Kalshi debuts Ethereum perpetuals as XRP futures await review

The race to find the most popular cryptocurrency keeps changing shape, and four names are making a strong case right now, each for a different reason. Monero stands firm on financial privacy. Polygon cuts through Ethereum’s speed and cost problems. Solana pushes transaction volume at a pace few networks can match. All three have proven […] The post Most Popular Cryptocurrency Picks for 2026: BlockDAG, Monero, Polygon, and Solana Rise on Real-World Utility appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

XRP has spent the better part of four months carving out a trading range with a series of contested highs and lows that kept both bulls and bears engaged.  That appearance of stability is now under serious threat, as the cryptocurrency has returned to the exact support level that anchored its range lows throughout the consolidation. XRP losing this support level will determine the next significant directional move. XRP Returns To The Same Range Low XRP’s price action on the daily candlestick timeframe chart shows the cryptocurrency is currently locked inside a consolidation range that has been forming since February 2026. The upper boundary of the range is around $1.55, which has capped multiple rallies since February, while the lower boundary is around the $1.26 to $1.28 area.  Related Reading: This XRP Move Has Only Happened 4 Times In History And Here’s What Happened Each Time The analysis, which was posted on the social media platform X by crypto analyst ‘Guy on the Earth,’ was mad

Traders across multiple prediction markets are pricing a significant downside move for bitcoin well ahead of any recovery toward six figures. As of 3:30 p.m. EDT on June 4, 2026, bitcoin is trading at $63,826, down roughly 2.8% on the day. The price level has become a focal point on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad markets, […]

Rep. Bryan Steil said he'll add language to the House congressional stock ban bill to cover prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi.

The XRP price slid on Wednesday to its lowest level in four months, hitting $1.14. The drop has contributed to a broader soft patch across crypto, and both chart analysis and on-chain indicators are now pointing to a more bearish environment for the altcoin.  XRP Price Slips Below Key Averages Market expert Sam Daodu, in a fresh breakdown of what’s driving the move, argued that there currently isn’t much for bulls to lean on. One of the most immediate issues is trend structure.  According to Daodu, the XRP price is currently trading below its key moving averages — specifically the 7, 14, and 30-day averages — indicating that the short-term trend is bearish across multiple timeframes.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days He noted that the weekly exponential moving averages (EMAs) sit higher, clustered between $1.50 and $1.78, which has effectively capped every rebound attempt. That means even when XRP bounces, buyers have str

Rising job cuts and market reactions highlight economic uncertainty, urging investors to closely monitor employment trends and labor reports. The post US challenger job cuts rise to 97K in May as S&P 500 futures slide on labor data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple’s global payments narrative may be gaining fresh momentum as one of its key partners, Thunes, unveils a new development that could further strengthen cross-border settlement infrastructure. As the demand for faster, cheaper, and more efficient international payments continues to rise, strategic partnerships like Thunes play a crucial role in expanding real-world utility across the XRP ecosystem. Thunes Expands Its Role In The Global Payments Ecosystem A recent announcement from Thunes could significantly strengthen XRP’s position in the global payments landscape. Analyst XFinanceBull on X has revealed that the company has officially launched real-time payment capabilities in the United States through a direct connection with a Tier 1 financial institution, enabling access to ACH, Same-Day ACH, and all real-time payment rails. Related Reading: Key Volume Signals Are Driving XRP Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty The development comes as Thunes continues to strengthen its internatio

ETH trades near $1,772 as long liquidation clusters extend to $1,500, while RSI and MACD show weak daily momentum. Ethereum is trading near $1,772, and traders are watching long-side liquidation levels below the market. The daily ETH chart shows weak momentum, while liquidity data points toward $1,500. That zone may become important before upside liquidity […] The post ETH Faces Long Liquidation Cluster to $1,500 Before Upside Liquidity Builds Up appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.