XRP Faces Systematic Rigging, Major Holder Says

A prominent XRP holder is calling out what he says is a deliberate and recurring scheme to push the token’s price up before US markets open — then drive it back down once trading begins. Related Reading: Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors To Wait The claim has split the XRP community between those who see a coordinated attack and those who say the data points to something far more routine. A Chart, A Pattern, And A Name For It The community figure at the center of the debate goes by Arthur online. He posted a historical price chart showing....


XRP Ledger Transactions Triple In One Year – What’s Going On?

Daily transaction volume on the XRP Ledger has surged to almost 3 million as of this week, a near-tripling of the approximately 1 million transactions recorded per day in mid-2025, according to data published by Evernorth, the largest public XRP treasury company. XRP Ledger Activity At Record Levels Recent data shows the XRP Ledger is now processing almost 3 million transactions daily, making it one of the busiest periods in the network’s history. The increase places current activity far above levels recorded earlier in the cycle, especially in the mid-2025 months, when XRP was pushing to....

Crypto’s CLARITY Act May Miss 2026 Window Without April Action

Reports indicate investment bank TD Cowen warned the CLARITY Act may not pass until 2027 and could take effect in 2029. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40% Lawmakers And Deadlines The bill’s timetable is tight. Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital said if the CLARITY Act doesn’t clear committee by the end […]

Big Players Return: Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up BTC At $71K

The crypto market’s fear gauge hit 15 — deep inside “Extreme Fear” territory — yet the biggest Bitcoin holders quietly moved in the opposite direction. Related Reading: Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors To Wait Whale Wallets Grow Their Share Of Total Bitcoin Supply According to crypto analytics platform Santiment, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC increased their collective share of total supply to 68% last week, up from 68% seven days prior. Whales were not buying blindly. Santiment disclosed the accumulation happened....

US Bitcoin ETFs Hit 5-Day Inflow Streak For First Time In 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) in the United States have posted five consecutive days of capital inflows for the first time in 2026. This good run of form comes as a relief after what has been a turbulent start to the year for BTC and the broader cryptocurrency market. While the premier cryptocurrency still appears […]

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Turns Positive After 10 Weeks – Is US Demand Finally...

Bitcoin’s recent price action may be showing its first signs of relief as a closely watched indicator tied to US demand has just changed direction. The Coinbase Premium Gap has moved back into positive territory following nearly 10 weeks of persistent negative readings, a stretch that coincided with Bitcoin’s decline from around $95,000 to below $65,000 in February. Coinbase Premium Turns Positive The Coinbase Premium Gap, which measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase, the primary exchange for US-based institutional and retail investors, and its price on offshore....

Is Bitcoin Price Bottom In? MVRV Z-Score Says ‘Not Yet’

After another failed attempt at breaking the $74,000 resistance, the Bitcoin price continues to hover around the psychological $70,000 level, with very little — if any — momentum to boast of. Some analysts expect this price level to serve as a rebound point for the flagship cryptocurrency; however, data from a recent on-chain evaluation implies that the Bitcoin market might still see a final shake-off before the real move begins. Historic MVRV Z-Score Comes In Sight — What This Means For Price In a March 14 post on X, popular market analyst Ali Martinez put forward an interesting on-chain....

Ethereum Foundation Finalizes 5,000 ETH Sale In $10M OTC Deal — Details

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced that it has completed an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 5,000 ETH over the weekend. According to the organization’s disclosure, proceeds from this sale will be directed towards its core operations and other activities. Ethereum Foundation Sells $10 Million In ETH To BitMine In a March 14 post on the social […]

Ethereum Currently Undervalued – But Is It Time To Buy?

According to the latest on-chain data, Ethereum appears to be entering a state of undervaluation, with the potential of rebounding to new highs. However, the question is — is it really time to buy ETH? ETH Could Drop Another 40% Before Bear Cycle Ends In a new Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci shared that Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is starting to become relatively cheap. The relevant on-chain indicator in this observation is the MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) ratio, an indicator that compares a coin’s market cap....

Bitcoin Inflection Point Forms At $70k As Institutional Demand Offsets Whale ...

Over the last day, the Bitcoin price has displayed sideways movement, without any apparent intent of a breakout. While this is a typical weekend price action, there has been an interesting update on the underlying dynamics keeping the flagship cryptocurrency grounded around $70,000. Related Reading: DOJ, Europol Freeze $3.5M In Crypto After Dismantling Global Proxy […]

Bitcoin Historical Data Suggests New ATH Is Years Away – Analyst

Prominent analyst Darkfost shares that Bitcoin remains a long time away from establishing a new all-time high (ATH), despite an ongoing market correction that has lasted over five months. The market expert also discusses the role of halving events following a major cyclical change. Related Reading: Bitcoin Probes $73,000 Liquidity Pocket: Is The Next Leg Toward $80,000 Loading? Bitcoin In Early Stages Of Bear Market – Analyst  On October 6, 2025, Bitcoin notably recorded its present ATH of $126,100. Since then, the leading cryptocurrency has experienced multiple significant price....

