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Key TakeawaysBest Altcoins to Buy in August 20261. Bullski ($BULLSKI)2. Ethereum (ETH)3. XRP4. Cardano (ADA)5. Chainlink (LINK)6. Hedera (HBAR)The Numbers Bullski Fixes Before It ListsHow Altcoins Are Priced Against BitcoinStarting a Position at the Opening RungAltcoin Questions People AskWhich altcoin has the best chance in 2026?Are altcoins better than Bitcoin right now?What is the cheapest altcoin on this list?How many altcoins should someone hold?For More Information Ethereum and XRP are the two biggest altcoins on the list, worth about $226.0 billion and $63.7 billion on August 10, 2026. Bullski is the only one of the six not yet listed, so its price comes from a published stage rather than a chart. Its sale runs sixteen priced steps from $0.00001 up to a $0.0025 listing reference. Every coin here sits below its record high, some of them by a very wide margin. The best altcoins to buy in August 2026 fall into two groups. Five of the six here trade every second of the day. One does not.

Bullski ($BULLSKI) is still selling at a price the project sets, $0.00001 on stage 1, while the others carry whatever number the market handed them this morning. Before the list starts, you can open the Bullski presale page and see the live rung for yourself.

Bullski goes first because it is the one entry still priced by a schedule. The rest follow by market cap.

1. Bullski ($BULLSKI) Bullski takes the meme coin idea and puts a timetable on it. The token is an ERC-20 on Ethereum with 120 billion units and a hard cap. Its 16-stage sale is on the first rung right now, priced at $0.00001, with $0.000015 waiting at stage 2.

What a buyer gets here is a known cost. The last rung meets a $0.0025 listing reference, so the whole price path is written down in advance. Nothing on the rest of this list can offer that, because their prices are already discovered.

The trust checks are open to anyone with a browser. Etherscan lists the contract as verified, an audit is under way rather than finished, and the pool of liquidity gets locked at launch. Staking pays during the sale and referrals pay on top.

The plain drawback is that you cannot sell until it lists.

2. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum traded at $1,872.98 on August 10, 2026, for a market cap of roughly $226.0 billion. Its record was $4,946.05 in August 2025. It is the settlement layer under most tokens, Bullski included, so demand for block space is real demand.

Cheaper rival chains remain its main squeeze.

3. XRP XRP sat at $1.02 that day for about $63.7 billion, against a $3.65 high in July 2025. Its niche is cross-border payments between institutions, which gives it a use most altcoins lack. Policy headlines still move it more than transaction volume does.

4. Cardano (ADA) Cardano was $0.195 for a $7.28 billion cap on the same date, far under the $3.09 it reached in September 2021. Its research-led build is careful and slow. That care is also why it lost ground to faster chains while it worked.

5. Chainlink (LINK) Chainlink traded at $8.26 for a cap near $6.18 billion, per CoinGecko, well below its $52.70 peak in May 2021. It feeds outside data to smart contracts, and plenty of large projects depend on it. Its problem is that this useful job does not always show up in the token price.

6. Hedera (HBAR) Hedera changed hands at $0.068 for roughly $2.98 billion, against $0.5692 in September 2021. Its council of large companies gives it an enterprise angle few chains have. The counterweight is that enterprise adoption arrives slowly and quietly.

The Numbers Bullski Fixes Before It Lists Three numbers are locked in already. The supply is capped, so dilution cannot happen later. The stage prices are published, so nobody pays a surprise figure.

The listing reference is stated, so the distance from entry to that mark is easy to read.

Add staking and referral rewards and the position does something during the sale instead of just sitting there. The full 16-stage price ladder is on the official site if you want to see each step in order.

Watch Out: Only buy through the official site. Copycat pages have shown up around this sale, and an independent review of the live presale is a sensible read before you send anything.

How Altcoins Are Priced Against Bitcoin Altcoins tend to move after Bitcoin, not with it. Money rotates down the size ladder once the largest coin steadies. August 2026 has been flat, with most of this list down about 1 to 2 percent in a day.

Flat stretches are when buyers set up, and our earlier note on the best crypto to invest in for 2026 made the same point in June.

Size decides how far a move travels. Ethereum at $226.0 billion has to attract enormous new money to double. Hedera at $2.98 billion needs a fraction of that.

Neither figure predicts anything on its own, but the arithmetic explains why buyers hold big names for stability and small ones for movement.

A presale sits outside that scale entirely. There is no cap to compare, because no coins have traded. What you can compare is the entry price against the stated listing reference, and both of those numbers are printed before you commit anything.

Altcoin

Price on August 10, 2026

Market cap

Distance from record high

Bullski ($BULLSKI)

$0.00001, stage 1 of 16

Not listed yet

No history, presale pricing

Ethereum (ETH)

$1,872.98

$226.0 billion

$4,946.05 in August 2025

XRP

$1.02

$63.7 billion

$3.65 in July 2025

Cardano (ADA)

$0.195

$7.28 billion

$3.09 in September 2021

Chainlink (LINK)

$8.26

$6.18 billion

$52.70 in May 2021

Hedera (HBAR)

$0.068

$2.98 billion

$0.5692 in September 2021

Starting a Position at the Opening Rung Anyone building an altcoin basket usually wants one slot that is not priced like the others. A sale still on its first step is exactly that shape.

The process is short. Load an Ethereum wallet with ETH or USDT, go to the official site, read the stage shown on the page, then pick up $BULLSKI while stage 1 is open. Stake it the same day if you want rewards running.

