Bitcoin and XRP have both made strong attempts to reclaim resistance levels in recent days. Bitcoin has broken above the $120,000 price level. XRP, on the other hand, hasn’t found it as easy to establish a firm breakout, although it has pushed as high as $3.10 in the past 24 hours. Technical analysis points to possible short-term price gains if resistance levels holds, but it also outlines a scenario where both Bitcoin and XRP could face another round of declines in the coming week. Related Reading XRP’s Struggle Against The…
Day: October 4, 2025
Stablecoin Yield Means Banks Must Now offer Customers Real Interest
Stablecoins, tokenized versions of fiat currencies that move on blockchain rails, will eventually force banks and other financial institutions to offer customers yields on their deposits to remain competitive, according to Patrick Collison, CEO of payments company Stripe. The average interest rate for US savings accounts is 0.40%, and in the EU, the average rate on savings accounts is 0.25%, Collison said in response to VC Nic Carter’s X post outlining the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins and the future of the sector. Collison added: “Depositors are going to, and should,…
Crypto Network Revenue Declined by 16% in September — VanEck
Network revenues across the blockchain ecosystem declined by 16% month-over-month in September, mainly due to reduced volatility in the crypto markets, according to asset manager VanEck. Ethereum network revenue fell by 6%, Solana’s fell by 11%, and the Tron network recorded a 37% reduction in fees, due to a governance proposal that reduced gas fees by over 50% in August, according to VanEck’s report. The revenue drop in the other networks was attributed to reduced volatility in the crypto markets and the underlying tokens powering those networks. Ether (ETH) volatility…
Crypto Investor Capital ‘At Work’
The record $300 billion stablecoin market capitalization may signal that more investor capital is flowing onchain, which could act as “rocket fuel” for cryptocurrency valuations, according to market analysts. The total stablecoin supply has reached a new record of over $300 billion on Friday, marking a 46.8% year-to-date growth rate that may outpace the previous year’s stablecoin market growth, Cointelegraph reported. The record comes at the start of October, historically the second-best month for Bitcoin (BTC), reinforcing investor optimism around a potential “Uptober” rally. “Stablecoin supply may have crossed 300…
MetaMask to distribute $30 million in LINEA token rewards
Key Takeaways MetaMask introduces an onchain rewards program with $30 million in LINEA token incentives to strengthen community engagement. MetaMask has not yet disclosed eligibility details. Share this article MetaMask, a crypto wallet provider, announced an upcoming onchain rewards program that will distribute over $30 million in LINEA token incentives during its first season. The wallet has continued expanding beyond basic wallet transactions, integrating features such as swaps, staking, and portfolio management. The company has also made it easier for users to claim eligible tokens directly within the MetaMask Portfolio…
Private Key Leakage Remains the Leading Cause of Crypto Theft in Q3 2025
Based on a report by SlowMist, private key leakage remains the leading cause of crypto theft, accounting for 317 stolen fund reports in Q3 2025. Slowmist’s MistTrack’s Stolen Funds Analysis shows that private key leaks remain the most common cause of crypto theft. The findings indicate that 317 stolen fund reports were filed between July and September, with assets worth more than $3.73 million successfully frozen or recovered in ten of those cases. Private Keys Remain the Core Vulnerability The report highlights that most crypto thefts rely on compromised credentials…
XRP On-Chain Activity Signals Imminent Sell-Off — What’s Happening?
An alarming pattern of XRP whale activity has been noted, posing several questions about the sustainability of the cryptocurrency’s growth. Among the multiple questions currently being asked, one is more demanding of an immediate response: Is an XRP whale sell-off on its way? XRP Supply Surges Across Major Exchanges In an October 3rd post on the social media platform X, market analyst CryptoOnchain highlighted a recent shift in the behavior of XRP’s largest holders, the whales. The online pundit’s report was based on the Exchange Supply Ratio indicator, which tracks…
Tokenized Crypto Treasury Companies Magnify Risks of Volatile Assets: Execs
Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies that tokenize their stocks on the blockchain compound the risks to investors and their own businesses, according to several crypto industry executives. “Blockchains trade 24/7, whereas traditional markets have specific hours of operation,” Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer of the Komodo decentralized exchange platform, told Cointelegraph. Sharp onchain price movements that occur outside of traditional market operating hours could lead to a run on the stock of a treasury company that has issued both tokenized and traditional shares, without the company having sufficient time to…
XRP Price Completes 7-Year Double Bottom Amid Prep For Moonshot To $19
Crypto analyst Bobby revealed that the XRP price has completed a consolidation pattern, hinting at a potential parabolic rally for the altcoin soon. The analyst suggested that XRP’s price could rally to double digits once this rally occurs. XRP Price Eyes Rally To $19 As It Completes Double-Bottom Pattern In an X post, Bobby indicated that the XRP price has completed the macro double-bottom pattern, which it had spent over seven years building. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the altcoin is now gearing up for a rally to as…
How Low Can The Price Go Next?
Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) has repeatedly broken above the $3 level since its November 2024 boom, but each attempt has ended in a fakeout followed by deeper corrections. XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView On Saturday, its price once again slipped below its $3 support, coinciding with its 200-4H exponential moving average (EMA; green wave). Can the XRP price decline even further in the coming days? Let’s examine. XRP chart fractal puts 15% correction in play XRP is mirroring a bearish fractal that may trigger a 15% drop toward $2.60…