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25 Apr 2026, 20:00
The Crash Is Over? XRP Price About To Hit ‘Significant Bottom’
XRP has spent the better part of four months grinding sideways inside a narrow range band, far removed from its $3.65 all-time high. But one technical analyst believes this extended decline is running out of road, the decline is nearly done, and XRP is nearing a bottom significant enough to matter for traders. A Tight Range Showing Late-Stage Compression Analyst Protechtor, posting on X, has been monitoring a key support zone on XRP’s daily chart for more than a year. His reading is that the extended selloff from late 2025 through early 2026, which is Wave C of a broader corrective sequence, is either complete or approaching completion. Related Reading: Analyst Reveals Why He Doesn’t See XRP Price Crashing Below $1 The evidence lies in what the past four months of price action have quietly assembled. XRP’s price action in the past four months has been confined within a narrow support band roughly between $1.30 and $1.70. This compression phase appears to be forming the latter portion of a descending triangle. This descending triangle pattern is visible on the daily chart. XRP has formed a series of lower highs since January 2026 while holding a relatively stable floor around $1.28 to $1.31. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at $1.43. According to the analyst, the move from the 2025 highs at $3.65 down into this range is either a completed Wave 2 or Wave B in Elliott Wave terms. Furthermore, the analysis identified sub-waves within the final leg of the correction, labeling them (a) through (e). The structure suggests wave (e) is now in progress, completing the triangle before a final thrust. A Final Flush Or Has the Low Already Arrived? Protechtor is careful to present two paths forward. If it is true that XRP is currently in the late stages of a descending triangle, then the first path is that the descending triangle resolves with a characteristic downside thrust. This is going to be a move below the wave (d) low at $1.28, which would represent a final shakeout before price reverses sharply higher. Related Reading: 4-Figure XRP: How High Will The Price Be If Ripple Captures 50% Of SWIFT? According to the analyst, such a move would raise the odds here significantly that the bottom is being put in, as triangles typically end with a swift thrust that is quickly retraced. The second path is that XRP has already seen its significant low. A breakout above the wave (c) high would invalidate the triangle structure and imply that the corrective sequence ended earlier than the pattern would suggest. Either way, the analyst’s conclusion converges on the same destination: “In either case I expect we are near a significant bottom,” he said. These bottom projections are just noise in the context of a larger bullish structure that remains intact. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
25 Apr 2026, 20:00
Altcoin season index rises to 41 – Analyst predicts a 60% upside
Explaining why this altcoin season may be bigger than the previous one.
25 Apr 2026, 19:53
All they have to do is call: Trump cancels negotiations with Iran after being stood up
Donald Trump tried to “save face” on Saturday by announcing that he had canceled negotiations with Iranian leaders in Islamabad after they had already stood his envoys up and told the whole world they weren’t going to be there. Hours after they made that perfectly clear, Trump went on Truth Social to say: “I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their ‘leadership.’ Nobody knows who is in charge, including them. Also, we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!” Iranian officials remain unfazed by US theatrics Before heading back to Washington later on, Trump told reporters that the Islamabad trip made no sense because it involved “too much travel.” He said the US had “all the cards” and added that nothing had changed in recent days. He also said, “Too much travelling, takes too long, too expensive. I’m a very cost conscious person.” The president framed the cancelled trip as a cost and time issue, but the reality is, America needs this deal more than Iran. And the Iranians know that, so even though both sides claim they want peace, Iran isn’t willing to be pushed around for it. They’ve made clear what they want in negotiations, and they aren’t budging on a single one. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were the US envoys expected to travel. The White House had said on April 24 that both men would go to Islamabad on Saturday for more talks with Iran. On the same day, Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan for meetings, but an Iranian official said there were no scheduled negotiations with the US. That killed the mood fast. Pakistan had been acting as the mediator and had even closed parts of its capital for days to prepare for possible talks. But by April 25, Iran’s foreign minister had already met Pakistan’s prime minister and the country’s army chief, then left for Oman without any announcement about when Trump’s team would arrive. On April 11, senior US and Iranian officials met in Pakistan for more than 21 hours, but of course, no deal came out of it, though both sides said the talks had made progress. Then on April 19, Trump said his representatives would return to Pakistan, but the plan stalled after Iran said it had not decided whether it would join. On April 21, Trump agreed to extend the ceasefire with Iran for an open-ended period, so diplomacy could continue. Four days later, the talks were still floating in the air. While attending a cryptocurrency event at Mar-a-Lago, where he was due to speak, Trump spent the day taking calls and confirming to media outlets that the trip was off. A New York Post reporter who was in Islamabad covering the expected talks reportedly got a text from Trump telling her, “Come home!!!” That pretty much told the story. The table was set, the room was ready, and the main event did not happen. Israel strikes Hezbollah sites while the Strait of Hormuz keeps oil markets nervous The failed US-Iran push landed while Israel was hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to “vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon,” his office said. The IDF also posted several Telegram updates on Saturday, accusing Hezbollah of breaking the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah and Israel have each accused the other side of violating that same agreement, so yes, another ceasefire is already sitting in the usual Middle East paperwork shredder. While attention stayed on Trump, Iran, and the missing Islamabad talks, the IDF said it was still striking Hezbollah-linked buildings in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said the targets were used to threaten IDF troops and Israeli civilians. Earlier this week, Trump said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire would be extended by three weeks. That extension is now running beside fresh strikes and new claims from both sides. Trump said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from Iran’s waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil. If you want a calmer entry point into DeFi crypto without the usual hype, start with this free video.
