The price of XRP has skyrocketed over 370% in the past month, climbing from $0.50 to $3.06, driven by whale activity on Binance and Coinbase. Crypto analysts report XRP premiums on these exchanges ranged from 3% to 13% during the surge, signalling significant buying pressure.

Bitcoin has dropped below the critical $104,268 level, signaling the start of a market correction after an extended period of bullish performance. This pullback has caught many traders off guard as they had expected BTC's upward trend to continue.

XRP has experienced a significant price surge recently, leaving many investors thrilled with their gains. However, as the token's rally progresses, some warning signs are beginning to emerge, raising concerns about potential volatility and a market correction.

More stablecoins sent to exchanges means there is more buying power in the market - A bullish development.

Friday's trading session delivered a substantial influx of $979.22 million into 10 of the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while spot ethereum ETFs accrued $23.87 million, reinforcing a pronounced shift in institutional engagement with digital assets. Friday's Crypto ETF Frenzy In the bitcoin ETF domain, Blackrock's IBIT emerged as the dominant recipient, attracting $375.

The founder of Messari, Ryan Selkis, has generated further controversy by branding XRP and Ripple as an obstruction to the pro-crypto agenda of the Trump government. His criticism emphasizes long-standing disputes in the digital currency space and concentrates on Ripple's claimed centralizing behavior and massive XRP holdings.

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are projecting a higher price target for the largest crypto as whale accumulation spikes. The surge in BTC price to an all-time high above $107K and on-chain factors led to most analysts gauging a bull peak around $150K.

Messari co-founder Ryan Selkis is a well-known Ripple critic. Over the past few months, Selkis' scorn for the San Francisco-based company and its cross-border payments token XRP seems to have taken a darker turn.

After a rough start to the week, the Bitcoin price soared past the $100,000 psychological milestone on Friday and briefly hopped back above $105,000, spurred by optimism as investors prepare for pro-crypto President-elect Donald Trump to assume control of the White House on Monday.

As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has struggled to keep pace with its peers. Over the past six months, its performance has lagged significantly, falling short of the momentum seen elsewhere in the sector.

Ethereum's creator Vitalik Buterin announced on X today that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is gonna have some major leadership changes. According to Buterin, the Ethereum Foundation has actually been under restructuring for almost a year, with some updates already public and others still being finalized.

Bitcoin experienced a highly volatile yet bullish week, capturing market attention with dramatic price movements. The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $89,100 on Monday, only to stage an impressive recovery and reach a new local high around $105,900 by Friday.

Ripple price surged to a record high this week as odds that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve a spot XRP ETF.

Liquidity hunts and a consolidation period could follow due to the swift hike in estimated leverage ratio.

"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.

Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78% increase in total sales during the week spanning Jan. 10–17, 2025. Over this period, aggregate digital collectible sales amounted to approximately $156.13 million, driven by a 115.41% escalation in the number of buyers relative to the preceding week.

The cryptocurrency market saw a notable surge on Saturday. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all experienced a rise in value, as traders anticipate a potential ‘Trump bump' with the upcoming second Donald Trump presidency.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling in the markets recently, showing a 12.08% decrease in value over the past month. While it managed a brief rally last week, the momentum has now faded.

Long regarded as a speculative asset, Bitcoin is gradually establishing itself as a strategic element in the management of national reserves. In the face of evolving financial markets and geopolitical tensions, several governments and central banks are considering its integration into their foreign exchange reserves.

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) nears the $106,000 mark, the probability of the U.S. establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve has surged to an all-time high of 70%. What Happened: Well-known venture capitalist and Bitcoin enthusiast Anthony Pompliano shared data indicating a significant increase in the likelihood of incoming president Donald Trump creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2025.

Ethereum (ETH) is gaining momentum as the broader crypto market continues to recover, with increasing institutional interest signaling the potential for a breakout above the $3,500 mark. As Bitcoin holds steady above $101,000, Ethereum is poised for further gains, bolstered by the $166 million in recent ETF inflows.

