The cryptocurrency market has seen significant price action, with Bitcoin recently reclaiming the $100,000 mark, Ethereum experiencing some pullback, and XRP reaching a 7-year high by surpassing the $3 mark. As market sentiment begins to shift toward bullish expectations, many are wondering whether this momentum will continue into the upcoming week.

Ripple, through its XRP Ledger (XRPL), is making ambitious strides into tokenization, potentially setting the stage to challenge traditional financial giants like BlackRock. In a recent update, Austin King, co-founder and CEO of OmniNetwork, highlighted how Ripple's latest moves could reshape the onchain economy and propel the XRP ecosystem to new heights.

With a recent break above a crucial resistance level close to $102,000 Bitcoin is still gaining ground. Although this move suggests that the asset is once again strong a significant test is still ahead as Bitcoin gets closer to a crucial psychological and technical barrier at $105,000.

Large holders of Ethereum, also called Ethereum whales, have been on an accumulation trend for a while now, with on-chain data revealing a fascinating increase in their collective holdings. Particularly, data from blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock shows that Ethereum whales now hold about 43% of the total circulating supply of ETH.

Q1 has been bullish for Ethereum, but slipping year-on-year returns highlight growing market risks.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, shared his thoughts with the crypto community. Schwartz took to social media to reflect on Gensler's exit and its potential impact on the cryptocurrency space.

XRP has been experiencing a significant surge in January 2025, gaining nearly 50% and peaking at $3.39 on January 18. However, recent technical indicators suggest that this rally could be losing steam.

XRP price dynamics heat up as Trump's Meme Coin launch coincides with Ripple's SEC appeal. What's next for XRP as regulatory changes loom?

Leading crypto firms have reportedly made seven-figure donations to incoming President Donald Trump's inaugural committee since the November 2024 US election. Politico reports that Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood and Circle shelled out at least $10 million for Trump's inauguration and related events. Blockchain payments firm Ripple, which faced enforcement action from the U.S.

Crypto assets flipped green last week, with huge inflows recorded across retail and institutional markets. The resurgence in whale numbers and macro factors sparked bullish interest amid rising projections.

Today's edition of the weekly recap spotlights the rise of Trump's meme coin, major changes at Ethereum, MoonPay's $175 million Helio acquisition, and Tether's new El Salvador headquarters. Also, Nova Labs finds itself in the SEC's crosshairs.

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Ethereum (ETH) had a rough year in 2024, failing to make significant progress in terms of price action. However, many analysts are now predicting that 2025 could be the year when Ethereum finally experiences the breakout it has been waiting for.

Ethereum's price action over the next few days could be dictated by a certain formation.

Leading altcoin Ethereum has defied the overall market trend, witnessing a 2% drop in price over the past 24 hours. This comes amid the persistent decline in the demand for the coin.

The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is currently experiencing a spectacular comeback with a rise of $1.5 billion in payment volume. This increase in on-chain metrics and user engagement is attracting the attention of crypto investors, especially with the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, which could further boost demand.

XRP (XRP -0.50%) has been on an incredibly hot streak lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has risen 54% year to date, far outperforming the gain of roughly 9% for Bitcoin and roughly 3% for Ethereum.

After XRP's 53% YTD surge, investors are torn about what to do next.

The crypto market is buzzing with excitement as $XRP and $BTC set the tone for what could be an epic bull run. But the spotlight isn't just on these heavyweights – meme coins are creating a stir too.

Will the incoming US president indeed focus on US-based crypto projects such as Ripple?

XRP has captured the crypto market's attention with its impressive bullish performance, surging over 45% in just six days. The token's rally reached a new milestone on Thursday as it broke its all-time high, solidifying its position as one of the top-performing assets in the market.

Trump's inauguration and the performance of crypto derivatives could play a significant role in pushing ETH's price to attain the $4,000 price mark.

It's been an interesting past 24 hours for the cryptocurrency industry and market, with the United States president-elect Donald Trump launching his own meme coin “Official Trump” (TRUMP). The Solana-based meme coin's value has skyrocketed by more than 500% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of over $5 billion.

