Bitcoin’s been on a bit of a roll lately, climbing back above $115,000. It even briefly touched $117,000 on August 8th, fueled by some positive news in the US. President Trump’s executive order allowing crypto investments in 401(k) plans gave the market a boost. But can it reach its all-time high again? $118,000: The Make-or-Break…
Bitcoin’s price has been bouncing around lately. After a dip in July, it saw a small increase, but then stalled. However, one analyst thinks this might be setting up a big move. A Volume Shelf and the Golden Ratio Analyst Donald Dean spotted something interesting on the Bitcoin chart: a “volume shelf.” This is a…
Michael Saylor, the head of Strategy, thinks Bitcoin is about to become even more popular. He believes that potential US tariffs on gold imports could drive investors away from gold and towards Bitcoin. Bitcoin: Tariff-Proof? Saylor’s argument is simple: you can’t put a tariff on something that exists only online. Bitcoin, unlike gold, isn’t physical,…
A recent podcast interview sparked a heated debate about Ripple, XRP, and its future. Let’s break down what happened. Caitlin Long’s Critical Take on Ripple Custodia Bank CEO, Caitlin Long, didn’t pull any punches in her criticism of Ripple and XRP. During a podcast appearance, she argued that Ripple’s early funding model resembled an ICO,…
XRP is having a moment! It’s currently the third-largest cryptocurrency, and its price has been climbing steadily. In fact, it’s seen double-digit gains in the last week alone. But is this just the beginning? Past Performance Suggests a Big Run A crypto analyst, Ali Martinez, thinks so. He points to something called the MVRV (Market…
BlackRock isn’t currently working on spot ETFs for XRP or Solana, despite online chatter. This might disappoint some, but it also shows these cryptos are on BlackRock’s radar. BlackRock’s Cautious Approach BlackRock has officially stated they have no plans to file for XRP or Solana spot ETFs right now. This is in line with their…
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US had a rollercoaster week. Early Week Withdrawals The week started rough, with investors pulling out a whopping $465 million on Monday, August 4th. This continued a slow start to August. A Quick Turnaround But things changed quickly! A four-day winning streak saw a massive influx of cash into…
The Trump family’s cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), is reportedly trying to raise a massive $1.5 billion to create a public company. This company would essentially hold all of WLF’s WLFI tokens. From Token Sales to Big Bucks WLF launched in 2024, selling its WLFI token and raising $2.7 million in just one month….
Ripple’s attempt to get a US banking license is facing serious pushback. A group of bankers, the Independent Community of Bankers of America (ICBA), has filed a strong seven-page objection with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Concerns About Ripple’s Stablecoin and Regulatory Compliance The ICBA’s main worry is Ripple’s plan to…
The race to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chairman is heating up, and a surprising contender is emerging as the frontrunner. The Powell-Trump Showdown President Trump has been publicly blasting current Fed Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates high (between 4.25% and 4.50%). Trump wants lower rates to boost the economy, but Powell’s…
