XRP’s ETFs Trail Solana’s by $160 Million: Can XRP Close the Gap?
Solana ETFs hold a commanding lead over XRP ETFs in net assets, but a week of relentless outflows and a sharper price drop is handing XRP a window it has never had before.
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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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Dogecoin’s ETFs Went Seven Sessions Without a Dollar Moving. Where Did the Retail Money Go?
U.S. Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) ETFs saw no net money flow in or out for seven straight trading days from October 1 to October 9, 2026. These exchange-traded funds hold Dogecoin and trade on stock exchanges like regular shares.…
Ethereum ETFs Have Had Nine Straight Days of Outflows and Lost $2 Billion in Assets. Is Wall Street Giving Up on ETH?
Ethereum ETFs just logged nine straight sessions of outflows and shed nearly $2 billion in assets, but the real story behind those numbers tells a very different tale about where institutional confidence actually stands.
Solana Confirms a Transaction in 200 Milliseconds and Bitcoin Takes 10 Minutes. Does Speed Make a Coin Worth More?
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) has recently improved its performance by creating a new block every 200 milliseconds, compared to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), which produces a block approximately every 10 minutes. On paper, this means Solana’s block speed…
Whales Bought 15,000 Bitcoin in Three Days While MARA Sold $81 Million. Who Has It Right?
Bitcoin whales poured over a billion dollars into the market right after a sharp decline, while one of the biggest mining companies quietly cashed out. Their opposing moves point to very different views on…
Solana Needs a 167% Rally to Reach Its All-Time High, While Ethereum Requires 97%. Which Will Get There First?
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) is currently about 167% away from its all-time high of $293, achieved in January 2025. Meanwhile, Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) is about 97% short of its August 2025 record high of $4,946. This difference…
Eight Altcoins Have Surged Three Times More Than Bitcoin in 30 Days. Is Altcoin Season Here, or Is This Just a Momentary Uptick?
Over the last 30 days, eight altcoins have seen returns at least three times greater than Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). This impressive performance has led traders to wonder if we are entering an altcoin season. Leading…
Bitcoin ETFs Lost $731 Million in Two Days, Then Turned Positive. Is the Selling Over?
After two brutal days that drained over $700 million from Bitcoin ETFs, a small wave of buyers returned on October 9, but the real question is whether that single session signals a genuine shift…
Stellar vs XRP: Is XLM Just XRP With More Leverage?
Stellar and XRP share a founder, a mission, and a habit of moving in the same direction, but one of them swings far harder than the other. Whether that extra volatility is a feature…
A Decade-Old Bug That Could Have Minted Unlimited XRP: Is the 100 Billion Cap Safe Now?
A flaw hiding in the XRP Ledger since 2015 could have let an attacker conjure spendable XRP out of nothing, bypassing the 100 billion coin cap entirely. What it took to trigger it, and…
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.
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…