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Why Is XRP Going Down Today? Analysis And XRP Price Prediction for 2026
- XRP surged 8% to $1.66 on Feb 15 after Brad Garlinghouse's CFTC appointment, then crashed 11% to $1.47 within 24 hours.
- Bearish doji pattern with long upper wick signals rejection at $1.51-1.57 resistance, while Bitcoin's $60k risk threatens cascade.
- Standard Chartered maintains $8 year-end target despite volatility, as $1.4B ETF inflows diverge from price action.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:11 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Moving from CFDs to Spot Crypto Is Not Just a Tooling Exercise
- IG Group and Pepperstone have already launched spot crypto, while Capital.com, CMC Markets, and XTB are lining up behind them. Now, multi-asset platform eToro, though, was the early mover, offering crypto since 2013.
- While Pepperstone built its entire crypto infrastructure in-house, IG tapped Uphold for its initial spot crypto offering and later acquired a crypto exchange. And the right tech, indeed, is crucial to make the leap.
Thursday, 12/02/2026 | 11:20 GMT by
Why Crypto Is Falling Today? Bitcoin Price Tests $66K, While XRP, Dogecoin and Ethereum Drop
- Cryptocurrencies fell for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with Bitcoin dropping 3% to $66,000.
- Ethereum stays at $1,950 (-3.5%), XRP at $1.37 (-2%), and Dogecoin at $0.09 (-3%, 5th down session).
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 12:14 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
European Bloc Seeks to Impose Blanket Ban on Russia-Related Crypto Transactions: FT
- The European Commission already banned several Russian crypto entities, but copycat platforms soon replaced them to circumvent the sanctions.
- Despite the sanctions, stablecoin transactions on a Russian platform crossed $100 billion.
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 05:23 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Bybit Partners With Mercuryo for Crypto Transactions; Enables Direct AED Bank Transfers
- The firm has introduced 24/5 stock CFD trading, including NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple contracts.
- AED transactions are usually real-time, but some may take up to five business days.
Friday, 06/02/2026 | 12:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Crypto Is Going Down? XRP Price, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin Moves Today to 2026 Lows
- Cryptocurrency markets plunged for the third consecutive session on February 5, 2026, with Bitcoin testing $70,000.
- XRP is crashing over 7% below $1.40, Ethereum is falling to $2,068 (its lowest since May 2025), and Dogecoin is battling $0.10 support.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 10:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Singapore Goes Nearly Cashless, Now Eyes Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins and FX
- PwC and SFA say stablecoins are increasingly positioned as settlement tools, not speculative instruments.
- The country recorded SGD 1.1B in scam losses in 2024, prompting “stricter controls”.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Keyword Bombing” Targets Retail Traders in “Recipe for Disaster,” Report Warns
- The Chainstory's analysis of nearly 3,000 crypto press releases reveals 62 percent originated from high-risk or fraudulent projects.
- Pay-to-play distribution platforms transform unverified promotional content into manufactured legitimacy.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 14:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“Singapore Banks Remain Cautious and Selective”: Web3 Firms Face Higher Compliance Demands
- Financial institutions’ early adoption reduced reliance on retail speculation in Singapore’s Web3 ecosystem.
- High compliance costs and licensing requirements remain key challenges for Web3 firms.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 13:21 GMT by
Paul Golden
Binance Reworks SAFU Reserves, Shifting $1B From Stablecoins to Bitcoin
- SAFU, created in 2018, protects users during extreme events; now moving toward Bitcoin exposure.
- Binance’s Proof of Reserves verified $162.8B in assets across 45 categories by late 2025.
Friday, 30/01/2026 | 11:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Bitcoin Is Falling Today? BTC Price Drops to $83K Two-Month Low
- Bitcoin crashed 6.4% to $83,383 as capital rotated into precious metals with gold surging past $5,600 and silver hitting record highs.
- Technical analysis shows Bitcoin price testing critical consolidation support with potential targets at $74,000.
