BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion asset 
manager&#8217;s homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the 
market heads into 2026.

BlackRock pins Bitcoin ETF as major theme alongside T-bills, tech stocks

XRP enters the final days of 2025 trading in a narrow and tense range, with 
market participants split between expectations of a rebound and concerns over 
a deeper breakdown. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk 
Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn After a volatile year that included sharp 
rallies, extended pullbacks, and growing institutional participation, the 
token is now hovering near levels that have repeatedly defined sentiment. 
Price action around the $1.8–$2.0 zone has become the focal point, as traders 
assess the long-term prospects. XRP&#8217;s price trends to the downside on the 
daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP’s Technical Structure Tests 
Trader Conviction From a technical perspective, XRP remains under pressure 
despite holding above its key support level. The $1.87 level has been tested 
multiple times in recent weeks, with each bounce showing reduced momentum. 
Analysts note that repeated defenses of the same zone often weaken its 
reliability. A confirmed daily close below $1.6 is widely viewed as a critical 
downside trigger. Below that area, the chart structure offers limited 
historical support, opening the door to faster declines toward $1.2 or even 
the psychological $1.0 level. Similarly, Momentum indicators are mixed rather 
than decisively bearish. Short-term optimism has been fueled by a TD 
Sequential buy signal within the current $1.9 area, a pattern that has 
historically preceded relief rallies. However, XRP continues to trade below 
major moving averages, keeping the broader trend tilted to the downside unless 
resistance near $2.5 is reclaimed. Fundamentals and Institutional Signals 
Offer Contrast While price action remains fragile, developments around Ripple 
continue to shape longer-term narratives. Institutional exposure through U.S. 
spot XRP exchange-traded products has grown steadily, with assets under 
management exceeding $1 billion. Ripple’s regulatory positioning has also 
evolved. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly dismissed claims of price 
manipulation, pointing to XRP’s deep liquidity and broad market participation. 
The company’s move to seek approval for a federally regulated national trust 
bank further signals a strategy focused on operating within established 
financial frameworks, rather than operating outside of them. Cross-Chain 
Speculation and Market Sentiment Speculation has added another layer of 
intrigue. Comments from Charles Hoskinson have reignited discussions about 
potential collaboration between XRP-related ecosystems and Cardano, 
particularly in the areas of decentralized finance and privacy-focused 
infrastructure. While no formal partnership has been confirmed, the dialogue 
reflects growing interest in interoperability beyond the XRP Ledger itself, 
highlighting broader discussions around XRP’s potential role within global 
financial infrastructure. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Why XRP Will Become 
Expensive And A $1,000 Price Tag Is Possible XRP remains caught between 
improving fundamentals and unresolved technical pressure. Traders are watching 
closely to see whether the current consolidation resolves into a breakout 
above $2 or a breakdown below long-defended support. Cover image from ChatGPT, 
XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

XRP Price Holds Key Support While Traders Weigh Breakout Odds and Downside Risk

Matador&#8217;s capital raise approval could enhance its Bitcoin strategy, 
potentially influencing market dynamics and investor confidence in crypto 
assets.
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Bitcoin’s network activity is flashing a signal that has often appeared near 
market lows. The latest data shows pressure across miners, traders, and short- 
term holders, even as long-term conviction stays intact. Bitcoin’s network 
hashrate fell about 4% over the past…

Bitcoin hashrate drop may point to a potential price rebound: VanEck

Bitcoin price started a decent recovery wave above $88,000. BTC is now 
consolidating below $89,000 and might aim for a fresh increase. Bitcoin 
started a recovery wave above the $87,500 zone. The price is trading above 
$87,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend 
line forming with support at $87,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair 
(data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it settles 
above the $89,100 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Gains Bitcoin price attempted 
a fresh recovery wave above $87,500 and $88,000. BTC even cleared the $88,800 
resistance and tested the $90,500 hurdle. A high was formed at $90,552 and the 
price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below $89,000 and 
$88,500. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward 
move from the $84,420 swing low to the $90,552 high. Bitcoin is now trading 
above $87,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a 
bullish trend line forming with support at $87,900 on the hourly chart of the 
BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above the trend line, it could 
attempt more gains. Immediate resistance is near the $89,100 level. The first 
key resistance is near the $89,500 level. The next resistance could be 
$90,500. A close above the $90,500 resistance might send the price further 
higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $92,000 
resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92,500 level. The 
next barrier for the bulls could be $93,200 and $93,500. Another Decline In 
BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $89,500 resistance zone, it could 
start another decline. Immediate support is near the $88,000 level and the 
trend line. The first major support is near the $87,500 level. The next 
support is now near the $86,750 zone and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of 
the upward move from the $84,420 swing low to the $90,552 high. Any more 
losses might send the price toward the $85,450 support in the near term. The 
main support sits at $84,500, below which BTC might accelerate lower in the 
near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in 
the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD 
is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $88,000, followed by 
$87,500. Major Resistance Levels – $89,500 and $90,500.

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