The cryptocurrency market has seen renewed activity in the third week of January 2025, as global market capitalization increased by 2%. This uptick in market momentum has significant interest from large investors, commonly known as crypto whales, who have been accumulating select altcoins.

It was a wild week for XRP, as the Ripple-linked asset blasted above $3 amid Trump optimism and other developments.

Ethereum price tumbled 8% in 48-hours to hit $3,130 on Sunday, despite bullish sentiment dominating the crypto sector ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. While the likes of Bitcoin and Solana hit record highs, ETH market momentum has been considerably subdued.

After another tremendous week for the popular cryptocurrency XRP, which ended with a gain of over 24%, there are some worrying signs that the bullish euphoria for the token may be coming to an end in the near future.

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Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has announced significant changes to the leadership structure of the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to enhance technical expertise and improve collaboration with developers and contributors within the ecosystem.

XRP continues to stamp its authority as a formidable force across crypto circles, given that it recently flipped Tether (USDT) to become the third-largest cryptocurrency based on market cap.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced significant leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to prioritize technical expertise. The post Vitalik Buterin Unveils Leadership Overhaul at Ethereum Foundation to Boost Technical Focus appeared first on Cryptonews.

Silently emerging from South Korea's active crypto market, a single XRP transfer has attracted much attention today. Whale Alert flagged a movement of 30 million XRP — valued at $95.52 million — originating from Upbit, the country's leading cryptocurrency exchange.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is undergoing a significant leadership transformation, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

A substantial transfer of 30,000,000 XRP, worth approximately $95.5 million, was recorded on January 19, 2025. This transaction was made from the South Korean exchange Upbit to an unidentified wallet, raising speculation about potential market activity.

The price of XRP has found strength above the $3 support zone as the token targets a new all-time high, with technical indicators suggesting $4 might be in sight.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has disclosed that the Ethereum Foundation is making large leadership changes in its structure. However, Buterin clarified that this does not mean the foundation would change its general ideology or risk losing its position as a neutral platform.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin recently took to the X social media network to reveal that the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting various research and development initiatives within the Ethereum ecosystem, is currently undergoing a significant leadership overhaul.

With notable increases in price and on-chain metrics, XRP has made a remarkable comeback. With the XRP payment volume between accounts reaching 1.5 billion in a notable surge as shown in the provided charts, the asset's recent performance is drawing attention.

All eyes are currently on the XRP price as analysts indicate a potential surge to $4 if a breakout from a bullish chart pattern is validated.

With a huge price breakout that has elevated it above $268 and left other significant cryptocurrencies trailing in terms of performance, Solana is causing a stir in the cryptocurrency market. Top crypto influencers have taken notice of this surge, solidifying Solana's standing as one of the most active assets in the current market cycle.

A Bloomberg analyst predicted that a Litecoin exchange-traded fund might be the next crypto ETF to win approval from the SEC.

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has changed his social media profile picture to a Milady NFT, marking another high-profile endorsement of the controversia

Ripple's XRP has witnessed a remarkable surge recently, climbing to a new all-time high of $3.41 on January 16. However, this rally has triggered a wave of profit-taking among traders, which now threatens the sustainability of its recent gains.

Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Ethereum (ETH) show differing price trajectories. While Bitcoin continues to hold steady above the $100,000 level, concerns over a potential hidden downtrend emerge.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on Monday as the 47th president of the United States, he has made a surprising move by launching his own cryptocurrency, the $TRUMP coin.

The dynamic realm of crypto has concluded another week, primarily with traders and investors rejoicing amid a broader market recovery. Bitcoin (BTC) price resurged to the $105K level as the week closed, whereas Ripple's XRP witnessed gains of nearly 30% in the past seven days.

XRP is currently facing a period of consolidation, with its price at $3.21, experiencing a slight 2% dip in the last 24 hours. Despite this short-term setback, the overall market sentiment remains optimistic, suggesting the potential for a breakout in the coming days.