XRP continued to trade in a narrow range on Wednesday, showing signs of weakness following a turbulent week.
Another treasury firm could backtrack on accumulating crypto, with GD Culture eyeing Bitcoin sales as a way to boost its stock price.
Russian authorities are gearing up to soon put the digital ruble in test mode, announced the head of the executive power in Moscow. The news coincides with preparations to adopt a law, which, while legalizing cryptocurrencies, will also subject operations with them to strict control by the state. Russian government to begin testing the digital ruble The federal government in Russia will start trials with the digital ruble in real use, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced in front of lawmakers. Testing of the state-issued coin will commence in the near future and will be carried out together with the country’s central bank and finance ministry. Mishustin broke the news in a speech to members of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, who are currently reviewing his cabinet’s annual report. Quoted by the official TASS news agency and Interfax, the Russian premier stated: “Regarding the digital ruble, my colleagues from the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance and I will now begin actively testing it.” Mishustin stressed “this is a complex matter,” adding authorities should be “extremely careful.” They must first build the necessary infrastructure and then assess transactions before determining the “volumes and methods of using it,” he elaborated. The digital version of the ruble is a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). It’s the third form of national fiat, after cash and electronic “bank” money. It has been in the making for several years now, with a pilot involving a limited number of participants underway since August 2023. Its release for public use was initially planned for mid-2025 but was later postponed by a year. Following a call from President Putin for mass adoption last spring, Russia’s monetary authority scheduled its launch for the fall of 2026. According to the latest timetable, the digital ruble will be introduced in several stages, with the first one starting on September 1, when major banks and merchants must be ready to offer their clients the option the use the CBDC. Universal banks and smaller trading companies, those with annual revenues exceeding 30 million rubles (over $390,000), will have another year to configure their systems to process digital ruble transactions. The remaining banking institutions and firms with an annual revenue below that threshold should be able to work with digital rubles on September 1, 2028. The only category exempted from this obligation will be that of retail outlets with revenues of less than 5 million rubles a year ($65,000). Russia hurries with digital ruble launch and crypto regulations Moscow’s latest push to bring its CBDC project closer to realization comes amid efforts to legalize and regulate operations with decentralized digital money as well. Earlier on Wednesday, Russian media reported that the finance ministry and the central bank have already drafted a law outlining the future architecture of the Russian crypto market. The document, seen by the business news portal RBC, aims to legalize an array of activities with digital assets, such as investment and trading. This should be done by July 1, in accordance with a plan to recognize cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as “monetary assets” published by the CBR in late December. At the same time, the bill introduces a number of restrictions , including a $4,000 cap on crypto purchases for non-qualified investors and rigorous standards for service providers that are likely to limit options for Russian citizens. For example, domestic platforms will have to meet minimum capital requirements while global exchanges may be blocked , unless they establish a presence in the country by registering a local subsidiary and storing client data on servers inside Russia. While Russian officials have been pushing the digital ruble , a report revealed earlier in February that the CBDC system has not necessarily been spared the strict treatment, given the Bank of Russia’s recently updated rules for opening digital ruble accounts. Don’t just read crypto news. Understand it. Subscribe to our newsletter. It's free .
Crypto markets rarely offer moments of clarity, yet XRP now approaches one of those rare inflection points. After years of compression beneath a dominant resistance structure, the asset is testing a level that has defined its long-term price behavior since 2018 . This interaction could determine whether XRP enters a fresh expansion phase or revisits deeper structural support. Crypto analyst ChartNerd recently spotlighted this setup on X, sharing a logarithmic XRP/USD chart covering 2018 through 2026. His analysis centers on a retest of a seven-year descending resistance trendline near $1.47. This trendline has capped every major rally since XRP’s historic peak, which makes the current retest technically significant. The Significance of the 7-Year Resistance Long-term descending resistance reflects persistent selling pressure across multiple cycles. XRP repeatedly failed to sustain momentum above this barrier, reinforcing its importance. When price breaks above such a structure and later retests it from above, technicians interpret the move as a confirmation test. Buyers must defend this level to validate the breakout. If $XRP can