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Despite a flurry of XRP spot ETFs, 26.5 billion XRP remain unprofitable. Ripple (XRP) has witnessed tremendous pressure amidst the recent market-wide meltdown. The crypto asset fell by more than 11% over the past week as a result, and briefly touched the lows of $2.10 before stabilizing near the press time price of $2.20. Data now suggests that nearly half of the XRP supply sits in loss, indicating late buyers face a high risk. Fragile XRP Market Glassnode’s latest data shows that only 58.5% of XRP is currently in profit. This is the lowest level since November 2024, when the…

The US government is unlikely to start accumulating Bitcoin for its strategic reserve until other nations make the first move, says crypto entrepreneur Mike Alfred.Alfred said in a podcast published on Tuesday that the US government will start putting Bitcoin (BTC) into its reserve created earlier this year “when there is enough pressure externally.” “Once the US government recognizes that others are taking action before them, that’ll probably catalyze additional action in the future,” he said, adding that the timeline for the US government’s action is up in the air. Mike Alfred speaking on the Coin Stories podcast released on Tuesday.…

Large Bitcoin holders have increased their positions to a four-month high of 1,384 wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC. At the same time, retail investors with 1 BTC or less dropped to an annual low of 977,420. This divergence highlights a recurring pattern: experienced whales accumulate during downturns, while smaller holders exit in fear.Whale Accumulation Accelerates During Market CorrectionAccording to Glassnode data, wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC rose to 1,384 this week from 1,354 three weeks ago—a 2.2% increase. This count is the highest for large holder wallets in four months, suggesting renewed confidence among institutional and high-net-worth investors…

A recent comment from crypto analyst CryptoTank has brought attention to a long-standing misconception about the size of the XRP community. His post focused on the widely quoted figure of seven million XRP wallets and explained why this number does not represent the number of real holders.  The clarification arrives at a time when XRP is now positioned to start to receive institutional inflows from the recently launched Canary Spot XRP ETF. Related Reading Why Wallet Count Does Not Equal Holder Count CryptoTank noted that nearly 7 million wallets holding XRP does not translate to millions of people owning the…

Option traders are getting a dose of gains today on upside positions in Merck (MRK). On Nov. 7, Market Rebellion’s Unusual Option Activity Service identified significant bullish call buying, with 6,000 14November 90 calls bought in mostly one order for $0.13-$0.14 above the existing open interest of 423 contracts, with MRK shares trading at $85.82-$85.95. Those 14November 90 calls traded as high as $4.56 today with the stock at $94.53, delivering extraordinary returns of approximately 3277.78% from the initial midpoint entry price of $0.135. Meanwhile, MRK shares gained approximately 10.06% from their initial midpoint trading level around $85.89, demonstrating how options can deliver…

Bitcoin has dropped below $100,000 for the second time in a week, losing 12% in a month. The overall crypto market has lost over $700 billion in the past month, as the Fear and Greed Index has fallen to ‘extreme fear’. So, do all of these market indicators signal a bear market? Let’s analyze the technical and historical data. Sentiment Signals Are at Bear-Market LevelsThe Fear & Greed Index at 10 reflects extreme fear comparable to early 2022 and June 2022, both confirmed bear-market phases. Yesterday: 16 Last week: 20 Last month: 28 Sponsored SponsoredThe trend shows accelerating fear, not stabilizing sentiment.…

Crypto Writer Arslan Butt Crypto Writer Arslan Butt About Author Arslan Butt is an experienced webinar speaker, market analyst, and content writer specializing in crypto, forex, and commodities. He provides expert insights, trading strategies, and in-depth analysis… Share Last updated:  November 15, 2025 XRP is struggling to reclaim upside momentum after failing to break through the $2.50 resistance zone, raising questions about whether the latest pullback is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper exhaustion. XRP trades at $2.25, down slightly over the past 24 hours, with a market cap near $135.4 billion and daily volume above $5.3 billion,…

In brief Tristan Thompson sees prediction markets as an evolution of sports gambling. He thinks they will be increasingly integrated into sports broadcasts. Prediction markets have the potential to drive higher ratings, he added. Prediction markets emerged as a fixture of politics last year, but now they’re making a notable splash in the big leagues, according to NBA star Tristan Thompson.Amid a growing list of partnerships and acquisitions, it probably won’t be long before odds from platforms like Polymarket become a common way for people to gauge the pulse of their favorite teams and athletes in real-time, he said in…

The heat is rising on digital asset treasuries in the Far East. Japan Exchange Group (JPX), which operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is considering measures to curb the growth of listed companies that hoard digital tokens as treasury assets, according to Bloomberg. The bourse is exploring actions such as stricter enforcement of backdoor listing rules and fresh audits for firms tilting to crypto in a bid to protect investor interest.Since September. JPX has already pushed back against three Japanese companies planning to evolve as digital asset treasuries, warning of fundraising restrictions if they pursue crypto accumulation as a core strategy.The…

In brief Scammers are weaponizing Australia’s official cybercrime reporting system to impersonate federal police and steal cryptocurrency from victims. The scheme involves filing fraudulent ReportCyber reports using stolen personal information, then calling victims while posing as AFP officers. The warning comes amid rising regulatory action against crypto-related fraud in the country. Fraudsters are weaponizing Australia’s national cybercrime reporting system to impersonate federal police and drain crypto wallets, authorities warned Wednesday.False reports are being filed through ReportCyber, the government’s official platform for reporting cybercrimes, using stolen personal information, then calling victims while masquerading as AFP officers to steal digital assets, according…