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29 Mar 2026, 07:38
‘Extreme Fear’ Is Back but Bitcoin’s Price Recovery Depends on it: Santiment
Bitcoin dipped to a four-week low on Friday at $65,500 after it was rejected at $72,000 a few days earlier, which pushed the overall market sentiment back to ‘extreme fear’ territory. However, the analysts from Santiment believe this could be the precise push BTC needs to stage a notable recovery. Fear Dominates CryptoPotato has repeatedly reported over the past few months that the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has been predominantly in an ‘extreme fear’ state, which was quite expected since the asset plunged by over 50% in months from its October ATH to the early February bottom. However, there was some relief on the matter in the last 10 days or so, when BTC tapped $76,000 on March 18 and $72,000 a week later. Nevertheless, the subsequent rejection drove it south once again, dropping to $65,500 on Friday for the first time since the beginning of the month. This meant that BTC, which was once the top-performing non-oil asset after the war against Iran began, had erased almost all gains charted within that period. The Index followed suit, as it dropped back down to ‘extreme levels,’ currently showing 9. According to Santiment, this could actually be a blessing in disguise. The analytics company has doubled down on its belief that BTC tends to move in the opposite direction of what the crowd expects from it, which could drive the next leg up. With Bitcoin dropping as low as $65.6K for the first time since March 1st, sentiment has dipped into ‘extreme fear’ territory among retail traders. Historically, crowd FUD is a needed ingredient for a relief rally because markets move opposite to the crowd’s expectations. … pic.twitter.com/w5vdn70hhN — Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 27, 2026 Record Chasing? With just a few days left in March, bitcoin is close to equaling a painful record. Data from CoinGlass shows that its longest negative streak of consecutive months closed in the red stands at six, marked between August 2018 and January 2019. If BTC ends March below approximately $67,000, where it’s currently positioned, it will tie that record, as it has been deep in negative territory since October. Bitcoin Monthly Returns. Source: CoinGlass History shows that BTC went on a notable run after the previous such occasion in 2018/2019. In fact, it had five consecutive months in the green, with four of them charting double-digit gains. May 2019 stands out as its best-performing month since then, with a massive 52% surge. The post ‘Extreme Fear’ Is Back but Bitcoin’s Price Recovery Depends on it: Santiment appeared first on CryptoPotato .
29 Mar 2026, 07:02
Market Strategist Says You Have 5 Days to Buy 2,500 XRP. Here’s What Is Coming
XRP holders may have a limited window to position themselves ahead of the next market phase. Levi Rietveld, a well-known crypto enthusiast and creator of Crypto Crusaders, recently shared his perspective on optimal XRP holdings. His analysis highlights why now could be a crucial moment for investors seeking substantial returns. Target Holdings for XRP Investors Rietveld emphasized that holding at least 2,500 XRP positions puts investors well above the average XRP holder. He explained, “2,500 is a very average and solid number, so if you want to be doing just as good as the rest of the people in the XRP army when we have the bull cycle, amazing.” According to him, holdings above 5,000 XRP would place an individual in the top echelon of XRP owners, while amounts between 1,000 and 5,000 are typical for most holders. By setting 2,500 XRP as a benchmark , he believes investors align with a strong position for potential gains during upcoming price movements. The recommendation focuses on both accessibility for average holders and competitiveness among significant investors. YOU NEED 2500 #XRP BY APRIL!?! (You Have 5 Days) pic.twitter.com/HtCtlWdqHc — Levi | Crypto Crusaders (@LeviRietveld) March 26, 2026 Strategic Timing for Purchases Rietveld also notes that timing is critical. He advises that investors target acquisitions before April or during the month. The rationale is tied to technical analysis using moving averages. “When it comes to bull markets, I am dollar-cost averaging out above the 20-week SMA,” he said. Historical performance suggests that exiting XRP above the 20-week SMA has yielded significant returns. In the 2021 cycle, exiting above this moving average would have positioned investors between $1 and $1.65 per coin. The last bull market in 2025 saw gains above $3 under the same strategy, with XRP peaking at its all-time high of $3.65 . We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Conversely, Rietveld points out that buying below the 100-week SMA has historically allowed investors to maximize profits. XRP currently trades at $1.36, sitting below the 100-week SMA. Rietveld explained that buying at this level and selling above the 20-week SMA could bring tremendous profit. Positioning for the Next Bull Cycle Rietveld’s guidance highlights a structured approach. His analysis suggests that XRP could experience a significant move in April , giving investors a short window to accumulate tokens. For investors considering XRP, Rietveld’s analysis provides a clear strategy. Acquiring 2,500 XRP before or during April places holders in a solid position to make a significant profit. 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 Market Strategist Says You Have 5 Days to Buy 2,500 XRP. Here’s What Is Coming appeared first on Times Tabloid .
