U.S. President Donald Trump has attributed Bitcoin's recent surge to his administration's pro-crypto policies, reinforcing his vision of making America the global leader in digital assets.

Montanas House Business and Labor Committee has passed House Bill 429, a proposal that could enable Bitcoin and other digital assets to be used as state reserve assets. The bill advanced with a 12-8 vote, following party lines, with all Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed.

Brazils Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) has approved the countrys first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund, set to trade on the B3 exchange. The decision, announced on February 19, coincides with an 8% surge in XRP price over the past 24 hours, pushing it to $2.72, just 20% below its all-time high.

Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a spot XRP ETF filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of Canary Capital, marking a key milestone in the crypto ETF sector. This acknowledgment initiates the SECs formal review process, which will determine whether the proposal secures regulatory approval.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved, could generate additional returns for investors.

Hong Kong-based Avenir Group has emerged as a key institutional player in the Bitcoin ETF market, revealing a $599 million investment in BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This strategic move solidifies Avenir as Asias largest institutional Bitcoin ETF holder, reflecting its confidence in digital assets and financial innovation.

Solana is currently a blockchain ecosystem consumed with heightened memecoin activity and market speculation. The platform's technical advantages, including sub-second finality and low transaction fees, have attracted a surge of speculative projects, prompting comparisons to the BNB Chain, which experienced a similar trajectory during the memecoin boom.

Armstrong admits that while he is not a meme coin trader, he recognizes their cultural significance.

Solana's price has sharply declined since it reached an all-time high of $295.83 on January 18. At press time, SOL trades at $171.81, plummeting 41% since then.

The altcoin recovery in the broader digital currency ecosystem is underway, and Chainlink (LINK) is riding the train high. Over the past 24 hours, Chainlink has flipped Stellar (XLM) in market cap rankings to reenter the top 10 list of the most capitalized coins.

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As companies face stagnation and declining revenues, some turn to an unconventional strategy to regain investor interest—buying Bitcoin (BTC).

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his thoughts on memecoins on his X post. Armstrong called Bitcoin a memecoin and one can even say the US dollar is also a memecoin.

Amidst a disheartening stagnation of Bitcoin and a rush towards gold, the markets are shaken by this dual phenomenon where each rise in gold seems to crush the weak hopes of BTC.

In a video on Wednesday, the popular YouTube channel More Crypto Online offered an analysis of Dogecoin's price structure, suggesting that the meme-inspired cryptocurrency could be on the cusp of a breakout or breakdown—provided it falls below critical support levels. The analyst's outlook centers around Elliott Wave counts, potential consolidation patterns, and pivotal price thresholds that could define Dogecoin's short-term trajectory.

Bitcoin ETF activity is slowing, with inflows dropping significantly. With weaker demand, BTC's rally may face resistance ahead.

Bitcoin (BTC) has broken out of the descending wedge it has been inside of for nearly a month. However, there does not appear to be much conviction in the breakout so far.

Trump aims to rally supporters and crypto enthusiasts by promising a more favorable environment for digital currencies. This announcement comes as the crypto market continues to face regulatory challenges and scrutiny from the Biden administration.

A Dogecoin whale's recent decision to offload a whopping 100 million coins has set off severe investor concerns on Thursday. The crypto whale or large-scale investor, reflected a loss of confidence in the meme-themed asset primarily attributed to the current broader market volatility.

Montana Bitcoin Reserve initiative progresses as House Bill 429 clears committee vote.

The Ethereum (ETH) price is flashing a compelling buy signal as Bitfinex whales aggressively accumulate ETH against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC). The last few times these ETH whales were active, it caused an explosive rally in Ether and altcoins.

Changpeng Zhao, a former Binance CEO, has commented on the recent development regarding Strategic Bitcoin Reserves that individual US states are currently working on.

ADA is testing a key resistance at $0.812, with a symmetrical triangle indicating a potential breakout or rejection. Elliott Wave and Fibonacci levels suggest targets at $0.929 or lower supports at $0.70.

Ranking 6th in BACEN's interbank market operations, Braza Group aims to strengthen the digital economy in Brazil. They also seek to enhance the digital economy in South America with this innovative digital asset.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon.

The Czech National Bank Governor, Aleš Michl, is advocating for a deeper study of Bitcoin's technology and its potential role as a reserve asset.

JPMorgan analysts say a lack of positive catalysts and fading momentum drive lower demand for bitcoin and ether futures.

In the past 24 hours, XRP's price has jumped by more than 5%. This bullish momentum has sparked renewed interest among traders and investors.

World Liberty Fi acquired a small position of Ethereum-based SEI. WLFI tokens are still selling to retail, though occasional whales make $10M investments.

Sometimes, even the most bullish traders get surprised. That is exactly what happened with XRP.

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 has been a year of contrasts, marked by major milestones amid persistent economic uncertainty.

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). The analyst pseudonymously known as Kaleo tells his 687,400 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is on the cusp of a bull season but could first go lower from the current level.

Bitcoin's price action has been volatile in recent days, with the leading cryptocurrency struggling to secure the $100,000 mark as firm support. Despite multiple attempts, BTC has faced strong resistance, leading to increased selling pressure.

XRP surged ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours after securing its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in Brazil. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the token's value jumped by 6% during this period, reaching $2.75, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The Japanese firm has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC as corporate interest in Bitcoin continues to rise globally.

Bitcoin has been navigating a narrow corridor for weeks, between $93,300 and $98,500. A precarious, almost hypnotic balance, where each oscillation seems to hold its breath.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio with the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, valued at approximately $6.6 million. The post Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with Another $6.6M Purchase, Now Holds 2,100 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Montana Bitcoin reserve bill is now headed to the House, if enacted what could happen next?

XRP (XRP 4.93%) and Bitcoin (BTC 1.32%) remain two of the most-watched cryptocurrencies even after years of being in circulation, and they've earned that distinction by providing value to investors all the while. But with Bitcoin's protocol largely unchanged, and XRP's rapid ascent showing no signs of slowing, it makes sense to question whether the relative position of these two giants might switch, with Bitcoin falling out of favor compared to the newer competitor.

TAO is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today.

The U.S. SEC has acknowledged 21Shares request to enable staking for its Ethereum ETF. This marks the first time the SEC has received a request for Ethereum ETF staking approval.

Metaplanet acquired 68.59 Bitcoin earlier today. With this acquisition, it holds 0.01% of the total BTC supply.

Over the past decade, Ethereum (ETH 0.09%) has been hands-down one of the single best crypto investments you could have made. In January 2016, Ethereum was trading for just $2.

As the altcoin season discussions heat up in the market, a 19b-4 filing for Ethereum ETF staking increases the hype of an Ether rally. Is the growing hype enough to restart a bull run in ETH price towards $4,000?

Stacks' Muneeb Ali warned that most Bitcoin L2 projects will fade away within three years even as Bitcoin gains dominance over Ethereum and Solana.

On-chain data shows the cost of making a transfer on the Ethereum network has plunged recently. Here's what this could mean for the ETH price.

Bitcoin has declined to $93,000 amid weakening demand metrics and ETF outflows, while maintaining support above $90,000 as technical indicators suggest a critical support level at $86,000.