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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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The global cryptocurrency market increased by 11.5% this week, reaching a record high of $3.49 trillion and adding $358 billion in valuation.

Cardano (ADA) continues to smash new records, with its price breaking over a key resistance amid a 27% daily surge. Cardano's native token, ADA, is rapidly growing its market cap, fueled by a redistribution of profits from Bitcoin's recent surge.

Cardano (ADA) has had one of the best performances over the last three weeks, surging over 200% toward a 2.5-year high. Today, the cryptocurrency rose over 20% to break above the $0.90 mark, fueling a bullish sentiment for the long-awaited $1 target.

In a major milestone for the XRP community, the cryptocurrency has broken out of a seven-year symmetrical triangle pattern, igniting analysts' predictions of an unprecedented bull run. This breakout propelled XRP above $1.50 on Saturday, following a remarkable 30% surge since Friday's market open.

As Bitcoin jumped 8% in the past 7 days to inch closer to the $100,000 milestone, the BTC dominance in the crypto market has now reached 58.45%. Amid this bullish scenario, the XRP price has crossed the $1.50 psychological mark.

Stellar (XLM) has experienced a 50% price surge over the past 24 hours, making it the top-performing asset during this period. This surge can be attributed to the recent 10-K filing submitted by Grayscale Investments LLC for its Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust.

Cardano (ADA) has been making headlines with its impressive surge in price, outpacing Bitcoin's (BTC) post-election performance, according to a recent segment on Bloomberg's China Show. While Bitcoin has enjoyed a notable 46%-47% increase since the U.S. election, Cardano has emerged as the standout performer, with ADA soaring nearly 100% in the same period.

The beginning of the weekend has turned out to be bullish for most of the cryptocurrencies, according to CoinStats.

Cardano (ADA) has reclaimed the $1 mark for the first time since April 2022, marking a significant milestone in its recovery. Over the past 24 hours, ADA surged more than 25%, reaching a high of $1.09.

American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc. has amplified the testing for its RLUSD stablecoin on the mainnet. The Ripple Stablecoin Tracker reported that the firm minted 10,500,000 RLUSD at the token Treasury.

Stellar Lumens (XLM), a core native cryptocurrency, has spiked by 56% overnight. Its capitalization hit $13.1 billion, which is higher than that of Polkadot (DOT) and Chainlink (LINK).

Ripple News Now : In the last seven days, with an impressive growth of 55.8%, XRP has outperformed almost all of the top cryptos. Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, Dogecoin and Cardano. The strong bullish sentiment that has emerged in the XRP market has grabbed the attention of many crypto enthusiasts.

Some of the predictions see XRP go as high as $5 during this cycle.

Ripple's momentum will decide if its resurgence marks a breakout or echoes past cycle pitfalls.

Cardano (ADA) has smashed the $1 milestone, hitting $1.13 after months of consolidation. Renewed crypto optimism in the US and globally fuels the rally.

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The crypto market is expecting Bitcoin price to break the $100k mark imminently, with analysts saying the altcoin season is next. Meanwhile, Solana, XRP and Cardano have soared to new highs after the SEC Chair announced he will be leaving the agency on January 20.

Cardano breaks the $1 barrier for the first time in nearly a year, fueled by surging on-chain activity.

Stellar Lumens price continued its remarkable bull run, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the industry. Its XLM token has gone parabolic, rising for four consecutive days, and reaching its highest level since 2021. It is up by more than 523% from its lowest level last year.

The XRP community is filled with excitement over new rumors about a potential “emergency settlement” in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit. These speculations have gained momentum after SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025.

The crypto market scenario has completely changed since the U.S. election results, as a change in the leadership is expected to offer regulatory clarity to the space. Moreover, the Cardano founder being the crypto advisor to the new president has induced huge confidence in ADA, which flung into action in no time.

XRP, the cryptocurrency of Ripple, has recently experienced a spectacular surge, increasing by more than 30% in just 24 hours to reach around $1.45. Several key factors could propel the price of XRP to $10 in the near future.

Stellar's 220% surge faces key resistance at $0.3—will bulls push higher, or is a pullback inevitable?

With a massive jump of 120% this week, XLM's price is now trending at $0.4325. This marks the very successful bullish continuation of the 81% surge last week. Will the uptrend in action drive the XLM price to $1? Find out now in Coinpedia's Stellar Lumen's Price Analysis. XLM Price Hits $0.

ADA, the native coin of the Cardano blockchain, has made a significant price breakthrough. It has surpassed the $1 mark for the first time in two years.

On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump announced hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his nominee for Treasury Secretary, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Bessent, a seasoned investor and founder of Key Square Capital Management, is set to take on a pivotal role in shaping the administration's economic policies.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared the good news with the XRP and the broader crypto community. Garlinghouse said that Donald Trump has finally elected Scott Bessent a prominent hedge fund manager known for his pro-cryptocurrency stance, to serve as the next Secretary of the Treasury.

Altcoins posted significant gains this week buoyed by Bitcoin's rally.

With the crypto market reaching $3.34 trillion, a massive jump of 44% over the past 24 hours, Cardano has topped the $1 psychological mark. Currently, the ADA has an exchange price of $1.089 and has surged nearly 24% in the past 24 hours.

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

With preparations for Gary Gensler's exit in January 2025, will it mark the end of the XRP lawsuit? XRP's price reacted to this news and pumped over 20% and XRP is currently trading at $1.52.

XRP has retraced slightly since the local peak but it is still well in the green on a daily scale.

The crypto world is buzzing, and Bitcoin's holding strong at $98,000 is turning heads. While some coins are shooting up, others seem to be cooling off. What's driving this? Let's take a closer look at what's happening in the market right now. Bitcoin Stays Firm at $98K Bitcoin is the king, and it's showing why.

Cardano price has gained more than 22 percent in the last 24 hours and is trading above the $1 level at the time of writing. Having surged by 44 percent in the past seven days, Cardano has experienced a major upward movement in price.

Cardano (ADA) has been making headlines with its impressive performance, showcasing a remarkable resurgence in the crypto market. Over the last 17 days, the cryptocurrency's market cap has tripled, bringing it close to the elusive $1 mark—a milestone last seen in April 2022.