Keep the amount modest, because early-stage buying is the speculative end of any basket.

Altcoin Questions People Ask Which altcoin has the best chance in 2026? Ethereum has the strongest base of real usage among the traded names. For upside from a smaller start, buyers look at coins that have not been repriced yet, which is where the Bullski sale sits at $0.00001.

Are altcoins better than Bitcoin right now? They are different jobs. Bitcoin is the deepest and calmest market. Altcoins carry more risk and tend to move further in both directions once money rotates into them.

What is the cheapest altcoin on this list? Bullski, at $0.00001 in stage 1. That is not a market price though, it is the published price for the current rung of a sixteen-step sale.

How many altcoins should someone hold? A handful you can actually follow beats a long list you cannot. Most buyers keep two or three larger names and one or two early-stage positions.

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Bitcoin is holding near $63,000 as spot Bitcoin ETFs snapped a five-day inflow streak, while traders remain cautious ahead of key inflation data.

CryptocurrencyTickerPriceBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC)$63,524.55Ethereum(CRYPTO: ETH)$1,862.63Solana(CRYPTO: SOL)$75.16XRP(CRYPTO: XRP)$1.01Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE)$0.07089Shiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB)$0.054441Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 78,008 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $171.82 million.         SoSoValue data shows net outflows of $144.7 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Monday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows of $14.6 million. In the past 24 hours, top losers include Audiera, Virtuals Protocol and ether.fi. Notable Developments:

Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival Isn’t Ethereum. It’s the AI Trade Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Could Rally 80% as AI Deal Creates ‘Clear Scale Up Path:’ Bernstein Why Haven’t Bitcoin, Ethereum Moved in Weeks? Technical Analysis May Have the Answer Coinbase Exec Says Bitcoin’s Downturn Is Part of Its Adoption—But That Won’t Lift Price, Analysts Warn Robinhood Expands UK Crypto Ecosystem With Trading and AI Tools Arthur Hayes Backs Bitcoin, Says US Will Have to ‘Print Trillions’ to Save the Yen Trader Notes:

Swing trader Roman Trading suggests accumulating Bitcoin at current levels to spread risk. He argues buyers could be rewarded even if the bottom is not in and that shorting carries greater risk than going long.

Trader Cantonese Cat sees Bitcoin’s bullish divergence suggests the downtrend is losing momentum, potentially limiting further downside, though it does not guarantee a trend reversal.

Trader KillaXBT argues Bitcoin may avoid an “extreme bear” phase this cycle because the preceding bull market never reached overheated or euphoric conditions.

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XRP's price is currently just above the psychological $1 mark, effectively invalidating one of its most significant support structures of 2025. The decline is particularly noteworthy because it occurs while XRP Ledger activity is still comparatively high. After dropping below the $1.05-$1.07 range that had consistently offered support during the most recent consolidation, XRP is currently trading at about $1.006. 

Short-term picture isn't yet clearThe short-term moving average, which is currently close to $1.065, strengthened this region. Rather than recovering it, XRP has kept generating lower highs and lower lows. The obvious next issue is that $1 is now the first line of defense. A persistent break below $1 would be more significant than another typical daily decline. 

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewThere isn't much obvious support for XRP below the current price. If selling picks up speed, the next possible demand area is around $0.95, followed by roughly $0.90. Moving averages support the negative framework. While the larger averages sit significantly higher at roughly $1.178 and $1.370, XRP stays below the averages near $1.065 and $1.082. 

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Since they are all positioned above the market, any attempt at a recovery will face several levels of resistance. Additionally, momentum is declining. The daily RSI has dropped to about 34.2, which is close to oversold territory but not quite at the traditional 30 threshold. This allows for more declines before XRP becomes technically stretched. 

Network remains activeIt's interesting to note that the weakness does not seem to be caused by declining network participation. According to XRP Ledger data, there were roughly 207,028 active users on August 10. In general, activity has increased from about 100,000–120,000 users in the middle of July to about 200,000 or more recently. 

As a result, there is an obvious discrepancy between market performance and network usage. Spot demand has not increased enough to stop XRP's decline despite more active users. Although network activity can bolster a longer-term fundamental argument, it does not ensure that the token will appreciate right away. 

For XRP, the first significant indication that the most recent breakdown is being contested would be the recovery of $1.065–$1.082. Until then, the technical structure remains very bearish, with $1 being much more significant now that the previous support zone has failed.

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11 August 2026 | 11:11 XRP has returned to the area that marked its 2026 low. The token slipped to roughly $1 on August 10, marginally below the June 26 bottom near $1.01 and its weakest level since mid-November 2024. An initial recovery toward $1.02 faded quickly, with XRP back near $1.0038 on August 11.

Key Takeaways XRP is testing whether its yearly bottom can survive. Spot and futures flows still favor sellers. Long liquidations are adding to the decline. Bulls still need a broader technical recovery. XRP Is Testing Its 2026 Low The June low near $1.01 had held as XRP’s lowest point of the year until this week’s move briefly pushed beneath it.

A wick below $1 would not settle the question. A sustained move under the level would carry much more weight, with the next visible support sitting around $0.93.

The daily RSI is down to 33.9 but has not yet crossed below 30. XRP is approaching oversold territory, though the indicator still leaves room for sellers to press further.

XRP defending key support levels and testing moving averages, currently trading lower. The 50-Day SMA Is the First Repair Target The damage is also visible higher on the chart.

XRP has broken below the rising trend line that supported the June-July recovery and remains under the 50-day SMA, now around $1.081. The moving average itself has started turning lower.