Ethereum Foundation Sells ETH To BitMine As Whale Accumulation Intensifies

The Ethereum Foundation has completed a direct sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies, the publicly traded treasury firm chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, in an over-the-counter transaction valued at $10.2 million. The transaction comes at a time when large investors appear increasingly comfortable accumulating Ethereum during the current price range, with on-chain data showing several large wallets quietly building major ETH positions in recent days. Related Reading: DOJ, Europol Freeze $3.5M In Crypto After Dismantling Global Proxy Fraud Network BitMine Continues....

Here’s Bitcoin’s Fate If The Strait Of Hormuz Remains Unsettled – Details

The Bitcoin market has experienced some significant price relief in recent weeks. After a series of intense corrections that forced prices to a local bottom of $60,000 in early February, the premier cryptocurrency presently trades around $71,000, reflecting a 7.19% gain in the past month.  Meanwhile, the global markets have been heavily rocked by heightened […]

Bitcoin MVRV Bands Reveal Crucial Price At $73,726 Level – Details

Over the last day, Bitcoin prices have remained within the $70,000 – $72,000 region, recording no significant movement. This market calmness comes after the premier cryptocurrency’s initial breakout above the $70,000 resistance during the past week, before prices retraced. With Bitcoin now sustaining a price move above the former $70,000 barrier, on-chain data has identified the multiple key levels that deserve investors’ attention in analyzing the next major price move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Probes $73,000 Liquidity Pocket: Is The Next Leg Toward $80,000 Loading? Bitcoin....

Ethereum Approaching Major Capitulation Zone — On-Chain Metrics Hint At Impen...

Following a disappointing performance in February, the Ethereum price has seen some semblance of relief over the past two weeks. With the steadying market condition, the “king of altcoins” has managed to hold its own around the psychological $2,000 level. This, expectedly, has been enough to rouse hopes in silent investors on the Ether token’s […]

Ethereum Price Coils Near Key Resistance: A Breakout Could Be Explosive

Ethereum is tightening below a critical $2,149 resistance level, building pressure as bulls and bears jockey for control. A decisive breakout above this zone could trigger strong momentum, potentially sending the price toward the next major resistance near $2,750. A Test Of The Key $2,149 Resistance Ethereum is currently testing the $2,149 resistance level. According to insights from Bitcoin Meraklısı, this threshold represents a significant pivot point for the asset’s near-term trajectory. A successful breach and consolidation above this mark would likely act as a catalyst,....

You Won’t Believe Which Company Is The Top XRP ETF Holder

Institutional interest in XRP exchange-traded funds is still growing, and these ETFS have already taken in more than $1.4 billion in cumulative inflows since launch. Interestingly, the latest regulatory disclosures reveal a surprising name sitting at the top of the list of investors.  Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street’s most influential investment banks, has quietly […]

On-Chain Data Shows Why Bitcoin’s Next Stop Could Be At $82K

The Bitcoin price has not particularly impressed over the past two weeks, but it appears to have steadied its movement within a clear consolidation range. In its latest attempt to shine, the premier cryptocurrency faced fierce resistance around $74,000 on Friday, March 13.  Interestingly, the latest on-chain data suggests that the $74,000 resistance might not be the barrier it appears to be. According to a prominent crypto analyst on the social media platform X, the Bitcoin price seems to have a free runway to return to above the $80,000 mark. BTC Price Has Free Runway To $82,000: Analyst....

Bitcoin Crash Far From Over? Analyst Shares How Painful Bear Markets Can Get

Bitcoin’s extended pullback from its all-time high has left traders in uncertainty, and many investors are unsure whether the worst of the decline has already passed.  One analyst known as Jelle on X is of the notion that the conversation may be missing an uncomfortable reality that Bitcoin bear markets often become far more painful than most participants expect. The price data, he argues, supports a more concerning interpretation of how Bitcoin’s current pullback will play out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets Current....

Former UK Prime Minister Calls Bitcoin A ‘Giant Ponzi Scheme’, Strategy’s Say...

