Ethereum is struggling below $2,150 as selling pressure continues to define the market’s short-term direction and the recovery that briefly pushed ETH toward $2,400 fades into memory. The decline is uncomfortable — but top analyst Darkfost has identified a signal in the derivatives data that reframes the current weakness in a way that experienced market […]

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $76,800 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $78,300 resistance zone. Bitcoin managed to form a base above $76,000 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $77,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $79,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Upside Break Bitcoin price remained supported above....

XRP is struggling below resistance as selling pressure weighs on a price that has retreated from the $1.45 level that briefly offered hope of a sustained recovery. The market is cautious, and an Arab Chain report tracking institutional accumulation behavior has identified a shift in large investor activity that provides a specific on-chain explanation for why the current weakness has been difficult to arrest. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 2026 Market Structure Reveals A Problem Hidden Beneath ETF Growth The institutional accumulation indicator for XRP on Binance has dropped to approximately....

South Carolina is now one of more than a dozen US states that have passed laws protecting cryptocurrency rights — and it did so with almost no pushback. Related Reading: Crypto AI Platform Bankr Locks Down System After Hacker Breaches 14 Crypto Wallets Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 on May 19, adding it […]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing US financial regulators and requesting action from the Federal Reserve to review whether fintech and crypto-linked firms should get broader access to core payment infrastructure. For Ripple, which has been seeking a Fed master account tied to its RLUSD stablecoin strategy, the order moves a long-running […]

Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain said the firm’s recent investment in Zcash was driven by a convergence of stronger market traction, improving infrastructure and a broader return to crypto’s privacy roots. Speaking on the latest Bankless podcast released May 19, Jain argued that Zcash has moved from a “left for dead” asset into a credible private store-of-value contender. Jain said Multicoin had watched Zcash for years without being convinced. The asset, in his view, had long suffered from weak attention, poor usability and limited evidence that privacy demand could translate into....

A crypto analyst has shared a new analysis of Bitcoin (BTC), sharing many brutal truths that most people in the crypto market tend to miss. The analyst noted that despite the recent decline in Bitcoin’s price, most market participants still believe that the flagship cryptocurrency can rally much higher. Meanwhile, he stated that the market […]

Wyoming’s special purpose depository institutions — companies built around crypto — could soon have a path to something they’ve long been denied: a Federal Reserve master account. A new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump puts that possibility on the table, along with a broader push to open up the US banking system to crypto and financial technology companies. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout The Fed’s Role Under Scrutiny The order calls on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to....

The US Treasury announced on Wednesday a fresh round of sanctions targeting the Sinaloa Cartel, citing growing evidence that elements of the organization are using crypto to support fentanyl trafficking and launder drug proceeds.  Crypto To Move Fentanyl Proceeds Treasury noted that the Sinaloa Cartel is among the oldest and most powerful drug trafficking groups […]

A crypto analyst has shared a new report from Etherealize, a leading crypto research firm, which projects how high the Ethereum price could reach if its market capitalization were to match that of gold. The expert believes that, beyond price action, the Ethereum network could also evolve into a global settlement layer, further solidifying its position in the crypto space. Taken together, these developments paint a strong bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency, even amid the recent volatility and price declines that have weighed on the market. Digital Oil, a pseudonymous analyst and....

Bitcoin has followed its current script before. According to one crypto analyst, it may be doing so again, and if history holds, the next move is not upward. Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader has outlined a six-step framework on X that places BTC’s current price action directly onto the structure of the 2021 market cycle. […]

Ethereum’s recent pullback has added pressure to the market, but the broader technical structure continues to show signs of resilience. Despite the decline, ETH remains above several critical support zones, keeping hopes alive that the long-term bullish trend may still be intact if buyers can maintain control at these key levels. Ethereum Holds Above Critical 2022 Ascending Trendline According to The Boss, Ethereum’s broader market structure may still be holding firm despite the recent wave of selling pressure across the crypto market. Although ETH has experienced a steady decline over the....

