There is growing optimism in the cryptocurrency space as Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings continue to move forward with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recent reports indicate that the SEC is engaging with asset managers filing for Solana ETFs, signaling a promising step towards the approval of such products.

XRP's price surged over 20% following Gary Gensler's announcement that he will step down as SEC Chairman in January 2025. This revelation has sparked speculation about whether the XRP-SEC lawsuit could come to an end before Gensler's departure.

XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, has recently experienced a major surge in value, surpassing the $1 mark for the first time in years. The rally has generated optimism among investors, with some experts suggesting that the digital asset could see even more significant gains in the near future.

Ripple's XRP is down by more than five percent in the last 24 hours and is trading above the $1.50 level. The cryptocurrency is up by more than 40 percent in the last seven days and is now trying to break the $1.70 levels.

Legal expert Jeremy Hogan expects XRP ETF products to get a green light from the SEC in the summer of 2025, potentially opening a new era for Ripple.

The layer-1 blockchain Cardano (ADA) is primed to continue its long-awaited price surge, according to a popular crypto analyst. The digital asset trader Ali Martinez tells his 87,300 followers on the social media platform X that whales and “institutional players” have been buying into the Ethereum (ETH) competitor in anticipation of further price increases.

Solana is booming, with DEX volumes exceeding $10 billion and token burns strengthening its deflationary model.

Solana's price action in recent days has been nothing short of impressive. On the weekly chart, SOL's performance reveals a descending triangle breakout rally, following the completion of a classic cup and handle pattern.

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Cardano (ADA) is currently on an impressive upward trajectory, gaining over 43% in just the past week. This remarkable surge comes amid a broader market rally and heightened activity from both retail traders and institutional investors.

Ethereum has been slow compared to Bitcoin, but this could change if certain moving parts fall into place.

Cardano (ADA) has made a wild move in the past few days and has gained notable attention from crypto enthusiasts, including whales and traders. Besides a significant upside rally in the past few days, the market sentiment suggests that this rally is poised to continue as Cardano's ADA has room to soar.

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be entering a pivotal phase. With SEC Chair Gary Gensler officially stepping down on January 20, 2025, optimism is growing among XRP investors and the broader cryptocurrency community.

Cardano (ADA) has extended its uptrend and has risen to a high of $0.98.

Solana (SOL) has become one of the most talked-about projects in the blockchain space, and with good reason. In recent months, the network has surged ahead in critical metrics like daily network fees, decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume, and real-world adoption.

Crypto analyst Behdark has predicted that the XRP price can reach $28. This prediction follows his Elliot Wave theory analysis, which also showed when the crypto will reach this double-digit price target.

Leveraged short positions in ethereum (ETH) have climbed to unprecedented highs, signaling a bearish tilt in market sentiment as traders brace for intensified volatility. Ethereum Bears Bet Big as Futures Market Records Peak Short Open interest in ethereum futures has surpassed $20 billion, setting a new record and highlighting heightened speculative activity.

XRP remains one of the crypto market's current trailblazers rising by 23.21% in the past 24 hours. Over the last two weeks, the prominent altcoin has recorded a 154% price gain establishing itself as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $89.82 billion.

Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple Labs Inc has spotlighted the firm's role in fighting the crypto crackdown initiated by Gary Gensler as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With a legal battle spanning approximately four years, Alderoty send appreciation to the key stakeholders in the regulatory fight The Unsung

Legal expert Jeremy Hogan suggests XRP ETF approval could arrive by mid-2025, signaling a turning point for Ripple's token.

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XRP continues to be the talk of the crypto town based on its boss move, which saw the altcoin breach the psychological price of $1 after failing to do so for more than three years.

Since Solana (SOL) is just a stone's throw from the $300 price level, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency shows intensified resilience to reaching the psychological zone of $500.

Ethereum (ETH) has been experiencing a period of relative stability above the $3,000 mark, but recent fluctuations in the ETH/BTC pair are catching the attention of investors. As the ETH/BTC pair hits its lowest level since 2021, traders from key markets such as Korea and the U.S. are seizing the opportunity to accumulate Ethereum, believing the token is undervalued at current prices.

Tron (TRX) is enjoying a significant surge in the crypto markets right now. The 10th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization posted a new 6-year high above $0.21 earlier today.