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, said he has always feared that Bitcoin is a “giant Ponzi scheme,” with the latest stories around the cryptocurrency appearing to prove him right. Former Prime Minister Johnson Calls Pokémon Cards A Better Bet Than BTC  In a March 13 Daily Mail column, former UK Prime […]

Bitcoin Probes $73,000 Liquidity Pocket: Is The Next Leg Toward $80,000 Loading?

Bitcoin recently pushed into a key liquidity pocket near the $73,000 level, briefly tapping overhead liquidity before encountering a sharp reaction to the downside. With structure still holding and buyers stepping in on dips, attention is now shifting to whether this positioning phase could set the stage for a stronger push toward the $80,000 region. Upper Liquidity Sweep Before Sharp Rejection Near $74,000 According to the latest MMT Heatmap update from Columbus, Bitcoin experienced a significant surge into the upper liquidity pocket during the overnight session. The price climbed....

Custodia Bank Loses Case For Rehearing Over Fed Master Account – Details

Crypto bank Custodia has lost another legal battle in its campaign to review the Federal Reserve’s position as the final authority over granting master accounts. This development comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected the Caitlin Long-led digital bank’s request for rehearing after an initial favorable ruling for the Federal […]

Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index At COVID- And LUNA-Crash Low — What’s Next?

The price of Bitcoin put in another interesting performance over the past week, as the global uncertainty continued in the broader financial markets. However, the $74,000 resistance level proved to be unyielding yet again, as the premier cryptocurrency made a fresh play for it as the weekend approached. The investor sentiment in the Bitcoin market seems to be worsening with time, while the bullish momentum appears to be waning after the latest rejection. In fact, recent on-chain data shows that the sentiment is at a low not seen in nearly four years. BTC Fear & Greed Index Falls To 10% For....

Inside Ripple’s Buying And Selling Cycle — And Its Impact On XRP

Ripple’s latest $750 million share buyback has split the XRP community in two. While some members see the internal buy-and-sell cycle as a sign of strength for both the crypto payments company and XRP, others argue that the move exposes a cycle that has always put retail XRP holders at the bottom of the food […]

Why The XRP Price Might Crash To $0.87 Before The Bear Market Ends

The XRP price has been trending downward for several months now, falling from a yearly high above $3 in 2025 to under $1.4 at the time of writing. With the crypto market facing strong bearish headwinds, XRP’s next move remains uncertain. While some hope for a recovery, others project further downside. For her bearish forecast, crypto analyst CasiTrades suggests that XRP’s consolidation phase may not be over. She projects that the cryptocurrency could still crash further to $0.87 before the current bear market ends.  XRP Price Faces $0.87 Crash CasiTrades has presented a fresh technical....

$100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40%

Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $53 million in a single day this week, pushing monthly inflows past $1.16 billion — a sharp reversal after four straight months of outflows that drained more than $6 billion from those same funds. Related Reading: Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say ETF Inflows Signal A […]

Solana Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since January – Market Rebo...

Solana (SOL) may be on the cusp of a major market rally after the SuperTrend indicator turned bullish for the first time in two months. The prominent altcoin has been a major victim of the market downturn, losing over 62% of its value since October 2025. However, recent gains suggest a building momentum for a possible price recovery. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price From $70,000 To $110,000 In 2 Months? Analyst Reveals How Solana (SOL) Set For Potential Trend Reversal – Analyst In an X post on March 13, market analyst Ali Martinez shared that the SuperTrend indicator was flashing a....

US Billionaire Backs Stablecoins To Take Over Payment Systems – Details

American billionaire and investor Stanley Druckenmiller has postulated that stablecoins will play a central role in the US payments system in the next decade. However, the philanthropist and former hedge fund manager remains skeptical about regular cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes 34% Stablecoins Drive Productivity, Druckenmiller Says In […]

Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors...

Strategy’s stock is trading below the value of its own Bitcoin holdings — an unusual position for a company that has built its entire identity around the cryptocurrency’s rise. Related Reading: Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets A Streak That Keeps Going The Virginia-based firm added 17,994 BTC to its reserves last week, paying roughly $1.28 billion at an average of $70,946 per coin. It was the company’s 102nd Bitcoin purchase and the 11th straight week it has bought more. Strategy’s total Bitcoin stash is now valued at....

DOJ, Europol Freeze $3.5M In Crypto After Dismantling Global Proxy Fraud Network

A New York resident lost close to $1 million in cryptocurrency. That single case became one of the clearest examples of the damage done by SocksEscort — a for-hire proxy service that gave criminals across the globe a way to hide while they stole. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes […]

Bitcoin’s Base Case: What To Expect Before The Run-Up Above $100,000

Crypto pundit Crypto Bully has shared his base case for Bitcoin and what to expect before the flagship crypto rallies above $100,000. This comes as BTC continues to struggle to hold above the $70,000 resistance amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.  Analyst Shares Base Case For Bitcoin In an X post, Crypto Bully stated that the path and exact levels of Bitcoin are not important in the long run, aside from immediate support and resistance levels. The analyst shared key points, including the observation that downside retests have not worked for a while. He pointed to the $85,000....

