The cryptocurrency market has been shaken by fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) following the Bybit hack, triggering increased volatility. This uncertainty has impacted investor sentiment, with digital asset investment products recording $508 million in net outflows, primarily from Bitcoin.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), emphasizing XRPLs technical advantages. Responding to an X users comparison of transaction models, Schwartz stated that while Bitcoin dominates due to brand recognition rather than technical superiority, XRPL offers clear benefits over Bitcoin.

Solana has plunged 45% against Bitcoin, marking one of the most significant market shifts of 2025. While SOL has suffered heavy losses, Bitcoins rising dominance signals a liquidity outflow from altcoins.

Solana-based token issuance platform Pump.Fun appears to be developing its own automated market maker (AMM), according to a newly discovered URL, though no official announcement has been made. An AMM enables decentralized trading by using liquidity pools instead of traditional order books.

Solanas (SOL) options market is heating up on Deribit, with whales making significant bearish bets as SOLs price continues to slide ahead of a major token unlock. Last week, block trades on Deribit totaled $32.39 millionnearly 25% of the $130.74 million options activitymarking the second-highest block trade ratio on record, according to Amberdata.

Traders said the current bearish sentiment could be overblown and macroeconomic decisions were key to support market growth.

Trading activity weakened as turnover plunged amidst broader market uncertainty and cautious sentiment.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.550 and $2.50 support levels. The price is now testing $2.250 and might continue to move down.

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XRP could drop by 13% to reach the $2.10 level if it closes a four-hour candle below the $2.50 mark.

SEC drops Robinhood probe, signaling a crypto policy shift. Will this impact XRP's legal battle and ETF approval prospects?

Cryptocurrency prices dived on Tuesday morning, with Bitcoin crashing below the key support level at $92,000 for the first time in almost two weeks. Other altcoins like Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Tron (TRX) also crashed.

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, has encountered significant challenges in recent days, with the token unable to maintain its vital support level at $2.50. Amidst a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market, XRP has adopted a bearish trajectory.

Widely followed crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe believes that one Ethereum (ETH) rival is in a position to ignite a real bullish phase. Van de Poppe tells his 776,000 followers on the social media platform X that the layer-1 protocol Near (NEAR) appears to be carving a cycle bottom.

Solana (SOL) has been garnering significant attention within the cryptocurrency ecosystem due to its impressive scalability and decentralized platform, often dubbed as the “Ethereum Killer.” As of today, Solana is trading at around $152.46, significantly lower than its all-time high of $294.33, which was reached in January 2025.

XRP price prediction: Ripple price is in freefall as the crypto market crashes — how low can it go? Will XRP price reach $1?

Solana prices have declined recently, falling to their lowest point of 2025 on Monday, February 24 as numerous bearish variables fueled losses.

Bitcoin and most altcoins crashed on Tuesday morning, continuing a trend that has been going on in the past few months. BTC crashed to $91,000 for the first time since February 3rd and 15% below its highest level this year. Other altcoins were also in the red.

With its price hovering just above a crucial support level, XRP is at a turning point. At $2.49, the asset has dropped 4.13% over the past day and broken through the rising trendline that has served as the basis for its bullish structure.

While Solana price spirals downward, whales are moving sizable amounts of SOL, sparking fears of a selloff. On the flip side, analysts say the move could be a trigger for an accumulation spree amid prolonged bearish sentiments.

Crypto prices are falling, as Bitcoin and Ethereum lead $686 million worth of liquidations and Solana and Dogecoin show double-digit losses.

Despite leading the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF markets, BlackRock has yet to file for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund.

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In a technical chart shared today, crypto analyst Koroush Khaneghah, Founder of Zero Complexity Trading, underscores Solana's ongoing downtrend, highlighting pivotal support and resistance levels on the SOL/USDT Perpetual (Binance) daily timeframe. According to the chart, Solana has lost several key zones and is currently hovering near the $157 area—what Khaneghah labels as the “last major support level.

Crypto asset management firm CoinShares says institutional whales pulled hundreds of millions of dollars out of crypto investment vehicles last week. According to CoinShares' latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, last month's US presidential inauguration had a negative impact on investor sentiment last week.

