XRP has finally shattered a critical resistance level, surging past $2.7 and breaking above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This bullish move signals renewed strength in the market, with buyers stepping in to drive momentum higher.

Ethereum has been struggling to reclaim the $2,800 mark as support, leaving investors uncertain about the short-term direction of its price. The second-largest cryptocurrency has been unable to start a recovery rally, with analysts increasingly calling for a bearish continuation.

Market sentiment can be as volatile as the price for Bitcoin.

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) appears to have reduced its exposure to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund while adding to its position in Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin ETF. A new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates SWIB holds 6,060,351 shares of BlackRock's IBIT. With the fund trading at $55.

Investors and crypto enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next big opportunity, and while names like Solana (SOL), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) are well-known, RCO Finance (RCOF) is emerging as a strong contender. Many believe RCOF could be the best altcoin to buy in 2025, thanks to its unique features and growth potential.

Bitdeer, a U.S. bitcoin mining firm announced an increase in its bitcoin holdings to 833 BTC, reflecting a 28 BTC gain from the previous week. The latest update, confirmed on Feb. 14, excludes customer deposits, emphasizing the company's growing reserves amid a competitive mining environment. Previously, the company had announced the acquisition of a $21.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has welcomed a new amendment, NFTokenMintOffer, on its mainnet. According to XRPScan on X, this upgrade allows users to mint and place an offer for Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) in a single transaction.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has officially filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce staking services within the Grayscale Ethereum ETFs. This move, submitted via a 19b-4 application on Friday, seeks to amend the provisions of the already-approved Grayscale Ethereum Trust and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, allowing Ethereum staking to provide additional rewards for participants.

The 4-hour chart underlined a bearish divergence between the price and the RSI.

The XRP price action has been one of the brighter spots in the cryptocurrency space in 2025, weathering virtually every storm the market has faced. However, the altcoin could not avoid the market downturn triggered by the new trade tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.

New filings show that the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund has accumulated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to new filings with the U.S.

A Texas federal judge has put the brakes on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against Geosyn Mining LLC, a Bitcoin mining and hosting company, after federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against three of its executives.

The Middle East, specifically the Gulf, might be ahead of the United States in terms of adoption.

Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy (now rebranded to Strategy) and a Bitcoin advocate, recently convened a meeting with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador to deliberate on strategies for promoting the adoption of Bitcoin in the Central American country.

When Bitcoin (BTC) reached a record high above $100,000, one of the next key anticipated targets was the $200,000 mark. However, a veteran trader has ruled out this possibility in the coming years.

Bitcoin has entered a critical phase, holding its ground between key support and resistance levels. Currently consolidating around $95,000 to $98,000, the cryptocurrency's price action has remained relatively flat for weeks, leaving traders and investors wondering what comes next.

In contrast to its historic peak in daily transfer volume last year, Bitcoin's transactional activity in 2025 has dwindled to its lowest level in over eight months. During particularly sluggish intervals on certain days this year, blocks on the Bitcoin blockchain have been processed irregularly, creating an unpredictable environment for mining participants.

Bitrue, a major cryptocurrency exchange, recently teased the crypto community by posting on X, stating that significant events are unfolding for XRP. The tweet, which reads, “If you pay attention, there's a lot going on for XRP,” quickly caught the attention of XRP enthusiasts, raising discussions about the future of the cryptocurrency.

The XRP market experienced a major rally in the last day following the SEC's acknowledgment of Grayscale's XRP ETF filling. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the prominent altcoin rose by 11% reaching a local peak of $2.81 before experiencing a significant retracement to $2.39.

As the global war race on Bitcoin continues to heat up, another major U.S. competitor for Bitcoin's superiority has emerged.

The multinational banking giant Barclays holds nearly $137 million worth of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The London-headquartered bank disclosed it holds 2,473,064 shares of BlackRock's IBIT fund in a recent quarterly filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has significantly added to its Bitcoin bet by purchasing more shares in a popular crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). SWIB doubled its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust to over 6 million.

Over 50 non-crypto companies, including global banks and luxury brands, are building blockchain-based products on Ethereum and its layer two networks, focusing on NFTs, tokenized assets, and scalable infrastructure, according to a Galaxy Digital report.

The last hurdle for MSTR to qualify for the S&P 500 is to achieve positive GAAP net income over the trailing 12 months.

