Donald and Melania Trump's respective tokens have stolen the spotlight from Dogecoin and other long-running meme coins.
TL;DR A Solana user made nearly $40 million in profits with the MELANIA memecoin after a staggering 25,600% price surge in just hours. Analysts warn that 90% of the token's supply is held in a single wallet, raising concerns about a possible “rug pull” or massive fraud.
XRP traded strongly on Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration, wiping away all losses experienced on Sunday and extending last week's gains.
The price of the native token of the XRP Ledger is up more than 5% over the last 24-hour period amid a wider cryptocurrency market rally that saw the price of bitcoin hit a new $109,000 all-time high before seeing a slight correction.
The Solana price has experienced a strong bearish reversal after achieving a new ATH of $294.33 yesterday. Reportedly, the price experienced a pullback after encountering a network congestion-like situation.
Chainlink price continued its uptrend, reaching its highest level since Dec. 18 after Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial bought more coins and exchange balances declined. Chainlink (LINK) rose to $26.
Popular cryptocurrency XRP continues to take center stage on the market, primarily due to the wild price action it has shown in recent weeks. The latest episode was the bullish divergence on Relative Strength Indicator, which emerged on an hourly chart of XRP against the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).
Solana (SOL) has recorded impressive performance lately as prices soared to all-time highs above $290 yesterday Further, the blockchain dominates the meme crypto space, housing half of the top ten meme coins. The latest TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins' launch on Solana has elevated the ecosystem's appeal.
XRP has benefited greatly from the ongoing cryptocurrency bull run, although the token failed to cross the $4 threshold or reclaim its all-time high (ATH) of $3.40.
David Schwartz has shed new light on what makes up crypto rug pulls in the market.
Cardano (ADA), a popular token of the synonymous blockchain, has earned a place on a newly created list of "Made in America" digital assets by CoinMarketCap. This category of tokens reflects the cryptocurrencies that have their roots in the United States of America, are headquartered there and have founders of American origin.
In the last 24 hours, XRP has experienced a notable price recovery in South Korean markets, up by 8% against the country's local KRW currency. It also has a 6.9% spike in global crypto exchanges.
Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez has taken to his account on the X social media giant to share with the community that a huge lump of 100 million XRP coins has changed hands over the past two days.
Look out, here comes XRP! In the wake of the US presidential elections, XRP's engine began to rev.
If there's one thrilling narrative to study and revisit in 2024, it's Ripple's XRP. For those in the know, this crypto had a rough few years due to its ongoing cases and investigations launched by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
As XRP's role in the U.S. Treasury is speculated, it could redefine Ripple's future.
Whale Alert recently highlighted a massive XRP transfer to Binance, sparking speculation within the crypto community.
Ryan Selkis, founder of the blockchain analytics firm Messari, has sparked controversy by labeling Ripple as a threat to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed crypto agenda.
Ripple's XRP and Stellar Lumens (XLM) have a similar origin and value proposition, despite trading at significantly different market caps. Now that 2025 started and the two cryptocurrencies battle for market share, Finbold turned to an artificial intelligence (AI) to find whether XRP or XLM is a better buy for this year.
In a recent response on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted an unexpected surge in Solana activity. Armstrong noted that Coinbase's Solana infrastructure was under significant pressure, stating that the Coinbase team had been working hard to scale the infrastructure in response to the unexpected surge.
Chainlink (LINK) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, gaining 4.3%.
Over the weekend, Solana's blockchain faced heavy congestion as demand surged, fueled by the popularity of memecoins inspired by Donald and Melania Trump.
Crypto has high hopes for Trump and his team.
Ripple has experienced a decisive breakout from a multi-year sideways wedge pattern, marking a significant bullish trend and reaching its all-time high. This surge underscores buyers' dominance in the market, with the potential for further upward momentum.
