Ever since Donald Trump became the President of the U.S., the expectations of a flourishing future for the crypto markets have risen. Meanwhile, the sluggish trend of Bitcoin, without a strong attempt to reclaim the levels above $100K, raises some concerns over the next price action.

At the ONDO Finance Summit 2025, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, shared his thoughts on the future of Ripple, the broader cryptocurrency space, and the company's ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Bitcoin's current weakness below $100K and the sharp decline in altcoins have puzzled many. Following the heat of Trump's trade war the entire crypto saw the bloodbath and majority of altcoins faced market rejections.

The Trump family's crypto ambitions are growing as its media arm has plans to launch crypto-related investment funds.

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Kentucky has now become the 16th U.S. state to introduce its own local Bitcoin reserve bill.

The cryptocurrency market continued its volatile trajectory on Friday, with most major coins trading sluggishly. Bitcoin (BTC) remained subdued at the $97K level, while Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) experienced sharper declines. The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation stands at $3.15 trillion, reflecting a 1.06% decline over the past 24 hours.

On Thursday, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) initiated a pivotal regulatory step by submitting 19b-4 filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of four prominent asset management entities—Bitwise, Wisdomtree, 21shares, and Canary Funds—to advance proposals for spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin is experiencing a challenging period, with its price remaining below the $100,000 mark after a significant drop earlier this week. Today, Bitcoin hovers just above $98,000, marking a nearly 10% decline from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded last month.

Cryptocurrencies continue to divide the academic and financial world. While some see them as an inevitable monetary revolution, others persist in viewing them as a bubble destined to burst.

XRP is eyeing a potential golden cross against Bitcoin, with a Fibonacci extension price target that could push its value to a new all-time high of $5. While the market for altcoins, including XRP, has been challenging, the cryptocurrency is showing signs of strength.

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States reverted to outflows on Feb. 6 as Bitcoin continued trading below the crucial $100K level, needed for its next leg higher.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than 23% in the last seven days and is now trading below the $2.40 mark. The altcoin last traded above the $3 mark on February 1. XRP is now trading within a broader sideways range.

Bitcoin would need to match its 2024 surge for that $500K bet to become a reality. What are the odds?

Bitcoin options expiry day is here again but this Friday's event is pretty average in terms of magnitude. Will crypto markets continue to retreat over the weekend?

Spot-based XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining significant traction in the U.S., with Chicago-based CBOE filing 19b-4 forms on behalf of Bitwise and Canary Capital.

Approximately $3.12 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today. With the pioneer crypto still below $100,000 this week, will its billion-dollar-plus notional value expiry push the price higher?

A historic Bitcoin statement from Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced as fresh insights emerge about the anonymous Bitcoin creator. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently shared a 2010 remark from Satoshi emphasizing Bitcoins scarcity when BTC was worth just $0.01.

Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness, as it is fluctuating between $95,850 and $97,729 in the past hour. It holds a market value of $1.917 trillion with a global trading volume of $47.52 billion. Its daily price range has been between $95,850 and $99,131, currently sitting 11% below its all-time high.

SEC faces legal pressure over crypto conflicts probe. If the agency withdraws its appeal, XRP could skyrocket past its all-time high.

Crypto analyst ProjectSyndicate has made a bullish case for the XRP price, which he predicts could record 40% gains soon enough. The analyst also revealed the price level, which he believes is ideal for market participants to buy and hold XRP.

Utah is on track to becoming the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, following the House's approval of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. The post Utah One Step Closer to Becoming First US State with Bitcoin Reserve appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market on Friday continued keeping investors on their toes, with coins mainly trading sluggishly. Bitcoin (BTC) price showcased a trading session at the $97K level, whereas Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) reflected a similar volatile trajectory.

Just a day after rebranding from MicroStrategy to Strategy, founder and chairman Michael Saylor broke his silence on X, declaring, Strategy is Bitcoin. This statement reaffirms the companys unwavering commitment to the leading cryptocurrency.

Cardano (ADA) may be on the verge of a significant price breakout against Bitcoin (BTC), according to technical indicators. After a remarkable 200% surge against BTC late last year, ADA peaked at 0.000014 BTC before entering a sharp decline, losing 45% of its value and at one point dropping 60% against the leading cryptocurrency.

The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb.

The European crypto ETP market remains smaller than the US, but BlackRock's entry could attract institutional investors.

Eric Trump comment caused a small price jump, but no major impact. ETH dropped after Donald Trump's tariff news but rebounded 35% soon after Eric Trump's post.

Missouri's bill permits holding Bitcoin and accepting it for government payments.

The CBOE BZX exchange has officially filed with the SEC to list and trade spot XRP ETFs, signaling major progress in the crypto ETF landscape.

Bitcoin whales are making a massive move, accumulating large amounts of Bitcoin despite recent market struggles. While the price of Bitcoin has been volatile, these large holders seem to be taking advantage of the market fluctuations, buying up the cryptocurrency at discounted prices during retail sell-offs.

XRP price struggled to continue higher above the $2.75 zone and recently corrected gains. The price is moving lower and might struggle to stay above $2.250.

According to a recent CryptoQuant Research post, Bitcoin (BTC) network activity has slumped to a 12-month low, with CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Network Activity Index currently at its lowest level since February 2024. Bitcoin Network Activity Drops As Market Consolidates Data from CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Network Activity Index shows that activity has declined by 15% from its peak in November 2024.

Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone as its realized cap surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $850 billion. This marks a crucial point for the cryptocurrency, highlighting growing investor confidence and increasing market capital inflows.

Bitcoin will hit the $160k price mark before the end of 2025, an analyst from the Russian crypto mining player BitRiver claimed on February 5. The post Russia's BitRiver Says Bitcoin Will Hit $160k Before Year's End appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $95,500 support zone. BTC is showing a few positive signs and might attempt a recovery if it clears $100,000.

Ripple's XRP has once again found itself in the spotlight, but this time for a more negative reason. Recently, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released its highly anticipated list of approved cryptocurrencies for trading, but XRP was noticeably absent.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the global market capitalization falling 1.4% to $3.15 trillion, amid significant developments in institutional adoption and mixed traditional market performance. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.37 p.m.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strikingly bullish patterns as its price hovers around the $97,000 mark. Technical analysis points to a rare symmetry in Bitcoin's price action, comparing the pioneer cryptocurrency to past trends and predicting a sharp move to new all-time highs.

Crypto app founder Firoz Patel will serve three and a half years in a US prison for hiding 450 Bitcoin after being sentenced for money laundering.

Utah's Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote.

Ripple's XRP continues to capture attention within the cryptocurrency market. Despite some recent setbacks, the cryptocurrency shows potential for a significant price surge, according to Elliott Wave analyst Dark Defender.

To address regulatory concerns, asset managers are proposing safeguards where they will source XRP from secondary markets.

Will BlackRock replicate the remarkable success of its U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF in Europe?

Bitcoin has been struggling to reclaim the $100K mark but remains resilient above the $96K level after a sharp market-wide selloff. Sunday night and early Monday saw a capitulation event, primarily affecting altcoins, leading to extreme volatility.

A closely followed crypto analyst says the $425 billion resistance level for the altcoin market cap may soon be broken.