Category: Crypto market

Ripple’s Fear Factor: Brace for XRP’s Epic Comeback?

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Santiment, an intelligence platform, claims that the recent meltdown could boost Ripple’s token surge, although social sentiment toward XRP has plummeted into the “fear zone.” According to Santiment’s social data, XRP is experiencing “the most fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) since October,” the company said on Thursday. ”

XRP’s price immediately rallied 22 percent over the next three days, and the last time we saw near this level of fear from the crowd was November 21,” the statement continued.

An opportunity seems to be emerging as of right now. Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, XRP has performed the worst, falling 5% over the last day to below $2.10. The token’s current value is 42% below its July 2025 peak.

Net inflows to spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant decline this week, with Thursday’s inflows totaling $12.8 million, the lowest level since November 21, as reported by SoSoValue. Despite this decrease, the funds have continued to generate positive inflows since their launch in mid-November, with the combined net assets of the five funds now reaching $881 million.

On December 2, CryptoQuant data confirmed a notable increase in XRP velocity, which reached its highest level of the year at 0.0324. High velocity typically indicates strong network engagement and rapid circulation. Additionally, this surge during a period of increased market volatility suggests greater participation from whales and traders. As investors monitored these changes, market activity intensified to assess their potential impact on short-term liquidity conditions.

Zcash Bloodbath: 40% Plunge Crushes Dreams—Recovery on the Horizon?

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Zcash (ZEC), known for its shielded transactions powered by zk-SNARKs, has experienced significant volatility in late 2025. The token dropped nearly 40% from its November peak of around $750, reaching lows of approximately $334 by early December.

ZEC is currently trading at $394.27, a 10.29% increase from the previous day, with a trading volume of $1.17 billion. However, it has decreased by 17% over the past week and more than 60% from its yearly highs.

Zcash has lost more than 17% in the past week. The stagnation in shielded pools and the crowded retail demand- potentially acting as exit liquidity for large wallet investors aiming to take profits- are behind the privacy coin’s second consecutive bearish week.

 

Reduced demand is signalled by inactivity in shielded ZEC pools. The nearly 1000 per cent rally between September and October was driven by a surge in demand for ZEC as a privacy coin. Shielded ZEC tokens in the Orchard pool surged during the rally, according to ZECHUB data,  effectively reducing supply and creating a positive feedback loop to boost demand.

However, after reaching a peak of 4.21 million ZEC tokens on November 4, the Orchard pool has plateaued, indicating a decline in demand. If the plateau persists, ZEC prices might face further downward pressure due to a lack of new demand. Retail demand for Zcash is rising despite a decline in on-chain activity, allowing savvy investors to lock in profits.

According to CryptoQuant’s data, retail volume is overheating the futures and spot markets, leading to crowding in the purchase of privacy coins. Sharp corrections in cryptocurrency assets are often triggered by increased retail activity; this was seen during the cycle tops in May and November of 2021.

ZEC futures Open Interest (OI) has decreased 7.71 per cent over the past day, down to $977.4 million, according to CoinGlass data. A drop in futures OI indicates traders are reducing their capital exposure in case of a pullback or other uncertain events.

BlackRock’s Shadow Move on XRP: Sparking a Crypto Wealth Transformation

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Maxwell Stein, the Director of Digital Assets at BlackRock, caused a stir in the crypto market.

“Trillions of dollars are poised to enter the blockchain ecosystem, but in the short term, we need to demonstrate the technology’s utility,” stated Maxwell Stein. Meanwhile, Adena Friedman, President and CEO of NASDAQ, elaborated on how banks have begun tokenizing bonds, fixed income assets, and stablecoins, particularly Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Ripple’s annual Swell conference is one of the most anticipated events in the cryptocurrency community. However, renowned analyst Digital Asset Investor recently noted that while the Swell conference may not directly impact prices, an announcement regarding an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by BlackRock could have a significantly different effect. This comment reignited discussions about the factors that truly influence XRP’s market fluctuations and whether Swell WAS a meaningful price catalyst.