XRP has garnered attention recently, achieving a 7-year high and surpassing the $3 mark, marking a 52% gain since the beginning of January 2025. The altcoin's surge has been supported by a strong accumulation of XRP by whales, who have increased their holdings by over 1.4 billion XRP in the past two months—a 35% increase in demand.
The cryptocurrency market heated up at the beginning of 2025, with Solana (SOL) indicating a strong possibility of a big rally. In addition, Rexas Finance (RXS), an emerging coin at $0.175, is quickly gaining popularity as the next top crypto.
Cardano price has moved sideways this month even as its top competitors, like Bitcoin and Solana jumped to a record high. Nonetheless, ADA has multiple catalysts that could see it blow past its all-time high and surge to as high as $7.
In a recent tweet, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has shared his perspective on "rug pulls" in the cryptocurrency space. Schwartz's recent insights aim to clarify what constitutes a rug pull, a type of crypto scam.
The launch of Donald Trump's official memecoin on Solana has boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs and at the expense of rival Ethereum.
XRP price has stayed within 3 percent of its all-time highs for the last for days and but Trump family coins could slow its upside.
Solana ETF could be closer than ever—making Solana the coin to keep an eye on in 2025.
Crypto season is alive and well. The sector lifted off after Donald Trump won the election in early November, promising a much friendlier regulatory environment than under President Joe Biden's administration.
Solana leaders praised the chain's milestone despite its challenges as Bybit's Ben Zhou pledged a better Solana experience for on-chain users.
When Trump arrives, cryptocurrencies explode: Bitcoin flirts with 108K, Ethereum rebounds, Ripple bursts. A market in a trance or a bubble dancing?
The crypto community's focus is still on the prolonged XRP lawsuit despite the buzz surrounding Donald Trump's TRUMP memecoin launch. With Trump's inauguration and SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation, the XRPArmy anticipates an imminent resolution in the Ripple vs SEC case.
Will Dogecoin break $1 in 2025? As market sentiment improves, XRP and YETIO also capture attention, fueling the buzz around crypto's potential this year.
Solana price action is heating up as bulls show efforts to fend off bearish pressure and maintain the cryptocurrency above the vital $240 support level. This threshold has emerged as a key marker of market sentiment, serving as a critical point of defense for buyers aiming to keep the uptrend intact.
Solana price roared to a record high, helped by its strong fundamentals in the DEX and meme coin industry. While the SOL token has pulled back from its weekend highs, analysts expect that it has more upside to go.
Trinity College is now part of Ripple's global research initiative, working on projects like decentralized social media and blockchain security solutions.
Following a surge to $295 driven by OFFICIAL TRUMP memecoin's success, Solana's network reaches record highs.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high earlier today, surpassing $105,000 to reach $109,350 as the US readies for Donald Trump's inauguration. BTC has risen nearly 4% over the past 24 hours as optimism in the markets builds ahead of the inauguration.
The fee surge was triggered by heavy user engagement in on-chain transactions amid the launch of the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins.
As it approaches the possibility of reversing its recent correction, XRP has shown incredible resilience over the last 24 hours, recording an 8% price recovery. As it recovered well from selling pressure earlier in the week, the asset is currently trading at about $3.18.
Recently, Solana's price surged, reaching a key target zone and hit new ATHs. However, following this rally, it has experienced a pullback, hinting at a correction. After breaking below a trendline, the pullback became more evident, indicating that Solana might be in the midst of a corrective phase.
Solana (SOL) showcased massive volatility over the weekend, delivering a rollercoaster ride for traders and investors. On Sunday, SOL reached a new all-time high of $295, marking a significant milestone in its bullish trajectory.
This week in crypto, several events are set to shape the investors' portfolios. From the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to Solana ETF deadline and the Jupiter airdrop, the market is bracing for a volatile week.
The Solana blockchain faced severe congestion over the weekend as interest in Donald Trump and Melania Trump-themed memecoins surged. This unexpected spike overwhelmed the network, causing delays and failed transactions across various platforms.