US govt $590M Silk Road Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase unlikely to be sold Analyst

The government could also be looking to custody or trade the Bitcoin, based on a recent partnership with Coinbase Prime.

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Bitcoin Whales Participate In $588 Million Selloff: Is There More To Come?

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin whale entities have sold approximately $588 million in the cryptocurrency during the past week. Bitcoin Whales Have Made Large Selling Moves Recently As pointed out by analyst Ali Martinez in a new post on X, the BTC whales have sold around 10,000 BTC over the last seven days. The indicator of relevance here is the “Supply Distribution” from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, which tells us about the total amount of Bitcoin that a given wallet group currently holds. Related Reading: Only 66% Of Ethereum Holders In Profit Despite 21% Price Jump The addresses or investors are divided into these cohorts based on the number of tokens that they are carrying in their balance right now. A holder with 5 BTC, for instance, is put inside the 1 to 10 coins group. In the context of the current topic, the whale cohort is of interest, which typically includes the addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 coins. At the current exchange rate, this range converts to $58.8 million at the lower end and $588 million at the upper one. Clearly, the investors belonging to the group would be among the largest in the market, so the cohort can be considered to have some influence. As such, the behavior of the whales can be worth keeping an eye on. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Supply Distribution for this Bitcoin group over the past few months: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin supply held by the whales has observed a significant decline recently. More specifically, the investors belonging to the cohort have removed a combined 10,000 BTC from their wallets during this selloff, worth about $588 million right now. From the chart, it’s visible that the sharpest selling came during the crash that BTC saw earlier, but these whales have also offloaded significant amounts in the recovery rally that has occurred over the last few days. So far, the Supply Distribution of the cohort has shown no signs of a reversal, so it’s possible that the whales are still in net selling mode. Naturally, this could slow down the asset’s recovery efforts. Nothing is set in stone, though, so the indicator could be used to monitor the coming days to see which direction these humongous investors really take. A net accumulation spree would suggest a renewal of confidence among the large hands and could pave the way for a further rise in the Bitcoin price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Investors Again Show Extreme Fear As BTC Slips To $59,000 In some other news, BTC has been forming a symmetrical triangle pattern recently and is closing in on its apex, as the analyst has explained in another X post. “Bitcoin is showing a symmetrical triangle on the lower time frames,” notes Martinez. “A sustained close outside the $59,000 – $59,530 range could trigger a 4.80% move for BTC.” BTC Price Bitcoin has struggled to put together bullish momentum in the last couple of days as its price has slumped to $58,800. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, charts from TradingView.com

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Up to 99% of Mt. Goxs $8.2B Bitcoin could be sold Analyst

Nearly all of Mt. Goxs former creditors might be looking to sell their Bitcoin, which has increased by over 8,500% in value in the 10 years since the exchanges collapse.

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Why Did Bitcoin Plunge Under $58,000? On-Chain Data Says This

Bitcoin has observed a crash below the $58,000 level today. Here’s what could be a potential cause for it, according to on-chain data. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have Just Taken Large Profits As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Bitcoin long-term holders harvested a large amount of profits during the latest price drawdown. Related Reading: These Are The Altcoins In Buy Zone, Analytics Firm Reveals The on-chain metric of interest here is the “Spent Output Profit Ratio” (SOPR), which basically tells about whether the BTC investors are selling/transferring their coins at a profit or loss. When the value of this indicator is greater than 1, it means the holders as a whole are realizing a net profit with their selling right now. On the other hand, the metric being under this threshold implies the dominance of loss-taking in the market. In the context of the current topic, the SOPR of a specific segment of the user base is of interest: the long-term holders (LTHs). This cohort includes the investors who have been holding onto their coins since more than 155 days ago. The LTHs are considered to be the resolute side of the market, as they rarely sell regardless of whatever may be going on in the wider market. As such, the times that they do sell can be all the more noteworthy. It would appear that the recent Bitcoin market conditions have managed to break even these diamond hands, as the below chart for their SOPR suggests. As is visible in the above graph, the Bitcoin LTH SOPR has seen a high density of spikes above the 1 mark during the past day. This would suggest that these HODLers have moved some coins that were previously carrying significant profits. More particularly, the indicator hit a value of more than 10 during a lot of these spikes, implying that this group realized profits equal to over ten times the losses during those transactions. As the LTH SOPR spikes came just before BTC’s descent towards the levels under $58,000, it would seem possible that this profit-taking push from these normally-resolute investors was at least in part behind the crash. Another indicator, the Bitcoin Spent Output Age Bands (SOAB), has revealed the breakdown of these LTH transactions. From the chart, it’s apparent that the most active LTH segment during this selloff was the 5-year to 7-year group, meaning that most of the coins sold were previously dormant between 5 and 7 years ago. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Next Bitcoin Target Is $78,700 If BTC Breaks This Resistance It’s hard to say why these old entities have suddenly decided to sell after sitting out a whole cycle, but if this is the start of a selling spree from them, then things might get even worse for Bitcoin. BTC Price Bitcoin had very briefly slipped under the $57,000 level during the latest crash, but the asset appears to have made some recovery since then, as it’s back at $57,700. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com

