TRUMP continued to soar on Sunday, climbing to unprecedented levels with a market capitalization exceeding $14 billion.

Leading crypto firms have reportedly made seven-figure donations to incoming President Donald Trump's inaugural committee since the November 2024 US election. Politico reports that Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood and Circle shelled out at least $10 million for Trump's inauguration and related events. Blockchain payments firm Ripple, which faced enforcement action from the U.S.

Crypto assets flipped green last week, with huge inflows recorded across retail and institutional markets. The resurgence in whale numbers and macro factors sparked bullish interest amid rising projections.

Today's edition of the weekly recap spotlights the rise of Trump's meme coin, major changes at Ethereum, MoonPay's $175 million Helio acquisition, and Tether's new El Salvador headquarters. Also, Nova Labs finds itself in the SEC's crosshairs.

Cardano's ADA traded fairly flat on Sunday, hovering around the $1 mark, extending its week-long consolidation.

Qubetics disrupts blockchain usability, joining Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum as top cryptos to watch this week. #pressrelease

Solana (SOL) is trading at all-time highs after a dramatic 4-hour price sweep designed to shake out weak hands. Despite the scare, SOL has proven its resilience, surging over 62% since Monday in a rally that has captivated investors.

TRUMP, the meme coin inspired by former U.S. President Donald Trump, briefly overtook Shiba Inu (SHIB) in market capitalization, earning the title of the second-largest meme coin.

Ethereum (ETH) had a rough year in 2024, failing to make significant progress in terms of price action. However, many analysts are now predicting that 2025 could be the year when Ethereum finally experiences the breakout it has been waiting for.

According to recent data, Michael Saylor's Microstrategy holds an impressive 450,000 BTC, with the value of its holdings increasing by 68%. This equates to a $19.055 billion rise in the overall value of the company's bitcoin reserves.

Ethereum's price action over the next few days could be dictated by a certain formation.

Bitcoin is once again flirting with all-time highs after a rollercoaster of a week that showcased the cryptocurrency's trademark volatility. The price briefly crashed to $89,100, a move that shook market confidence before staging an impressive comeback.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to buy more Bitcoin now that the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization is inching closer to hitting a new record high.

Leading altcoin Ethereum has defied the overall market trend, witnessing a 2% drop in price over the past 24 hours. This comes amid the persistent decline in the demand for the coin.

The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is currently experiencing a spectacular comeback with a rise of $1.5 billion in payment volume. This increase in on-chain metrics and user engagement is attracting the attention of crypto investors, especially with the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, which could further boost demand.

Whale movements and bullish metrics hinted that Bitcoin may soon break through its $106,200 resistance.

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has publicly endorsed the concept of a US Bitcoin reserve. This is considered a step toward making Bitcoin an essential strategic asset in the country's financial future.

The first three months of 2025 are shaping to be monumental for the cryptocurrency market, with regulatory and political dynamics likely to play a significant role.

Switzerland, one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world, is now at the center of a major debate that could have global repercussions. A group of Bitcoin enthusiasts is pushing for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold Bitcoin alongside traditional reserves like gold, the US dollar, and the euro.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been hit by market turbulence, which has led to its steep decline from the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap.

XRP (XRP -0.50%) has been on an incredibly hot streak lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has risen 54% year to date, far outperforming the gain of roughly 9% for Bitcoin and roughly 3% for Ethereum.

Solana price hit a new all time high of $275 on Sunday January 19, after Donald Trump launch of the $TRUMP token on the network sparked 25% gains within 24 hours. On-chain data shows the SOL blockchain network attracting an unusually high number of new entrants as bulls target further price discovery.

After XRP's 53% YTD surge, investors are torn about what to do next.

The crypto market is buzzing with excitement as $XRP and $BTC set the tone for what could be an epic bull run. But the spotlight isn't just on these heavyweights – meme coins are creating a stir too.

Bitcoin's $90K support region has demonstrated its strength, sparking a notable bullish surge. The price is now nearing its all-time high of $108K, where a breakout could ignite a short liquidation cascade, potentially pushing the asset into uncharted territory.

As Donald Trump prepares for his historic second inauguration next week, excitement is palpable not only among his supporters but also within the cryptocurrency community. The market has been brimming with optimism, as reports have indicated that the president-elect would announce several measures to help the digital asset industry expand.

Will the incoming US president indeed focus on US-based crypto projects such as Ripple?

The week was filled with significant developments, from the anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump‘s executive orders to the bullish surge of Bitcoin. Here's a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.

XRP has captured the crypto market's attention with its impressive bullish performance, surging over 45% in just six days. The token's rally reached a new milestone on Thursday as it broke its all-time high, solidifying its position as one of the top-performing assets in the market.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has shared his top priorities for the network this year.

Trump's inauguration and the performance of crypto derivatives could play a significant role in pushing ETH's price to attain the $4,000 price mark.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings are currently valued at approximately $47.3 billion, and the company is up nearly 69% on its investment.

Michael Saylor, the visionary co-founder of MicroStrategy, sees considerable potential for Bitcoin adoption in France. This statement follows a meeting with Sarah Knafo, a Member of the European Parliament, during a lunch where they discussed the future of cryptocurrencies and energy.

It's been an interesting past 24 hours for the cryptocurrency industry and market, with the United States president-elect Donald Trump launching his own meme coin “Official Trump” (TRUMP). The Solana-based meme coin's value has skyrocketed by more than 500% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of over $5 billion.

In a significant transaction that has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community, 90,000,000 DOGE, valued at approximately $36,438,179, was transferred from an unknown wallet to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency.

The top cryptocurrencies to watch this week will be Terra Luna Classic (LUNC), Avalanche (AVAX), Fartcoin, Official Trump, and Solana

The cryptocurrency market has seen renewed activity in the third week of January 2025, as global market capitalization increased by 2%. This uptick in market momentum has significant interest from large investors, commonly known as crypto whales, who have been accumulating select altcoins.

Donald Trump's official meme coin blasted above $73 early Sunday as Solana pumped—and Dogecoin dipped further.

The price of the popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has lost more than 17% in the last two days as one of the largest "vampire attacks" on a cryptocurrency market liquidity took place.

The Solana price has been in red-hot form over the past week, making a play for a new all-time high this weekend. United States President-elect Donald Trump successfully launched the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin on the Solana network, triggering the latest bullish momentum for the SOL token.

It was a wild week for XRP, as the Ripple-linked asset blasted above $3 amid Trump optimism and other developments.

Solana (SOL) reached an all-time high (ATH) of $277.99 on January 18, driven by a surge in activity surrounding the newly launched TRUMP memecoin.

Ethereum price tumbled 8% in 48-hours to hit $3,130 on Sunday, despite bullish sentiment dominating the crypto sector ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. While the likes of Bitcoin and Solana hit record highs, ETH market momentum has been considerably subdued.

Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a surge in burn rate within the last 24 hours. According to the Shibburn X account, 30,067,245 SHIB tokens were burned in the last 24 hours, representing a 951.63% surge in the daily burn rate.

Seven US states are jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon - is your state next?

After another tremendous week for the popular cryptocurrency XRP, which ended with a gain of over 24%, there are some worrying signs that the bullish euphoria for the token may be coming to an end in the near future.

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An early Solana trader recently made headlines by selling 10% of his holdings, raising eyebrows and igniting speculation about his next moves. Most likely pursuing something wrong, the current trader is now looking into old companies like SOLANA and new tokens like DTX and SUI.