Widely followed quant analyst PlanB says Bitcoin's (BTC) latest correction is now raising questions as to whether its bull cycle is on the verge of ending.

Pierre Rochard, vice president of research at Bitcoin mining giant Riot Platforms, has opined that XRP is not a security despite many critics of the controversial tokens claiming otherwise.

As bitcoin holds steady above the $88,000 threshold, Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) maintains a 29% gain on its extensive BTC holdings. Meanwhile, MSTR shares have climbed more than 11% over the past week, defying the broader downturn in the crypto sector.

The US manufacturing PMI has entered expansion mode for two months in a row, setting the stage for a positive reversal in the business cycle.

Cryptocurrency markets have bounced back into the green on Tuesday, recovering from earlier losses as excitement builds ahead of the crypto summit on Friday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,881.40 +2.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,167.42 +2.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.26 +0.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.49 +5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2003 +0.09% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001308 +1.1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 32.8% and daily active addresses growing by 20.4%.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, seems to be struggling and is poised for a massive price drop due to a notable decline in the past 24 hours. On March 4, 2025, with a 12% price drop, Ether has breached one of its crucial support levels, which it had been holding since December 2023.

A well-known market analyst believes Bitcoin is on track to reach new highs this year. Tom Lee, the co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, expects the cryptocurrency to do “better than $150,000” by the end of 2025.

The telecom and retail tycoon now holds most of his liquid assets in cryptocurrency, a substantial increase from previous allocations.

The White House's “Crypto Czar” David Sacks says he sold all of his crypto, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), before the start of Donald Trump's presidency. Sacks says he also owned a $74,000 position in a Bitwise exchange-traded fund, which he sold on January 22nd, two days after Trump's inauguration.

The market reacted with a classic "buy the rumor, sell the news" move after Trump's crypto reserve announcement.

Coldware (COLD) has proven itself as a leader in integrating real-world applications with blockchain technology. Its Web3 mobile platform not only offers decentralized finance solutions but is also a frontrunner in driving climate control initiatives.

The CEO of the recently hacked crypto exchange Bybit says that North Korean hackers have converted 417,348 stolen Ethereum (ETH) into Bitcoin (BTC). According to Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, North Korean state-sponsored hackers stole approximately $1.4 billion in ETH from Bybit, bridging a significant portion of the assets to Bitcoin.

In a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, reiterated his bullish outlook on Bitcoin (BTC), predicting the cryptocurrency could reach a staggering $200 trillion market cap. Saylor Forecasts $10 Million Per Bitcoin Currently valued at about $2 trillion, Saylor believes Bitcoin's trajectory will see it grow to $20 trillion and eventually hit the $200 trillion mark, translating to an approximate price of $10 million per BTC based on its capped supply of 21 million coins.

Crypto's accumulation score can be indicative of where it might be heading next.

Ethereum price briefly dipped under $2,000 for the first time in over a year as on-chain data points to a gloomy future. Pundits say Ethereum could be on a death march toward $1,000 in a steep decline that has left speculators scratching their heads.

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has formally requested that Paraswap DAO return 44.67 ETH (approximately $114,000) in transaction fees collected when the platform's $1.4 billion hacker used the DEX to swap stolen funds. According to Bybit's proposal, the fees were generated when North Korea's Lazarus Group swapped stolen stETH for ETH using Paraswap.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin And Africa: Why Not Strategic Beef Reserve? African nations very frequently hold strategic stores of commodities, a reserve of Bitcoin could be a more functional strategy. This post Bitcoin And Africa: Why Not Strategic Beef Reserve? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Heritage Falodun.

The crypto market is witnessing a fresh cascade of liquidations as President Trump's tariff threats become reality. Trump has officially implemented 25% tariffs against both Canada and Mexico, triggering a 500 point drop in the Dow, alongside small drops in the Nasdaq and S&P 500.

Blockstream, a provider of Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has secured billions of dollars in investment as it prepares to launch its crypto lending funds.

The largest asset manager in the world says there is not enough Bitcoin (BTC) to meet the demand from American billionaires. In a new report titled “Why bitcoin? A perspective from model portfolio builders,” BlackRock analysts Michael Gates and Brett Wager details how Bitcoin is inelastic to demand, unlike gold.

While Bitcoin‘s recent upward movements were quite remarkable after struggling with bearish pressure for weeks, the flagship asset's uptrend was short-lived, leading to a pullback to the $85,200 threshold. During the fluctuating performance, investors seem to have lost interest in BTC as there was no sign of accumulation.

