategic tool, especially for its national interests.

The marker keeps growing today, according to CoinMarketCap.

Analysts at Bernstein have raised concerns that expanding the proposed U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve to include blockchain assets beyond Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) using Federal Reserve or Treasury funds faces significant hurdles, despite a bullish market response to President Donald Trump's weekend announcement. The reserve, unveiled ahead of Trump's Crypto Summit scheduled for Friday, includes five digital assets—Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA)—sparking debate over its feasibility and funding.

Donald Trump's announcement regarding the creation of a national cryptocurrency reserve, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), has stirred reactions within the crypto industry. While this initiative aims to strengthen the position of the United States as a sector leader, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that a reserve composed solely of Bitcoin would be the best option.

Much like Bitcoin and other large-cap crypto assets, XRP experienced a massive price surge yesterday, spreading optimism among the investors hoping that the bull market is not over.

MicroStrategy holds 499,096 BTC worth $33.1B, with an average purchase price of $66,357 per BTC but made no new acquisitions last week.

XRP soared past $2.90 after Trump's executive order confirmed its inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve.

XRP has been a popular topic among traders and analysts, with expectations of a large price increase making the rounds. Dark Defender, an analyst, believes the cryptocurrency might reach an eye-watering $77.7 by 2027, but the path there is fraught with key levels to watch.

Ethereum's price has recently experienced a massive drop, coming much earlier than expected, as ETH has failed to make a new all-time high like Bitcoin. Yet, the bull market for the second-biggest crypto might not have begun yet.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital's head of research and a regular contributor to CNBC's Fast Money, has spoken to CNBC's Squawk Box this time, talking to them about the prospects of Bitcoin for this year as 2025 continues to unwrap.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital's head of research and a regular contributor to CNBC's Fast Money, has spoken to CNBC's Squawk Box this time, talking about the prospects of Bitcoin for this year as 2025 continues to unfurl.

Bitcoin surged 8% to peak at $95,043 after Trump's crypto reserve plan announcement. BTC is trading at $91,821.69, with a $1.82 trillion market cap and a 209% volume surge.

President Donald Trump injected a shot of enthusiasm into crypto markets on Sunday when he announced the five cryptocurrencies that will comprise his U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Trump Announcement Triggers Bitcoin Surge Bitcoin's price experienced a 10% surge following President Donald Trump's announcement of a U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve.

Prominent pseudonymous crypto trader Eugene Ng Sio is eyeing a measured approach to the current market conditions following President Trump's strategic cryptocurrency reserve announcement that sent Bitcoin (CRYPTO BTC) above $94,000 on Sunday. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies have slightly retraced following the Sunday rally, with all proposed ‘reserve cryptocurrencies' trading above Friday's highs.

The Michael Saylor-led company holds just shy of half a million BTC tokens.

If you checked on the crypto market on Friday, you'll have witnessed a bloodbath. Bitcoin plummeted, falling to below $80K at some points.

Last week, the crypto market witnessed its most significant weekly sell-off, with outflows hitting a record $2.9 billion, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marked the third consecutive week of capital exiting digital asset investment products, bringing total outflows to $3.8 billion.

The crypto industry is experiencing a shift in regulatory approaches as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under new leadership is dropping lawsuits against several prominent crypto firms. Major players such as OpenSea, Robinhood, Uniswap, Gemini, MetaMask, and Coinbase are no longer facing the SEC's scrutiny.

The price of XRP jumped sharply after President Donald Trump announced that the cryptocurrency will become part of the US national crypto reserve. Amid the announcement, the altcoin rose by 30%.

The cryptocurrency market erupted after Donald Trump announced the formation of a U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve, placing key assets like XRP, Cardano , and Solana in the spotlight. Posting on Truth Social, Trump declared his ambition to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the World”, sending shockwaves through the digital asset space.

The inclusion of XRP in the US crypto reserve could influence future crypto policy, sparking debate on the strategic value of altcoins. The post Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson defends XRP as a strategic asset in US crypto reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

On-chain crypto sleuth ZachXBT just alerted the crypto community to the fact that XRP addresses activated by Chris Larsen still hold $7.18 billion worth of XRP.

Bitcoin's market momentum might finally change thanks to a strong and rapid comeback above an important support level. The sideways channel formed previously was not breached, which leaves the possibility for a substantial price reversal open for the future.