Ethereum And Solana Are Topping Developer Activity Again, But Why Are Their P...

Ethereum and Solana are currently leading developer activity in the crypto space, while developer activity in the broader ecosystem declines. This comes as prices continue to struggle with the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran, which is sparking rising oil prices.  Ethereum And Solana Lead Developer Activity Amid Broad Decline Artemis data show that […]

Bitcoin Market Remains Pessimistic Despite Price Reclaiming $70k

The past week recorded a significant change in the Bitcoin price action, where there was a momentum-driven rally to the upside of the charts. As of Tuesday, March 10, this move had boosted the flagship cryptocurrency tp reclaim its previous psychological $70,000 level. Interestingly, the Bitcoin price would go on to reach about $74,000 on Friday. While this might be good for Bitcoin, if at all in the short term, data from a recent on-chain evaluation has been published, leading to the suspicious conclusion that Bitcoin’s market participants are currently not as enthusiastic as they....

XRP’s DeFi Moment? On-Chain Numbers From Flare Tell A Different Story

Momentum around XRP may be entering a new phase as emerging on-chain data shows a growing activity within its broader ecosystem. Recent metrics from Flare, a network designed to bring smart contract functionality and DeFi capabilities to assets like XRP, suggest that decentralized finance participation tied to the network could be gaining traction.  What The […]

XRP Chart History Sparks Speculation Of $8.6 Price Target

A single historical parallel is driving one analyst’s bold call on XRP — and it hinges on a rally that hasn’t happened yet. Related Reading: Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox Channel Pattern Tracks 9 Months Of Price Action Chartist Celal Kucuker has mapped out a descending channel that has guided XRP’s price movements since the token hit a record high of $3.6 in July 2025. The channel has two boundaries: a lower trendline that dates back even further — to when XRP pulled back from $3.4 in January 2025 — and an upper trendline that formed after....

Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say

Using Bitcoin to buy groceries or pay a bill sounds simple. Under current US tax law, it is anything but. Every transaction — no matter how small — triggers a taxable event that must be reported to the IRS, forcing users to calculate capital gains on purchases as minor as a cup of coffee. That […]

Dogecoin Price Can Still Cross $1: Historical Cycle Performance Points To 750...

The dogecoin price trending below $1 means that the meme coin is still around a 1,000% rally from hitting the coveted $1 level. Despite the expectations over the years, the digital asset has not performed well, instead ending its 2024 rally before it even got to its present all-time high of $0.74. However, this poor performance has not dissuaded investors, with one analyst predicting that the Dogecoin price will indeed end up hitting $1. Using Previous Cycles To Predict Price Trajectory Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted the trajectory of the Dogecoin price using the performance of....

Analyst Says Bitcoin Bulls Have Won And This Is The Next Target

Over the last week, the Bitcoin bulls have been putting up a fight to combat the consistent decline, and this has led to the price ranging around the $70,000 level. With this newfound recovery trend, things look to have taken a turn for the better as buyers are moving back into the arena. The result of this […]

Bitcoin Foundation For A Mid-Term Breakout Remains Thin, Cost Basis Data Shows

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how Bitcoin has only seen a relatively thin accumulation band form during the recent consolidation range. Bitcoin STH CBD Shows Accumulation Remains Thin In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Cost Basis Distribution (CBD) of the short-term holders. The CBD here refers to an indicator that tells us about the amount of supply that was purchased at the various price levels visited by BTC in its history. Related Reading: Bitcoin Returns Mirror Late-2022 Levels Seen Before 67% Rally: Santiment The CBD of....

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Could See Prices Reach $190 In Optimistic Market Capture S...

Decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid (HYPE) is experiencing a notable surge in its key metrics, positioning itself as a preferred trading platform amid rising tensions in Iran.  This increased activity has propelled HYPE to outperform the market’s leading cryptocurrencies, boasting a major 23% gain over the past week. However, market analyst Ali Martinez has indicated that HYPE investors may soon encounter a new buying opportunity.  New Sell Signal For Hyperliquid The analyst highlighted that on March 8, the TD Sequential had signaled a buying opportunity for HYPE, which was....

February Marks First Drop For Bitcoin Treasuries: Sales Outnumber Purchases B...

