Most altcoins are deep in the red, while SOL has soared by 10%.

Donald Trump launched TRUMP memecoin on Solana earlier today. A trader made $20 million in profits through TRUMP investment within an hour.

XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.

Donald Trump's official social media accounts have created a stir by promoting a Solana-based meme coin called "Official Trump (TRUMP)." The post Trump Promotes Solana Meme Coin Days Before Inauguration, Sparking Hacking Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Prominent analyst Michaël van de Poppe has shared his latest insights with his 763,900 followers on X, identifying an under-the-radar altcoin poised for a breakout while updating his outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken to his official account on X to touch on the topic of Gary Gensler stepping down from the position of SEC chairman.

XRP (XRP -4.33%) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year.

While 2024 was not particularly stellar for Ethereum (ETH) in terms of price action, 2025 might finally bring some much-needed optimism for ETH bulls. Several analysts believe ETH is on the verge of a massive breakout that could see the cryptocurrency establish new all-time highs (ATH).

Binance has paused the withdrawal of SOL coins through Solana Network after it recorded a high withdrawal volume. The move comes as Donald Trump launched TRUMP meme coin on Solana, taking the liquidity from other tokens in the crypto market today.

The current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler, will resign this January 20, 2025, marking an end to an era. Gensler has been active in the crypto industry, especially for its legal connection with the Ripple token through the SEC Vs Ripple case.

Ethereum price today trades at $3,300 after dropping 10.16% over the past week. This lackluster performance from ETH has been a theme throughout 2024 and has not changed so far in 2025.

In the past week, the crypto market experienced a general uplift as Bitcoin surged above $100,000 for the first time since early December. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ethereum gained by 7.25% spurring a return to the $3,500 price zone.

XRP News: The odds of an XRP, Solana (SOL), & Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have gained significant traction in anticipation of Doland Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration and Gary Gensler's exit. Notably, renowned ETF expert Nate Geraci recently revealed that numerous asset managers have submitted filings for multiple crypto-backed exchange-traded products.

Ethereum holds steady above $3,300, as crypto traders gear up for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Derivatives traders are bullish on Ethereum and open interest in Ether's derivatives contracts crossed $30 billion, as of Friday.

The crypto market continues to trade under bullish influence as Bitcoin prices are sustained above $103K. Meanwhile, the other altcoins continue to soar within a small margin; a couple of them have surged magnificently.

Ethereum (ETH) futures open interest has surged to an all-time high of 9 million ETH as of January 17, fueled by strong institutional demand and rising bullish sentiment, raising the possibility of Ethereum testing $4,000 in the near future. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, ETH futures open interest increased by 10% over the past two weeks, reaching unprecedented levels.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

TRUMP, a meme coin on Solana, has officially made its way to the cryptocurrency market. The launch was announced by Donald Trump on X, with others quickly joining the thread to share their speculation and support.

In this article, we will analyze a trading strategy based on the correlation between the price of Bitcoin and that of Ethereum.

Around 30% of Ethereum validators have signaled their support for increasing the network's block gas limit, a key parameter that influences how many transactions can be processed per block.

Total Transaction Fees: $3.093 billion from approximately 4 million active Solana user addresses.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

The rapid rise of $TRUMP highlights the volatile nature of meme coins and raises concerns about security and legitimacy in digital finance. The post Did Trump just drop $TRUMP meme coin on Solana?

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

XRP continues to hold below its all-time highs, with the market still showing potential for an upward move. The overall expectation remains bullish, as a possible five-wave Elliott Wave pattern suggests higher prices ahead. After completing a fourth wave triangle, XRP has been consolidating, and there are still opportunities for further gains.

Donald Trump is promoting a Solana meme coin from his social media accounts. Elaborate hack or a truly wild new era for crypto?

Popular Solana-based Launchpad Pump.fun is under fire again after a law firm filed a class action lawsuit against the platform on behalf of investors who lost money on memecoins deployed in Pump.fun. The lawsuit argues that the platform allegedly sells unregistered securities, promotes pump-and-dump schemes, and lacks proper user protection measures.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

Cardano's recent breakout highlights its potential to hit $1.40 in the ongoing rally.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon.

Crypto investors could be forgiven for thinking this week took place in 2024. That was a year full of rallies for all manner of coins and tokens, after all.

With its recent performance demonstrating strength above $100,000, Bitcoin has been rising steadily. A more interesting view can be seen on the chart: Bitcoin might still be in a covert downward trend.

Gary Gensler's time at the helm of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends this Friday. The San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is marking the occasion with enthusiasm.

Gary Gensler officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, commented on the event with a bold statement on social media.

The legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is far from over, with the SEC recently filing an appeal against the partial ruling in Ripple's favor from July 2023. This legal fight revolves around whether XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, should be classified as a security.

Multichain Capital partners Tushar Jain and Vishal Kankani introduced a proposal to address the inflation of Solana's native crypto, SOL. The goal is to use a market-driven mechanism to adjust Solana's emissions dynamically, moving away from the network's current fixed-rate issuance model.

Solana (SOL) has made a remarkable recovery following Monday's unexpected flash crash, surging by more than 28% in less than five days. This impressive rebound has sparked renewed optimism among investors, who are now eyeing the potential for a bullish continuation in the weeks ahead.

The overall cryptocurrency market has shown strong bullish potential ahead of President-elect and pro-crypto advocate Donald Trump's inauguration, scheduled for January 20, 2025. However, one thing that has been capturing the massive attention of crypto enthusiasts is the recent activity of crypto giants over the past week.

XRP continues its strong bullish rally, market experts are urging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to consider the long-term value of holding substantial amounts of the token. Recently, XRP surpassed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, reigniting discussions about its potential for future price gains.

The price of XRP is one of the biggest sensations in the altcoin world thus far this year with sustained rally. The coin is changing hands for $3.277, atop a marginal growth of 0.16%.

XRP's recent rally has some cracks as risk metrics hinted at overheated conditions and a possible correction.

XRP's Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval has surged to 70%, as predicted on Polymarket, a popular crypto-based prediction platform. This shift comes amid growing optimism after XRP experienced a major price surge, hitting $3.39 for the first time in almost seven years.

This week, Ripple's XRP stole the spotlight by hitting seven-year highs, surging nearly 45% in just seven days.

As staking gains traction across crypto, TradFi is slowly embracing the new trend.

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One of the biggest looming questions is will the new administration facilitate the launch of spot ETfs which track the price of Solana.

This Friday marks Gary Gensler's last full day as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.