This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum closes another week in red after the price fell by 3%.

Ripple, one of the major players in the crypto sector, is once again under the spotlight. While the firm is regularly criticized for its management of the XRP supply, its CTO, David Schwartz, made remarks that are sure to fuel the debate.

Prominent cryptocurrency Josh Olszewicz believes that XRP bulls are still not out of the woods, with the token remaining on "H&S watch."

In February, Solana saw a substantial outflow of $485 million as investors sought safer assets amid increasing uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.

Options pricing on Deribit suggests BTC could swing by nearly $5K following the crypto summit, according to analysis by STS Digital

The cryptocurrency market surged on March 6, adding nearly 4% in value as investor sentiment improved following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a national crypto reserve. This initiative, which includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP, has fuelled optimism after February's sharp decline triggered by trade war concerns.

In recent months, Solana has demonstrated remarkable growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, prompting discussions about its potential to rival Ethereum's valuation.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has taken a strong stance against the idea of a US Strategic Crypto Reserve. He argues that government control over digital assets could undermine decentralization.

In a context of increasing uncertainty in the crypto market, Solana experienced a capital hemorrhage in February 2025. Investors, burnt by scandals related to memecoins and the recent record hack of Bybit, are massively turning to digital assets deemed safer.

Remittix is surging in its presale, raising over $13.5 million as investors bet on its blockchain-powered payment solution. #partnercontent

XRP has been experiencing fluctuating price action recently. Currently trading at around $2.50, XRP saw a major drop after an initial price spike. However, it's now back on an upward trajectory, hinting at a potential bullish trend.

Saylor's advocacy for Bitcoin as a US reserve asset highlights the strategic race for digital financial dominance and economic sovereignty. The post Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is the only neutral asset for US crypto reserve, calls XRP a digital token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz confirmed that the company can sell XRP tokens for operational capital without obligation to investors, sparking concerns.

Upbit dominates XRP trading, holding twice as much as Binance, and reflecting the token's growing appeal in the Asian market.

XRP price started a fresh recovery wave from the $2.20 zone. The price is now rising and might clear the $2.550 resistance zone.

Anticipation is growing in the crypto world ahead of the White House Crypto Summit set for Friday, March 7, 2025. This first-of-its-kind event is expected to play a crucial role in the future of U.S. crypto policy, possibly launching a U.S. strategic crypto reserve.

After continuous price fluctuations in recent days, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is poised for notable upside momentum due to the formation of a bullish price action pattern on the four-hour timeframe.

The SEC's closed meeting could dictate the outcome of the Ripple case. Will regulators drop their appeal?

Ripple is backing crypto's mainstream rise with a $50 million grant to the National Cryptocurrency Association, fueling education and real-world adoption across the U.S.

Solanas decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is growing at an unprecedented pace, outpacing Ethereum in both speed and revenue. However, a recent report from Franklin Templeton highlights a striking valuation gap between the two networks.

Solana's (SOL) upcoming protocol changes could significantly alter its economic model by reducing selling pressure by an estimated $677 million to $1.1 billion annually, but they could introduce new decentralization challenges, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck.

A crypto strategist who accurately called the Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) correction this year says that the payments altcoin XRP is next in line to witness big price drops.

XRP has been showing signs of significant market shifts, with recent data highlighting a sharp rise in both active addresses and the movement of large XRP holdings off exchanges. According to crypto researchers, these developments could signal the potential for a price surge due to tightening supply and increasing demand.

Trading volume for Shiba Inu is rising significantly, but the conditions surrounding this upswing are not encouraging. Although a spike in volume frequently indicates increasing momentum and interest, the fact that it appears during a downtrend should be interpreted differently.

Ethereum (ETH 3.18%) and Solana (SOL 1.10%) are two of the most successful cryptocurrencies, both ranking in the top 10 by market cap. They're also direct competitors.

Solana (SOL), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has made a notable recovery over the past 24 hours, rising by 5.52%. Trading at $144, the altcoin is now showing promising signs of a bullish comeback after a series of price fluctuations.

Many cryptocurrencies soared to new all-time highs after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. With 2025 underway and Trump in the White House, Benzinga recently asked readers which cryptocurrencies they are buying.

As liquidity pressures mount, investors are watching closely—will Solana absorb the impact?

The National Cryptocurrency Association aims to educate Americans about crypto at a time when many investors are uncertain what it is.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that the Trump administration is backing crypto assets that ultimately serve the United States' national interests against others. This followed President Trump's directive to move forward with a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

XRP is about to break the hefty resistance against Ethereum in a bid for the second spot by market cap.

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XRP, one of the top cryptocurrencies, is currently facing increasing selling pressure, raising concerns over a potential price drop. After experiencing significant gains in recent days, XRP's upward momentum seems to be waning as a growing number of new market entrants begin selling their holdings.

On-chain data shows activity on the XRP network has registered a large spike over the past week as volatility has engulfed the market. XRP Active Addresses & Volume Have Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the latest trend in the Active Addresses of XRP.

SafeMoon (SFM) has surged nearly 60% in the last two days and 490% in the past week following its migration from BNB to Solana. The rapid price increase has pushed key indicators into bullish territory, with ADX confirming strong trend momentum and EMA lines forming a golden cross.

Skate, a unified liquidity platform whose infrastructure layer powers a cross-chain virtual machine environment, has launched the first automated market maker protocol that will operate across the top blockchains.

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has taken a jab at some industry participants who insist on maintaining a "myopic" mindset.

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XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently at a significant crossroads. The digital asset is testing a key historical resistance level against Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, which has long dominated the market.

Crypto markets are trending higher as investors anticipate Friday's crypto summit. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,787.93 +2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,212.47 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.22 +2.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.50 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2036 +2.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001324 +1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 26.3% and daily active addresses falling by 8.2%.

In an exchange that has stirred conversation throughout the crypto community, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz—known by the online moniker “JoelKatz”—recently clarified that the company has no obligation to act in the interests of XRP holders.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been on a dismissal spree in recent weeks. One by one, basically all high-profile investigations and enforcement actions started under former Chair Gary Gensler have been dismissed.

On Friday, key ecosystem leaders will converge in Washington for the White House Crypto Summit. With barely 48 hours on the clock, there is speculation that the Ripple SEC case will be dismissed before the start of the summit.

Crypto analyst Crypto Pal has shared an ultra-bullish prediction for the XRP price and how it could rally to $10,000 thanks to its inclusion in the crypto Strategic Reserve. Meanwhile, other crypto analysts have given more conservative XRP predictions, predicting that the crypto's price could at least reach triple digits.

On Tuesday, a large Solana whale transferred 494,153 SOL—valued at approximately $72 million—to the Coinbase exchange, raising concerns over a potential sell-off.

Solana has experienced a whopping 88% plunge in token growth, according to fresh data provided by Dune Analytics.

With Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) making a come-back, optimism has returned to the crypto market. With investors gaining confidence, attention is shifting towards high-growth initiatives. Among them, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is attracting attention from those looking for something more than market mania.

XRP's price movement over the past two weeks has been characterized by sharp fluctuations that have kept traders on edge. The token briefly plunged below $2 before staging a rapid recovery that saw it climb as high as $2.8, all within just a few days.