Holding the current low would stop the immediate decline from extending, but it would not repair the chart on its own. A move back above the 50-day SMA would be a stronger sign that buyers are regaining some of the ground lost during the selloff.

The order-flow data helps explain why that recovery has been difficult so far: active selling remains stronger in both spot and derivatives markets.

Spot Flows Still Lean Toward Sellers CoinGlass data shows negative XRP spot flow across every window in the snapshot.

Over 24 hours, inflows totaled $66.65 million against $76.17 million in outflows, leaving net flow at -$9.52 million. The imbalance reaches -$19.96 million over three days, -$32.26 million over five days and -$47.19 million over seven days.

XRP is therefore testing major support without a clear pickup in aggressive spot demand. The imbalance is considerably larger in derivatives.

A Long Flush Is Adding to the Selloff XRP futures recorded net flow of -$78.63 million over 24 hours, widening to -$98.94 million over three days, -$163.03 million over five days and -$261.97 million over seven days.

At 03:00 on August 11, when XRP was near $1.0039, CoinGlass recorded about $2.11 million in long liquidations against only $56,850 in shorts.

The skew confirms that a long flush was underway as XRP pressed into support. It does not account for the entire multi-day futures imbalance, but forced exits are clearly adding to the selloff rather than the move coming only from traders opening fresh shorts.

If $1 gives way while that deleveraging continues, forced selling could accelerate the breakdown.

Funding Has Not Fully Reset Despite the long-liquidation spike, XRP’s open-interest-weighted funding rate was still positive at 0.0045% in the same snapshot.

Some long bias therefore remained in the perpetual market even after leveraged buyers had already taken losses.

Funding can change quickly during a sharp move, so a single reading should not be stretched too far. But if it remains positive during another move lower, there could still be vulnerable long exposure left to unwind.

A cooler funding rate while buyers hold the current support would offer a healthier sign that some of the excess leverage has been cleared without triggering another leg down.

$1 Separates the Two Scenarios XRP is now sitting at the point where the decline either stabilizes or starts damaging the year’s broader price setup.

A confirmed break below $1 would remove the support that stopped the June selloff. That risk is reinforced by negative spot flows, heavier futures selling and a liquidation skew that has already punished leveraged longs.

A successful defense would keep the yearly low intact, but buyers would still need to recover the technical ground lost during the decline before the chart starts looking healthier.

For now, the burden is on buyers. Holding $1 keeps the recovery case alive; losing it would leave sellers in control.

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Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.

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Two days after the incident, it emerged that the Coreum cross-chain bridge lost around 200,000 XRP during a 97-minute attack. Initial theories on social media linked the incident to a vulnerability in the XRP Ledger's "rippling" function. 

However, an analytical report from xrpl.to showed that the bridge effectively robbed itself by blindly trusting the attacker's transactions.

How 200,000 XRP got lostNative XRP has no issuer or trust lines, so rippling is technically impossible for it. Moreover, every malicious payment was signed using the bridge's own legitimate multisignature, with a quorum of 17 out of 28 relayer keys, or validators. The hacker did not compromise the keys but simply created the illusion of a deposit for the validators.

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First, the attacker moved their own wrapped tokens, or wrapped-CORE, between wallets they controlled, with a memo containing transfer details for Coreum attached to these transactions. Because the wrapped tokens had been issued by the bridge itself, the transfers appeared in its transaction history without any problems.

 Transaction mechanism analysis of the Coreum bridge exploit on the XRP Ledger, Source: xrpl.toThis was where the system's blind spot came into play. The relayer operators checked only whether a transfer had occurred and what was written in the memo field, while completely ignoring the recipient address. 

A check confirming that the funds had actually been sent to the bridge's wallet had simply never been added to the relayer code.

As a result, Coreum accepted the fake deposits and credited the hacker with a balance on its network. The attacker then requested a regular withdrawal, and the validators signed the transactions sending 200,000 real XRP from the bridge's XRPL wallet without hesitation.

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The team responsible for the bridge's security has a long history of rebranding. It initially created the Sologenic (SOLO) project on the XRPL, then launched its own Layer 1 blockchain, Coreum, and in March 2026 merged both ecosystems under the U.S. brand TX, focused on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

The fact that a regulated U.S. company claiming institutional status could make such a basic mistake in its cross-chain verification logic damages TX's reputation more than the amount lost. 

It moves the question of who is to blame from the realm of a random bug to that of systemic quality control within the company.

What is happening to the tokens now?At the time of writing, the TX team had still not released an official post-mortem report. The Coreum bridge remained completely suspended.

The hacker's identity remains unknown, but on-chain trackers are already seeing a classic attempt to cover their tracks. The stolen XRP is being rapidly distributed through a chain of transit wallets that were created a month and a half before the attack.

Nearly 200,000 XRP was drained from the Coreum XRPL bridge on Aug. 9 after an attacker appears to have exploited a flaw in its relayer logic, rather than a vulnerability in the XRP Ledger itself. 

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Nearly 200,000 XRP left Coreum’s bridge in 94 signed payments during a 97 minute attack. Blockchain analysis found 17 of 28 relayer signatures authorized each XRP payout from the bridge. Relayer code processed successful payments with bridge memos without verifying the payment destination address first. XRPL documentation confirms native XRP has no trust line, contradicting the initial rippling explanation directly. Coreum had not published an official incident report by Tuesday while the bridge remained halted. On chain analysis published Aug. 11 traced 199,916.3 XRP leaving the bridge account through 94 payments over 97 minutes.

