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…
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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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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…
Why Did XRP Price Drop 9% Even After 100 Million XRP Were Pulled From Exchanges?
XRP whales pulled over 100 million coins off major exchanges in a move that usually signals accumulation and rising prices, yet XRP still lost nearly 10% in a week. The real culprit behind the…
Bitcoin Drops to $80,000: Buying Opportunity or Another Crash on the Horizon?
Bitcoin shed 7% in 48 hours as over a billion dollars in leveraged positions collapsed, and the rebound rested on a single political headline rather than fresh demand. Whether that makes $80,000 a gift…
XRP Just Printed a Golden Cross, but Has It Already Failed?
XRP just flashed one of crypto's most watched bullish signals, but the price immediately dropped afterward. Whether this is a temporary stumble or a sign the signal has already broken down depends on a…
CME Launches Emerging Crypto Index: Discover the Selected Coins
CME Group, in collaboration with CF Benchmarks, introduced the CME Emerging Crypto Index on August 31, 2026, a benchmark designed specifically to exclude Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). This index comprises ten…
Retail Money Shifts From Crypto to Event Contracts, Says Eric Liu: Could This Explain Why Dogecoin and XRP Are Lagging Behind Bitcoin?
Retail traders are pulling their money and focus away from cryptocurrency, according to Eric Liu, co-founder of Vanda Research, which tracks individual investor trends. If Liu is right, this shift may help explain why Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)…
Dogecoin Creates 5 Billion New Coins a Year and Bitcoin Is Capped at 21 Million. Does That Explain the Gap Between Them?
Dogecoin mints billions of new coins every year while Bitcoin guards a shrinking supply, yet the real story behind their staggering price gap goes beyond simple math.