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XRP saw increased futures activity on Bitmex crypto exchange in a 24-hour period, rising 2,668.58% to reach $100.57 million, according to CoinGlass data.

The increase in volumes coincides with a slight uptick in XRP's open interest, which suggests traders actively placing their bets ahead of potential developments in the market.

XRP spot ETFs are expected to launch in the U.S. in the days ahead; according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, the upcoming week is set to be an eventful one as the Grayscale and Franklin Templeton U.S. XRP ETFs are expected to launch on Nov. 24. The 21Shares XRP ETF is also anticipated soon.

Bitwise XRP ETF sets historic volume milestone in U.S.

This week, XRP scored another pure play 33 Act ETF in the U.S. The Bitwise XRP ETF with ticker $XRP began trading on the NYSE on Thursday, marking an impressive debut. The Bitwise XRP ETF $XRP reported $25.7 million in trading volume with $107.6 million in inflows.

The Bitwise XRP ETF ended the week with volume of 1,000,324; this, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, solidifies it as the XRP ETF with the current highest volume in the U.S.

Horsley wrote: "The Bitwise XRP ETF ($XRP) Now the highest volume XRP ETF in the US. Grateful for investors for entrusting Bitwise for exposure to the space."

XRP price bottom?

XRP fell below $2 for the first time since Oct. 10's flash crash, dropping to a low of $1.81 on Friday.

According to Glassnode, with XRP's price dropping near $2, the 30D-EMA of daily realized losses has increased to $75 million per day, which is the highest level since April 2025.

As the market awaits what comes next, the current setup suggests capitulation, indicative of a price bottom forming soon.

At the time of writing, XRP was up 2.51% in the last 24 hours to $1.90 and down 16% weekly.

Dogecoin , the leading meme coin, has recorded a massive liquidation imbalance of 165,815% in just an hour. This staggering liquidation occurred despite the massive volume slip in the Dogecoin ecosystem.

Dogecoin bulls over-exposed

As per CoinGlass data, this resulted in a total liquidation of $462,340 within the last 60 minutes. Notably, the 165,815% imbalance between long and short position holders is considered unusual within the short time frame.

Long position traders registered $287,990, while short position holders suffered $174.350 in liquidation. This indicates that long holders recorded more losses within the time frame. The liquidation comes as Dogecoin continues to display volatility in price and a massive plunge in volume.

As of this writing, Dogecoin’s trading volume has slipped by 41.14% to $2.36 billion; this significant plunge in volume has impacted the price. The meme coin’s value has dropped to $0.1369, representing a 1.46% decline within the period.

The liquidation imbalance suggests that many Dogecoin holders were betting on a rally for DOGE in the meme coin market. It signals that bulls were overly optimistic about a possible price recovery but were caught unawares by the market development.

A recent appearance of Dogecoin on Wall Street had sparked massive excitement in the community as 21Shares announced the 2x Long Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The development raised hopes of the possible launch of more Dogecoin ETFs in the coming days.

Community warning as scammers target DOGE's popularity

Interestingly, the meme coin had earlier registered an over 40% spike in volume as market participants looked forward to a rebound. The volume saw approximately $3.1 billion moved as traders engaged with DOGE.

Meanwhile, as investors await stability and Dogecoin’s recovery, a developer in the community has cautioned community members to stay vigilant. The warning is important because there is suspicion that some malicious persons are seeking to profit from the brand.

According to Mishboar, Dogecoin is decentralized, and no single individual can claim to represent the entity. He urged DOGE holders to ignore people leveraging the chain to promote different financial products.

Bitcoin has continued to show no signs of recovery as its price continues to retest its multi-month lows, sparking doubts across the crypto community.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed data showing that Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics have continued to witness growing sell pressure. According to the data, more than 20,000 BTC worth nearly $2 billion have been transferred back to crypto exchanges over the last week.

This surge in Bitcoin’s exchange inflows over the last seven days has come at a tense moment for the crypto market as it appears that Bitcoin bulls are increasingly exiting the market.

Bitcoin retests $82,000

The large number of Bitcoin tokens that have been returned to exchanges in mere seven days comes as no major surprise as Bitcoin's price trajectory has remained in the red territory since the past week, causing its price to fall beyond imagination.

Majorly since the massive Oct. 10 crash, Bitcoin has been locked in a prolonged correction and has now retested the $82,000 level, a level last reached in April 2025.

The aggressive spike in the exchange inflows is largely attributed to the bearish sentiment hovering around the market as Bitcoin continues to fall deeper.

Notably, this on-chain performance suggests that large holders may be preparing to take profits or hedge against further downside. During the week, a leading asset management firm was spotted aggressively dumping thousands of its BTC holdings.

While this may have contributed to the surging exchange inflows, reports reveal that BlackRock moved over $1 billion in Bitcoin in less than five days in a move that appears to be a sell-off attempt.

Considering the Bitcoin price dynamic in recent days, speculators have suggested that the asset might have already entered its bear phase. Hence, analysts have suggested that the Bitcoin price correction may continue to linger if whales continue to exit the market.

A crypto pundit has ignited discussion about the long-term outlook of the XRP price after arguing that a surge to a $1,000 target is not a dream but a realistic goal supported by market math. The analyst believes that XRP’s future depends on measurable utility rather than market hype, positioning the cryptocurrency as an asset built for deep financial integration, which could fuel a prolonged upward rally. 

Why A $1,000 XRP Price Is Not A Dream

Pseudonymous crypto analyst 24HRSCRYPTO predicted on X this Friday that XRP could climb from its current price of above $1.9 to $1,000. He described the path to this ambitious target as a matter of scaling rather than a dream. He also framed it as a math-based outcome, essentially driven by XRP’s foundational role as a global payments currency. 