Tether’s latest move in South Korea goes beyond protecting a product name. The company behind the world’s largest stablecoin filed seven trademark applications with the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service on May 19, covering not just its tokens but its company name, official logo, and gold-backed asset Tether Gold, known as XAUT. Related Reading: […]

US authorities are reportedly stepping up efforts to disrupt Iran’s cryptocurrency activity, as Washington works to choke off financial channels linked to the regime amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.  ‘Breadcrumbs’ In Crypto A FOX Business report released Wednesday points to new figures from a threat-detection data firm estimating that Tehran controls roughly $7.7 […]

XRP’s supply mechanism is one of the most controversial talking points in the crypto market. XRP exchange reserves have been falling for months, and the on-chain numbers are glaring. Now, a crypto pundit on X is connecting that structural shift to a chain of events that could send the XRP price into territory the market has never seen. XRP Supply Shock Could Push Exchanges Into A Liquidity Crisis A crypto pundit known as DelCrxpto has added an interesting angle to a scenario where XRP demand overwhelms available exchange supply and forces a new liquidity structure around Ripple’s XRP....

As volatility persists in the market, Bitcoin faces a potential retest of the $70,000 price level following the recent pullback. With this waning price action, demand for the flagship asset among investors and traders is exhibiting a trend that could spell trouble for its near-term direction. Demand Patterns For Bitcoin Are Undergoing A Change Bitcoin […]

Market analyst Aletheia released a report on Wednesday, taking a close look at the first six days of trading for Hyperliquid ETFs launched by 21Shares and Bitwise. The analysis focuses on how early inflows are stacking up across major crypto assets and what those moves may signal for demand going forward. First Six Days Under The Microscope In market-cap-adjusted terms, Aletheia found that the Hyperliquid ETFs generated more flows than Bitcoin (BTC) on three of the first six trading days. The same comparison also showed strength versus Ethereum (ETH): Hyperliquid’s ETF products logged....

More of XRP’s supply is being chipped away, as whales continue to accumulate the token, increasing their control of the cryptocurrency. According to new reports from on-chain analytics platform Santiment, Whales are currently holding over 450 billion coins, setting a record 8-year high. With more tokens being swallowed up by this group of investors, speculation […]

The idea of XRP trading at $589 may sound unrealistic at first, but the rationale behind it is not based on a normal crypto rally. Instead, it is based on a scenario where the XRP Ledger becomes part of high-value delivery-versus-payment settlement at the DTCC/CLS layer, with the altcoin acting as the liquidity asset behind large institutional transactions. Meanwhile, under that model, $589 is the level XRP would need to reach to support about $73 trillion in annual settlement flow with limited slippage. The Transactions That Cannot Be Made Smaller To understand the $589 figure, one must....

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have pulled in more money than their Solana ETF counterparts even though SOL has largely outperformed XRP on price during much of the year. The difference, according to market expert Sam Daodu, appears to come down to what’s happening on the regulatory and institutional side. Different Paths For XRP And Solana ETFs Daodu highlighted that XRP ETFs have gathered $1.39 billion in cumulative inflows since their November 2025 launch. Solana ETFs, launched in October, have accumulated $1.12 billion over the same overall timeframe.  In other words, despite XRP....

The ZEC technical structure continues to strengthen after breaking above a key macro resistance level that had capped price action for an extended period. Following a successful breakout above a long-standing descending trendline, the asset has continued to hold above key levels that previously served as strong resistance throughout the broader downtrend. The move signals a potential shift in momentum as bullish pressure gradually returns to the chart. How Zcash Momentum Continues Building After Technical Breakout Zcash is showing signs of renewed technical strength after completing a....

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, called for the CLARITY Act to be vetoed in a recent interview with Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets — comments that have resurfaced at a moment of peak legislative momentum, just days after the bill cleared the Senate Banking Committee […]

European crypto exchange WhiteBIT is entering the United Kingdom (UK) market with the launch of a dedicated platform, marking a strategic push into one of the world’s most established financial hubs. Related Reading: Japan To Recognize Foreign Stablecoins As Electronic Payment Instruments Starting June 1 WhiteBIT Launches UK Platform On Wednesday, WhiteBIT, the largest European […]

Ethereum is just a few dollars away from losing the $2,100 price level as volatility across the broader cryptocurrency market continues to intensify. After days of downside pressure, this price action has started to impact investors’ behavior, which is currently leaning heavily toward the bearish side. Extreme Bearishness Takes Hold Among Ethereum Traders While the […]

A widely circulated analysis has claimed that structural changes inside the global financial system could trigger a dramatic market repricing for XRP. According to crypto analyst Pumpius, a pattern of institutional alignment involving Ripple technology, central banks, and emerging digital infrastructure could set the stage for what he describes as a historic price discovery phase. XRP Catalysts Emerging From Global Financial Infrastructure The analyst’s thesis begins with developments inside the Bank for International Settlements. On May 12, several influential BIS leadership roles were....

