The rebound in risk assets propelled BTC above its 200-day moving average, a key benchmark for the long-term trend.

Solana's Lily Liu had previously opposed SIMD-228 and argued that fixed-rate yields offer stability, which is crucial for institutional investors and SOL's long-term growth.

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Solana's price has come under pressure over the past two months amid growing concerns about its ecosystem. Solana (SOL) has dropped from its year-to-date high of $295.

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen back above the 200-day simple moving average ($83,754), indicating that the bulls are attempting a comeback. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the drop below the 200-day SMA shows that selling dries up at lower levels.However, Bitcoin may not be out of the woods yet.

As reports emerge that the SEC may soon settle its long-running dispute with Ripple Labs, the cryptocurrency world is filled with anticipation.

As the race for crypto ETFs intensifies, ETF Store President Nate Geraci expects BlackRock to file for Solana and XRP ETFs. With regulatory factors at play, industry experts speculate on how these filings could impact investor sentiment and market adoption of digital asset investment products. The post BlackRock Expected to File for Solana and XRP ETFs, Says ETF Store President appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP and Ethereum (ETH) are taking new shape amid the broader volatility on the market, which has pushed most assets into consolidation. At the time of writing, the price of XRP was trading for $2.304, up by 0.64% in 24 hours, per CoinMarketcap Data.

Solana has barely moved in the past 24 hours, but the arrival of Solana futures suggests that a big rally may not be that far away. The post Is a Solana ETF Coming Soon? CME Futures Signal Big Move for SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

Most of the coins are trying to come back to the green zone, according to CoinStats.

Analysts are suggesting that Solana's value could soar, possibly multiplying many times over its current price. What is driving these optimistic predictions, and could Solana reach unprecedented levels?

Ripple is moving 200 million XRP of March's reserved amount from this month's unlock, usually used to sell in exchanges. At current prices, this batch is worth over $465 million and could pressure the XRP price downwards, favoring the bears.

BlackRock may soon expand its crypto ETF offerings to include Solana and XRP, according to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store.

Solana is under threat right now, with the number of sellers climbing too.

Solana's SIMD-0228 proposal, aiming to reduce inflation via a dynamic emission schedule, was rejected in a historic vote, with smaller validators swaying the outcome against the proposal. The post Solana Community Rejects SIMD-0228 in Historic Vote as Small Validators Sway Outcome appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP is signaling bullish moves. The coin is witnessing a price rally that could see it close the month of March on a positive note.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is expected to enter the Solana and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, according to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store.

TL;DR The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, is closely monitoring the outcome of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple before launching an exchange-traded fund based on XRP. With $1.5 trillion in assets under management, Franklin Templeton has already submitted its application for an XRP ETF, intensifying competition in the sector.

Solana's governance process reached a historic milestone as two key proposals, SIMD-228 and SIMD-123, drew unprecedented participation. These proposals aimed to address validator revenue distribution and network inflation, sparking intense debate within the Solana community.

Solana SIMD-0228, the proposal seeking to reduce the inflation rate on the network, has failed despite massive support from several stakeholders in the community. Following several days of voting, the proposal got 61.39% of votes, less than the 66.67% required to pass the proposal.

XRP's on-chain activity and price action are showing a sustained recovery, which could be the key signal on the way to new heights for XRP. The transaction count on the network just exceeded the two million mark and the overall network metrics look healthy, suggesting a potential price retrace.

XRP surges as Ripple secures Dubai regulatory approval, boosting adoption and institutional confidence. Read more here

With Bitcoin on the verge of a breakout (or rejection), the altcoins are starting to stir. The altcoin market cap could already have bottomed.

Amid Ripple settlement negotiations, the SEC is reportedly weighing whether XRP's market behavior justifies classifying it as a commodity.

TL;DR Proposal Rejected: Solana voters turned down the SIMD-228 proposal, opting to keep the fixed inflation model for SOL tokens. Dynamic Model Idea: The proposal aimed to adjust inflation based on staking rates, potentially making the inflation rate inversely related to staking participation.

The crypto market remains on edge this week, as the tariff tantrum in the United States continues. Bitcoin (BTC) price is below $85,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are stuck in a bear market.

TL;DR The SEC is reconsidering XRP's classification, assessing whether it should be treated as a commodity rather than a financial security. The lawsuit against Ripple Labs is in its final stages, with the company arguing that the evolving regulatory stance should influence penalty reductions.

Solana's network activity has sharply declined in recent weeks. This has resulted in a significant drop in its total value locked (TVL), which has now fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the year.

Under the new Donald Trump administration, crypto-friendly policies have fueled a surge in ETF filings beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Earlier this week, Franklin Templeton became the largest asset manager to seek approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on the price of XRP, the fourth-largest crypto by market cap.

According to Ali, a crypto analyst, Solana, the sixth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, might be shaping up into a textbook cup-and-handle pattern, a bullish technical formation that resembles the shape of a teacup, with the "cup" forming a rounded bottom and the "handle" creating a slight downward drift before an upward breakout.

XRP price forms a symmetrical triangle pattern breakout on a multi-year chart highlighting chances of another 500% rally from here onwards.

On Thursday, March 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website published a document titled ‘Comprehensive Proposal: XRP as a Strategic Financial Asset for the U.S.,' immediately sparking interest and speculation.

What's next for Solana after community rejected its 80% inflation cut proposal?

It has been years of back and forth, and Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are still mired in a legal showdown, though the end might finally be in sight.

Ripple (XRP) price could be on the verge of a major breakout if the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit settlement leads to the US government buying $125M worth of XRP tokens.

The total number of XRP addresses smashed through an all-time high of 6.87 million on March 1, despite XRP's price sitting well below its peak, as per Glassnode data retrieved by on-chain crypto analyst Ali Martinez.

Solana (SOL) has formed a classic cup and handle pattern which has a massive target of $3,800 according to analyst Ali Martinez.

It is an argument that resurfaces time and again: why was Ethereum (ETH) allowed to evolve into what regulators now call a commodity, while XRP found itself in the crosshairs of the SEC?

The SIMD-228 proposal to reform the inflation rate failed to pass in the voting system. The proposal aimed to change the inflation system from pre-set to a dynamic based on staking participation.

Solana transfer volume has hit a volume of $3 billion for the first time since Sept. 2024, suggesting massive adoption.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum fell by 13% this week after the price failed to hold above $2,000.

When it comes to crypto investments, there aren't too many that are more appealing to buy with $3,000 than XRP (XRP 3.41%). During the past three years alone, its value climbed more than 1,370%.

The crypto market had a mixed day as price action varied across cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to struggle, briefly dipping below $80,000 before recovering and moving to its current level.

Analyst predicts XRP price could soon reverse its downtrend after 37 days below EMA ribbons, potentially triggering a 40%+ rally if it breaks above $2.35.

BlackRock's filing for an XRP ETF is highly awaited in the XRP community, as the company manages $11.6 trillion in assets. Franklin Templeton, a $1.5 trillion asset manager, recently filed its own S-1 form for an XRP ETF.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has confirmed that the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin can be temporarily halted or reversed to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Solana's price struggles below $125 as FTX liquidations continue to add selling pressure, with 5.5 million SOL tokens still at risk of entering the market.