The original meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) rose today, hitting a new yearly high of nearly $0.48, as fresh speculation over Elon Musk launching payments to his X social media platform arises again.

As Bitcoin continues its race to break the $100,000 mark, altcoins are raking in massive gains. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, climbed 3.25% to $3,424.59 on Saturday, but its weekly gains of 7.83% exceed that of Bitcoin, CryptoSlate data indicates.

Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the parent company of Cardano (ADA) has announced its upcoming Hydra testing campaign. Packaged as a gaming tournament on Doom, a title built on Hydra protocol, the startup said it plans to push the limit of the scaling solution.

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) experienced a 5% surge following a tweet by Elon Musk on X. This has sparked fresh speculations about the imminent payments service on Musk's social app.

"[T]he SEC is now engaging with issuers on this product, which is obviously a positive sign," says ETF Store President Nate Geraci.

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales cooled off this week, slipping 9.3% compared to the prior period, even as the broader cryptocurrency market climbed higher. NFT Market Shifts: Ethereum and Bitcoin Sales Plunge, Solana Gains Ground Data from cryptoslam.io revealed that NFT transactions over the past seven days amounted to $161.47 million. Ethereum NFTs dominated with $51.

While Ethereum seems to have begun its own major rally, the asset has recently experienced significant activity on the Deribit Options Exchange which begs the question of what it means for ETH's price. A CryptoQuant analyst known as Amr Taha detailed these developments in a post on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform.

The cryptocurrency market has continued to sparkle in the historically bullish month of “Moonvember,” with the market leader Bitcoin setting the pace in the space. However, the Cardano price performance in the past week is undoubtedly one of the best the market has seen in recent weeks.

The Solana blockchain is witnessing a surge in activity due to a growing frenzy around meme coins.

XRP has experienced a huge surge recently, and it's not alone. ADA and SOL are also seeing gains, with XRP leading the way. Ripple's community seems to be thriving, and the momentum is still strong.

While Cardano and XRP have reclaimed $1, DOGE is yet to reach it. However, its secret weapon could fuel its rise.

XRP price has remained within an upward trading range in recent weeks, reflecting strong bullish sentiment for the cryptocurrency. The recent price surge aligns with a broader market rally, signaling growing momentum in XRP's favor.

Large holders of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) have been making significant moves, with Dogecoin whales recently buying up 550 million DOGE tokens, valued at $214.5 million, in one day. What Happened: The transactions, recorded on blockchain monitoring services, highlight the growing activity among Dogecoin's biggest investors.

Rumors of a Ripple settlement and Gensler's resignation have sent XRP's price soaring—could a new era be on the horizon?

A popular cryptocurrency analyst who accurately predicted the ongoing Solana price surge has made another bold prediction as the coin rally gains steam. Solana Price Forecast As Pro Makes Bold Prediction In an X post, Crypto Bullet, an analyst with over 141,000 followers, predicted that the SOL price would jump to as high as $600

XRP continues its bullish momentum, leading some of the market's most prominent commentators to boldly claim that the asset may never fall below $1 again.

Solana and Ripple have long been benchmarks for speed and scalability in crypto innovation. Meanwhile, Lunex Network ($LNEX) has been climbing the crypto ladder with its offering of unparalleled interoperability, and it is sure to rattle some cages.

Investors are imminently anticipating the bull run as Bitcoin nears the coveted $100k mark. Alt-coins like Cardano and XRP are yet to significantly rally to the same degree as the crown jewel, though Cutoshi is set to soar as soon as alt-coin season kicks in.

XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to Ripple Labs, has been attracting significant attention from both whales and institutions in recent days. A noteworthy move by a crypto whale, who transferred 111 million XRP tokens worth over $123 million, is further fueling the growing optimism surrounding the asset.

The price of XRP has skyrocketed since news dropped that Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler would be stepping down from his role in January 2025.

The crypto altseason is starting as some altcoins like XRP and Cardano (ADA) lead the way, printing significant gains. If history repeats this cycle, capital should rotate from large to small-caps, creating further opportunities for savvy investors and traders.

Cardano (ADA), the ninth largest cryptocurrency, is now ranked in the "A" category of Weiss Crypto rating. Cardano (ADA) is the second altcoin in the category, only accompanied by Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC).

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