The consensus among digital asset investors is clear: the Swell conference typically does not lead to immediate changes in XRP’s value. The conference mainly focuses on cross-border payment innovations, blockchain integration, and industry collaboration—topics that support long-term fundamentals but rarely trigger short-term price spikes. Conversely, the analyst suggested that a formal XRP ETF, especially one backed by a major international investment firm like BlackRock, would dramatically transform the market landscape. Such an event would signify institutional support and regulatory recognition, potentially attracting significant capital inflows and influencing the token’s price.

Reactions on X varied among users. While some see potential, one user noted that the current market trend indicates weakness and consolidation, suggesting that broader declines may overshadow any positive developments. They also mentioned that retail traders might react emotionally in the short term.

The overarching conclusion is that traders differentiate between significant financial advancements and mere symbolic events. Although Swell’s global reach and institutional partnerships are noteworthy, they rarely generate headlines that impact the market. In contrast, the possibility of a BlackRock XRP ETF would have much larger implications for investor accessibility, liquidity, and long-term valuation.

Market participants will likely continue to look for signs of progress in institutional integration as Ripple’s Swell 2025 conference in New York approaches. However, until an ETF or regulatory milestone is officially announced, expectations for substantial price movements remain low.

BTC Price Prediction: Technicals Confirm Bullish Reversal While FED Rate Cut to Aid Bitcoin

Posted on by Skerdian Meta

As the Federal Reserve prepares for another rate decrease this week, investors are now anticipating a possible return toward the $100,000 threshold as a result of Bitcoin’s recovery from its late-November lows.
Continue reading “BTC Price Prediction: Technicals Confirm Bullish Reversal While FED Rate Cut to Aid Bitcoin” →

From SWIFT to XRP: ISO 20022’s 90% Mandate Ushers in Ripple’s Revolution

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

SWIFT anticipates that by the beginning of 2026, 90% of all transactions will transition to ISO 20022.

XRP Eyes $5 Target Soon as Institutional Access Expands

The organisation responsible for overseeing ISO 20022 compliance is the Registration Management Group (RMG), which includes a range of members or parent companies associated with well-known Layer 1 blockchains. Notable members include Algorand (ALGO), Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR), Stellar Lumens (XLM), and Ripple (XRP), the latter two of which joined in 2020.

Stellar’s participation has provided both original altcoins with an opportunity to improve interoperability with SWIFT and other major financial institutions.

Financial giants like BlackRock and JPMorgan are actively acquiring ISO 20022-compliant coins. Stellar (XLM) has notable partnerships with companies like MoneyGram and IBM World Wire; however, its trading volume is lower than XRP’s. Ripple has established active partnerships with over 300 banks and financial payment solutions, including Santander and SEB, and is working on integrating its own RLUSD stablecoin.

Ripple’s (XRP) spot market volume consistently exceeds $2 billion, making it reasonable for the altcoin to grow with relatively low transaction fees. However, this $2 billion in spot trading is quadrupled by its futures market volume. XRP’s demand in perpetual contracts has hit $8 billion in a single day, highlighting a new trend among traders seeking larger gains.

Stellar Lumens (XLM) generally maintains a daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million, even though both Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) chains process a block on average every five seconds. XRP’s ledger handles about 40 million transactions daily, significantly surpassing Stellar’s average of 7 million transactions daily

Bitwise Explains How XRP’s Battle-Tested Ledger Fuels Their Latest ETF

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, recently explained why the company just introduced an XRP ETF. He discussed the significance of the launch time in an interview.

His remarks come at a time when investors want clarity on XRP’s long-term trajectory, and the cryptocurrency wants to play a bigger part in global finance.

XRP Eyes $5 Target Soon as Institutional Access Expands

Hougan gave a straightforward explanation of Bitwise’s choice. He then addressed the main issue: during the SEC’s lawsuit, XRP faced an “existential regulatory threat.” He emphasized that no significant organization wanted to develop practical products on a network associated with such risk. This lawsuit, he argued, halted adoption. He made it clear that the obstacle was uncertainty, not technology.

Hougan claimed that this situation changed when the legal battle concluded in August. He stated that the blockchain now has “a chance” to compete on an even playing field.  It does, nonetheless, allow XRP to pursue the use cases that its advocates have long discussed.

Hougan highlighted the ETF structure as a crucial step. He mentioned that Bitwise had reserved the ticker XRP  and launched the product to provide the community with “high-quality exposure” through a simple ticker.

The company made this move as soon as the regulatory environment allowed it. This decision has given institutions a clear pathway to allocate capital.

