Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan explained Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) often contradictory behavior during market crises, despite its narrative as an inflation hedge. What Happened: In a research note released Tuesday, Hougan said that short-term price dips that Bitcoin experiences during economic turbulence are due to increased market uncertainty. This uncertainty...

Crypto exchange Bitnomial has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of launching its Ripple XRP futures in the United States. The Chicago-based firm said in a March 19 statement to X that its XRP (XRP) futures are regulated by the US Commodity Futures...

In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Robbie Mitchnick—Global Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock—addressed Bitcoin’s recent stagnation and shared why he believes institutional demand may be stronger than its price implies. Despite significant hopes pinned on regulatory developments and a “crypto-friendly” turn at the White House, Bitcoin has spent...

The crypto market is stuck in “no man’s land,” with stagnation and speculation shaping its uncertain future. This is according to crypto analyst Aylo, who says the sector is struggling to find direction, with prices dropping significantly and triggers for bull runs becoming rare. Stagnation and Weak Demand Weigh...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees closely related XRP as part of the White House’s proposed digital asset stockpile and anticipates the launch of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) before the end of 2025, per a Bloomberg Markets interview. Garlinghouse’s optimism came after the resolution of Ripple’s long-standing legal battle...

Kraken exchange is close to acquiring NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading platform, in a record-breaking $1.5 billion deal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the matter, an official announcement is expected…...

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has climbed 17 points in a day, reaching 49 on Mar. 20, moving from “Fear” to “Neutral” territory. Alternative’s Crypto Fear and Grid index gauges investor sentiment by examining market momentum, volatility, Bitcoin dominance,…...

Meme coins surged on Wednesday amid the broader rally in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based Bonk spearheaded the rally with nearly an 8% jump over the last 24 hours.  The dog-themed cryptocurrency recorded a 140% jump in trading volume, indicating significant buying pressure. The Moving Average...

Dogecoin (DOGE) is flashing bullish signals despite the broader market retrace, as the number of wallets holding 1 million DOGE has surged considerably. With the Dogecoin millionaire club finally making big moves again, DOGE bulls are aiming for a sharp rebound to the $1 target.  Dogecoin Millionaire Wallets Skyrocket...

The anticipated XRP ETFs and inclusion in the US digital asset stockpile could significantly boost XRP’s market legitimacy and adoption. The post Ripple CEO predicts XRP ETFs in H2 2025, XRP inclusion in US digital asset stockpile appeared first on Crypto Briefing....