- Five consecutive days of Bitcoin ETF outflows totaling $1.137 billion triggered bearish repositioning in options markets.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 19:20 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
How Low Can XRP Go? 3 Downside Targets and -70% XRP Price Prediction
- XRP fell 0.5% to $1.89 on Tuesday, trapped in a 2.5-month consolidation between $1.80-$2.35 with price 25.9% below the 200 EMA at $2.55.
- According to technical analysis, XRP has three downside targets, starting with short-term one of $1.80 (-6%).
- The medium-term target stands at $1.26 (-33%), while the extreme $0.53 Fibonacci extension at -70% from current quotes.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 09:13 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Bitcoin Is Going Down? Analyst Predicts BTC Price 3 Downside Targets: $85K, $74K, $53K
- Bitcoin lost nearly 3% over the weekend and now trades at $87,724 despite a 1.3% Monday bounce, holding below moving averages and last week's lows.
- BTC has three downside targets: short-term $82-85K consolidation band, medium-term $74K April lows or $68K (200-week EMA), and extreme $53K.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.32 billion in outflows last week with Wednesday's $708.7 million marking the sixth-largest single-day exodus since launch.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 11:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Outlines Final Crypto Framework, Seeks Feedback on Governance and Consumer Duty
- FSMA authorisation applications expected in September this year, with the regime launching October next year.
- Existing FSMA or AML-registered firms must obtain full authorisation; no automatic conversion.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 13:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The US Wants Crypto Innovation: So Why Is It Still Regulating with an Orange-Era Test?
- The Howey test struggles to classify decentralized crypto networks and modern token designs.
- Functional token utility should matter more than speculative trading expectations.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 10:51 GMT by
Anndy Lian
France Warns Binance Among 90 Unlicensed Crypto Firms; Exchange Seeks Greek MiCA License
- Greece has yet to issue any MiCA licenses; Germany, Netherlands lead approvals.
- MiCA rules now cover traditional firms; KBC, a Belgian bank, plans Bitcoin services and expects approval.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 09:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Crypto Is Going Down Today? XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin Prices Fall as $1.7B Gets Rekt
- Bitcoin fell to $88,626 on its sixth straight decline, while Ethereum dropped to $2,920, and XRP logged 7 consecutive down sessions amid tariff fears.
- BTC price targets $74,000 next, with extreme risk to $52,000, while Ethereum aims for $2,750, then $2,100.
- Despite record institutional interest, $500 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows over two sessions show hot money exiting amid geopolitical tensions.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 13:26 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Bitcoin Is Falling? Losses Extend to 6th Day and BTC Price Prediction Signals 40% Slump to $50K
- Bitcoin crashed to $89,369 on its 6th straight session (longest since Nov 2024), down 9% from its $98K peak amid tariff fears and a death cross.
- According to technical analysis, Bitcoin is below both EMAs, targeting $84,000 next, then $74,000, with extreme risk of falling to $50,000.
- Despite $1.4 billion in ETF inflows last week, breaking $100,000 is now macro-led as tariff threats pull all risk assets lower.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 21:52 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Bermuda Partners with Circle and Coinbase to Build World's First 'Onchain' National Economy
- Bermuda’s pilot will test how stablecoin payments and tokenization work inside an existing regulatory framework.
- The project offers a real-world case of governments and regulated institutions experimenting with on-chain infrastructure.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 11:15 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
After Two Years Without Banks, Australian Traders Can Move Fiat on Binance Again
- A survey showed 58% wanted unrestricted deposits, 22% switched banks to buy crypto more easily.
- Cuscal previously cut support, citing fraud prevention and compliance requirements, leaving card or crypto options.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 06:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
KBC Becomes “First Belgian Bank” to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
- Belgian regulators have not yet issued MiCA licenses despite the law taking effect earlier this month.
- France may block licenses from lenient states; Malta opposes centralization, citing competitiveness concerns.
Friday, 16/01/2026 | 12:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“No Bill Rather Than a Bad Bill”: Coinbase’s CEO Pulls Support from US Crypto Draft Bill
- Brian Armstrong pointed out several issues, including a ban on tokenised equities, DeFi restrictions, and a ban on stablecoin interest.
- “This version would be materially worse than the current status quo,” he noted.
Thursday, 15/01/2026 | 05:37 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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