In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the 
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ushering in what she calls a “gradual print” rather than a dramatic return to 
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The banking acquisition follows a trademark filing for “MrBeast Financial” in 
October, which specifically mentioned “cryptocurrency exchange services.”

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Market commentator Jim Cramer claimed on CNBC that the Trump administration 
plans to purchase Bitcoin for a proposed U.S. Strategic Reserve amid ongoing 
market volatility.

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banks, exposing deep disagreements over who should access the nation’s core 
payment rails and under what rules. Banks Warn of Risk as Crypto Supports 
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XRP is approaching mid-February caught between technical stress and renewed 
accumulation. After one of its sharpest sell-offs in months, the token has 
rebounded from recent lows but remains capped below a key resistance zone near 
$1.50. Related Reading: Next XRP Breakout Target At $15 Following This 
Measured Move; Analyst The conflicting signals, extreme oversold indicators, 
heavy capitulation volume, and steady institutional inflows, are fueling 
debate over whether XRP is stabilizing or simply pausing before another move 
lower. The latest downturn unfolded quickly. XRP fell more than 30% from early 
January highs, briefly touching the $1.11 level during the February 5 market- 
wide sell-off. That drop coincided with peak fear across crypto markets, as 
Bitcoin slid toward $60,000 and broad liquidations erased hundreds of billions 
in market value. XRP&#8217;s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. 
Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Oversold Signals and Capitulation Volumes 
Technical analysts point to unusual momentum conditions. On the weekly chart, 
XRP’s Relative Strength Index fell to levels historically associated with 
market bottoms rather than routine pullbacks. Analysts such as STEPH IS CRYPTO 
note that these readings often reflect selling exhaustion, though they do not 
guarantee an immediate reversal. Volume data adds weight to that view. During 
the February 5 crash, XRP recorded its highest single-day trading volume on 
Coinbase in nearly a year, a pattern some analysts associate with 
capitulation. Blockchain Backer, who had warned of a downturn earlier in 
January, argues that such spikes often mark the later stages of a decline, 
even if prices still consolidate or retest lows afterward. XRP Dip Buyers Step 
In as Institutions Hold Interest While retail sentiment weakened during the 
drop, several high-profile investors publicly disclosed dip buying. Media 
personality Patrick Bet-David confirmed adding to his XRP position during the 
sell-off, echoing similar disclosures from market commentator Coach JV. Both 
framed their purchases as long-term accumulation rather than short-term 
trades. Institutional data tells a similar story. XRP was the only major 
crypto asset to post positive ETF flows last week, attracting roughly $45 
million in net inflows while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana products saw 
outflows. The bulk of that demand came from Franklin Templeton and Bitwise XRP 
ETFs, suggesting that some institutions are maintaining exposure despite 
ongoing price weakness. The $1.50 Level Remains the Line to Watch Despite the 
rebound, technical resistance remains firm. XRP continues to trade below 
former support zones between $1.50 and $1.65, which now act as supply. 
Analysts caution that until the price reclaims these levels and begins forming 
higher lows, recent gains should be viewed as corrective. Related Reading: 
Retail Dumps, Bitcoin Inflows Surge: On-Chain Data Flags Capitulation For now, 
XRP sits at a crossroads. Oversold conditions and steady inflows suggest 
selling pressure may be easing, but the market has yet to confirm a broader 
trend change. Whether XRP can turn stabilization into a sustained recovery 
likely hinges on how it behaves around the $1.50 resistance in the days ahead. 
Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview

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