More XRP Metrics are Suggesting a Rally to $2.80 is Now in Play

XRP (XRP) has rebounded nearly 21% from its sub-$2 lows reached on Nov. 21, as multiple technical and onchain signals put a $2.80 target within reach.  Key takeaways: XRP technical chart setups converge on a $2.80 target. Declining supply on exchanges suggests a lack of intention to sell by holders, signaling long-term conviction.  Positive Spot taker CVD remains, and persistent XRP ETF inflows suggest confidence among buyers. XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView XRP price bull pennant targets $2.80 The four-hour chart shows XRP price trading with a bull pennant, hinting…

Bitcoin approaches $93,000 as rally extends

Key Takeaways Bitcoin moved past $92,000 today, inching closer to another milestone as its rally continues. Institutional inflows via ETFs are contributing to positive market sentiment. Share this article Bitcoin reached as high as $92,900 today, bringing it just shy of the $93,000 mark as its steady advance continues. The digital asset has experienced high volatility throughout 2025, with market participants closely watching institutional developments and macroeconomic factors that could influence price movements. Recent discussion has highlighted renewed institutional inflows through ETFs as a potential factor supporting Bitcoin’s momentum. The…

ETH Whales Abstain As Data Shows Reduced Odds For $4K Rally

Key takeaways: ETH derivatives exhibit a fading bullish appetite as Ethereum’s TVL declines and network fees decrease, reinforcing persistent risk aversion. US job layoffs climb, and seasonal hiring weakens, leaving traders waiting for fresh liquidity before rebuilding confidence in ETH’s near-term upside. Ether (ETH) has climbed 15% from its $2,623 low made last Friday, yet derivatives metrics show traders remain cautious. The absence of bullish leverage from top ETH traders, combined with falling Ethereum network fees, weakens the case for sustained upside. As a result, traders question what must shift…

Bitcoin Has a 75% Chance of a Short-Term Rally, Says Trader Alessio Rastani

With Bitcoin sliding from its recent all-time high and market sentiment sinking into extreme fear, many investors are convinced the bull run is over. While social media is filled with predictions of a deep bear market and analysts claiming the next true bottom won’t arrive until 2026, trader Alessio Rastani sees a different picture. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Rastani explains why the recent drop may not signal the start of a prolonged bear cycle. Instead, he argues that the data points to a historically recurring setup that has preceded…

Bitcoin Rally To $112K Depends On Four Catalysts

Key takeaways: Bitcoin derivatives and cautious interest rate expectations keep sentiment restrained, yet improving liquidity conditions bolster upside potential. Regulatory easing and MSCI’s review of BTC-heavy firms could lift risk appetite, supporting a more constructive medium-term outlook for Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) has been pinned below $92,000 since Thursday and is down 22% in the last 30 days, but the situation could change soon. Bulls expect multiple governments to expand their money supply to support their economies and rising fiscal deficits, while bears often cite softer labor indicators and mounting concerns…

XRP Price Spikes Over 10% With Traders Rushing Back Into the Rally

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Who actually drives the Santa rally?

Key takeaways Traditionally tied to the last five trading days of December and the first two of January, the Santa Rally now influences Bitcoin and major altcoins as seasonal optimism, low liquidity and renewed risk appetite shape year-end trading. With institutional desks quiet during the final week of December, even small retail trades can move prices. Social media narratives, year-end bonuses and FOMO often amplify that effect. Retail traders chase narratives, quick trends and speculative opportunities, while whales focus on risk management, balance-sheet adjustments and optimizing capital ahead of the…

10x CEO Warns Bitcoin Rally Could Reverse Amid ETF Outflows

The powerful wave of institutional buying that helped propel Bitcoin higher since early 2024 could also amplify a correction if market fatigue persists, according to Markus Thielen, CEO of 10x Research and a former portfolio manager. In an interview with Bloomberg, Thielen said the crypto market, and Bitcoin (BTC) in particular, is showing all the tell-tale signs of fatigue, following a difficult October marked by the largest liquidation event in the industry’s history. Those losses, he noted, have compounded underlying macroeconomic risks that Bitcoin has increasingly mirrored. Because institutional inflows,…

BTC Dips as Stocks, Gold Rally Ahead of Key US House Vote

US stock markets soared on Wednesday as investors anticipated the upcoming US House vote on a bill to end the government shutdown. Bitcoin (BTC), on the other hand, fell from an intra-day high of $105,300 to a weekly low near $101,200, marking a 3.4% decline. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin dropped 3.4% amid renewed flows into equities and precious metals. The DOW gained 423 points, hitting a fresh intraday high ahead of the US shutdown vote in the US House of Representatives. Bitcoin four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Market dynamics between Bitcoin and…

BTC ‘Wave III’ Setup Hints at $200K Rally Ahead: Analyst

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Wave III expansion could drive prices toward $200,000 to $240,000. The long-term structure remains bullish despite flat futures market activity in Q4. US economic rebound and risk-on sentiment may fuel Bitcoin’s next rally. Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term price structure is showing renewed strength as analysts anticipate the next phase of its parabolic expansion. According to market analyst Gert Van Lagen, Bitcoin has once again rebounded from its 40-week simple moving average (SMA). Van Lagen said that the corrective Wave II phase appears close to completion, with Wave III…