The bridge held about 200,410 XRP before the sequence began at 19:16 UTC. By 20:53 UTC, its balance had fallen to 493.5 XRP. Every outgoing XRP payment carried the bridge’s own multisignature authorization, with 17 signatures from its 28 relayer keys. The evidence does not indicate that those keys were stolen.

Coreum bridge drained of XRP, source: XRPL.to XRP bridge relayers mistook self payments for deposits The attack appears to have targeted how Coreum’s relayers interpreted transactions. The attacker first moved the bridge’s own wrapped Coreum token between wallets under their control while attaching a memo formatted for the bridge. Those transactions appeared in the bridge account’s history because the account issues the wrapped token.

The public relayer code checks whether a payment succeeded, extracts a Coreum recipient from its memo and reads the delivered amount before submitting deposit evidence. However, the published processing flow does not compare the payment’s destination with the bridge address. That allowed wallet to wallet transfers carrying the right memo to be interpreted as deposits.

XRPL.to found that 21 relayers attested the attacker’s first phantom transaction. Once enough matching evidence reached the Coreum contract, the system credited balances that were not backed by real deposits. The attacker then used the bridge’s normal withdrawal process, prompting its relayers to authorize real XRP payments.

The pattern resembles a wider bridge security problem discussed in recent security coverage: cross chain systems can fail even when their underlying blockchains remain secure if the mechanism verifying events on another chain accepts incorrect information.

XRP Ledger data contradicts the rippling theory An initial warning blamed “rippling” and the bridge account’s DefaultRipple setting. The later transaction analysis rejected that explanation. XRP Ledger documentation states that rippling applies to issued assets held through trust lines. Native XRP does not use those trust lines.

The transaction record provides another distinction. XRPL.to attributed all 199,916.3 XRP removed from the account to payments signed by the bridge itself and found no XRP leaving through a rippling route. It also found that the transactions were not partial payments.

The incident therefore does not currently point to an XRP Ledger consensus failure. That distinction is relevant after developers recently strengthened review of XRPL software and proposed features, as covered in previous software audit coverage. The Coreum incident instead centers on software connecting two independent networks.

Stolen XRP moves onward as bridge stays halted The two initial receiving wallets forwarded nearly all the XRP within hours. XRPL.to traced roughly 169,000 XRP into two staging accounts created on June 28, with another roughly 34,000 XRP moving toward three other wallets. The analysis has not identified the attacker.

No further XRP left the bridge after 20:53 UTC on Aug. 9. Its account made one additional wrapped token transaction early the next morning before going silent, while the bridge contract was subsequently reported halted. Coreum had not published an official post incident account when the Aug. 11 analysis was released.

The bridge’s own specification allows any relayer or the contract owner to halt operations when unexpected behavior occurs, while only the owner can resume them. The next steps to watch are a formal incident report, remediation of the destination verification flaw, any recovery efforts involving the transferred XRP and a decision on when the bridge can safely reopen.

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A recent cyberattack on the Coreum cross-chain bridge led to a loss of approximately 200,000 XRP during a 97-minute window, raising concerns over the protocol’s security practices and quality assurance processes.

Security flaw exposes Coreum bridgeInitial discussion on social media focused on a potential vulnerability in the XRP Ledger’s “rippling” feature, which some believed may have played a role in the breach. However, further analysis revealed that this theory did not account for the root cause of the exploit.

A report from xrpl.to, a data analytics platform specializing in the XRP Ledger ecosystem, stated that the bridge’s own processes were at fault for the loss. The report found no evidence that the attacker compromised system keys or leveraged rippling against the XRPL.

Experts explained that native XRP does not rely on trust lines or issuers, meaning the “rippling” functionality cannot be applied to it. Instead, the bridge processed every malicious transaction using its own multisignature mechanism, requiring approval from 17 out of 28 validators.

Native XRP lacks trust lines, so rippling does not affect it. Instead, every rogue withdrawal was processed through the bridge’s legitimate multisignature workflow, signed by the required quorum of validators without compromise.

How the exploit workedThe attacker initiated the breach by transferring wrapped tokens, referred to as wrapped-CORE, between wallets under their control. These transactions included memos detailing transfer instructions for Coreum. Since the bridge itself had issued the wrapped tokens, the movements appeared legitimate in transaction logs.

A key vulnerability allowed the exploit to succeed. The relayer operators, responsible for validating transactions, checked only whether a transfer took place and what was written in the memo field. Critically, they did not verify whether the assets were actually sent to the bridge’s wallet address.

Without this check in place, the attacker could convince the bridge to credit fake deposits. They then requested a standard withdrawal, prompting the validators to sign and send the actual XRP funds—totaling 200,000 XRP—to the hacker’s address on the XRPL, all through the legitimate transaction process.

Company background and falloutThe security team behind the affected bridge previously launched the Sologenic (SOLO) project on the XRP Ledger and later unveiled their own Layer 1 blockchain, Coreum. In March 2026, these platforms were merged into TX, a US-based company specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

Mini dictionary: TX is a US-based blockchain company that emerged from the merger of Sologenic and Coreum, focusing on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs).

Industry observers warn that the true damage to TX may lie not in the stolen amount, but in the apparent lapse in cross-chain verification procedures—an oversight considered fundamental for a regulated entity that promotes itself as an institutional-grade platform.

This occurrence highlights a systemic weakness in quality control rather than an isolated software bug, calling into question the robustness of the company’s risk management standards.