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Hashrate recovery reduces Bitcoin miners selling pressure in July

Miner revenues soar 50%, pushing Bitcoin hashrate higher and reducing selling pressure from miners reserves.

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Mt. Gox prepares for repayments on Bitstamp, executes test transactions

Another wave of Bitcoin could be flooding the market as Mt. Gox prepares to continue creditor repayments. Will 99% of the Mt. Gox creditors really sell their Bitcoin?

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Bullish Reversal For Bitcoin? Retail Investors Flood Back As New Addresses Reach 4-Month Peak

Recently, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a consolidation phase, fluctuating between $61,000 and $62,000 after a brief drop to $58,000 on June 24. While retail investors have shown renewed interest alongside institutional counterparts, the market faces a mix of bullish signs and potential headwinds. Retail Investors Return To Bitcoin  In a recent social media post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights the resurgence of retail investors, as evidenced by a four-month high in new BTC addresses reaching 432,026, adding to the sentiment that investors are betting on a significant price increase for BTC in the coming months, despite recent price volatility.  Related Reading: Ethereum Suffers 3rd Straight Weekly Outflows, Becomes 2024s Worst Performer In a separate post analyzing BTC’s recent price action, Martinez also suggested that the largest cryptocurrency on the market is currently confined within a parallel channel, with a potential rebound to $63,200 or $63,800 if the lower bound at $62,500 holds.  In particular, Martinez cites the critical resistance areas of $65,795 and $78,700 as key targets if BTC breaks above them. However, not all news is positive for the Bitcoin market. In the past 72 hours, BTC miners have sold over 2,300 BTC worth approximately $145 million. This selling pressure adds to the US and German governments’ ongoing sell-off of confiscated BTC. Mining Industry Under Pressure  The mining industry faces challenges due to lower network fees and reduced block rewards resulting from the Halving event in April.  Kaiko Research notes that average network fees have decreased from $3 to $5, a significant drop from around $45 in January. The halving saw block rewards reduce from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, impacting miner revenue. This revenue squeeze has put pressure on miners, eroding profitability while fixed expenses such as energy, wages, and rent remain constant. The decline in network fees has further contributed to the reduction in revenue.  Historically, Bitcoin price rallies following Halving events have helped miners compensate for the drop in rewards. However, the price of Bitcoin has remained relatively unchanged since the April 19 software update. Related Reading: 36% Explosion! ENS Coin Steals The Spotlight In The Crypto Market In April, fees briefly surged to nearly $150 due to the increased minting of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the BTC blockchain. Although this temporarily relieved miners, fees have since returned to average levels.  According to Bloomberg, Marathon Digital, one of the largest Bitcoin miners, sold 390 BTC in May and plans to sell more tokens to manage its finances. Kaiko Research warns that the risk of forced selling by miners may persist in the coming months. As a result, the industry is expected to witness consolidation as miners seek to “consolidate assets” and “increase efficiency.”  Notable examples include miner Riot Blockchain’s hostile takeover attempt of Bitfarms Ltd. and CleanSpark Inc.’s recent agreement to acquire Griid Infrastructure Inc. for $155 million in an all-stock transaction. At the time of writing, BTC is still consolidating within its range at $61,880, down 2% in the 24-hour time frame, wiping out all gains in the past 30 days, as losses in this time frame amount to 9%.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

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Crypto relief rally may be just beginning, with sellers exhausted

The crypto market could bounce back this month after a rocky June, with stablecoin outflow from exchanges showing slowing selling pressure.

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German govt transfers another $52M in Bitcoin, threatening more BTC selling pressure

Repeated Bitcoin transfers to centralized exchanges suggest the government plans to sell its $2.75 billion in BTC holdings.

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German govt was rushing to sell Bitcoin to maximize liquidity: Arkham CEO

Using five different crypto exchanges suggests that the wallet sought to maximize liquidity on each order book and sell Bitcoin as soon as possible.