Police have seized £28 million (US$34 million) in assets from an international Bitcoin fraud gang that exploited a glitch in an Australian cryptocurrency trading website.

Vitalik Buterin, ETH co-founder, has responded to calls for leadership change in the Ethereum Foundation (EF). In a post on X, Buterin gave insights into what the foundation has done, ongoing reforms, and what the community should expect moving forward.

Ethereum is grappling with a decisive support range between the 100-day MA ($3.2K) and the 200-day MA ($3K), a critical region serving as the buyers' last line of defense. The outcome at this level is expected to shape Ethereum's mid-term trajectory.

With the current odds at 65%, the likelihood of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve being created in the United States has greatly soared. The impetus behind this development is the strong advocacy of President-elect Donald Trump for cryptocurrencies and the planned Bitcoin Act.

The ascendancy of Donald Trump in Washington has many critics writing apocalyptic, if not apoplectic, warnings. But do sincere Trump critics have anything to fear from cryptocurrency?

The restructuring could bolster Ethereum's innovation and resilience, fostering a more robust ecosystem while maintaining its decentralized ethos. The post Ethereum Foundation undergoes leadership restructuring, targeting enhanced technical expertise and ecosystem communication: Vitalik Buterin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Switzerland crypto advocates propose Bitcoin reserve to SNB portfolio, alongside gold, dollar, and euro. The crypto campaigners started collecting 100,000 signatures to push SNB to adopt Bitcoin reserve.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum Foundation, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its leadership. This strategic change, which has been in the works for nearly a year, plans to improve the technical expertise of the foundation's leadership and boosts its bond with various ecosystem actors.

Ethereum has navigated a week of intense volatility, capturing the attention of traders and investors alike. The cryptocurrency experienced a sharp drop below the $3,000 level early in the week before staging an impressive recovery to reach highs of $3,500.

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Bitcoin is trading near the $103,000 level following a highly bullish Friday that has energized the market. The recent surge has positioned BTC for a potential rally toward new all-time highs, with analysts closely monitoring its next moves.

Bitcoin's latest market shifts raises questions about a local top.

It's instructive to look back to see how much difference one week can make. Participants weathered volatile bitcoin price action, the marque crypto asset dropped 10%. Despite spot bitcoin ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns on the negative side, the bullish sentiment around blockchain activity on the positive helped keep most people bullish.

As of Jan. 16, the Ethereum (ETH -4.51%) cryptocurrency had gained 37% in a year. It was a wild ride along the way, however, with coin prices ranging from $2,220 to $4,070.

Bitcoin price resumed its bullish trend and neared its all-time high of $108,200 ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration and after the encouraging U.S. inflation data.

Discover why XRP is gaining momentum and why now could be the best time to invest.

XRP price remains in focus after a sharp 30% surge last week, hovering near $3.20. Ripple's potential use in U.S. national debt repayment has sparked heated discussions among investors.

The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic of what is to come with Donald Trump serving as the next president. Optimism comes as many cryptocurrencies have hit all-time highs since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Major Ethereum holders have strengthened their positions in 2025, signaling a shift in institutional strategy.

The Bitcoin price appears to have finally started recovering strongly in the past few days, breaking through the $100,000 ceiling on Thursday, January 16. The premier cryptocurrency didn't stay more than a day above this level the last time it surpassed a six-figure valuation.

Buterin also said the core mission of the Ethereum Foundation will not change, amid calls for the EF to act more aggressively in the crypto space.

XRP, in the last seven days, has progressed on a bullish trajectory in a move many anticipated would see it flip its all-time high (ATH). XRP stands just 17.74% away from surpassing its ATH of $3.84 set in January 2018.

Bitcoin had a wild week, dipping below $90,000 before surging above $105,000 just days ahead of Donald Trump's White House return.

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a notable spike in inflows from US-based investors ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoin at Ripple, has made a bold prediction for the stablecoin market, declaring 2025 as "the year of the stablecoin."

XRP's latest rally was succeeded by a bout of correction. Should you worry though?

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