XRP is testing a crucial weekly support band around $1.55–$1.60, creating what analyst Scott Melker calls one of crypto’s cleanest risk/reward setups. With a tight stop-loss zone and clear upside targets, traders are watching for a potential bounce. The token’s recent pullback from July 2025 highs near $3.66 has brought it to a decisive technical juncture where the potential reward significantly outweighs the defined risk.
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Bitcoin is on track for a rare negative year in 2025, with analysts pointing to the October 10 crash as a pivotal moment that continues to haunt the market. The sudden 10% drop, described as the industry’s largest leverage flush, has raised questions about structural weaknesses and psychological damage. Despite strong fundamentals, liquidity and confidence remain severely compromised, leaving the market fragile as Bitcoin struggles to hold above $87,000.
about Bitcoin's 2025 Struggle: Did October 10 Break Crypto Markets?Bitcoin Supercycle Emerges as Four-Year Pattern Fades
Bitcoin may be entering a ‘supercycle’ that breaks its traditional four-year boom-and-bust rhythm. New data points to structural shifts driven by institutional capital and maturing infrastructure. Analysts suggest this cycle could extend beyond historical halving timelines.
about Bitcoin Supercycle Emerges as Four-Year Pattern FadesBitcoin’s Long-Term Thesis Strengthens as Global Money Supply Hits $142T
As Bitcoin and Ethereum navigate their most challenging year in recent memory, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunging into extreme fear territory, macro analysts argue that cryptocurrency’s fundamental investment thesis remains stronger than ever. With global money supply exploding to $142 trillion and government deficits soaring worldwide, Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge becomes increasingly relevant. Despite short-term volatility, institutional accumulation continues unabated, signaling deep conviction in the digital asset’s long-term value proposition against endless currency debasement.
about Bitcoin's Long-Term Thesis Strengthens as Global Money Supply Hits $142TBitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle May Be Breaking, Analysts Warn
Leading crypto analysts are questioning whether Bitcoin’s traditional four-year price cycle is becoming obsolete. Multiple experts suggest the historical patterns that have guided market timing may no longer apply in today’s evolving landscape, with Bitcoin currently sitting at 1,080 days from its last cycle low—beyond the historical peak window of 1,060-1,070 days.
about Bitcoin's 4-Year Cycle May Be Breaking, Analysts WarnRipple’s Trillion-Dollar Strategy vs. Solana’s Western Union Deal
While Western Union’s selection of Solana for its 2026 USDPT stablecoin rollout captured headlines with its potential $100 billion in cross-border flows, Ripple supporters argue the real story lies in the company’s strategic acquisitions of payment infrastructure firms handling trillions annually. Ripple has been quietly buying companies that sit inside massive payment and liquidity systems, positioning itself for deeper integration than short-term partnerships can offer. This ownership-based approach may ultimately deliver more value as the battle for institutional payment flows intensifies.
about Ripple's Trillion-Dollar Strategy vs. Solana's Western Union DealXRP Ledger Q3 2025: Transactions Up 8.9%, NFT Activity Surges
The XRP Ledger demonstrated robust growth in network activity during Q3 2025, with daily transactions increasing 8.9% and NFT transactions surging 51.1% according to Messari’s latest report. While XRP reached an all-time high of $2.85 during the quarter, outperforming major cryptocurrencies, the token later faced market pressure and renewed debate about its real-world utility amid changing market conditions.
about XRP Ledger Q3 2025: Transactions Up 8.9%, NFT Activity SurgesXRP Use Case Debate Sparks Crypto Community Division
A simple question about XRP’s fundamental purpose from prominent crypto commentator Scott Melker has ignited intense online debate, revealing deep divisions between the token’s technical promise and its real-world adoption. The discussion exposes growing tensions within the cryptocurrency community as XRP faces questions about its utility in an increasingly competitive payments landscape dominated by stablecoins and alternative blockchain solutions.
about XRP Use Case Debate Sparks Crypto Community DivisionRipple Expands Security & African Reach Amid XRP ETF Hopes
Ripple is advancing its enterprise blockchain strategy through strategic security partnerships and African banking expansion while navigating regulatory uncertainty. As the company enhances institutional adoption of its XRP Ledger network, market participants await potential ETF approvals amid ongoing price volatility following recent market turbulence.
about Ripple Expands Security & African Reach Amid XRP ETF Hopes5X Leveraged Crypto ETFs Spark Controversy After Market Crash
Just days after the largest liquidation event in cryptocurrency history wiped out $19 billion, new applications for 5x leveraged crypto ETFs have ignited fierce debate across financial markets. Volatility Shares has filed for leveraged products tracking volatile assets including XRP, Bitcoin, and major tech stocks, raising serious concerns about retail investor protection at a time when market stability remains fragile. Industry analysts are questioning both the timing and fundamental wisdom of introducing such high-risk financial instruments.
about 5X Leveraged Crypto ETFs Spark Controversy After Market CrashCrypto Markets Rebound to $4T After Historic Liquidation
Cryptocurrency markets have staged a remarkable recovery to $4 trillion following the largest liquidation event in history, defying expectations of a prolonged downturn. Despite the unprecedented sell-off that rattled investors, analysts maintain bullish October forecasts, pointing to underlying structural resilience that has prevented the market from entering bear territory. The swift rebound has been described by industry experts as feeling ‘like a small miracle,’ challenging conventional market wisdom about post-liquidation recovery patterns.
about Crypto Markets Rebound to $4T After Historic LiquidationCrypto’s $20B Leverage Washout: October 2025 Reckoning
October 10, 2025 delivered a brutal reality check to crypto markets as over $20 billion in leveraged positions evaporated in hours. The cascade liquidations exposed structural vulnerabilities in perpetual futures markets while revealing surprising resilience in spot markets. This wasn’t a retail flush but a leverage washout of crypto’s most experienced traders, resetting market positioning to levels not seen for months as $65 billion in open interest vanished overnight.
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