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Bitcoin Recovery Stalls As HODLers Apply Selling Pressure

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin long-term holders have potentially been selling recently, something that may explain BTC’s continued bearish momentum. Bitcoin Exchange Inflow CDD Has Registered Huge Spikes Recently As an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post explained, old cryptocurrency tokens have recently been deposited in large quantities in centralized exchanges. The on-chain metric of interest here is the “Exchange Inflow Coin Days Destroyed (CDD).” A “coin day” refers to a quantity that 1 BTC accumulates after staying dormant on the blockchain for 1 day. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Forced Weak Hands Into Largest Loss-Taking Since 2022 Lows: Report When a coin that had been sitting still inside a wallet is finally moved, its coin days counter naturally resets back to zero, and the coin days it had been carrying before the move are said to be “destroyed.” The CDD keeps track of the total amount of coin days being reset in this manner across the network. In the context of the current topic, though, the general CDD isn’t the one of focus, but rather the Exchange Inflow CDD, which only keeps track of the coin days being destroyed through transactions into wallets connected to exchanges. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Exchange Inflow CDD over the past month or so: As is visible in the above graph, the Bitcoin Exchange Inflow CDD has registered some spikes of considerable scale this month. This would imply that many dormant coins have recently seen deposits into exchanges. Generally, spikes in the CDD correlate to movement from the long-term holders (LTHs), as these HODLers tend to accumulate large amounts of coin days. Therefore, the recent spikes in the Exchange Inflow CDD suggest that these diamond hands have been transferred to exchanges. Holders make transactions into exchanges when they want to use one of the services these platforms provide, which can include selling. The chart shows that the spikes earlier in the month had come when Bitcoin had plunged towards its lows, implying that the selling pressure from this cohort may have played a role in the crash. The latest spike, larger in scale than the others, has come while BTC has been trying to start a recovery rally from these recent lows. So far, BTC has had no luck, suggesting that the selling from the LTHs has potentially been holding the coin back. Related Reading: Chainlink Traders Capitulate After 10% Plunge: Bottom Here? It remains to be seen how the Exchange Inflow CDD behaves in the coming days and if any potential further spikes would impede Bitcoin in its path to recovery. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $57,900, up more than 4% over the past week. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com

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Bitcoin Miner Selling Cools Off Is This The Breakout Moment?

In an analysis provided by CryptoQuant, a significant change in Bitcoin miner behavior has been noted, potentially indicating a turning point. CryptoQuant analyst, known as Crypto Dan, outlined a reduction in miners’ selling pressure, which has historically been a pivotal factor affecting Bitcoin’s price trajectory. Bitcoin Mining Selling Pressure Decreases According to Crypto Dan, “Miners’ selling pressure decreases. One of the whales that have caused the cryptocurrency market to fall recently have been miners.” He explained that the BTC halving, which halved mining rewards, led to a decrease in the use of older, less efficient mining rigs, subsequently reducing overall mining activity. This change forced miners to sell Bitcoin in over-the-counter (OTC) transactions to sustain their operations. The analysis suggests that the market is currently absorbing the sell-off, with a notable decline in the volume and frequency of Bitcoin being transferred out of miners’ wallets. “The current market can be seen as being in the process of digesting this sell-off, and fortunately, the quantity and number of Bitcoins miners are sending out of their wallets has been rapidly decreasing recently,” Crypto Dan stated. Related Reading: BlackRock Global Allocation Fund Reveals Major Bitcoin ETF Stake With 43,000 Shares The implications of this shift are significant. Crypto Dan added, “In other words, the selling pressure of miners is weakening, and if all of their selling volume is absorbed, a situation may be created where the upward rally can continue again.” He projected optimism for the market, predicting positive movements in the third quarter of 2024. Historical data from CryptoQuant corroborates the analysis. BTC has previously shown a similar pattern where miner selling activity exerted a strong influence on market prices, particularly noted from May to September 2023 and from December 2023 to January 2024. During these periods, prolonged sideways movement in BTC prices was observed, aligning with peaks in miner selling. Notably, when these selling activities diminished, Bitcoin prices resumed an upward trend. This pattern suggests that the recent decrease in miner selling could be the precursor to another significant bullish phase for Bitcoin, as market conditions appear ripe for a similar reversal of fortunes. Key Price Level For A Bullish Breakout Further insights from technical analysts at alpha dj provide a granular view of the market conditions. Their daily update on Bitcoin through X underscores the current market indecision, characterized by Bitcoin “chopping around” without clear directional movement. However, the analysts have identified critical price levels which could indicate future market movements: “If BTC reclaims the $63.5k area, it would be bullish; if it loses the $60k level, it would be bearish.” Related Reading: Fears Of Bitcoin Sales By US And German Govts Are FUD, Even Bullish: Experts The technical analysis also reveals that the liquidity in the Bitcoin market is currently dispersed, with few substantial clusters of orders. The most notable concentration of orders is around the $63.5k level, suggesting that this price point is pivotal for market sentiment and potential bullish momentum. The order book data provided by alpha dj highlights a current dominance of sell orders, indicating a bearish sentiment among traders. Conversely, the bid side is described as weak, with fewer buy orders supporting upward price movements. This imbalance suggests that the market is currently cautious, potentially awaiting more definitive signals before committing to more substantial positions. At press time, BTC traded at $61,704. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com