defend this retest on its prior 7-year resistance trendline, the stage is looking set for expansion. Dipping below it with a strong confirmation means a POC on multi-year ascending support awaits. pic.twitter.com/4FjYrSeZTW — ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) February 24, 2026 If XRP holds above approximately $1.47 with convincing volume, the chart structure supports the case for bullish expansion. Logarithmic charts emphasize percentage-based movement rather than nominal price swings, which makes multi-year levels even more reliable. Historically, assets that successfully reclaim and defend long-term resistance often accelerate into new macro uptrends. The Risk of a Breakdown ChartNerd also outlines the alternative path. If XRP loses this retested trendline with strong confirmation, sellers could push the price toward the point of control along a multi-year ascending support structure. That ascending support currently aligns near the $0.50 region. A decline toward $0.50 would not necessarily destroy XRP’s broader structure. Instead, it would signal prolonged consolidation within its established macro channel. Multi-year ascending supports often act as high-liquidity accumulation zones where long-term participants rebuild positions before a renewed advance. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Broader Market Context XRP’s technical posture unfolds against a backdrop of evolving regulatory clarity and shifting liquidity conditions. Institutional participation, derivatives positioning, and broader crypto sentiment continue to influence short-term volatility. However, long-term trendlines often outweigh temporary narrative-driven swings. The market now stands at a structural decision point shaped over seven years of price history. If buyers defend this retest decisively, XRP could transition into a powerful expansion phase. If sellers reclaim control, the chart signals a measured retreat toward major support. Either outcome will likely define XRP’s next macro cycle and reshape investor expectations for years to come. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst Says XRP Could Explode If It Holds This 7-Year Trendline appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Bitcoin’s Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) has dropped to 9.36, a level historically associated with significant buying power waiting on the sidelines, but on-chain data shows this metric is flashing a false signal. According to analyst Axel Adler Jr., the decline is being driven by capital leaving the ecosystem rather than stablecoin accumulation, which fundamentally alters how investors interpret this classic bullish indicator. Liquidity Drain, Not Dry Powder The SSR measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization against total stablecoin supply, with lower readings traditionally suggesting ample stablecoin liquidity available to purchase BTC. However, current conditions tell a different story. In a February 25 brief, Adler pointed out that USDT capitalization peaked at $187.2 billion on December 30, 2025, and has since contracted to $183.6 billion, a $3.6 billion outflow over 60 days. Additionally, the 30-day change has remained negative for 34 consecutive days, now sitting at -$3.08 billion. This matters because SSR’s mathematical decline stems from both components weakening simultaneously. Bitcoin’s market cap has dropped roughly 27% during this period, while stablecoin supply also contracted. “Technically SSR falls mathematically because BTC market cap has collapsed, but the simultaneous contraction of USDT strips this signal of any bullish potential,” Adler explained. The Estimated Leverage Ratio confirms the structural weakness, remaining flat around 0.219 across all exchanges for 90 days despite Bitcoin’s sharp correction. This plateau indicates speculative capital isn’t adding new risk, but crucially, isn’t shedding old risk either, thus creating potential for cascading liquidations on further downside. Aged Supply, Absent Buyers Bitcoin’s recent price action reflects the fragility described above, with the asset briefly falling below $63,000 on February 24 before recovering to current levels around $65,400. This price represents a dip of more than 25% across the last 30 days and nearly 27% over one year. HODL Waves data published recently also revealed a defensive market structure beneath the price action. Coins last moved 3 to 6 months ago now comprise approximately 26% of the circulating supply, up from 19% earlier this month. These correspond to purchases near the November 2025 peak above $120,000, now held at a loss. Meanwhile, the 6 to 12 month cohort has grown to about 20%, while coins moved within the past month account for less than 10% of supply. Furthermore, the Realized Cap Net Position Change confirms capital exiting the network, standing at -2.26% over 30 days with $33 billion in value compression since late November. The distinction between SSR decline through outflow versus accumulation carries real implications. According to Adler, for a genuine trend reversal, two things must happen at the same time: the 30-day USDT change returning to sustained positive territory (confirming fresh capital inflow) and ELR beginning to rise during price stabilization. Until then, the analyst says Bitcoin’s low SSR represents not opportunity, but the mathematical residue of capital departure. The post Bitcoin’s Dry Powder Myth Busted: Outflows – Not Buyers – Driving Low SSR appeared first on CryptoPotato .