As of publication, TX had not released a detailed post-mortem about the incident. The Coreum cross-chain bridge remained offline in response to the breach.

Aftermath and ongoing investigationThe perpetrator’s identity continues to elude investigators. However, blockchain tracking services have observed the stolen XRP being distributed across numerous intermediary wallets, a common tactic designed to obfuscate the transaction trail.

EventDetailsStolen amount200,000 XRPBridge statusSuspendedAttack duration97 minutesCompany involvedTX (formerly Sologenic/Coreum)The attacker reportedly set up the series of transit wallets used to move the funds about six weeks prior to the exploit, suggesting a degree of planning. At the time of writing, coin holders and the broader community awaited further updates from TX regarding potential recovery efforts and improvements to security protocols.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

TLDR XRP traded near $1.03 to $1.04 on August 10, 2026, staying above its $1.00 support level. The CLARITY Act vote has been pushed to mid-September, removing a near-term catalyst. Whales added more than 380 million XRP in the past seven days, bringing total holdings to about 8.1 billion tokens. US-listed XRP spot ETFs hold close to $1 billion in assets, with $1.51 billion in cumulative inflows. Aviva Investors tokenized its USD Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger, adding to rising institutional activity. XRP traded between $1.03 and $1.04 on August 10, 2026. The token has held above its $1.00 support level for 632 straight days.

That streak started in November 2024, after the SEC dismissed its case against Ripple Labs. Since then, $1.00 has acted as a floor during both rallies and pullbacks.

The main event traders were watching, the CLARITY Act vote, has now moved to around September 15. The bill needs 60 votes to advance, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled it after the August recess.

Grayscale research chief Zach Pandl said the odds of the bill passing in 2026 look thin given election-year politics. That leaves XRP without a clear regulatory catalyst for now.

Whale Buying and ETF Flows Large XRP holders bought more than 380 million tokens over the past week. Total whale holdings now sit near 8.1 billion XRP, about 13% of the circulating supply.

XRP Price on CoinGecko On-chain tracker RippleXity said this buying has concentrated around the $1.00 level. US spot XRP ETFs now hold close to $1 billion in assets, with $1.51 billion in inflows since launch.

Momentum readings differ depending on the source. One daily RSI reading sits in the high 30s to 40, while a separate Coinglass-based reading puts XRP’s RSI near a neutral 50, lower than Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB, which all look overbought.

A liquidation heatmap from Coinglass shows a cluster of orders built up between $1.06 and $1.07 this week. That cluster formed even as price dipped toward $1.00.

Institutional Activity on XRPL Aviva Investors posted on X, through the account BankXRP, that it tokenized its USD Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger. The post said the fund now offers a tokenized share class aimed at institutional investors.

Real-world asset value on XRPL has grown more than 28% over the past 30 days. Stablecoin market cap on the network rose over 12% in 24 hours, pushing total stablecoin value close to $1 billion.

Analyst Ali Martinez pointed to a Tom DeMark Sequential buy signal on XRP’s monthly chart. He said a monthly close above $1.06 could open a path toward $1.35 and then $1.64.

2/5 The Tom DeMark Sequential has flashed a buy signal on XRP’s monthly chart, hinting at a possible macro shift from bearish to bullish momentum.

Over the past six years, this indicator has marked several major XRP reversals:

• April 2020 buy signal: 1,074% rally
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— Ali Charts (@alicharts) August 9, 2026

Analyst Dark Defender flagged an oversold RSI reading after last week’s dip, calling it a possible setup for a sharp bounce once price clears $1.05. Crypto commentator Gerla said a reclaim of $1.08 could trigger a fast reversal higher.

XRP still trades below its 50-day EMA near $1.10, its 100-day EMA near $1.18, and its 200-day EMA near $1.37. All three sit above current price.

Traders are also watching two macro events this week. US inflation data for July lands August 12, followed by remarks from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin on August 13.

XRP price remains under pressure as investors prepare for the SEC’s crypto offering framework announcement on August 14. The wider market fell by 1.57%  in 24 hours, decreasing its worth to $2.18 trillion. 

Bitcoin and Ethereum have dropped to lower levels of under $64,000 and under $1900, respectively. XRP price may experience additional weaknesses in the event that Bitcoin loses momentum around $63,500 when the market drops. The CLARITY Act cloture vote, which is scheduled to take place on September 15, is also being monitored by investors.

SEC Sets August 14 Meeting for Landmark Crypto Rules The SEC is set to begin its cryptocurrency rulemaking process this week, with Congress delaying comprehensive market legislation.

The agency planned an open meeting on August 14 to discuss a proposal called Regulation Crypto Assets.

Commissioners will review a specialized offering framework of investment contracts, which are related to some of the digital assets.

🚨NEW: The @SECGov will hold an open meeting on Friday at 10AM ET to consider whether to issue a release proposing new rules to create a tailored offering regime for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. pic.twitter.com/OOIp9MZeJM

— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) August 11, 2026

The suggested system might provide exemptions on certain federal securities registration regulations to qualifying crypto businesses.

It can also offer more accessible funding channels to startups that are interested in raising funds in the United States

This is in line with the plan of Chair Paul Atkins on safe harbors on offerings and investment agreements.

The session will start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and be broadcasted via the SEC site.

Citizens can visit after being cleared by security checks in the Washington headquarters of Commission.

The action arrives after senators left for their August recess without advancing the CLARITY Act.

Its delay could prompt the SEC and CFTC to develop regulations while congressional negotiations continue.