Bitcoin hasn't moved in price much over the past week as investors pulled cash out of the American ETFs—and GameStop could reportedly buy in.

Peter Brandt, a seasoned trader, has dismissed optimistic predictions in the wake of Bitcoin's recent increase to $97,000+. His latest technical analysis indicates that the most prominent cryptocurrency may encounter difficulty in surpassing the coveted $200,000 threshold prior to 2030.

Altcoin season remains uncertain as Ethereum struggles against Bitcoin, with BTC dominance rising too.

The crypto world has long been intrigued by the possibility of XRP reaching the coveted $100 mark. While many investors debate the likelihood of such a feat, there's no denying that the idea has captured the imagination of the XRP community.

Negative headlines have caused bitcoin to lose value over the past 5 weekends in a row, but that trend may soon reverse.

Tariffs and their impact on financial markets are the talk of the town right now, and it's no surprise why, given the new administration's intense interest in using tariffs as a tool of trade policy. Trade affects nearly every element of the economy, and it even has the potential to impact the cryptocurrency sector, including leading coins like XRP (XRP 1.04%).

Popular cryptocurrency token issuer Ripple has unveiled a revamped version of its website, sparking a reaction with the omission of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) that used to be on the platform.

Michigan has recently taken a significant step in the realm of cryptocurrency policy, becoming the latest US state to propose the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. On February 13, Representatives Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson introduced HB 4087, a bill aimed at amending the state's Management and Budget Act.

The National Bank of Canada (BNC), one of the largest financial institutions in the country, appears to be taking a cautious, even bearish, stance on bitcoin. According to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank has acquired a put option on a portion of its holdings in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT).

According to a recent tweet by IntoTheBlock, Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, saw $1.04 billion in net inflows to exchanges this week. This essentially wiped out the three previous weeks of outflows, indicating hesitancy in the market given recent macroeconomic uncertainties.

Bitcoin price continued its consolidation as the fear and greed index remained at the neutral point and the Z score of the market value and realized value fell to a three-month low.

Ripple announced a significant rebrand, aligning its identity with the Internet of Value. The XRP issuer is looking to develop a new brand identity under the changing regulatory space in the US.

It was another volatile trading week in the Bitcoin (BTC) market marked by almost equal amounts of losses and gains. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin moved between $95,000 – $98,000, forming a strong consolidation zone.

XRP is trading at $2.78 with a market capitalization of $160 billion, a 24-hour volume of $5.37 billion, and an intraday price range of $2.70 to $2.82, demonstrating active market engagement and bullish momentum. XRP XRP's one-hour chart reveals a distinct upward trend, with XRP recently reaching $2.836 before stabilizing near that level.

XRP has shown a strong bullish performance over the past week, with the price climbing by more than 11% in just 24 hours, reaching $2.78. The cryptocurrency's trading volume has surged significantly, hitting nearly $9 billion, indicating heightened market activity and investor interest.

Pseudonymous XRP Ledger community enthusiast who goes by @Vet_X0 on X, founder of XRPL-based NFT marketplace and operator of a dUNL validating node, expressed his deep concerns about the possibility for XRP to end up being injected into "custodial DeFi."

Bitcoin is struggling to regain momentum, with its price action stagnating around the 100-day moving average. The current market structure suggests a pivotal moment, where a bullish rebound remains a strong possibility.

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Ethereum is making headlines with its latest news, the NYSE rule change proposal in Grayscale's Spot Ether ETF, and Pectra launch ready on Sepolia in March 2025.

The Central American nation is on a roll. This year's Plan B conference was electric, featuring famous speakers from abroad as well as native Spanish content.

The price of XRP has climbed from a low of $2.385 to $2.83 in the last seven days. This rebound move of XRP was partly triggered by the acknowledgment of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing.

A Bitcoin wallet that had been dormant for over 11 years has come back to life, transferring a substantial amount of cryptocurrency worth nearly $30 million. The wallet in question contains 300 BTC, which at current market prices totals an impressive $29.4 million.

New research predicts Bitcoin could hit $1 million by early 2027, driven by scarcity, institutional adoption, and sovereign reserves. Can BTC reach this milestone? The post Study Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $1M by Early 2027: Is That Possible? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum's price has been on a significant decline lately and has yet to reverse. If things remain the same, much lower prices could be expected.