29 Mar 2026, 07:00
XRP Price Could Be On The Verge Of A Further 30% Downturn — Here’s Why
The XRP price has exhibited a seller-dominated market over the past few days, underscoring the continued dominance of the bears in recent weeks. A broader look at the altcoin’s performance shows what looks like a consolidatory range since early February. As this plays out, a market analyst has recently painted a bearish outlook for the XRP price, predicting a potential 30% decline in the near-term. XRP Breaking Out Of A Symmetrical Triangle In a recent post on the X platform, crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared a not-so-optimistic outlook for the XRP price. Martinez hypothesizes that the cryptocurrency could soon see a significant downturn of up to 30% in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Not Binance: Bitcoin Analyst Who Bought At $1 Revealed What Really Caused The October 10 Crash This bearish projection is based on the formation of a symmetrical triangle on the 4-hour timeframe of the XRP price chart. For context, a symmetrical triangle is a chart pattern where price forms a series of lower highs and higher lows, with the price narrowing into a triangle shape. Typically, the price within this triangle compresses and moves towards its apex of the triangle. Eventually, the asset’s price would be forced to either break above the upper boundary of the triangle ( in what is called a breakout) or fall below the triangle’s lower boundary, forming a breakdown. Sharp Increase In Volatility When this breakout of the symmetrical triangle occurs, it often leads to a sharp expansion in volatility. This is because market participants expect strong moves in the direction of the breakout or breakdown, hence they increasingly bet in line with the move. It is, however, worth noting that not all breakouts are “true breakouts.” As such, it is common practice to wait for a confirmation of the breakout or breakdown — the latter in the current scenario — by watching either for a retest of the trendline or for the closure of at least two bearish candles under the lower trendline. As Martinez highlighted, the XRP price seems to break below the triangle’s lower boundary, implying potential downside volatility in the near term. The price target after the breakdown from the chart pattern is often derived from the height (base) of the triangle. The crypto analyst calculated a potential 30% downward move from the current price point, putting the target at around $0.93. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the figures obtained are theoretical and may be subject to change depending on broader contingent market conditions. XRP Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of XRP stands at around $1.34, reflecting a mere 0.6% increase in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: XRP To Enter This $100 Trillion Custody Pool And This Is How It Will Happen Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
29 Mar 2026, 06:58
Ripple Thrives, XRP Lags: When Will the Price Catch Up? (ChatGPT Maps Out Breakout Timeline)
Ripple has made the news on numerous occasions in the past month, striking big partnerships or aiming for licenses that will significantly expand its global reach. However, the altcoin linked to the Ripple ecosystem continues to struggle to stage any meaningful recovery. As such, we decided to ask ChatGPT about its take on the matter and whether it believes there’s light at the end of the horizon for the XRP Army. Ripple Goes Big March kicked off with a bang for the Brad Garlinghouse-spearheaded company, which announced plans to secure an Australian Financial Services License in the first couple of weeks. This would enable it to further expand its payment offerings in the country, allowing financial institutions, fintechs, and enterprises to move value more efficiently and quickly across borders. Shortly after, it teamed up with i-payout, a global payments platform enabling businesses to deliver fast, compliant payouts to workers, merchants, and partners, to enhance its presence in the North American market. Then, it stated that it had become the only solution in Brazil “capable of serving institutions across the full spectrum of financial needs – from cross-border payments and digital asset custody to prime brokerage and treasury management.” Just a few days ago, it was the turn of the Asian market. Ripple tapped supply chain finance firm Unloq to use its SC+ platform to bundle trade obligations, settlement conditions, and financing workloads into a single execution layer. The joint initiative aims to test whether Ripple’s RLUSD can replace manual payment processes, and Singapore’s sandbox (BLOOM) will serve as the testing ground. So, What Does XRP Need More? The aforementioned big moves only complement the fact that Ripple and its investors do not have to worry about the SEC lawsuit that was a burden for years before it was finally settled in 2025. One should expect that all of these bullish developments should enhance the underlying asset, right? Well, not exactly. XRP is down by over 60% since its July 2025 all-time high, and is even deep in the red YTD, alongside most of the crypto market. So, on the question of what XRP needs, ChatGPT said, “Ripple the company and XRP the asset are not perfectly linked in the short term.” “While Ripple’s partnerships and licensing efforts strengthen its position in the global payments space, they don’t always translate immediately into direct buying pressure for XRP. Much of the company’s growth is focused on infrastructure, compliance, and enterprise adoption – areas that take time to impact token demand.” Instead, the token needs to see an increased real usage first, followed by a clear narrative shift to see any significant gains. ChatGPT predicted that XRP will likely continue to trade in a sideways channel between $1.30 and $1.70 for the next couple of months, but it remains bullish on the medium-term outlook: “If Ripple’s global expansion begins translating into measurable on-chain activity and liquidity flows, and if crypto market sentiment continues improving, XRP could begin catching up in Q2-Q3 2026.” It added that a decisive break above $1.60 will open the door for $2.00, and “sustained momentum” could further push the asset toward $2.50 and even $3.00 this year. The post Ripple Thrives, XRP Lags: When Will the Price Catch Up? (ChatGPT Maps Out Breakout Timeline) appeared first on CryptoPotato .