The US-Iran war continues to linger with the two countries yet to reach a deal, and US President Donald Trump is threatening new strikes against Iran. Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.  U.S.-Iran War In Focus Amid Trump’s Threat and New Bitcoin Service According to a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump has threatened that a new US attack on Iran could happen in the coming days if both sides fail to reach a deal. This came amid his revelation that he was close to ordering a strike against Iran earlier....

Ethereum has emerged as the leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization despite the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) popularity in this sector. This comes amid the rise in tokenization, with institutions bringing their products on-chain.  Ethereum Leads XRP In The RWA Sector  Token Terminal data shows that Ethereum currently leads the XRP Ledger and other networks in […]

Tech entrepreneur Austen Allred was among the victims. His wallet, tied to a project called Kelly Claude AI assistant, was drained of Ether — though the hacker left his memecoin holdings untouched. Allred said there was no sign anyone else had logged into his Bankr account, suggesting the attacker got to the private keys through other […]

A full audit of the XRP Ledger’s validators, custody systems, wallets, and networking layers is now underway, led by quantum security firm Project Eleven in collaboration with Ripple. The review is part of a broader push to prepare the XRP Ledger ecosystem for a future where quantum computers could threaten the cryptographic systems that blockchains currently rely on. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout Project Eleven’s Scope Goes Beyond Research Project Eleven described the collaboration as one of the first major....

Martti Malmi, one of Bitcoin’s earliest developers who worked directly with Satoshi Nakamoto in the protocol’s founding years, has released a new version of Nostr VPN — an open-source mesh VPN that discards the entire trust model underlying conventional virtual private network services and replaces it with cryptographic keys, decentralized relay infrastructure, and user-operated exit […]

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said he is increasingly encouraged by three trends reshaping crypto infrastructure: a stronger industry focus on security, continued product development during quieter markets, and the growth of real-world assets and tokenized finance beyond crypto price cycles. 3 Reasons Nazarov Is Bullish On Chainlink In a lengthy post on X, Nazarov argued […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has suggested that Zcash (ZEC) could eventually reach 10% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization, a long-term bullish thesis on privacy coins rather than a near-term price forecast. Based on ZEC’s circulating supply of around 16 million tokens, that scenario would imply a price in the high four-figure range, roughly $8,000–$10,000, depending on Bitcoin’s valuation. A Chart Pattern Worth Watching On the technical side, traders point to a possible cup-and-handle pattern, but this is a subjective chart formation with no guarantee of outcome. Resistance is often....

Wintermute said Bitcoin’s latest rally has failed its first major macro test, arguing that the move was driven more by leverage and short covering than by durable spot demand. In its May 18 market update, the trading firm pointed to hot inflation, rising Treasury yields, ETF outflows and renewed rate-hike pricing as the backdrop behind a sharp reversal across digital assets. “Last week we said we’d find out fast what kind of rally this was. We found out,” Wintermute wrote. “BTC failed at the 200-day on the first real macro shock, which tells you it was the squeeze driving it all....

Trump Media-linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, B.T. has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its spot Bitcoin ETF registration, ending, at least for now, one of the more politically visible attempts to enter the already crowded US Bitcoin fund market. The withdrawal request, dated May 19, 2026, was addressed to the SEC’s […]

Data shows sentiment around Bitcoin among social media users has turned negative following the recent decline in the cryptocurrency’s price. Bitcoin Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Dropped Recently In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has discussed the latest trend in the Positive/Negative Sentiment for Bitcoin. This metric tells us whether the majority of social media comments aimed at a given asset are positive or negative. Related Reading: Solana Fails Channel Breakout—$78 Support The Next Destination? The indicator works by putting posts/messages/threads containing....

While XRP attempts to hold a crucial area, some analysts have pointed to key indicators that could dictate whether the recent pullback is temporary or marks the start of a deeper correction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally On The Line: Analyst Explains Why This Weekly Close Is Critical XRP Rally Faces Critical Resistance On Tuesday, XRP continued its recent decline, falling to the $1.35 area, its lowest level since late April. The cryptocurrency has been trading between $1.36 and $1.50 over the past month, attempting to break out of the upper boundary on multiple occasions. Last Thursday,....

Japan’s key financial authority has expanded its framework to officially treat foreign trust‑issued stablecoins as electronic payment instruments instead of securities under domestic law. Related Reading: South Korea’s KB Financial Completes Stablecoin Pilot As Lawmakers Press For Regulatory Framework Foreign Stablecoins Recognized As Payment Instruments On Tuesday, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced amendments to […]

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the typical altcoin investor has generally been realizing losses since late 2024. Median SOPR In The Altcoin Sector Has Been Stuck Below 1 In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the median SOPR for the altcoin market. The “SOPR,” which stands […]

Solana failed to settle above $92 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $84 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $87 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $85 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $84.00 or $82.50. Solana Price Dips From $94 Solana price failed to remain stable above $92 and started....

XRP is approaching a crucial turning point as price action tightens within a major consolidation range, fueling speculation that a breakout could be near. With bullish momentum slowly building, analysts believe a decisive move above the key $1.50 resistance level could ignite a powerful rally toward higher targets in the coming sessions. Bollinger Band Squeeze Signals Explosive Move Ahead Crypto analyst Ali Charts believes XRP may be on the verge of a major breakout move as volatility continues to tighten across higher time frames. According to the analyst, the Bollinger Bands on XRP’s....

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3650 and $1.3940. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3720 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.40. XRP Price Dips Below $1.40 XRP price failed to stay above $1.4150 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The....

Bitcoin’s on-chain profitability has recovered sharply from its March lows, but analyst Axel Adler Jr. says the market still lacks a stronger behavioral confirmation that a durable reversal is underway. In his May 19 “Bitcoin Morning Brief,” Adler pointed to a mixed setup across two closely watched on-chain indicators: Bitcoin Percent Supply in Profit and […]

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,100 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,075 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,050 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a....

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,800 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,000 and extended losses. The price is trading below $77,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $77,200 and $77,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Consolidates Losses Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,200 support zone. BTC remained in a....

Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped after failing to clear a major ceiling around the $83,000 area, with the flagship cryptocurrency down nearly 5% over the past week.  As of Tuesday evening, BTC was changing hands at roughly $76,750. Even with the pullback, market analyst Ali Martinez believes the current price action still leaves room for a rebound toward $94,850.  Bitcoin Could Drop Toward $54,270 In a Tuesday social media post on X (previously Twitter), Martinez pointed to Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) pricing bands, saying a move to $94,850 would represent about a 23.5%....

Bitcoin has lost the $80,000 level as selling pressure and market uncertainty converge on a price structure that analyst Rei Researcher has identified as one of the most sensitive zones Bitcoin has occupied in this entire cycle. The breakdown is not simply a technical level failing — it is a price entering a specific intersection […]

On-chain data shows USDC exchange inflows have witnessed a spike after the latest Bitcoin pullback, a potential sign that traders are looking to buy the dip. USDC Exchange Inflows Have Spiked To $350 Million As pointed out by on-chain analyst Maartunn in an X post, a notable amount of USDC has hit exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Inflow,” which tracks the total number of tokens of a given asset that investors are transferring to wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Fails Channel Breakout—$78 Support The Next....

The XRP Ledger is hosting tokenized US Treasuries, money market funds, and real estate instruments, but it is also hosting something far more fundamental than these.  Electricity has become one of the largest real-world assets now represented on the XRP Ledger. Data from RWA.xyz shows JMWH, an energy-linked token issued through Justoken, with a total […]

Analytics firm CryptoQuant has highlighted how the Bitcoin futures market saw a notable amount of inflows alongside the recent price surge. Bitcoin Open Interest Shot Up Alongside Rally In a new post on X, CryptoQuant has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Open Interest. This indicator measures the total amount of futures market […]

As the race to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs) accelerates, ONDO is quietly positioning itself as one of the most influential players in the growing sector. While the market shifts toward real-world asset tokenization, ONDO has continued to expand its footprint in tokenized finance by building products that bridge traditional financial markets with blockchain infrastructure.  Why ONDO Is Emerging As A Leader In The Real-World Asset Sector ONDO Finance is quietly emerging as one of the most influential players in the rapidly expanding tokenized finance sector. A KOL manager and advisor,....