XRP Price Outlook For This Week The XRP price traded at $1.0062 after declining 0.84% during the latest four-hour session. The overall weakness in the short-term structure was reinforced as the token dropped to below $1.02.

The future XRP outlook now approaches the psychological $1.00 support as selling pressure remains elevated. A verified break might reveal the $0.98 prior to a road leading to $0.95.

The Relative Strength Index dropped to 30.77, and XRP is close to the oversold region. 

Source: TradingView Nevertheless, the MACD line was lower than its signal line, which indicated the bearish perspective. The negative histogram of it also indicated that negative momentum was continuing to go up.

Any recovery that is higher than 1.02 may switch focus to the more powerful $1.05 resistance. XRP price must reclaim $1.05 before targeting the $1.08 and $1.10 levels.

XRP Open Interest Climbs to $2.71B as Derivatives Demand Grows The activity in the XRP derivatives boosted with the trading volume increasing by 37% to reach a high of $1.80 billion over the period under consideration. 

Open interest also increased by 8.74% to 2.71 billion demonstrating increased capital in contracts outstanding. The concurrent increase implies that traders increased their XRP exposure, but kept active positions in the derivatives market. 

Source: Coinglass data Options activity recorded the largest percentage increase, with trading volume surging 68.97% to $1.25 million. Options volume, however, was still much lower than activity on futures and perpetual contracts. Modest growth in longer-term positions brought an increase in options open interest to $59.19 million, up 1.37%.

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CryptoQuant says large holders are accumulating BTC, ETH, and XRP despite market weakness, while EiCrypto highlights cloud mining for diversified crypto income.

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In its latest weekly report, titled “Buying Opportunities in a Bear Market: Signals of a Market Bottoming Out,” the company analyzes the recent trend of large investors continuously increasing their holdings. The report suggests that this trend may indicate some large investors are positioning themselves early, potentially signaling that the market is gradually entering the late stage of the bear market.

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Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) remain under pressure on Tuesday after falling slightly the previous day. XRP gravitates toward the key $1.00 psychological level while XLM slips below the critical support zone. Weakening derivatives metrics for both altcoins cap recovery outlook.

Derivatives metrics show a bearish biasDerivatives data shows a bearish bias among traders. CoinGlass’ long-to-short ratios for XRP and XLM read 0.94 and 0.90, respectively, on Tuesday and is nearing the lowest level over a month. A ratio below one indicates bearish sentiment, as traders are betting the asset prices will fall.

XRP long-to-short ratio chart.Source: Coinglass

XLM long-to-short ratio chart.Source: CoinglassIn addition, the funding rate for XRP dipped negative on Tuesday while the XLM rate flipped negative on Monday. For both altcoins, the rates read -0.0009% and -0.0047%, respectively, on Tuesday. These negative rates indicate that short traders are paying longs and reflect a bearish bias.

XRP funding rates chart. Source: Coinglass

XLM funding rates chart. Source: CoinglassCoinGlass’ Open Interest (OI) across exchanges chart for XRP and XLM has been rising since early August, with outstanding contracts reaching 2.64 billion XRP coins and 1.09 billion XLM coins on Tuesday. The increase in OI alongside falling prices suggests that new short positions are entering the market, signaling a bearish outlook and raising the risk of further correction in XRP and XLM.

XRP open interest chart. Source: Coinglass

XLM open interest chart. Source: CoinglassXRP technical outlook: Gravitates toward the key $1 psychological levelXRP price trades at $1.015 on Tuesday, extending a bearish near-term tone as price holds beneath the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $1.097, the 100-day EMA at $1.178 and the 200-day EMA at $1.371. This alignment of key EMAs above the market suggests persistent downside pressure. At the same time, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 36 remains below the midline, hinting at weak demand rather than outright oversold conditions. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is negative with the indicator staying below the zero line, reinforcing the view that any bounces are likely corrective within a broader capped structure.

On the downside, immediate support is located at the horizontal level near $1.000, where buyers could attempt to slow the decline. 

On the topside, initial resistance appears at the 50-day EMA clustered around $1.097, followed by the 100-day EMA at $1.178 and the horizontal barrier at $1.300. Beyond these, the 200-day EMA at $1.371 and the more distant resistance line at $1.900 define a wider ceiling that XRP would need to reclaim to neutralize the current bearish bias.

XRP/USDT daily chartXLM technical outlook: Bears in controlXLM price trades at $0.162 on Tuesday, extending its retreat below the short- and medium-term EMAs, which keeps the near-term bias bearish. XLM remains capped beneath the downward trendline break level at $0.166, while the RSI around 35 hints at persistent weak momentum but not yet extreme oversold conditions. The MACD indicator stays in negative territory, reinforcing a downside-skewed structure as price consolidates under the key EMA cluster.

On the topside, initial resistance is located at the reclaimed trendline break area near $0.166, followed by the horizontal barrier at $0.177, with the 50-day EMA at $0.178 and the 100-day EMA at $0.181 forming a dense supply zone above. Further up, the 200-day EMA at $0.193 marks a broader bearish pivot.

On the downside, the next significant support stands at the horizontal level of $0.142, and a clear break toward this floor would likely open room for an extension of the current downtrend before any meaningful base-building attempt emerges.

XLM/USDT daily chart(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)

Kripto piyasası, küresel risk iştahındaki zayıflamanın etkisiyle güne sert satışlarla başladı. Toplam kripto para piyasası değeri yüzde 1,40 gerileyerek 2,18 trilyon dolara düşerken Bitcoin de yüzde 1,66 değer kaybederek 63.959 dolara indi.

