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17 May 2026, 20:02

Analyst: SUI and XRP Will Smash Through $10 Effortlessly. Here’s why

Crypto analyst Celal Kucuker (@CelalKucuker) recently posted a bold price prediction. He stated that both SUI and XRP will “smash through $10 effortlessly.” The crypto community took immediate notice. XRP currently trades around $1.47. SUI sits near $1.05. A move to $10 would represent a gain of roughly 580% for XRP and approximately 852% for SUI from current levels. Regulatory Clarity Fuels XRP’s Case XRP carries strong institutional momentum heading into the second half of 2026. Spot XRP ETFs have pulled in over $1.3 billion in cumulative inflows since launching in late 2025. The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 with a 15-9 bipartisan vote. The bill now heads to a full Senate floor vote, where it will need 60 votes to pass. The XRP Ledger continues to attract interest as a payment infrastructure layer, with financial institutions exploring its utility for cross-border transfers. XRP already has a clearer regulatory status than most major cryptocurrencies, and passing the CLARITY Act could bring in more institutional capital. Plain and simple. No sugarcoating. Both $SUI and $XRP are going to smash through $10 effortlessly. pic.twitter.com/2NOmPFvYF8 — Celal Kucuker (@CelalKucuker) May 16, 2026 Institutional Interest Builds for SUI SUI has its own institutional tailwinds. Asset manager T. Rowe Price recently amended an active crypto ETF filing to include SUI among 15 assets. The Sui Foundation also launched Sui Spheres, a product designed to offer private execution environments for enterprise clients. SUI broke above $1 in early May 2026 after nearly three months of consolidation. Open interest surpassed $700 million during that breakout. The network targets DeFi, gaming, and AI-driven applications as its primary growth verticals. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The Community Weighs In Kucuker’s prediction received some notable responses. One commenter stated that XRP will rise even more significantly than Kucuker’s target suggests. The comment positions XRP as the stronger performer of the two, with room to exceed the $10 level rather than reach it. Another commenter offered a measured counterpoint, stating, “That’s a strong claim. Both $SUI and $XRP still need sustained adoption, liquidity, and market-wide expansion before levels like $10 become realistic.” While acknowledging their potential, he believes their growth will be tied to tangible network growth . Both positions reflect the weight of a $10 prediction on assets currently trading below $1.50. Both sides agree that the trajectory for XRP and SUI points upward. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst: SUI and XRP Will Smash Through $10 Effortlessly. Here’s why appeared first on Times Tabloid .

17 May 2026, 20:00

BitMine Buys Another $197 Million In Ethereum As Tom Lee’s 5% ETH Strategy Presses On

On-chain data is pointing to another interesting accumulation move by Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies, with a whale tracker flagging a $197.64 million Ethereum purchase routed through four newly created wallets. Related Reading: XRP Records Biggest Spike In Network Usage In 2 Months The latest Ethereum buy has come during a period of weakness, which has seen the Ethereum price losing $2,300, and $2,100 is now in focus. BitMine Adds 89,026 ETH As Treasury Accumulation Continues On-chain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged a series of transactions suggesting that BitMine, the cryptocurrency mining and treasury firm chaired by prominent investor Tom Lee, may have quietly acquired an additional 89,026 ETH valued at approximately $197.64 million at current market prices. According to Lookonchain, the funds were routed through four newly created wallet addresses, which received the ETH from major exchanges Kraken and FalconX. Lookonchain noted that the wallets were created shortly before the transfers. The image shared with the transaction data shows a 25,000 ETH transfer from Kraken worth about $55.67 million, three separate 15,000 ETH transfers from FalconX worth about $33.3 million each, and another Kraken transfer of about 19,026 ETH worth $42.28 million. BitMine had slowed its ether purchases in the week ending May 11, buying 26,659 ETH worth approximately $63 million, about a quarter of its recent average weekly pace. Chairman Tom Lee said the firm was moderating its buying as it approached its long-term goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. The company has spent the past year building one of the most interesting Ethereum treasury strategies. In its May 11 update, BitMine said it held 5,206,790 ETH, alongside 201 BTC, $775 million in cash, and other holdings. BitMine also revealed that about 4.71 million ETH of its holdings were staked, worth about $11.1 billion. Interestingly, the staking has so far been profitable, with the company also noting its annualized staking revenues have reached $319 million and a 7-day annualized yield of 2.86% from its own staking operations. An Ethereum OG Buys The Dip BitMine is not the only significant player quietly accumulating. On-chain data tracked by Lookonchain reveals that a long-tenured Ethereum early adopter, known as an OG in the community, has returned to the market amid the recent price weakness. According to Lookonchain, this wallet received 11,005 ETH from ShapeShift a decade ago at an entry price of just $3.46 per token. Over a year ago, those holdings were sold for 30.56 million USDC at $2,777, realizing a profit of $30.5 million and an 803x return on the original position. As the market drops, an #EthereumOG who made $30.5M(803x return) is buying the dip on $ETH! 10 years ago, this OG received 11,005 $ETH from ShapeShift at just $3.46 each. Over a year ago, he sold them for 30.56M $USDC at $2,777, making $30.5M in profit – an 803x return. Today,… pic.twitter.com/4N2o9qNpvd — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 16, 2026 Now, with ETH prices declining, the same wallet has re-entered the market, deploying 4.26 million USDC to purchase 1,951 ETH at approximately $2,182 per token. Interestingly, Lookonchain noted that the wallet may continue buying. Related Reading: Warren Zeroes In On Crypto Deal Structure As $75M Loan Draws Attention At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,180. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

17 May 2026, 20:00

Bitcoin leverage hits 14.9% as profit-taking rises – Is volatility ahead?

Long-term Bitcoin holders continue absorbing volatility while rising leverage and weaker institutional flows increase broader market instability.

17 May 2026, 19:30

Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

Japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds as FSA Eyes 2028 Regulatory Deadline SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to develop and distribute crypto investment trusts in-house, according to a recent Nikkei Asia report. The

17 May 2026, 19:22

Clarity Act advances in Senate with 15 votes for crypto

🚨 The Clarity Act clears its first Senate hurdle with 15 votes. Two Democrats joined Republicans in backing new $BTC regulations. Continue Reading: Clarity Act advances in Senate with 15 votes for crypto The post Clarity Act advances in Senate with 15 votes for crypto appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

17 May 2026, 19:12

Strategy signals new BTC buy as holdings reach $67.2B

🚨 Strategy now holds $67.2B in BTC after signaling new buys. Michael Saylor hinted at further $BTC accumulation this week. 🗳️ Critical data: Most STRC shares are owned by individual investors, but their voting participation remains low. Continue Reading: Strategy signals new BTC buy as holdings reach $67.2B The post Strategy signals new BTC buy as holdings reach $67.2B appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .