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Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure. In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs. The BTC ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Friday breaking a 4-day inflow streak; ETH ETFs stayed green with $4.7M in inflows. In Memes / Onchain Movers. Meme majors were red along with majors; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -4%, SPX -12%, WIF -1% and Fartcoin -8%. USOR (+70%), GSD (+50%), and Eliza Town (+800%) led onchain movers.

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PANews reported on April 8th that, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market has generally rebounded following the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The AI ​​sector performed strongly, rising 6.61% in the last 24 hours. Among them, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) surged 18.88%, while Bittensor (TAO), Worldcoin (WLD), and Render (RENDER) rose 8.56%, 8.94%, and 10.14% respectively. Furthermore, Bitcoin (BTC) rose 4.30%, breaking through $71,000; Ethereum (ETH) rose 6.23%, breaking through $2,200.

In other sectors, the DeFi sector rose 4.41% in the last 24 hours, with EdgeX (EDGE) up 14.90%; the Layer 2 sector rose 4.32%, with Optimism (OP) up 9.51%; the Layer 1 sector rose 3.95%, with Zcash (ZEC) up 25.73%; the PayFi sector rose 3.86%, with Dash (DASH) up 8.77%; the Meme sector rose 3.56%, with SPX6900 (SPX) up 11.86%; and the CeFi sector rose 2.64%, with OKB up 3.92%.

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TL;DRXRP/BTC rebound: After a nerve-wracking dip toward 0.000018, XRP reclaimed the 0.00002088 level versus Bitcoin, effectively dodging a catastrophic breakdown as the month of February expires.Buterin’s philanthropy: Ethereum’s founder follows his plan to donate 7,386 ETH ($15.51M) to open-source and biotech projects with new selling on-chain.SHIB versus PYUSD: A $400 million valuation gap is all that stands between Shiba Inu and PayPal USD, and historical March volatility suggests a ranking reshuffle is back on the menu.XRP news: XRP escapes breakdown versus Bitcoin in FebruaryAs the final full week of February 2026 begins, the digital asset market is revealing that the XRP/BTC pair displayed by TradingView is providing a masterclass in "clinging to the edge." For much of the month, the chart resembled a slow-motion crash, with XRP teetering on the brink of a new multi-year low against the largest cryptocurrency.

However, the monthly close tells a different story, one of stubborn resilience. Closing near 0.00002088 on Binance, XRP managed to avoid a definitive settlement below 0.00002 BTC — a price point where the foundational middle Bollinger Band is stretched on the monthly XRP/BTC chart by TradingView — which would have signaled a "lights out" scenario for bulls.

XRP/BTC Monthly Chart by TradingViewExamining the chart reveals a substantial upper wick from earlier in the year near 0.000030 — a faint memory of a rally that failed to endure — yet the underlying structure remains curiously unbroken. While the lower Bollinger Band is creeping up toward 0.00000813, suggesting that the long-term floor is rising, the immediate concern is the mid-band rejection. However, the higher-low sequence established in late 2024 remains the dominant narrative.

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As long as the 0.000018 panic wick from earlier this month is not breached on a closing basis, the "breakdown" will remain a "shakeout."

On the daily chart, the technical tug-of-war is even tighter. XRP is currently sandwiched between its short-term moving averages at 0.00002083 and 0.00001969 per BTC. With Bitcoin maintaining a dominant posture in Q1, XRP is not looking to lead the market.

However, its refusal to collapse suggests that liquidity is rotating back into the "old guard" just as the bears were getting comfortable. If XRP can punch through 0.0000219 next week, the conversation will shift from survival to a potential recovery to 0.000024 per BTC.

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Ethereum news: Vitalik Buterin keeps selling ETH for charityWhile technical traders scrutinize XRP’s candles, Vitalik Buterin reminds the market that Ethereum is, at its core, a social utility tool. The Ethereum co-founder has been systematically selling portions of his holdings, but the on-chain data offers a much more sophisticated picture than the "dump" narrative suggests.

Since Feb. 2, Buterin has moved 7,386 ETH, netting approximately $15.51 million at an average realized price of $2,100. The donations continued this weekend.

Vitalik Buterin's Latest On-Chain Activity by ArkhamThe latest move, originating from the now-famous "0xfEB0...03B2" address, saw 428.57 ETH converted into about $850,178 worth of GHO. These funds are earmarked for high-impact sectors, such as biomedical research (like the Kanro Foundation) and open-source software development.

What’s interesting here is the "how." Buterin is not selling on the market on Coinbase and driving down the price for everyone else. Instead, he is using CoW Swap and Aave, leveraging batch auctions and decentralized liquidity protocols to ensure his transactions have the least possible impact on the order books.

Even after these million-dollar distributions, Buterin remains the heavyweight champion among individual ETH holders, with over 240,000 ETH (equal to around $467 million).

SHIB news: Shiba Inu's (SHIB) path to dethroning PayPal USDFinally, in this morning's crypto update, the market is witnessing a showdown between the largest meme coin on Ethereum and a stablecoin backed by a global payments giant as Shiba Inu (SHIB) inches closer to overtaking PayPal USD (PYUSD) in the CoinMarketCap ranking. With SHIB's market cap at around $3.67 billion and PYUSD at $4.07 billion, the difference is only $400 million. In a market as volatile as we have seen this February, that is essentially a rounding error.

SHIB is currently trading at $0.000006239, and while its monthly performance has been lackluster — down about 8.31% in February — history suggests that "SHIB Season" is approaching. Looking back at February 2024, it was a modest precursor to a massive 145% explosion in March. If history repeats itself, the current 24-hour trading volume of $96 million could be the calm before the storm.

CoinMarketCap Ranking with PayPal USD and Shiba Inu (SHIB)The "dethroning" of PayPal USD would be a substantial symbolic victory. PYUSD is designed to stay pinned to $1.00, and its market cap only grows when new institutional money enters the PayPal ecosystem. SHIB, on the other hand, grows through retail enthusiasm and ecosystem expansion. If SHIB can reclaim the $4 billion valuation threshold, it will not just surpass a stablecoin but also signal a shift in market psychology from "defensive stability" to "speculative appetite."

To achieve this in March, SHIB must clear the $0.0000069 resistance level. If it fails, the likely path is a slide back to $3.3 billion, but with the "March effect" looming, the big players are probably keeping a close eye on that $400 million gap.

XRP, ETH, SHIB: Key levels to watch last week of FebruaryAs we transition into the final days of February and look toward a fresh March monthly open, the road map for these three assets is clearly defined by structural floors rather than speculative ceilings.

XRP and Bitcoin (BTC): The line in the sand is 0.0000205. If we close a daily candle below this, the "escape" was a fake-out, and we go back to testing the 0.000018 abyss. On the flip side, a move above 0.0000219 validates the monthly recovery.Ethereum (ETH): The $1,900-$2,100 pocket is the battlefield. We need to see ETH hold this level despite the ongoing $15M+ distribution from Buterin. If it holds, the next stop is to reclaim $2,250.Shiba Inu (SHIB): Forget the price for a second and watch the $4.0 billion market cap. This is the psychological trigger point. If SHIB’s valuation crosses this line, expect a surge in "flippening" narratives that could carry it toward the $0.0000075 price target.The market is not screaming for a moonshot yet, but it looks like it is done falling. We are in the "digestion phase," where smart distributions and defenses set the stage for the next major leg.

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) tokens exhibit mixed signals on Wednesday, with Uniswap (UNI) slightly pulling back from an early-week rally to highs around $3.73, while Aster (ASTER) extends its recovery near $0.80. Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $65,000 following a rejection at June highs around $67,000.

The segment’s total market capitalization remains just under $70 billion, up 5% over the past 24 hours. Block Street (BSB), Magma Finance (MAGMA), and TRIA (TRIA) are also among the best-performing tokens, according to CoinGecko.

In the meantime, investors remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later in the day, which is widely expected to leave rates unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range.