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This Historical Ethereum Top Signal Is Yet To Appear This Cycle

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Biggest Friend.tech whale dumps tokens as users struggle to claim airdrop

The largest Friend.tech whale has sold all their holdings, causing the new token to fall over 50% in value while other users can still not claim the airdrop.

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Is Mt. Gox A Worry For Bitcoin? Crypto Analyst Weighs In

Bitcoin outflows from the Mt. Gox exchange have occurred in the past day, making some worry about potential bearish effects. Heres what an analyst thinks. Mt. Gox Has Made Several Bitcoin Transactions In The Last 24 Hours During the past day, several movements from wallets associated with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox have been [...]

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Ethereum Whales Come Alive: Are They Buying Or Selling?

On-chain data suggests the Ethereum whales have shown a burst of activity recently. Heres what these titans have been up to. Ethereum Whale Transactions Are At Their Highest Since March In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has discussed how the ETH whales have become active recently. The on-chain metric of [...]

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Bitcoin Retail Investors Are Dumping Amid Jump To $67,000, Why This Is Good For Price

The Bitcoin price recovery above the $67,000 level has triggered a round of selling, but it is not from the usual camp of large investors selling. This time around, it is the small-time traders who are offloading their bags and putting selling pressure on the price. However, this is not an entirely bad thing given that, historically, such selling has been bullish for the Bitcoin price. Bitcoin Retail Are Dumping Their Bags In a report on X (formerly Twitter), the on-chain data tracker Santiment revealed an interesting trend among small-time Bitcoin investors. As the price of Bitcoin rallied past $67,000 over the weekend, these small wallets took this as the time to sell and secure profit. Related Reading: Cardano Whales Return To The Table, Increase Massive Holdings By 10% These wallets are those holding below 0.1 BTC on their balances. This means that at the high end, these wallets are holding an average of $6,000. In the space of one week, Santiment notes that their collective holdings had dropped 0.46%. #Bitcoin is dancing just above $66.1K as small traders continue to #liquidate their holdings despite the #crypto bounce over the past week. Historically, small wallets dumping their coins to larger wallets is an encouraging and #bullish sign for $BTC. https://t.co/wlz4XPhfMD pic.twitter.com/dTJAy5G6pL Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 19, 2024 Selling among smaller wallets is not new, but at this level, it could have a significant impact on the price. However, compared to when whale and sharks sell their BTC holdings, retail investors selling is usually bullish for the price. This is because as the smaller traders sell, the BTC is picked up by the larger traders, who are usually longer-term holdings. As blockchain agency Crynet explains in a response to Santiment: While small traders divesting might seem concerning, it’s often a bullish signal. Historically, this redistribution to larger holders indicates stronger hands in the market. Let’s see how this plays out. Bullish Sentiment Rises Among Investors The selling by small Bitcoin traders comes amid a jump in bullishness. As Santiment reported in a previous post, bullishness among Bitcoin investors has now jumped to a 4-month high. The last time that investors were this bullish was back in January 2024 when the price of BTC had jumped above $45,000. Related Reading: Crypto Analysts Reveal Sub-$1 Altcoins Set To Outperform In The Bull Run Bitcoins weighted sentiment is now sitting at a value of 0.99, and although this is still lower than its January high of almost 1.8, it remains one of the highest among large caps. Currently, only the Chainlink (LINK) weighted sentiment is higher after rising to a new one-year high of 1.829. The crowd’s sentiment has shifted toward #Bitcoin after the surprise bounce above $66K Wednesday (and now above $67.2K). Additionally, #Chainlink is seeing its most #bullish sentiment in over a year. #FOMO staying low will help these rises continue. https://t.co/TcEPBdS9Oh pic.twitter.com/czvE1mOgId Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 17, 2024 The Ethereum weighted sentiment is currently sitting at a low -0.44, while XRP and Binances BNB are sitting at around -0.37. This suggests that bearishness continues to dominate among these assets while crypto investors look to Bitcoin to lead the market. At the time of writing, the BTC price is still trading at a high price of $66,900. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is seeing a 6.78% increase in the last week and a small decline of 0.5% in the last day, according to data from Coinmarketcap. Featured image created using Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs not enough to absorb US ETF selling pressure

