XRP Ledger Whale Wallets Hit Record High Amid Accumulation

CME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure. CME Group Sets Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Launch Date CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, announced on May […]

The post 3 Altcoins in 2026 Market That Don’t Care About Bitcoin (BTC) appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In 2026, Bitcoin continues to dominate the larger crypto market cycle, but its hegemony over altcoin performance is eroding. The majority of significant assets, such as Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano, continue to move mostly in lockstep with Bitcoin, confirming its position as the market’s main source of liquidity and sentiment. A smaller subset of altcoins, however, is starting to act differently. Recent market performance data indicates that a number of assets have outperformed Bitcoin over the past six months, exhibiting stronger independent narratives and less correlation. Hyperliquid, Tron, and Midnight are some of the most prominent names. HYPE’s positioning The swift growth of decentralized perpetual futures trading has made Hyperliquid one of the market’s strongest momentum assets. Due to growing institutional interest, increased exchange activity, and growing specula

The launch of Nasdaq crypto index futures by CME Group could significantly enhance institutional participation and market stability in the crypto sector. The post CME Group to launch Nasdaq crypto index futures covering Bitcoin, Ether, XRP as daily volumes surge 43% this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Ethereum Leverage Tells Two Different Stories On Binance And OKX: Traders Face A Fragile Setup appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum is consolidating between $2,250 and $2,450 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural shift that forces a decisive move in either direction. The price is holding but not breaking — and CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV has identified a divergence in the derivatives data across two of the largest exchanges in the world that adds a specific risk dimension to the current setup that most participants are not watching. The analysis examines the Estimated Leverage Ratio — the measure of how much derivatives exposure is being built on top of the ETH reserve base held by each exchange. A higher ratio does not automatically signal danger, but it does describe a more sensitive market structure: more open positions relative to available reserves means more potential volatility per unit of the underlying asset, and a lower tolerance for adv

The post Bitcoin at $4.2 Million Puts Saylor Ahead of Elon Musk; XRP Rally Stalls After Hyperliquid ETF Launch; Cardano Hits Millionaire Milestone – Morning Crypto Report appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TL;DR Saylor vs. Musk Wealth Race: Michael Saylor could surpass Elon Musk in net worth if Bitcoin reaches $4.2 million. The scenario becomes possible due to the MNAV premium at which MicroStrategy shares trade relative to net asset value. XRP Rally Pauses: Capital inflows into XRP funds dropped to $0 following the launch of the first U.S. spot Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) from 21Shares and ahead of the final Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Record Cardano Accumulation: Large holders – addresses with balances above 1 million ADA – accumulated a historic record of 25.09 billion tokens, taking control of 67.47% of the total circulating supply of Cardano. Crypto Market Outlook: Bitcoin corrected below $80,000 amid a record $635 million single-day ETF outflow and escalating trade tensions betw

Ethereum is consolidating between $2,250 and $2,450 as the market searches for the catalyst or the structural shift that forces a decisive move in either direction. The price is holding but not breaking — and CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV has identified a divergence in the derivatives data across two of the largest exchanges in the world that adds a specific risk dimension to the current setup that most participants are not watching. Related Reading: XRP Holds Key Level, But Binance Flow Data Signals Weakening Demand The analysis examines the Estimated Leverage Ratio — the measure of how much derivatives exposure is being built on top of the ETH reserve base held by each exchange. A higher ratio does not automatically signal danger, but it does describe a more sensitive market structure: more open positions relative to available reserves means more potential volatility per unit of the underlying asset, and a lower tolerance for adverse price movements before liquidation dynamics begin t

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has outlined what he believes makes XRP distinct in the digital asset market, pointing to the XRP Ledger’s payments-focused design, low transaction costs, short settlement times and long-running community support. The comments came in a short “XRP In One Minute” video shared by Ripple from XRP Las Vegas, where Garlinghouse framed […]

The post XRP Leans on Institutional Flows for 12% Price Breakout Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP price (XRP) consolidates inside a falling channel handle, holding a setup that projects a 12% breakout target if institutional demand pushes the technical pattern over the neckline. Spot ETF inflows, smart money positioning, and a sharp drop in exchange selling pressure now stack behind the setup, raising the odds of a breakout against XRP’s history of failed cup formations. XRP Price Builds a Bullish Pattern as Volume Cools The XRP daily chart shows a cup and handle pattern forming between April 17 and May 10. The cup was carved out over three weeks, and a falling channel has acted as the handle since May 10. The cup measures roughly 12% from rim to bottom, projecting a matching upside if the neckline breaks. Volume tells a constructive story. Selling volume across the handle has cooled while buyers have stepped in on dips, the kind of behavior that typically precedes a patte