How much Bitcoin does the US hold, and where did it come from?
The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will initially be funded by Bitcoin forfeited to the Treasury, which controls an estimated 198,109 Bitcoin forfeited or seized in criminal cases.
The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will initially be funded by Bitcoin forfeited to the Treasury, which controls an estimated 198,109 Bitcoin forfeited or seized in criminal cases.
XRP is hovering around $2.52 on the daily chart, maintaining a delicate balance between bullish momentum and the potential for a major reversal pattern. Renowned crypto analyst Josh Olszewicz (known on X as @CarpeNoctom) shared a detailed Ichimoku-based chart, highlighting a possible Head and Shoulders formation. According to Olszewicz, a sustained break above $2.85 would likely invalidate bearish concerns tied to this classic reversal setup. Can XRP Bust Through $2.85? XRP’s most recent rally took shape in mid-October 2024, when it traded near $0.48 before rising sharply toward $3.3999 in early 2025. This rally unfolded quickly, hinting at robust buying pressure and a strong bullish sentiment through the end of 2024. However, after hitting that local peak of roughly $3.40, XRP has pulled back toward the $2.50 area, creating a pivot region that now defines the immediate trend direction. On Olszewicz’s chart, which employs Ichimoku settings of (20, 60, 120, 30), the price hovers near the Conversion Line (Tenkan-Sen) around $2.4750 while the Base Line (Kijun-Sen) sits closer to $2.5749. The Ichimoku Cloud itself projects forward, with Senkou Span A around $2.57 and Senkou Span B near $1.94, forming a green band that suggests broader bullish support as long as price stays above the Cloud. The chart shows that XRP has so far managed to remain above most Ichimoku levels, reflecting ongoing positive momentum despite recent volatility. Related Reading: XRP Price Retraces Gains From Sunday Rally, This Important Support Level Could Be The Defining Factor Within this framework, the Head and Shoulders formation looms as a potential signal of a bearish reversal. The formation appears to be anchored by a head near $3.3999, with potential “shoulders” close to the $2.85 and $2.90 zone. According to Olszewicz, a move above $2.85 should help negate the likelihood of a bearish breakdown, while sustained rejection below that level keeps the Head and Shoulders possibility firmly in play. Market participants will also be watching the $2.0 region, often interpreted as the neckline zone for this formation, because a decisive drop beneath it may confirm the reversal pattern. Additional price regions highlighted by the chart add clarity to the bullish-bearish tug-of-war. The Kijun-Sen around $2.5749 serves as an important medium-term pivot, frequently acting as both support and resistance in Ichimoku analysis. Meanwhile, the bottom of the Ichimoku Cloud near $1.94 stands as a last line of defence for bulls, should any deeper pullback occur. Related Reading: XRP Could Start An Explosive Move To $33 Within 28 Days, Says Analyst Ultimately, the broader sentiment hinges on whether XRP can break above the $2.85 threshold and thereby nullify the threat of this Head and Shoulders formation. If the market reclaims levels above that price zone, it would suggest bullish momentum remains intact. Conversely, failure to overcome $2.85, combined with a drop below $2.0, could point to a deeper reversal and invite further selling pressure. At press time, XRP traded at $2.60. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
NFTs last year had their worst year since 2020, recording $13.7 billion in trading volume and under 50 million in sales, according to DappRadar.
NFTs last year had their worst year since 2020, recording $13.7 billion in trading volume and under 50 million in sales, according to DappRadar.
NFTs last year had their worst year since 2020, recording $13.7 billion in trading volume and under 50 million in sales, according to DappRadar.
Key Takeaways: Market concerns have been reignited as Mt. Gox transferred over $1 billion in Bitcoin to an unknown wallet. The transfer is probably related to long-promised repayments to creditors from the exchange’s collapse in 2014. Although sell-off risk may induce short-term randomness, these factors will hardly trigger a catastrophic crash, especially given the trading volume…
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A US strategic Bitcoin reserve “dramatically increases the likelihood that other nations will establish strategic Bitcoin reserves,” says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.
A US strategic Bitcoin reserve “dramatically increases the likelihood that other nations will establish strategic Bitcoin reserves,” says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.