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In this article, we explore the recent 10% drop in Bitcoin value, critiqued regulatory methods of the US’s Securities and Exchange Commission and its influence on Bitcoin’s price fluctuation. A looming economic disaster by Federal Reserve policy mishaps is also cautioned, potentially influencing the future trajectory of Bitcoin.

Despite Bitcoin’s recent longest negative year-over-year returns, Dan Morehead, founder of crypto investment firm Pantera Capital, remains optimistic. He believes the half-cut of the BTC block reward for mining in April 2024 will propel bitcoin’s price. His models suggest that bitcoin will reach around $35,500 by the halving and nearly $150,000 by late 2025. Amid market fluctuations, Bitcoin’s future trajectory continues to raise questions.

XRP’s value has stabilized around $0.50, amidst ongoing legal proceedings with the SEC. Despite this, adoption of XRP is increasing, with companies like MoneyGram planning to utilize it for cross-border transactions. However, SEC’s continued appeal creates potential volatility.

This week in the crypto world saw a tumultuous phase as the SEC continues its litigation against Ripple Labs, while Bitcoin and Ethereum prices took a plunge. However, there are signs of hope as the EU welcomes its first Bitcoin ETF, and Coinbase gets regulatory approval for offering Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts.

“Bit Exchange now offers XRP-linked options, allowing users to trade XRP options without owning the cryptocurrency. Despite legal proceedings surrounding Ripple Labs, this move makes Bit Exchange a pioneer in offering XRP options trading to both institutional and retail traders.”

Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BIT has launched options connected to the payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP, allowing traders to speculate on XRP options without actually owning the cryptocurrency. This adds to BIT’s existing options, which also cover cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and Cardano’s ADA.

“The ‘Greed & Fear’ index signifies a significant shift in the crypto sector, where recent Bitcoin resilience and optimistic judicial proceedings with the SEC indicate a promising future. Despite potential hurdles such as changing “custody rule” and the threat of quantum computers, Bitcoin’s technological prowess remains untouchable, fuelling innovation and unrestricted transactions.”

“The Optimism token (OP) is seeing potential downward trend after losing support from the 20-Day Moving Average (20DMA). Despite a risk-reward ratio not in its favor, Optimism’s Relative Strength Index shows hope for upturn. In contrast, XRP20, an Ethereum-compliant ERC20 token offers new utility in the XRP space and enticing staking rewards, ahead of traditional XRP.”

“The crypto market experienced a summer slump with the excitement over Bitcoin ETFs declining. However, altcoins like XRP thrived, and publicly traded crypto companies saw an average rise of 23.9% in stock prices. Despite the bear market affecting NFTs and security concerns in the DeFi sector, the crypto industry continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and challenges.”

XRP experienced a brief, electrifying surge to $50 on the crypto exchange, Gemini, possibly due to an unusually large market order during a liquidity dry spell. This price instability highlights the potential and need for greater stability and regulatory measures in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency world.

Despite a 50% drop in overall NFT trading volume since January, DeGods, a PFP project, shows resilience with a 197% surge in trading volume to about $2.5 million. It coincides with the purchase of 158 DeGods, placing DeGods at the top of OpenSea’s leaderboard. However, DeGods’ floor price declined during this sales burst, suggesting fluctuating NFT sales trends. DeGods recently announced “Season III” which will introduce 20,000 new artworks and renew unattractive traits, initiating an intriguing wave in the NFT market.

After a massive price retracement, RNDR, the leading Web3 GPU project, shows signs of life at the $1.50 lower trendline. However, the future remains uncertain due to the dreaded ‘death cross’ in its graph. Meanwhile, XRP20, staking promising returns, has been gaining traction among prudent investors, strongly benefiting from its position on the Ethereum network. Its significantly lower price than XRP and a 0.1% burn mechanism make it an attractive option in the crypto market.

The cryptocurrency circle has seen significant changes since 2017, with Bitcoin hitting a remarkable peak. Top cryptocurrencies have shown remarkable resiliency and growth, sparking interest from investors. However, volatility and legal issues also punctuate the market, prompting the need for investor caution.

“MakerDAO’s MKR advanced by a remarkable 47% in July, outpacing other Coindesk Market Index constituents. Ripple Labs’ XRP followed closely with a growth of 46.6%, linked to a U.S. Judge’s ruling. Contrastingly, Bitcoin and Ether each lost 4% in July, shedding light on the unpredictable volatility of cryptocurrencies.”

“The DeFi segment suffered a setback when Curve Finance, an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange, was hacked, leading to a 20% price drop in its token (CRV). Founder Micheal Egorov’s substantial loans backed by CRV triggered a panic-induced price drop. However, Egorov’s partial loan repayments and an intriguing pattern in the derivatives market suggest a potential near-term rally for CRV.”

“dYdX community members are deciding whether to cut rewards for liquidity providers or maintain the current structure. If approved, the proposal could save the business $1 million monthly and reduce issuance of its dYdX token. However, limiting the token issuance could potentially boost their prices, resulting in a communal benefit.”

BlackRock, along with Fidelity and Ark Investments, have filed for Bitcoin spot ETFs potentially signalling a new wave of institutional investments into digital assets. This would grant investors direct access to Bitcoin, possibly cause a price surge, but could also lead to capital outflows from mining stocks to more regulated, potentially profitable Wall Street financial products.

Institutional investors have surged their investments in altcoin-based products such as XRP, Stellar’s XLM, and Solana’s SOL, despite a tentative market sentiment. Products based on these coins saw significant growth in assets under management, with Stellar’s XLM witnessing a remarkable 62.7% increase.

Despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s impending hawkish shift, BTC maintains support above $29,000, while most other cryptos face a gloomy market. DOGE uniquely rose 8%, potentially due to rumors of wider crypto usage in Elon Musk’s new Twitter platform, X.

Bitcoin continues to hover around the $29,500 support level amid a lack of major economic events or institutional adoption updates. Traders are closely monitoring BTC’s 21-Day Moving Average, a critical barrier for short-term gains. Meanwhile, upcoming Federal Reserve policy changes could trigger movement in Bitcoin markets. Optimism about potential institutional adoption, positive technical indicators, and easing financial conditions could drive Bitcoin’s performance.

“The future of XRP is driven by market speculation and network adoption. With a mix of positive regulatory development, technical progress, and increased retail user base, XRP’s downward trend could potentially end. However, near-term future volatility is expected.”

“Cathie Wood from Ark Invest forecasts Bitcoin’s price to reach up to $1.5 million by 2030, highlighting growing trust in the cryptocurrency. Despite US Congressman Ritchie Torres’ concerns over SEC’s stance towards cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s resilience remains strong above the $30,000 mark.”