29 Mar 2026, 06:47
Bitcoin price prediction: Alarming pattern forms as geopolitical risks rise
Bitcoin price remains in a technical bear market this week after falling by double digits from the all-time high. BTC was trading at $66,800 on Sunday, and its fundamentals and technicals suggest that it has more downside to go in the foreseeable future. Bitcoin price technical analysis points to a steep crash The three-day timeframe chart shows that the BTC price has slumped in the past few months, falling from a high of $126,300 in October last year to the current $66,800. A closer look shows that the coin is at a significant risk of further downside as it has formed a bearish flag pattern. This pattern started forming in January when it was trading at $90,000. It then plunged to a low of $60,393 in February, forming a flagpole. Bitcoin has now formed a rising channel, which was part of the flag section. This pattern is notable as the coin formed a similar one between October last year and January this year. Bitcoin has also formed a death cross pattern, which happens when the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) cross each other. It has also remained below the Supertrend and the Supertrend indicators. Therefore, the coin will likely continue falling, potentially to the next key target being at $60,400, its lowest level in February this year. A move below that level will point to more downside, potentially to the psychological level at $50,000. BTC price chart | Source: TradingView Bitcoin at risk as Houthis join the war BTC and other cryptocurrencies may be at risk as the Iran war escalates, with the Houthis joining the war and US military officials arriving in the Middle East. President Donald Trump likely wants to occupy the crucial Kharg Island and then take control of the Strait of Hormuz, a route where 20% of crude oil passes through. The implications of all this is that crude oil prices will continue rising in the coming weeks, leading to higher inflation in the United States. As a result, the Federal Reserve will likely maintain a hawkish tone, possibly by hiking interest rates. Meanwhile, there are signs that American investors are capitulating and selling their coins. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs shed over $296 million in assets last week, ending a four-week streak of inflows when these funds added over $2.2 billion. Bitcoin’s futures open interest has continued growing in the past few weeks, a sign that demand is waning. The open interest has remained at $48 billion, where it has remained in the past few months. It has remained much lower than last year's high of over $95 billion. There are signs that Michael Saylor’s Strategy is the only major Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) company that is accumulating Bitcoin. The company bought 1,030 coins in the previous week, bringing the total holdings to 762,099. Some Bitcoin treasury companies have started selling their holdings. For example, MARA Holdings sold over 15,000 coins last week and used the funds to reduce its debt to fund its pivot to the artificial intelligence industry. The post Bitcoin price prediction: Alarming pattern forms as geopolitical risks rise appeared first on Invezz
29 Mar 2026, 05:00
XRP Futures Market Keeps Resetting As Whales Accumulate Amid Mixed Signals
Long traders in XRP futures market have been repeatedly wiped out in recent weeks, even as large holders quietly add to their positions. Liquidations on Binance topped $2.5 million on March 18, followed by another $2.45 million four days later, and $2.15 million on March 26 — three sharp resets in less than two weeks that point to an unstable futures environment despite rising whale activity. Related Reading: UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings Whale Buying Hits Longest Streak In Months Large holders have been accumulating XRP steadily since late February. According to data tracked by CryptoQuant, whale inflows are now averaging $9 million per day on a 30-day moving average, and that buying streak has held without interruption since Feb. 27 — the longest sustained accumulation run since a similar period between April and July last year. That earlier stretch ended with XRP hitting an all-time high of $3.65 in mid-July 2025. The current buying activity stands in sharp contrast to the price chart, which has moved in the opposite direction. XRP has dropped 13.63% over the past 10 days after breaking down from a bullish pattern traders had been watching closely. Based on reports from CryptoQuant analysts, the altcoin could slide further to test support at $1.27, with a deeper fall toward the yearly low of $1.11 still possible if selling pressure continues. Open interest on Binance jumped close to 15% in the 24 hours ending March 26 — its highest single-day rise since early March — signaling that traders are adding new positions even as the market keeps punishing longs. The repeated liquidation spikes suggest that fresh money coming into the futures market is taking on more risk than conditions can currently support. Risk-Adjusted Returns Turn Slightly Positive One data point in XRP’s favor is its Sharpe Ratio, which measures how much return an asset delivers relative to its risk. After spending most of the period between October 2024 and February 2025 near or below zero, the ratio edged positive to 0.0267 as of March 26. Analyst Arab Chain, writing on CryptoQuant, called the movement a sign of gradual rebalancing, adding that a drop back into negative territory would signal renewed volatility. A 30-day average daily return of 0.00063 supports the shift, though the number is modest. Data shows gains remain small while volatility has stayed relatively flat — not a strong breakout signal, but a slight improvement from where things stood just a month ago. Related Reading: Ethereum Sets User Record As Price Lags Far Behind Network Growth Spot Market And Futures Sending Different Messages The gap between what onchain data shows and what the price chart is doing is the clearest tension in XRP’s current setup. Whales are buying. Retail futures traders keep getting liquidated. The Sharpe Ratio has improved but remains barely above zero. None of these signals points cleanly in the same direction. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
