Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has outlined what he believes makes XRP distinct in the digital asset market, pointing to the XRP Ledger’s payments-focused design, low transaction costs, short settlement times and long-running community support. The comments came in a short “XRP In One Minute” video shared by Ripple from XRP Las Vegas, where Garlinghouse framed […]
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Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin has been seeing recurring mid-month strength this year, and it is becoming harder to separate it from Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) expanding preferred-stock machine. The funding channel is helping the company continue to buy the flagship digital asset while adding a growing layer of cost to its balance sheet. Research firm K33 has tied the pattern to Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, STRC, which has become a key source of liquidity for the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The instrument pays dividends at month-end, but investors must own the shares by the 15th to qualify for the payout. That deadline has turned the middle of each month into a predictable window of demand. Investors buy STRC ahead of the cutoff, driving up its trading volume, and the stock moves back toward its $100 par value.
The launch of Nasdaq crypto index futures by CME Group could significantly enhance institutional participation and market stability in the crypto sector.
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Ethereum is consolidating between $2,250 and $2,450 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural shift that forces a decisive move in either direction. The price is holding but not breaking — and CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV has identified a divergence in the derivatives data across two of the largest exchanges in the world that adds a specific risk dimension to the current setup that most participants are not watching. The analysis examines the Estimated Leverage Ratio — the measure of how much derivatives exposure is being built on top of the ETH reserve base held by each exchange. A higher ratio does not automatically signal danger, but it does describe a more sensitive market structure: more open positions relative to available reserves means more potential volatility per unit of the underlying asset, and a lower tolerance for adv
The post Bitcoin at $4.2 Million Puts Saylor Ahead of Elon Musk; XRP Rally Stalls After Hyperliquid ETF Launch; Cardano Hits Millionaire Milestone – Morning Crypto Report appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
TL;DR Saylor vs. Musk Wealth Race: Michael Saylor could surpass Elon Musk in net worth if Bitcoin reaches $4.2 million. The scenario becomes possible due to the MNAV premium at which MicroStrategy shares trade relative to net asset value. XRP Rally Pauses: Capital inflows into XRP funds dropped to $0 following the launch of the first U.S. spot Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) from 21Shares and ahead of the final Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Record Cardano Accumulation: Large holders – addresses with balances above 1 million ADA – accumulated a historic record of 25.09 billion tokens, taking control of 67.47% of the total circulating supply of Cardano. Crypto Market Outlook: Bitcoin corrected below $80,000 amid a record $635 million single-day ETF outflow and escalating trade tensions betw
Ethereum is consolidating between $2,250 and $2,450 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural shift that forces a decisive move in either direction. The price is holding but not breaking — and CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV has identified a divergence in the derivatives data across two of the largest exchanges in the world that adds a specific risk dimension to the current setup that most participants are not watching. Related Reading: XRP Holds Key Level, But Binance Flow Data Signals Weakening Demand The analysis examines the Estimated Leverage Ratio — the measure of how much derivatives exposure is being built on top of the ETH reserve base held by each exchange. A higher ratio does not automatically signal danger, but it does describe a more sensitive market structure: more open positions relative to available reserves means more potential volatility per unit of the underlying asset, and a lower tolerance for adverse price movements before liquidation dynamics begin t
The post XRP Leans on Institutional Flows for 12% Price Breakout Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
XRP price (XRP) consolidates inside a falling channel handle, holding a setup that projects a 12% breakout target if institutional demand pushes the technical pattern over the neckline. Spot ETF inflows, smart money positioning, and a sharp drop in exchange selling pressure now stack behind the setup, raising the odds of a breakout against XRP’s history of failed cup formations. XRP Price Builds a Bullish Pattern as Volume Cools The XRP daily chart shows a cup and handle pattern forming between April 17 and May 10. The cup was carved out over three weeks, and a falling channel has acted as the handle since May 10. The cup measures roughly 12% from rim to bottom, projecting a matching upside if the neckline breaks. Volume tells a constructive story. Selling volume across the handle has cooled while buyers have stepped in on dips, the kind of behavior that typically precedes a patte
The post As XRP Momentum Builds, AI Infrastructure Platforms Like SHRMiner Are Back in Focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
XRP is once again drawing market attention after weeks of consolidation, with traders increasingly discussing whether the broader altcoin market may be preparing for a new momentum cycle. Recent market analysis suggests XRP has begun breaking out of key consolidation zones, while institutional inflows and renewed discussion around crypto regulation are contributing to growing market optimism. Although analysts remain divided on whether a full altseason has officially begun, rising activity around XRP and other major altcoins is fueling broader discussion around capital rotation and the next phase of crypto market growth. As traders search for new ways to position for a potential shift in market momentum, AI infrastructure and cloud-based computing platforms are also beginning to return to focus. Against this backdrop, SHR Miner stated that the company is con
CLARITY Act vote puts XRP commodity status and Ripple’s regulatory strategy in focus as traders watch U.S. crypto rules. XRP moved back into market focus as traders watched the CLARITY Act vote and its possible role in crypto rules. The debate centers on whether the bill could give clearer legal treatment to digital assets, including […]
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