The analyst noted that XRP’s upside potential is more closely tied to real financial infrastructure than to short-lived speculation-driven appreciation. He emphasized that investors often overlook the role of utility, global settlement demands, and deep liquidity, which he believes are the backbone of XRP’s trajectory. These factors set XRP apart from other cryptocurrencies that mainly depend on traders buying at consistently rising prices. 

24HRSCRYPTO uses a simple comparison to illustrate the difference that drives cryptocurrency prices. In his view, the Bitcoin price reaches new all-time highs primarily through speculation, while XRP grows through real financial activity supported by its innovative technology. According to the analyst, this disparity is why he believes patience and consistency matter more than hype cycles. 

The analyst also insists that XRP’s design positions it for long-term use in financial infrastructure where trillions of dollars flow, creating steady demand. He explained that even a modest investment of $5,000 held with discipline until 2030 can grow when supported by real value. This bullish scenario puts a $100 target for XRP within reach as global settlement usage increases. The same logic also supports the analyst’s bold $1,000 price projection. 

XRP Technical Analysis Signals Growing Strength 

The XRP price has been dragged down amid the broader market slump, recently crashing to new lows below $2. Despite the altcoin’s weak price action, analysts still hold out hope for a potential market shift to the upside. 

In a recent technical analysis, crypto market expert Rose Premium Signals notes that XRP has tapped the same demand zone for the third time, creating a strong triple bottom on the weekly timeframe. The analyst’s chart shows that each time the price returns to the $1.8 to $1.9 demand zone, it triggers strong buying. This repeated pattern confirms the formation of a triple bottom, which she considers a classic high-timeframe reversal signal. 

The chart also reveals that XRP’s recent downtrend has been controlled and met by a well-defended support level. Rose Premium Signals emphasized that each bounce from this support area has triggered progressively stronger reactions. If momentum is confirmed, she predicts that XRP could surge above $3 in the mid-term.

Markets are now pricing in a strong chance that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its December meeting. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut has jumped to 71%, up from 30-40% earlier this week.

This shift comes after the recent comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who signalled that a near-term rate cut is possible without threatening the Fed’s inflation goals. 

Policy Too Restrictive?

Williams noted that he views the monetary policy as “modestly restrictive” and suggested that there is room to bring rates closer to a neutral stance. He also downplayed the impact of tariffs on inflation and expects price pressures to ease over time.

But not all Fed officials share this view.

Fed Officials Remain Split 

According to a report from Reuters, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said on Friday that she believes the current monetary policy is appropriate given the economy’s resilience. She expressed hesitation about further rate cuts and described the current policy range as “mildly restrictive” and suitable for keeping some downward pressure on inflation.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan recommended keeping interest rates on hold for a time, while Fed Governor Stephen Miran, who has supported larger cuts in the past, said he would support a 25-basis-point reduction if his vote were the marginal vote. 

Crypto Hopes Rise 

This comes amidst a broader downturn in the crypto market, and traders and investors are hopeful that a rate cut could give Bitcoin and other digital assets a boost. The crypto community reacted positively to the rising odds, expecting that this could trigger a massive rally in digital assets. 

However, some analysts have also urged caution. The U.S added more jobs than expected in September, but the higher unemployment rate and revised past data gave the Fed a mixed signal on whether to cut rates further to support the labour market.

Fed Rate Cut Odds “Mispriced”

In a recent X post, Coinbase Institutional noted that while markets are leaning toward no rate cut, the odds for a rate cut are actually mispriced. It notes that the recent tariff research, private market data, and real-time inflation trends suggest otherwise. 

Since the October FOMC meeting, futures shifted from expecting a 25bps cut to favouring a hold, mostly because of rising inflation concerns. But studies indicate that tariff increases can lower inflation and raise unemployment in the short term, acting like negative demand shocks.

It notes that if tariffs are already tightening financial conditions and cooling demand, then the Fed might not need to stay hawkish, which could pave the way for larger rate cuts.

Solana is weighing a radical shift in its economic model that would eliminate approximately 22.3 million SOL ($2.9 billion) from projected emissions over the next six years.

As a result, the proposal would aggressively fast-track the transition of the blockchain to a low-inflation environment.

Solana’s Plan to Tighten Supply Risks Squeezing Nearly 50 Validators

The measure, formally titled SIMD-0411, proposes doubling the Solana network’s annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%.

If passed, Solana would hit its “terminal” inflation target of 1.5% in roughly three years, ie, by 2029. Notably, that milestone was originally scheduled for 2032.

Proponents describe the current emissions schedule as a “leaky bucket” that continually dilutes holders and creates persistent sell pressure.

By tightening supply, the network hopes to emulate the scarcity mechanics that have historically benefited Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Beyond price support, the plan seeks to overhaul the incentive structure for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Moreover, the proposal argues that high inflation mirrors high interest rates in traditional finance, raising the “risk-free” benchmark and discouraging borrowing.

Considering this, Solana aims to push capital out of passive validation and into active liquidity provision by compressing nominal staking yields. Those yields are projected to fall from 6.41% to 2.42% by the third year.

However, this “hard money” pivot carries operational risks.

The reduction in subsidies will inevitably squeeze validator margins.

The proposal estimates that up to 47 validators could become unprofitable within three years as rewards dry up. However, the authors describe this level of churn as minimal.

Still, it raises questions about whether the network will consolidate around larger, better-capitalized operators that can survive on transaction fees alone.

Despite these concerns, early backing from key ecosystem players suggests Solana is prepared to trade subsidized growth for greater stability. The shift reflects a move toward positioning the network as a more mature, scarcity-driven asset class.