Traders will be closely monitoring Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s post-meeting press conference for forward guidance, as surging inflation, now at a three-year high, heightens sensitivity to any signals on future monetary policy.

On the bright side, the United States (US) and Iran are scheduled to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to end the war in the Middle East. The expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the naval blockade on Iranian ports would ease pressure on global Oil and Gas prices, which had stayed high since the war started. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil is priced at $76, down from June’s high of $95 and $113 recorded in March.

WTI Oil price chart1. Uniswap holds higher support as derivatives scale upUniswap trades above the $3.00 short-term support following a correction from highs around $3.73. The DEX token exploded following Standard Chartered’s prediction that institutional adoption of its blockchain infrastructure could push it above $6.00 by the end of this year and to $100 by 2030.

Retail appetite for UNI derivatives returned, amounting to a perpetual Open Interest (OI) of $212 million on Wednesday, up from $168 million the day before. CoinGlass data shows a narrowing to $144 million on Friday, underscoring the surge in retail demand. If investors continue to increase risk exposure by opening new positions, UNI may resume its uptrend, targeting highs above $4.00.

Uniswap Futures OI | Source: CoinGlassUniswap remains capped in the short term, holding below the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $3.37 and the 200-day EMA at $4.18, keeping the broader bias tilted to the downside despite the recent rebound. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram is in positive territory on the daily chart, while a firm Money Flow Index (MFI) near 63 suggests improving upside momentum within this still constrained setup.

UNI/USDT daily chartOn the topside, initial resistance comes at the 100-day EMA near $3.37, and a sustained break above this barrier would expose the 200-day EMA around $4.18 as the next medium-term cap. Looking down, immediate support lies at the 50-day EMA close to $3.06, with the Parabolic SAR level near $2.49 acting as a deeper floor if selling pressure resumes.

2. Aster bulls build momentumAster has staged an impressive breakout, rallying over 15% on Wednesday to approach the critical $0.80 mark at the time of writing. As the native token of a leading perpetual trading platform, ASTR is holding above key technical levels, including key moving averages, indicating strong bullish momentum and increasing the probability of a continued move toward the $1.00 threshold.

The derivatives market is showing signs of strengthening, with futures open interest rising to $372 million on Wednesday from $365 million the previous day. Sustained growth in the OI will be crucial to confirm the uptrend as investor confidence continues to build.

Aster Futures OI | Source: CoinGlassAster holds above the 50-day, 100-day and 200-day EMAs, suggesting a constructive near-term bias as price is supported by the broader trend structure. The Parabolic SAR has flipped below price at $0.59, adding to the bullish tone, while the MACD histogram has turned positive on the daily chart, hinting at recovering upside momentum. Moreover, the MFI lingers near the lower band, implying modest buying pressure so far.

ASTR/USDT daily chartOn the downside, immediate support is seen at the recent breakout and pivot area near $0.76, with stronger demand likely emerging at the 200-day EMA around $0.72 if a deeper pullback unfolds. The 100-day EMA at $0.68 and the 50-day EMA at $0.67 line up as additional layers of trend support, ahead of the Parabolic SAR level near $0.59, which guards the broader bullish structure.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

Cryptocurrency prices FAQs Token launches influence demand and adoption among market participants. Listings on crypto exchanges deepen the liquidity for an asset and add new participants to an asset’s network. This is typically bullish for a digital asset.

A hack is an event in which an attacker captures a large volume of the asset from a DeFi bridge or hot wallet of an exchange or any other crypto platform via exploits, bugs or other methods. The exploiter then transfers these tokens out of the exchange platforms to ultimately sell or swap the assets for other cryptocurrencies or stablecoins. Such events often involve an en masse panic triggering a sell-off in the affected assets.

Macroeconomic events like the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates influence crypto assets mainly through the direct impact they have on the US Dollar. An increase in interest rate typically negatively influences Bitcoin and altcoin prices, and vice versa. If the US Dollar index declines, risk assets and associated leverage for trading gets cheaper, in turn driving crypto prices higher.

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