Stellar’s XLM Rises 3.6%, Breaking Key Resistance Amid Bullish Signals

Stellar’s XLM surged 3.62% to $0.3004 on Tuesday, breaking above key resistance as trading volume spiked nearly 19% above its 30-day average. The move outperformed the broader crypto market by 4.86%, pushing XLM closer to the 5% relative strength threshold that often marks the start of major breakout trends. Trading activity intensified during European hours,…

Why Tether Looks More Like a Central Bank Than a Stablecoin Issuer

Key takeaways Tether operates a Treasury- and repo-heavy balance sheet, holding $181.2 billion in reserves against $174.5 billion in liabilities, leaving $6.8 billion in excess. High interest rates have turned those reserves into profit, generating more than $10 billion in interest income so far in 2025, which is uncommon for a typical crypto issuer. It…

crypto recovery, ETF ‘floodgate’ hopes

Institutional demand for digital assets saw a significant uptick as investors digested news about the US Senate reaching a much-awaited deal that could soon end the 40-day government shutdown. On Sunday, the US Senate advanced a procedural vote to end the government shutdown, with the final post-cloture vote expected to occur on Monday, according to…

XRP ETFs Listed On DTCC Ahead Of Possible Launch

Excitement in the crypto community is growing over the potential launch of XRP funds, as the US Senate advances a deal aimed at ending the longest-ever government shutdown. The Senate reportedly reached a deal on a budget bill to end the government shutdown on Sunday, sending a bullish signal to numerous markets, including crypto. The…

XRP Profit-Taking Divergence Could Delay the Recovery Efforts by the Bulls

Key takeaways: XRP surged 12% to $2.53 on Trump’s stimulus news. Increased profit-taking by long-term holders could slow the recovery. XRP price resistance at $2.60-$2.80 will be a formidable obstacle. XRP (XRP) price surged 12% on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $2,000 stimulus check for most Americans. Now trading near $2.53,…

XRP Profit-Taking Divergence Could Delay the Recovery Efforts by the Bulls

Key takeaways: XRP surged 12% to $2.53 on Trump’s stimulus news. Increased profit-taking by long-term holders could slow the recovery. XRP price resistance at $2.60-$2.80 will be a formidable obstacle. XRP (XRP) price surged 12% on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $2,000 stimulus check for most Americans. Now trading near $2.53,…

James Wynn Down To $5K As Crypto Recovers, Doubles Down On Bitcoin Shorts

While most cryptocurrency investors welcomed the market recovery following the potential end of the US government shutdown, some short sellers were caught off guard by the rebound. The crypto market recovery saw popular high-leverage trader James Wynn’s main Hyperliquid account liquidated multiple times during the past 24 hours, with his wallet’s value sinking to just…

Who Wins the Christmas Rally?

What is the “Christmas Rally?” The Christmas rally, also known as the “Santa Claus rally,” refers to a recurring pattern in which crypto markets tend to rise during the final weeks of December and early January. Several factors contribute to this trend, including improved investor sentiment during the festive season and year-end portfolio adjustments as…

ETH Traders Bullish on Price Boost Despite Wider Market Fear

Ether traders on social media are more optimistic after the token’s price saw a slight bump on Thursday, even as the rest of the crypto market remained fearful amid a wider downturn. The uptick in bullish comments on social media was sparked after Ether (ETH) nearly reached $3,500 on Thursday, which traders interpreted as a…

Fed’s Miran Says Stablecoins May Help Lower Interest Rates

A growing demand for US dollar-tied crypto stablecoins could help push down the interest rate, says US Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. The Donald Trump-appointed Miran told the BCVC summit in New York on Friday that the dollar-pegged crypto tokens could be “putting downward pressure” on the neutral rate, or r-star, that doesn’t stimulate or…