Moreover, it has enhanced XRP’s standing in relation to other authorized digital asset funds. Investor interest in the Bitwise XRP ETF was strong upon its debut. On the first day, it recorded $25.7 million in trading volume and $107.6 million in assets under management.

Traditional businesses that require exposure that is ready for compliance are frequently drawn to ETFs. Institutions are interested in XRP, as evidenced by Bitwise’s ETF launch.

Long-term confidence is typically supported by greater regulatory clarity. Now that the lawsuit is over, access via an ETF deepens the market. Once excluded from institutional flow, XRP is now competing for it. XRP may become more prominent in international finance if new alliances and business applications emerge

Forex Signals December 5: US PCE Inflation, Victoria’s Secret, Man U Earnings Preview

Posted on by Skerdian Meta

Markets brace for a pivotal blend of macro indicators and corporate updates as investors await U.S. PCE inflation data along with earnings results from Manchester United and Victoria’s Secret.
Continue reading “Forex Signals December 5: US PCE Inflation, Victoria’s Secret, Man U Earnings Preview” →

Ripple Fear Hits Rock Bottom: XRP Rally Incoming?

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Santiment, an intelligence platform, claims that the recent meltdown could boost Ripple’s token surge, although social sentiment toward XRP has plummeted into the “fear zone.” According to Santiment’s social data, XRP is experiencing “the most fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) since October,” the company said on Thursday. ”

XRP’s price immediately rallied 22 percent over the next three days, and the last time we saw near this level of fear from the crowd was November 21,” the statement continued.

An opportunity seems to be emerging as of right now. Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, XRP has performed the worst, falling 5% over the last day to below $2.10. The token’s current value is 42% below its July 2025 peak.

Net inflows to spot XRP exchange-traded funds significantly decreased this week. Thursday’s inflows were $12.8 million, the lowest since November. 21, as stated by SoSoValue. Nonetheless, since their launch in mid-November, the products have continued to generate positive flows, and the five funds’ combined net assets total $881 million. On December 2, a significant increase in XRP velocity was verified by CryptoQuant data.

The metric reached its highest reading of the year, 0.0324. Strong network engagement and quick circulation are frequently indicated by high velocity. Additionally, during a time of increased volatility, the surge shows higher participation from whales and traders. As investors watched to see if these changes would affect short-term liquidity conditions, market activity increased.

Zcash Nightmare Drop: 40% Wipeout Hits Despite ETF Hype and Halving Glow—What’s Next?

Posted on by Olumide Adesina

Zcash (ZEC), known for its shielded transactions powered by zk-SNARKs, has experienced significant volatility in late 2025. The token dropped nearly 40% from its November peak of around $750, reaching lows of approximately $334 by early December.

ZEC is currently trading at $394.27, a 10.29% increase from the previous day, with a trading volume of $1.17 billion. However, it has decreased by 17% over the past week and more than 60% from its yearly highs.

Zcash has lost more than 17% in the past week. The stagnation in shielded pools and the crowded retail demand- potentially acting as exit liquidity for large wallet investors aiming to take profits- are behind the privacy coin’s second consecutive bearish week.

 

Reduced demand is signalled by inactivity in shielded ZEC pools. The nearly 1000 per cent rally between September and October was driven by a surge in demand for ZEC as a privacy coin. Shielded ZEC tokens in the Orchard pool surged during the rally, according to ZECHUB data,  effectively reducing supply and creating a positive feedback loop to boost demand.

However, after reaching a peak of 4.21 million ZEC tokens on November 4, the Orchard pool has plateaued, indicating a decline in demand. If the plateau persists, ZEC prices might face further downward pressure due to a lack of new demand. Retail demand for Zcash is rising despite a decline in on-chain activity, allowing savvy investors to lock in profits.

According to CryptoQuant’s data, retail volume is overheating the futures and spot markets, leading to crowding in the purchase of privacy coins. Sharp corrections in cryptocurrency assets are often triggered by increased retail activity; this was seen during the cycle tops in May and November of 2021.

ZEC futures Open Interest (OI) has decreased 7.71 per cent over the past day, down to $977.4 million, according to CoinGlass data. A drop in futures OI indicates traders are reducing their capital exposure in case of a pullback or other uncertain events.