25 Apr 2026, 19:44
Pavel Durov Unveils Massive TON Fee Cut With Near-Zero Costs Incoming
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov said that within a week, transaction fees on TON will be reduced sixfold to 0.00039 TON (about $0.0005) per transaction. Moreover, fees will remain fixed regardless of network load. Zero-Fee Transactions In his latest update, Durov also noted that shortly after, most transactions on the network are expected to become fully feeless, meaning users will pay zero commission. His tweet read, “Soon after most transactions go fully feeless. Zero commission. MTONGA!” The TON blockchain is built to handle transactions and support mini-apps used inside Telegram. Even though it operates as a separate system, it remains closely tied to Telegram. Earlier this month, it implemented a network upgrade that reduced transaction finality time from around ten seconds to approximately one second. The update went live on mainnet on April 10th, introducing sub-second finality. The change is driven by Catchain 2.0, a revised consensus mechanism that modifies how the network reaches agreement on transactions. Following the upgrade, blocks are produced every 400 milliseconds, and a streaming layer delivers updates to applications with minimal delay, which allows faster confirmation times. The shorter finality period reduces the time between initiating and confirming transactions. Payments now settle in about one second, while trades and other on-chain actions are processed without the earlier multi-second lag. The upgrade also increases the number of blocks generated, which in turn raises validator rewards and alters staking dynamics. TON’s annual inflation rate is expected to increase from roughly 0.6% to about 3.6% as a result, with rewards adjusting over time as staking participation changes. xStocks Expands to TON Ecosystem Months before this upgrade, Kraken-owned tokenized equities platform xStocks announced its expansion to the TON blockchain, bringing tokenized US equities to the ecosystem. The integration includes support for Telegram’s non-custodial Wallet to help users access these assets directly within the app. The launch enabled users to buy, hold, and transfer tokenized versions of stocks such as Tesla Inc. and NVIDIA Corporation, along with ETFs, across TON-based wallets. The post Pavel Durov Unveils Massive TON Fee Cut With Near-Zero Costs Incoming appeared first on CryptoPotato .
25 Apr 2026, 19:43
Inside Bitwise’s Growing Control of the XRP ETF Space
Bitwise Dominates XRP ETF Flows as Investor Demand Surges Past $1B Mark Fresh capital is pouring into XRP-linked investment products, and one issuer is pulling ahead of the pack. Data from market tracker Xaif Crypto shows Bitwise’s XRP ETF million pulling in a single day , making it the only fund in its category to post net inflows during that session. It’s not a one-off spike, but part of a broader trend. With cumulative inflows now at $426 million, Bitwise isn’t just competing in the XRP ETF space, it’s emerging as the clear market leader. Fresh data underscores Bitwise’s tightening grip on a rapidly expanding XRP ETF market. As rival products struggle to sustain momentum, Bitwise continues to pull in consistent inflows, an indication that investors are placing greater trust in its strategy, structure, and market execution. Earlier this month, confidence in XRP-linked funds was already on full display. Daily XRP ETF trading volume surged past $26 million, with Bitwise dominating the flow at $11.14 million. The lead wasn’t marginal, it was decisive, reinforcing its position as competition heats up. More than a short-term spike, the surge pointed to stronger liquidity and consistent market participation, signaling that investor interest is not only growing, but sticking. Beneath the headline figures, a clear shift in investor sentiment is taking shape. XRP-linked ETFs have now crossed $1.08 billion in total net assets, a milestone that points to rapidly building demand. For investors, these funds offer a simpler, regulated way to tap into XRP’s upside without the complexities of direct ownership, making them an increasingly appealing option as the digital asset space continues to mature. Bitwise Pulls Ahead as XRP ETF Demand Breaks $1B Milestone The widening gap between Bitwise and its rivals points to a clear strategic edge. Whether it’s product design, distribution strength, or brand credibility, something is landing with investors. In a market where capital moves fast, sustained inflows aren’t just rare, they’re a signal of conviction. Rising assets and fresh inflows signal a broader shift taking shape. Once a polarizing name in crypto, XRP is drawing renewed institutional attention, largely through ETFs that convert blockchain exposure into familiar, regulated investment vehicles. If momentum persists, Bitwise’s early advantage may be hard to erode. In a market where perception often moves as fast as capital, being the only fund attracting net inflows, even briefly, can redefine leadership. For now, Bitwise isn’t just participating in the narrative, it’s setting it.
25 Apr 2026, 19:36
Bitcoiners cast doubt on the US military's understanding of the network
Bitcoin advocate Matthew Kratter said US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo's Senate testimony on Tuesday sounded like it was written by an "intern."
