Evernorth XRPN vs XRP: Which Is the Better Buy?
Evernorth just went public with nearly half a billion XRP on its balance sheet, but owning the stock and owning the coin are two very different bets, and the difference could cost you.
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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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XRP Formed a Double Bottom Near $1 This Summer: Will It Hold or Break Down?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) formed a double-bottom pattern near the $1 mark this summer. It dipped to about $1.01 on June 26, 2026, then closed around $1.03 on August 6, before buyers stepped in. After…
BlackRock Picks Avalanche While Franklin Templeton Chooses the XRP Ledger: Which Chain Is Winning Wall Street?
BlackRock chose Avalanche and Franklin Templeton chose the XRP Ledger, but neither coin has gained a cent from these high-profile partnerships. Understanding why reveals something uncomfortable about what Wall Street's blockchain endorsements actually mean…
XRP Formed a Double Bottom Near $1 This Summer: Will It Hold or Break Down?
XRP carved out a rare double-bottom pattern near $1 this summer and surged, but now buyers face a critical test as the coin pulls back toward the very neckline that sparked the rally.
How Much Crypto Is Too Much for Retirement?
A Ramsey Show caller revealed her husband keeps $600,000 in Bitcoin and just $5,000 in cash, with no other retirement savings. Financial advisors draw a clear line on crypto concentration, and this couple sits…
Hyperliquid Buys Back Its Own Token Daily—Is This Why HYPE Stays Close to Its High?
Hyperliquid spends nearly all of its trading fees buying back HYPE every single day, and the token sits remarkably close to its all-time high while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana bleed out. The question is…
XRP Dips 9% in a Week: Is It Time to Buy at the 200-Day Average?
Ripple just secured four institutional deals in a single week, yet XRP still shed nearly 10% and slid back to a technical level that traders treat as a line in the sand between bull…
Bitcoin Dips to $80,000: How Other Coins Fared in the Market Slide
When Bitcoin tumbled to $80,000 and dragged most of the crypto market down with it, two smaller coins barely budged. Whether that signals genuine strength or something far less exciting depends on answers the…
Solana’s New Addresses Surge 124% While SOL Price Drops 9%. What’s Going On?
New addresses on Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) have surged 124% since early September 2026, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment. This increase translates to around 1.71 million new wallets being created each day. Additionally, the…
The U.S. Government Moved $1.5 Billion in Seized Crypto in Two Days. Will It Sell?
U.S. government wallets transferred about $1.5 billion in seized cryptocurrency on October 7 and 8, 2026, mainly Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham. Traders quickly took notice since a government sale of this magnitude…
BitMine Approaches Its ETH Purchase Limit: Who Will Buy Ethereum Next?
BitMine is weeks away from hitting its self-imposed Ethereum buying cap, and when it stops, the market loses its single biggest source of demand at the worst possible time.
Cardano Is 92% Below Its High, and XRP Is 62% Below. Which Has the Easier Path Back?
Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA) has fallen nearly 92% from its all-time high of $3.09, requiring a staggering 13-fold increase to return to that record. In comparison, XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is currently around $1.40, 62% below its peak of $3.65,…
A Wall Street Money Manager Speculates: Will Bitcoin Exist in 10 Years?
A Wall Street money manager says Bitcoin could vanish within a decade, but a prominent CNBC analyst calls this the most bullish moment for crypto in two years. Four concrete threats to Bitcoin's survival…
XRP Retraces 72% of Its Rally. Is $1.17 the Next Target?
XRP has surrendered most of its historic rally and traders are locking in on a single price level that could determine whether the selloff deepens or finally finds its floor.
XRP ETFs Gain as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Lose $317 Million. Is It a Trend?
While Bitcoin and Ethereum funds hemorrhage hundreds of millions, XRP funds are quietly pulling in new money from investors already sitting on heavy losses. Whether that signals conviction or something else entirely depends on…