A recent report from Bitcointreasuries.net has highlighted a significant shift in the behavior of Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, revealing that the number of sales has outpaced purchases for the first time in February. Bitcoin Treasuries Experience Net Decrease According to the report, public companies engaged in treasury strategies purchased or disclosed nearly 7,800 BTC worth approximately […]

XRP Gearing Up For 1,300% Rally? Analyst Sets Bold $48 Target For Next Bull Run

As XRP anticipates a potential rally toward a key short-term resistance level, an analyst has set a bold target for the cryptocurrency’s long-term performance, suggesting that the altcoin could soar by over 1,300% during the next bull run. Related Reading: Ethereum Eyes $2,100 Retest As BlackRock Debuts Staked ETH ETF XRP Targets $48 In Next Bull Run On Friday, XRP joined the broader market rebound, experiencing a 3.5% surge and reaching a one-week high of $1.45. Over the past month, the cryptocurrency has been oscillating between $1.20 and $1.50, hovering above the upper area of this....

Crypto Warning: Bonk.fun Domain Hack Exposes Solana Traders To Wallet Drain

A Crypto platform confirmed that their main domain website had been hacked, which exposed its users to a wallet draining exploit. A No-Fun Crypto Hijack It is a truth universally acknowledge that, no matter the size of a global geopolitical crisis, hackers will continue to ravage through the crypto market. This time, the victim was […]

Bitcoin Fails To Break $74,000 Resistance: Analyst Predicts ‘Structural Botto...

Bitcoin (BTC) made a notable recovery on Friday, witnessing a 4% surge that led the leading cryptocurrency to retest the critical $74,000 resistance level, which has remained unbroken for the past month.  However, even with this upward movement, the cryptocurrency has retraced to approximately $72,215, establishing itself at the upper boundary of its ongoing consolidation range. Further Declines For Bitcoin Ahead? Analyst Sunny Mom from CryptoQuant emphasizes that, despite these recoveries, Bitcoin has yet to establish a definitive bottom. She suggests that further price declines may be....

World Liberty Financial Offers ‘Guaranteed Direct Access’ For $5M Token Lockup

The Trump family’s decentralized finance (DeFi) venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), unveiled on Friday a new investment opportunity for participants and supporters of the platform.  As earlier reported by Reuters, investors who commit to locking $5 million worth of their tokens for six months will gain “guaranteed direct access” to certain members of the WLFI […]

Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets

More than $246 million in crypto futures positions were wiped out in a single day as Bitcoin reversed sharply on Thursday, punishing traders who had bet against the market. The leading cryptocurrency climbed back to around $73,300 — a gain of roughly 4.5% over 24 hours — after a stretch of selling had dragged prices into the high $60,000 range. Related Reading: Cardano’s DeFi Boom: TVL Spikes 23% In Less Than 2 Weeks The move carried the hallmarks of a short squeeze. Funding rates had gone deeply negative in the days before the reversal, a sign that bearish bets had piled up on exchanges.....

Crypto In Spotlight As OFAC Targets North Korean IT Worker Network

Crypto moved to the center of Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions action on March 12, after the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated six individuals and two entities tied to DPRK-run IT worker schemes. For the digital asset industry, the significance was not only the sanctions themselves, but how explicitly the case framed […]

This XRP Level Is ‘Where Everything Changes,’ Analyst Says

XRP is in a compression phase rather than a breakdown, according to analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, who says the chart’s most important trigger now sits at $2.20. In a post published Friday, he argued that reclaiming that level would mark the point where the current structure turns decisively constructive again. EGRAG’s analysis is built around the monthly XRP chart and, specifically, the 21-period exponential moving average. “I keep repeating this: I don’t predict the future. I read charts, study cycles, and utilize on indicators,” he wrote, framing the setup less as a directional call than as a....

HSBC, Standard Chartered To Receive First Stablecoin Licenses In Hong Kong – ...

Hong Kong is expected to grant the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses within two weeks, reportedly choosing HSBC and Standard Chartered as the first companies to obtain the long-awaited approval. Related Reading: Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Backlash HSBC, Standard Chartered Lead Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Race On Friday, […]

Is XRP’s Supply Tightening? Exchange Outflows, ETF Demand Suggest It Might Be

Goldman Sachs has quietly built one of the largest known institutional positions in XRP, holding close to $154 million through various exchange-traded fund products — a figure that places the Wall Street giant ahead of hedge funds and trading firms that have also begun staking out exposure to the digital asset. Related Reading: Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox Institutions Move In As Retail Pulls Coins Off Exchanges The Goldman position was disclosed alongside smaller holdings from Millennium Management, which reported about $23 million in XRP ETF exposure, and....