The crypto market continues to trade under bullish influence as Bitcoin prices are sustained above $103K. Meanwhile, the other altcoins continue to soar within a small margin; a couple of them have surged magnificently.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

Total Transaction Fees: $3.093 billion from approximately 4 million active Solana user addresses.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

The rapid rise of $TRUMP highlights the volatile nature of meme coins and raises concerns about security and legitimacy in digital finance. The post Did Trump just drop $TRUMP meme coin on Solana?

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

XRP continues to hold below its all-time highs, with the market still showing potential for an upward move. The overall expectation remains bullish, as a possible five-wave Elliott Wave pattern suggests higher prices ahead. After completing a fourth wave triangle, XRP has been consolidating, and there are still opportunities for further gains.

Donald Trump is promoting a Solana meme coin from his social media accounts. Elaborate hack or a truly wild new era for crypto?

Popular Solana-based Launchpad Pump.fun is under fire again after a law firm filed a class action lawsuit against the platform on behalf of investors who lost money on memecoins deployed in Pump.fun. The lawsuit argues that the platform allegedly sells unregistered securities, promotes pump-and-dump schemes, and lacks proper user protection measures.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Crypto investors could be forgiven for thinking this week took place in 2024. That was a year full of rallies for all manner of coins and tokens, after all.

Gary Gensler's time at the helm of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends this Friday. The San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is marking the occasion with enthusiasm.

Gary Gensler officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, commented on the event with a bold statement on social media.

The legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is far from over, with the SEC recently filing an appeal against the partial ruling in Ripple's favor from July 2023. This legal fight revolves around whether XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, should be classified as a security.

Multichain Capital partners Tushar Jain and Vishal Kankani introduced a proposal to address the inflation of Solana's native crypto, SOL. The goal is to use a market-driven mechanism to adjust Solana's emissions dynamically, moving away from the network's current fixed-rate issuance model.

Solana (SOL) has made a remarkable recovery following Monday's unexpected flash crash, surging by more than 28% in less than five days. This impressive rebound has sparked renewed optimism among investors, who are now eyeing the potential for a bullish continuation in the weeks ahead.

XRP continues its strong bullish rally, market experts are urging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to consider the long-term value of holding substantial amounts of the token. Recently, XRP surpassed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, reigniting discussions about its potential for future price gains.

The price of XRP is one of the biggest sensations in the altcoin world thus far this year with sustained rally. The coin is changing hands for $3.277, atop a marginal growth of 0.16%.

XRP's recent rally has some cracks as risk metrics hinted at overheated conditions and a possible correction.

XRP's Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval has surged to 70%, as predicted on Polymarket, a popular crypto-based prediction platform. This shift comes amid growing optimism after XRP experienced a major price surge, hitting $3.39 for the first time in almost seven years.

This week, Ripple's XRP stole the spotlight by hitting seven-year highs, surging nearly 45% in just seven days.

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One of the biggest looming questions is will the new administration facilitate the launch of spot ETfs which track the price of Solana.

This Friday marks Gary Gensler's last full day as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP has become the focal point of the crypto market after experiencing a massive price surge and surpassing the $3 mark. For many investors seeking wealth, the previously stagnant cryptocurrency presented an opportunity to buy low in the hopes of a price increase.

Solana (SOL) has surged 15% over the past seven days, holding near the $200 mark. Its market cap has risen to $107 billion, overtaking BNB.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $105,607.81 +5.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,426.67 +2.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.86 +1.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 -4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4148 +7.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002403 +7.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 6.4% and daily active addresses falling by 2.9%.

Prominent crypto trader Unipcs has argued that Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) flipping Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) this cycle is a real possibility, citing metrics and momentum as reasons for his thesis. What Happened: Unipcs contends that Solana has outperformed Ethereum in transaction volume and on-chain activity, positioning itself as a leader in blockchain adoption.

"If you think XRP is going to $100 this cycle, you might have an undiagnosed mental disability," one finance expert claimed.

XRP surged past $3.39, with bullish metrics hinting at a potential $15 milestone.

After a prolonged period of consolidation, cryptocurrency activity has picked up this week, with global crypto market capitalization rising by 2% during that period.

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

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Solana (SOL) price jumped up as optimism grows, fueled by ETF speculation and increased altcoin performance.

XRP has enjoyed a rally beyond the $3.2 mark as on-chain data shows the cryptocurrency is among the altcoins witnessing the largest whale activity spikes. XRP Whale Transaction Count Has Exploded Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the list of altcoins that have seen the largest jumps in Whale Transaction Count during the past week.

Donald Trump's inauguration, which is slated for 20th January, might just be crypto's top catalyst in the short term. Indeed, expectations of crypto-friendly policies during his final term have the likes of Ripple and Cardano recording a stellar performance. Besides, with this positive sentiment, more investors are looking for opportunities beyond the crypto majors.

Phantom announced today that it received $150 million in Series C funding and intends to become the world's largest consumer finance platform.

Bitcoin's chance of hitting a new all-time high has increased, buoyed by expectations of the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve.

Solana price could see significant gains if XRP achieves an ambitious $20 trillion market capitalization. The investors and the analysts are keenly observing this interaction between these two top altcoins by means of reviewing how the possible spikes in the price of XRP can affect other cryptos including Solana.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to move back into the White House on Monday after he officially assumes office, kicking off a flurry of speculation about immediate crypto-relation action, such as support for a U.S. crypto reserve. Benzinga talked to cryptocurrency experts, who are divided on the likelihood of immediate executive orders, but largely bullish on the near-term market outlook.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, reports suggest his administration is considering adding U.S.-based cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and USDC to a proposed national strategic reserve.

Ripple's XRP outperformed most altcoins in 2024 after registering an over 300% price gain. This performance saw it emerge as the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization.

XRP, the crypto asset stewarded by blockchain payments firm Ripple, is chalking out its fastest ascent in seven years. XRP's upsurge comes on the back of soaring open interest in derivatives markets amid the SEC's latest filing to appeal a court ruling in its partially unsuccessful lawsuit against Ripple.

Sam Ruskin from Messari highlighted post-election momentum, a potential XRP ETF filing, and the rotation toward “boomer coins” as key factors that could enable XRP to surpass ETH.

A ripple in the Ripple ecosystem caught attention this week as Ripple USD (RLUSD) temporarily broke its 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. The stablecoin, designed to maintain a consistent value, experienced an unexpected surge, briefly trading at $1.04 - a 4% increase that raised eyebrows across the XRP community.

Diese Nachricht kam völlig unerwartet, doch für die Kursentwicklung von Ripple (XRP) und Solana (SOL) könnte sie wirklich alles verändern.

The XRP price has rallied to its all-time high (ATH) of $3.4, sparking bullish sentiment in the XRP community. This price surge is due to bullish fundamentals, including Donald Trump's receptiveness to a crypto reserve that would include the coin.