Solana (SOL) has been facing mounting pressure in recent weeks, as its on-chain activity continues to decline, signaling potential trouble ahead for its price. The network's daily active addresses have fallen to a three-month low, reaching 3.5 million.

Crypto markets are under pressure on monday as Bitcoin struggles to reclaim $96,000. Sentiment remains weak amid recent hacks and ETF outflows.

Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) has seen a 35% decline this past month, but the approval process for a spot HBAR ETF has triggered renewed interest among traders. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) $0.2139 $8.96 billion +1.8% +1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.44 $141.4 billion -4.3% -7.4% Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) $0.7253 $25.5 billion -5.2% -8.6% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks sees HBAR's first breakout target at $0.504, a 128% increase from current levels.

Already in 2018, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) had a prominent advocate: actor Ashton Kutcher . What Happened: In 2018, Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher introduced XRP to mainstream audiences by donating $4 million worth of XRP through the XRP payment app to The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund live on her talk show.

Solana, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency, has fallen even as multiple asset managers have applied for ETFs based on its spot price.

In the past few days, the overall cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable price drop, shifting market sentiment. Amid this, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, failed to hold its crucial support level at the $2.50 mark and is now poised for a significant decline.

The SOL price has dropped below $160 for the first time since November 2024 as it remains stuck within a steep bearish channel. Solana has been struggling lately due to increasing selling pressure and a drop in network activity. Several on-chain metrics have declined, along with DEX activity for the 5th consecutive week.

Priced at $2.59, Ripple (XRP) is currently on a rebound, eyeing the $3 mark in the next 7 days. However, another crypto, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is stealing the spotlight. Currently in presale, this fast-rising altcoin has already raised over $1.1 million, with phase 2 underway at $0.015.

$32 million in whale "block trades" last week show a preference for bearish put options. As 11 million SOL from the FTX estate are set to be unlocked, CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains why SOL price is forecast to slip on "Chart of the Day.

Bitcoin price is at risk of falling from its current trading range and exploring new lows under $90,000. Can bulls turn the tide?

Time.fun founder Kawz claims other platforms could build on top of the concept of tokenized time — and that a token could tie them all together.

XRP retreated on Monday, reaching a crucial support level and signaling the potential for further declines in the coming days. Ripple (XRP) dropped to $2.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has weighed in on the ongoing discussion on X about Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), highlighting the technical advantages of XRPL's transaction model over Bitcoin.

TL;DR Pump.fun is developing a new AMM that could displace Raydium as the primary liquidity provider on Solana, shifting the dynamics of meme coins. The RAY cryptocurrency saw a 28.10% drop in 24 hours due to speculation about the impact of this new AMM. Pump.

The digital currency market has witnessed fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). This was followed the Bybit hack, which caused volatility in the cryptocurrency space.

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The crypto market has resumed its downtrend, shedding $40 billion in market capitalization over the past 24 hours.

Last week's digital asset investment products saw Bitcoin investments taking a major hit amid macro uncertainty, inflation, and monetary policy, as well as uncertainty around trade tariffs from US President Donald Trump. As a result of this, the BTC short positions have also piled up significantly during the last week.

XRP is currently trading between $2.42 and $2.44, with a market capitalization of $141 billion and a 24-hour trade volume of $4.29 billion, fluctuating within an intraday range of $2.42 to $2.59. XRP XRP's one-hour chart reflects short-term bearish momentum, with the digital asset forming lower lows and struggling to break above resistance at $2.5.

XRP is facing a sharp downturn, with seven out of eight key on-chain metrics showing significant declines. While the asset has demonstrated resilience in the past, the current state of the XRP network raises concerns among investors and analysts alike.

BRUTO and CYBERTRUMP are up by 1,400% and 5,300% in the past 24 hours, with at least ten other Sonic-based meme coins posting triple-figure percentage gains today. The post Sonic-Based Meme Coins Start Rallying – Is This the Next Solana? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new week has started with the market's fall, according to CoinMarketCap.