Even miners selling high-performance computing to AI models are under strain, according to JPMorgan analysts.

The cryptocurrency sector, often unified in its push against traditional financial systems, is facing a deepening rift over President Donald Trump's proposal to create a U.S. strategic reserve of digital assets. What Happened: Unveiled in early March, the plan as ignited fierce debate over its implications for fiscal responsibility, economic equity, and the very ethos of the crypto movement.

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently experienced a volatile market phase, marked by a brief rally followed by a sharp decline. As the market fluctuates, analysts are predicting that Bitcoin may remain stuck within the $80,000 to $100,000 range for a few months before any significant breakout to the upside.

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to blow past $150,000 target this year, says veteran crypto market commentator Tom Lee.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is halting El Salvador's public sector's Bitcoin purchases as part of the recently approved $1.4 billion loan deal. The fund highlighted its demands in an extended agreement under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador, which included a statement from the IMF Executive Director for El Salvador and a staff report.

President Donald Trump in what some have dubbed “The Trump Effect,” caused a 7.28% slump in crypto markets on Tuesday after confirming that the U.S. will slap a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian and Mexican imports.

The XRP price has retraced and lost the gains it recorded from its Sunday rally following Trump's announcement that the crypto would be included in the crypto strategic reserve. Following this price correction, crypto analyst Trade City has key support levels that could determine XRP's future trajectory.

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XRP's price climbed 30% on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced its inclusion as part of the coins that make up his proposed cryptocurrency reserve. According to on-chain data, this announcement drove the altcoin into overvalued territory.

President Donald Trump sparked a crypto firestorm on Sunday after his posts on the Truth Social platform referenced a U.S. crypto reserve for the world's biggest economy.

El Salvador bought a further 5 BTC for its national reserve, worth roughly $415,000, as the top crypto nosedived to sub-$83,000 on Monday, reversing Sunday's price rally to $95,000.

As the crypto bull cycle gains momentum, Ethereum (ETH) alternatives like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are attracting investor interest. Solana, known for its high-speed transactions, is currently trading at $143, while Cardano, emphasizing a research-driven blockchain approach, sits at $0.67 with a recent 2.68% increase.

With investors fixated on Ethereum's (ETH -2.92%)price near $2,100 and irritable about its prolonged period of underperformance relative to other major cryptocurrencies, it's no wonder that there are questions about what would need to happen for its price to grow by more than double, as many were expecting it to this year.

March appears promising for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, as a handful of bullish events and historic market patterns are expected to occur in the coming weeks.

Standard Chartered warns that bitcoin's price could drop to as low as $69,000, bringing it closer to MSTRs average purchase price of $65,000.

As crypto bears turn sour, can XRP's price find its foot despite the market falling into a psychological pitfall?

XRP is at a pivotal moment, with two potential outcomes.

Both cryptocurrency markets and investors show increasing interest in DeFi projects because of their ongoing substantial changes. DeFi token DTX Exchange has received growing interest because its funding round managed to exceed $15.5 million. The token shows more promising prospects than traditional coins like XRP from Ripple according to market analysis.

The XRP network is showing alarming signs of a potential sell-off, with on-chain activity plummeting to dangerously low levels. As traders grow concerned about XRP's weakening fundamentals, many are choosing to offload their holdings and search for better investment opportunities.

Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, has opined that Bitcoin no longer appears to be overpriced following the recent correction.

Multiple crypto lawyers have theories regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ongoing case against the payments firm Ripple. The SEC has dropped several big-name crypto enforcement actions this year, including lawsuits against Coinbase, Kraken, MetaMask and investigations into Robinhood and OpenSea.

After successfully closing February above the $80,000 price in March, the new month looks promising for the apex cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Observing a handful of positive trends, key figures have outlined their bullish expectations for Bitcoin in March.

Bitcoin price volatility continues, but BTC derivatives remain strong, signaling that whales expect a limited price decline.

As Bitcoin (BTC) teeters just below the $90,000 mark, investors are scouring the altcoin market for the next big opportunity, and XRP and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are stealing the spotlight. XRP, currently trading at $2.

The price of Bitcoin slipped below $82,000 Tuesday, reversing recent gains as President Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect.

Real Vision Founder and CEO Raoul Pal on Tuesday forecasted that the current cryptocurrency bull market cycle, initially expected to peak in 2025, may extend into 2026 due to a prolonged business cycle. What Happened: Pal addressed the chaotic market conditions, providing reassurance to crypto investors navigating sharp volatility and outlining why he believes the cycle's expansion aligns with broader economic indicators.