XRP or Ethereum: Which Is the Smarter Buy for the Next 5 Years?
Both XRP and Ethereum have shed over 15% in the past month and sit far from their 2025 peaks, but the forces driving each coin tell very different stories about which one stands a…
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The Crypto Desk
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the digital assets moving markets, and what every swing means for your money.
Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoin regulation, halving cycles, and corporate treasuries loading up on crypto. Digital assets have moved from the fringe of investing into the mainstream, and the forces behind their price moves now run through Wall Street, Washington, and the blockchain itself. 24/7 Wall St's Crypto Desk covers the major cryptocurrencies, crypto-linked stocks, and the regulatory and market developments shaping the space, turning volatile price action and dense technical news into clear analysis of what's changing and why it matters.
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Real-time price data, ETF flows, regulatory filings, and news monitoring combined with our own analysis to explain what's driving crypto markets and where they could go next
The Crypto Desk tracks price action across major digital assets alongside the signals that move them: spot ETF inflows and outflows, SEC and congressional developments, corporate holdings disclosures, and activity from the largest players in the market. Our editors connect those signals to the bigger picture, including how crypto moves relate to interest rates, tech stocks, and investor sentiment, so readers can follow a fast-moving market with context instead of hype.
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What Will 10,000 Stellar (XLM) Be Worth by 2030?
Stellar just landed MetaMask integration, a $1.65 billion tokenized fund, and a Curve exchange launch, yet XLM still cratered 23% in a month. Whether those catalysts eventually move the needle on a 10,000-token stack…
$1,000 in Zcash or $1,000 in Monero: Which Could Be Worth More by 2028?
Zcash and Monero each have a $1,000 entry point right now, but the forces shaping their prices through 2028 pull in completely opposite directions, and only one looks positioned to survive what's coming for…
$100 a Week Into Bitcoin Since Its $126,000 Record High: What Would It Be Worth Now?
Bitcoin's historic hack sent prices tumbling nearly 40% from their peak, and one unlucky investor who started buying at the all-time high now faces a critical question: how long can dollar-cost averaging keep their…
XRP Analysis: Why Does XRP Drop Every Time Bitcoin Drops?
XRP fell twice as hard as Bitcoin in October, and the reasons go far deeper than just investor panic. Understanding the hidden mechanics behind XRP's outsized losses could reshape how you watch both assets…
Bitcoin vs the S&P 500: $10,000 Invested 10 Years Ago, Which Won?
A $10,000 bet placed at the right moment could have turned into life-changing money, but the same bet placed just a few years later tells a completely different story about which asset actually wins.
XRP Was the No. 2 Crypto in 2018. What Would It Take to Get Back There?
XRP once commanded second place among all cryptocurrencies, and some holders believe it can return there. But the math reveals a target far beyond any price the token has ever reached, and the catalysts…
Cardano, Hedera and Avalanche Lost 20% or More in October. Which Could Recover Most by 2027?
Three altcoins each shed 20% or more in October while Bitcoin barely flinched, and now investors are sizing up which one stands the strongest chance of clawing back to its 2025 price peak before…
What Will 100,000 Dogecoin Be Worth by 2030?
Dogecoin's unlimited supply grows by 5 billion coins every year, and that changes everything about what your stack could realistically be worth in 2030. The gap between best and worst case scenarios for 100,000…
Bitcoin Price Prediction for November 2026
After two straight losing Octobers and a historic breach at the world's largest crypto exchange, Bitcoin heads into November facing a gauntlet of make-or-break dates that could send it soaring past $86,000 or spiraling…
Does Ripple Selling 1 Billion XRP a Month Lower the Price?
Every month, Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP and holders brace for a price crash that data suggests never actually comes. But with Ripple now keeping its sales figures secret, the real risk to XRP…
Will Solana Hit $500 by 2028?
Solana has lost nearly half its value over the past year, yet a $500 price target keeps surfacing in crypto circles. Several forces are colliding right now that will determine whether SOL stages a…
Is Zcash a Good Investment After a 199% Year?
Zcash surged when Bitcoin stumbled, but sharp pullbacks, a looming network upgrade, and a dev fund debate now put ZEC at a crossroads that could either extend the rally or send it tumbling toward…
XRP Price Prediction for November 2026: Can XRP Get Back Above $1.50?
XRP shed 16% in October and now sits at a price level that could either hold as a floor or crack open a deeper slide. Whether November becomes a recovery story or a continuation…
Hyperliquid Is 10% From $100. Can HYPE Get There Before the End of 2026?
ICE's plan to bring Hyperliquid contracts to U.S. traders sent HYPE soaring, but whale selloffs and a pending regulatory hurdle now stand between the token and a milestone that would rewrite its market cap…