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After several attempts, the Bitcoin price finally reclaimed the $65,000 mark, but ongoing volatility and uncertainty across the cryptocurrency market still linger. With BTC falling below this support level, pressure on investors appears to have increased significantly, as evidenced by the number of BTC supply now in loss. Record Levels of Bitcoin Now Sitting At A Loss The pressure on the market and investors has increased following the recent pullback in Bitcoin’s price . Given the price pullback, the BTC supply that is positioned at a loss has spiked sharply, indicating a bearish outlook for the market and the flagship asset. A recent data reading is showing that Bitcoin is coming into a critical stress point, with the percentage of supply held at a loss rising to one of the highest levels ever seen. This dramatic increase, which reflects the severity of the recent price downturn, indicates that an increasing proportion of owners are now underwater. As seen in the chart shared by James Van Straten, an advisor and senior analyst at the popular CoinDesk news outlet, the number of BTC supply now caught in the loss side just rose to 10 million BTC. It is worth noting that this figure marks the fourth-highest reading ever since its existence. According to the reading, an additional 70,000 BTC from those purchased between February 6 and 24 are in loss. As a result of this, the circulating supply is believed to hit 20 million BTC next week, which represents a 50% in loss. Given the massive supply loss, the potential of a market bottom already taking place is high. This is because history suggests that it would be sufficient capital destruction for a bear market bottom . BTC’s Investors’ Action In The Current Market State Darkfost highlighted that it is crucial to continue examining the actions of the various investor cohorts in the market as long as the BTC situation does not improve. BTC Long-Term Holders are the primary investors in the framework, known to be less sensitive to short-term price fluctuations. The average profit of the long-term holders is currently positioned at 74%, but this is steadily dropping as prices move closer to the LTH cost basis estimated at around $38,900. However, this cost base is static and continues to increase over time as STHs that purchased Bitcoin at higher prices move into the LTH category. Historic data reveal that a final capitulation phase defined by realized losses of about 20% has been triggered by price breaching below this cost basis in every bear market. Meanwhile, the market tends to rebuild the necessary foundations for a trend reversal after this phase has concluded. Darfost noted that this should be viewed as an observation based on a small number of instances rather than a rule. However, it remains a scenario worth considering and preparing for. Given how this cycle has evolved, with the arrival of institutions, corporate entities, and even sovereign actors, the possibility of these structural changes being sufficient to shift the outcome becomes high. Darkfost has warned against following those claiming uncertainty on this matter. “Nothing is predictable, and the market ultimately dictates the outcome,” the expert added.
Rising blockchain usage is increasingly shaping market sentiment around TRON, as strong on-chain activity begins to align with key technical price levels. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba Inu: What Meme Coin Should You Buy For Most Returns In 2026? Data from recent network reports show that sustained transaction growth and expanding stablecoin activity are reinforcing the fundamental narrative behind TRX, even as the token trades within a consolidation range. In Q4 2025, the TRON network processed roughly 994 million transactions, marking a 16.5% increase from the previous quarter. The surge reflects growing real-world usage rather than speculative trading, with payment transfers and stablecoin settlements accounting for a large share of activity. TRX's price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: TRXUSD on Tradingview Network Activity and Stablecoin Usage Drive Growth TRON’s transaction count climbed steadily throughout 2025, with daily activity rising from about 8 million transactions early in the year to peaks above 12 million. The network averaged more than 10 million daily transactions by year-end, operating below capacity despite the increase in usage. Stablecoins remained the primary catalyst. The network hosted approximately $81.8 billion in stablecoin supply while settlement volumes exceeded $2.2 trillion during the quarter. These figures show TRON’s growing role in cross-border payments, remittances, and decentralized finance applications. Part of this expansion followed protocol changes, including a fee reduction proposal that lowered energy costs by about 60%, encouraging higher transfer activity, particularly USDT transactions. Additional integrations with cross-chain infrastructure and institutional platforms also broadened access to the ecosystem. TRX Price Action Tests Key Technical Levels Market data shows TRX trading around $0.28–$0.29 as of late February, reflecting modest gains despite broader crypto market volatility. Technical indicators currently signal neutral momentum, with oscillators such as RSI and MACD showing limited directional strength. Price action remains confined between support near $0.27 and resistance around $0.30–$0.32. Analysts note that a sustained break above this range could signal a move toward the $0.35–$0.37 zone, while a failure to hold support could trigger renewed consolidation. Trading volumes remain elevated compared with historical averages, suggesting active participation from both retail and institutional traders. However, weak trend strength indicates that markets are still waiting for a stronger catalyst. Adoption Metrics Shape Market Outlook TRON’s latest transparency data points to steady developer activity, continued smart-contract deployment, and governance updates aimed at improving scalability and decentralization. Network leadership has also emphasized expanding support for tokenized assets and large-scale settlement use cases in the coming years. Related Reading: Expert Forecasts $5 Trillions Pouring Into Crypto Post CLARITY Act Passage Historically, rising on-chain usage has often preceded stronger price performance for layer-1 tokens. Whether TRX can convert its growing transaction dominance into a decisive breakout may depend on broader market conditions, particularly movements in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Cover image from ChatGPT, TRXUSD chart on Tradingview
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CIO of Emirates NBD, the second-largest bank in the United Arab Emirates by assets, described Bitcoin as "digital gold."