Ethereum yüzde 2,42 düşüşle 1.874 dolara gerilerken altcoin tarafında da benzer bir tablo ortaya çıktı. XRP yüzde 2,03 kayıpla 1,01 dolara, Solana ise yüzde 0,98 düşüşle 75,81 dolara çekildi.

Bitcoin Neden 64 Bin Doların Altına Geriledi? Piyasadaki satışların arkasında kripto para piyasasına özgü tek bir gelişme bulunmuyor. Küresel risk iştahındaki bozulma, dijital varlıklar üzerindeki baskının temel nedenlerinden biri olarak öne çıkıyor.

ABD ile İran arasında Hürmüz Boğazı’nın yeniden tam kapasiteyle açılmasına yönelik beklentilerin zayıflaması da piyasalardaki belirsizliği artırdı. Bu gelişme petrol fiyatlarını sert biçimde yukarı taşırken, artan enerji maliyetlerinin enflasyon üzerindeki olası etkileri yatırımcıların risk algısını olumsuz etkiledi.

Bu nedenle Bitcoin’deki geri çekilmeyi değerlendirirken yalnızca kripto piyasasına değil, küresel makroekonomik tabloya da bakmak gerekiyor.

ABD Enflasyonu Kripto Piyasasını Nasıl Etkileyecek? Yatırımcıların odağında şimdi ABD’nin temmuz ayı enflasyon verileri bulunuyor. Tüketici Fiyat Endeksi (TÜFE) 12 Ağustos Çarşamba günü, Üretici Fiyat Endeksi (ÜFE) ise 13 Ağustos Perşembe günü açıklanacak.

Söz konusu veriler, Federal Rezerv’in faiz politikasına ilişkin beklentilerin şekillenmesinde önemli rol oynayacak. Geçtiğimiz hafta açıklanan zayıf temmuz istihdam verisi sonrasında piyasalar, Fed’in eylül ayında faiz artıracağı beklentisini aşağı çekmişti.

Ancak petrol fiyatlarındaki yükseliş, enflasyon görünümüne ilişkin yeni soru işaretleri yaratıyor. Fed, temmuz toplantısında faiz oranlarını sabit tutarken üç yetkili faiz artışından yana görüş bildirmişti.

Yüksek Enflasyon Bitcoin İçin Risk Mi? Temmuz TÜFE ve ÜFE verilerinin beklentilerin üzerinde gerçekleşmesi, daha sıkı para politikası ihtimalini güçlendirebilir. Böyle bir senaryoda faiz artışı beklentilerinin yeniden yükselmesi, riskli varlıklar üzerinde ek satış baskısı oluşturabilir.

Buna karşılık enflasyonun beklentilerin altında kalması, Fed’in faiz artırma ihtimalini daha da azaltabilir. Daha gevşek para politikası beklentisi, yatırımcıların risk iştahını destekleyerek kripto para piyasası açısından daha olumlu bir ortam yaratabilir.

Dolayısıyla açıklanacak verilerin yalnızca enflasyon oranını değil, Fed’in sonraki adımlarına ilişkin beklentileri nasıl değiştireceğini de takip etmek gerekiyor.

Bitcoin ETF Çıkışları Ne Anlatıyor? Kurumsal yatırımcı tarafındaki görünüm de piyasadaki zayıflığı destekledi. 10 Ağustos’ta spot Bitcoin ETF’lerinden 144,67 milyon dolarlık net çıkış gerçekleşirken spot Ethereum ETF’lerinde 14,59 milyon dolarlık net çıkış kaydedildi.

Altcoin ETF’lerinde ise daha sınırlı ve farklı yönlü hareketler görüldü. Solana ETF’lerine 8,83 milyon dolar, HYPE ETF’lerine 2,74 milyon dolar, LINK ETF’lerine 150,31 bin dolar ve HBAR ETF’lerine 462,06 bin dolar net giriş oldu.

Buna karşılık XRP, DOGE, BNB, LTC, AVAX ve DOT ETF’lerinde herhangi bir net fon akışı gerçekleşmedi. Bu tablo, kurumsal tarafta risk iştahının özellikle Bitcoin ve Ethereum’da zayıfladığını gösteriyor.

Kripto Piyasası İçin Hangi Veriler İzlenmeli? Bitcoin’in 63.959 dolara gerilemesiyle birlikte kripto piyasasında kısa vadeli yön arayışı güçlendi. Önümüzdeki süreçte yatırımcıların özellikle ABD TÜFE ve ÜFE verilerini, petrol fiyatlarını, Fed faiz beklentilerini ve ETF akışlarını birlikte değerlendirmesi gerekiyor.

Küresel gelişmelerin risk iştahını zayıflatmaya devam etmesi halinde satış baskısı sürebilir. Buna karşılık daha düşük enflasyon ve azalan faiz artışı beklentileri, dijital varlıklar için yeniden destekleyici bir zemin oluşturabilir.

Bu içerik kesinlikle yatırım tavsiyesi niteliği taşımamaktadır. Piyasalar yüksek risk içermektedir ve yatırım kararlarınızı almadan önce kendi araştırmanızı yapmanız önemlidir.

Son Dakika kripto para haberleri için hemen tıkla.

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Drop CEO Bird has released a comprehensive technical analysis of XRP, drawing parallels between the current weekly MACD structure and the conditions that preceded XRP’s substantial price rally in late 2024. Bird claims these similarities could signal a major price movement as soon as next week.

