Bitcoin is struggling to hold its ground near a key resistance zone after a short-lived recovery, currently trading around $105,500. The asset is hovering near the upper boundary of an ascending trendline but faces strong resistance just below $108,000an area that rejected the last breakout attempt. This technical ceiling is keeping traders on edge, as low trading volume and weakening momentum hint at possible volatility ahead. If Bitcoin fails to stay above critical support levels, a correction could push it below the psychological $100,000 mark. The 50-day EMA is currently acting as dynamic...

XRP is flashing signs of potential volatility after breaking out of a long-standing descending trendline, signaling a possible shift in sentiment. The cryptocurrency, currently trading around $2.14, recently bounced off the 200-day EMA and is hovering above key supports like the 50 and 100 EMAlevels that could act as springboards for a short-term rally toward $2.25 or even $2.30. After a prolonged phase of sideways movement and weakening momentum, XRPs breakout could mark the start of a significant price swing. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is moderately strong, suggesting that XRP is not...

A new report from Galaxy Digital reveals that 2025 is shaping up to be the most dangerous year ever for cryptocurrency holders. According to research analyst Alex Thorn, this year has already recorded over 25 documented physical attacks targeting crypto ownersnearly matching full-year totals seen in 2023 and approaching 2018 levels. If the trend continues, 2025 could surpass the previous record set in 2021, and the year isnt even halfway through. The spike in crypto-related crimes includes abductions, home invasions, and extortion. Countries such as India and the UAE have seen a sharp rise in...

XRP is flashing a bearish signal on the daily chart that traders shouldnt ignore. A death cross has appeared, where the 23-day moving average has crossed below the 50-day a classic sign of potential downside continuation or weakening momentum. Currently trading around $2.21, XRP has rebounded slightly from last weeks dip to $2.07. However, the price remains under both key moving averages, with the 50-day sitting near $2.27. These levels now act as dual resistance, and unless XRP breaks above them with strong buying volume, the bounce may fade quickly. Death crosses dont guarantee a drop, but...

Top crypto analyst Willy Woo has made a bold projection: Bitcoin could tap into a $425 trillion market within the next 20 years. While the number may sound extreme, Woo argues its not a wild guessits just math. He believes Bitcoin could evolve into the ultimate global store of value, surpassing traditional assets like gold and bonds. His prediction builds on earlier estimates from institutions like Fidelity, which values Bitcoins addressable market at $18.5 trillion due to its strong value-preserving capabilities. Meanwhile, Blockstream CEO Adam Back offered an even broader outlook,...

Stellar (XLM) has officially surpassed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in market capitalization, climbing to the 16th spot among cryptocurrencies, according to CoinMarketCap. As of now, Stellar holds a market cap of $8.4 billion, narrowly edging out Bitcoin Cash at $8.25 billion. This reshuffling comes as Stellar gains fresh momentum, supported by its recent inclusion in the Nasdaq Crypto U.S. Settlement Price Index. The updated index, now used as the benchmark for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF, features Stellar alongside leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana...

Bitcoin (BTC) maintained bullish momentum over the weekend, holding firm above $106,000 despite intensifying political unrest in the United States. As of Saturday, BTC traded at $105,740.73 and later climbed to $106,332, showing resilience in the face of escalating tensions related to immigration protests in Los Angeles. According to CNBC, over 100 arrests were made as confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents intensified, prompting President Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops. The 79th Infantry Brigade was reportedly deployed by Sunday, and Defense Secretary Pete...

The Bitcoin community is facing internal conflict as a growing number of voices challenge the dominance of Bitcoin Core, the software used by most nodes. Samson Mow, former Blockstream CSO and current CEO of JAN3, recently called Bitcoin Core a risk to Bitcoin, escalating a debate sparked by developer James OBeirne. OBeirne responded to claims by Bitcoin advocate Jameson Lopp, who suggested users can freely act outside of Bitcoin Core, asserting that sovereignty is a mindset. However, OBeirne argues this is unrealistic, pointing to the sticky power of Bitcoin Core most businesses and node...

Ripples Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has weighed in on the controversial legal case against Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor often called Bitcoin Jesus. Responding to public interest in the Free Roger movement, Schwartz argued that Ver has been unfairly targeted by U.S. authorities for years, far beyond the current tax-related charges. Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014, was arrested in Spain in May 2024 after the U.S. requested his extradition. Prosecutors allege that he concealed over 131,000 BTC during his exit, evading nearly $50 million in taxes....

Bitcoin may struggle to break past the $100,000 mark, according to Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone, who views this level as a potential long-term ceiling. McGlone suggests that excessive speculation in the cryptocurrency market has peaked, making it harder for Bitcoin to sustain significant upward momentum. The analyst believes that gold could outperform Bitcoin as global investors shift toward safer assets amid rising risk-off sentiment. Despite Bitcoin reaching the highly anticipated $100,000 level, it is now lagging behind gold in performance. According to McGlone, this trend reflects...