Despite the excitement around the Hong Kong ETF debut, the inflows are only a fraction of the outflows from U.S. ETFs. Could the Bitcoin price revisit the $50,000 mark next?

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Bull Market Caution: The Cycle shows that Traders Are Less interested in betting against Bitcoin

Traders disinterest in Bitcoin shorting during this bull cycle improves market stability, allowing people to anticipate smoother price

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XRP Network Activity Hits All-Time High Despite Market Volatility Bullish Signal?

XRP has broken down from critical support levels, joining the broader crypto market in a wave of selling pressure driven by growing macroeconomic uncertainty. As risk sentiment weakens, bulls are struggling to defend key zones that previously held firm. Now, the focus shifts to reclaiming a pivotal level that could reverse the recent bearish trend and restore some confidence to investors. Related Reading: XRP Breaks Out Of Head-And-Shoulders Pattern Eyes Move Toward $1.30 Despite the harsh market conditions and price volatility, on-chain data reveals a promising development beneath the surface. According to Glassnode, the XRP network has reached a new all-time high of 6.26 million addresses holding 1 XRP or more. This metric signals growing adoption and distribution, even as prices slide a potential bullish divergence that often precedes long-term strength. The surge in small wallet growth suggests that retail investors are still entering the market, seeing value in XRP at current levels. While the short-term price action remains uncertain, the expanding network base may point to renewed demand once market conditions stabilize. Is this trend a sign of strength or simply a temporary reaction to lower prices? In a market full of fear, such network milestones could serve as a glimmer of optimism for XRPs long-term outlook. XRP Holds Below $2 As Analysts Split on What Comes Next XRP is now facing a critical test just below the $1.80 mark a level that many analysts view as the last key support before a potential steep decline. Market sentiment remains fragile, with bulls under immense pressure and bears steadily gaining ground. If XRP fails to hold this zone, some analysts warn that a sharp drop toward lower demand levels could follow, further weakening investor confidence. The atmosphere is tense and filled with uncertainty. Bulls argue that once broader market conditions begin to recover, XRP could be one of the first altcoins to rebound and reclaim its previous range highs. On the other hand, skeptics believe that XRPs trend has clearly broken down, and a return to bullish momentum could take longer than many anticipate if it happens at all. Despite the conflicting views on price action, on-chain data offers a glimmer of optimism. Top analyst Ali Martinez shared insights on X, revealing that the XRP network is quietly growing stronger. According to Glassnode, the number of wallets holding at least 1 XRP has reached an all-time high of 6.26 million. This surge in network participation could be a signal of long-term strength and resilience. If the broader market stabilizes, such steady growth in network fundamentals may give XRP the momentum it needs to mount a serious recovery. But for now, the $1.80 level remains the line in the sand and all eyes are on whether it holds or breaks. Related Reading: Oversold Altcoins Like Solana Flash Bullish Divergences Are Relief Bounces Coming? Price Struggles Below Key Averages as Selling Pressure Mounts XRP is currently trading at $1.82 after a sharp drop below the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $1.94 and the 200-day Simple Moving Average (MA) at $1.85. These technical levels were acting as key support during recent consolidation, but bulls failed to defend them, signaling growing weakness in the current trend. The breakdown began when XRP lost the $2 mark a psychological and technical level that had previously provided stability. Since then, bearish momentum has intensified, and buyers have struggled to regain control. With XRP now firmly below major moving averages, the risk of continued downside remains high. However, all is not lost. A decisive reclaim of the $1.95 level, ideally with strong volume and follow-through, could spark a recovery back above the $2 threshold. Such a move would likely restore short-term bullish sentiment and provide the foundation for a broader rebound. Related Reading: Ethereum Capitulation May Be Nearing End Will A Fed Pivot Spark A Recovery? On the flip side, losing the $1.80 support would be a major blow for bulls. If this level fails to hold, XRP could rapidly descend toward the $1.50 zone, where the next meaningful support lies. For now, traders are watching these levels closely as XRP battles to regain stability amid broader market turbulence. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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