The 2024 chart patternBird’s analysis focuses on a series of technical occurrences observed on the weekly chart. On July 15, 2024, XRP produced a bullish crossover in the weekly MACD, prompting a modest initial price response. As the MACD flattened, Bird describes this stage as a “bullish rebound,” with momentum remaining intact but price action largely stagnant for several weeks.

It was only after this period of sideways movement that a sharp rally emerged. Bird measures the interval between the July 15 bullish cross and the beginning of the explosive rally as 16 weekly candles, or 112 days. During this move, XRP climbed from approximately $0.50 to over $2.50 within a few weeks.

Look closely at what happened in 2024, because the structure and timing we’re seeing right now are remarkably similar. On July 15, 2024, XRP printed a bullish cross on the weekly chart, and the ensuing price action soon led to a major rally.

The 2026 structure and timingBird points to an identical pattern emerging in 2026, starting with another bullish crossover on April 13. Despite continued price declines after the signal, the weekly MACD maintained its bullish structure. The indicator soon flattened and began to recover, a move Bird describes as nearly identical to the 2024 setup.

Applying the same 16-bar, 112-day window from April 13, Bird notes the timeline aligns precisely with August 3, 2026. He emphasizes that the timing matches the previous cycle “exactly,” reinforcing his conviction in the chart pattern’s possible implications.

Current status and outlook for XRPXRP currently trades near $1.03, positioned just above a key support level that Bird identifies as critical. The token has compressed at this level after months of decline from a 2025 peak above $3, reflecting a sustained loss of momentum.

Bird remains firm in his projection, stating that the upcoming week could deliver a significant shift in momentum if support holds. He expects that XRP could replicate “the kind of violent repricing” seen after November 2024, should weekly momentum expand above the $1 region.

Next week is when XRP could finally wake up. The combination of identical MACD signaling, timing, and support levels highlights an unusually strong alignment of factors.

However, Bird acknowledges the inherent unpredictability of markets. He cautions that although history provides useful comparisons, it rarely repeats itself precisely. “A single historical comparison isn’t proof of what happens next,” Bird notes, even as he highlights the striking similarities and signals that have caught his attention.

To closely monitor market movements and catch potential opportunities in XRP and other digital assets, Bird underscores the value of robust technical and macroeconomic monitoring. Tools such as CryptoAppsy, which requires no account creation hassle, provide investors with real-time prices, advanced charting, multi-currency portfolio management, and customizable price alerts. These features, paired with coin-specific news filtering and instant access to macro indicators like Fed interest rates, can help users make timely decisions in rapidly changing market conditions.

As the designated window ended on August 3, Bird suggests that immediate action or observation may prove decisive in determining whether XRP repeats its historical breakout or diverges from previous cycles.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Since Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin, debate over XRP’s future has begun. Digital Ascension Group Chairman Jake Claver says RLUSD could make XRP pointless. 

As tokenized assets continue to grow on the XRP Ledger, many are asking whether a stablecoin can truly replace XRP as the bridge asset that connects different markets.

Why Jake Claver Says RLUSD Could Replace XRPClaver’s argument starts with a simple example, that a user on the XRP Ledger may want to swap a tokenized money market fund for a yen-based stablecoin. There may be no direct market between the two assets, but the ledger can route the trade through XRP.

That means the transaction can move from the tokenized fund to XRP and then from XRP to the yen stablecoin. 

The two trades can happen together in one transaction, making the middle step almost invisible to the user.

Claver argues that RLUSD could take over this role because it is already built for fast digital settlement and maintains a stable value linked to the U.S. dollar.

But that raises another question: Can a dollar stablecoin work as the middle asset for every type of trade?

Why XRP Still Has a Unique RoleTo understand XRP’s uniqueness, Jake considers an explanation of how XRP works like a hub at an airport.

Without a hub, 100 assets would need 4,950 direct trading pairs. Using one bridge asset reduces that to just 100 connections.

Airlines didn't fix this by adding nonstops. They picked a few airports and ran everything through them

Your ticket reads Fargo to Lisbon & the planes fly Fargo to hub, hub to Lisbon

Nobody had to find 180 people in Fargo who all wanted Lisbon on the same day
3/25🧵

— Jake Claver, QFOP (@beyond_broke) August 8, 2026 On the XRP Ledger, XRP allows assets that do not have direct liquidity to trade with each other. For example, a tokenized bond fund can swap into XRP before moving into a tokenized commodity. This becomes more useful as more tokenized assets enter the market.

RLUSD Serves a Different PurposeRLUSD is designed as a digital dollar. It keeps a value close to $1, making it useful for payments, settlement, and trades where the dollar is already the preferred asset.

However, not every trade involves dollars. Some tokenized assets may need to trade directly with other non-dollar assets. In those cases, using a dollar stablecoin as the middle asset adds another step, where XRP can still act as a neutral bridge.

Another key difference is that RLUSD has an issuer, while XRP does not.

RLUSD is backed by reserves and operates under regulatory rules, including compliance checks and legal requirements. XRP, as the native asset of the XRP Ledger, does not rely on an issuer.

Using a regulated stablecoin as the main bridge across many markets could introduce extra restrictions if regulatory actions affect its use.

Can XRP and RLUSD Coexist?RLUSD and XRP do not have to compete. RLUSD is built to act as a digital dollar for payments and settlements, while XRP helps connect different assets when there is no direct trading market.

As more real-world assets move on-chain, both can have different jobs. However, RLUSD’s fast growth also raises questions. 

Its market value has already reached $1.53 billion, but more than 88% of its supply is on Ethereum, not the XRP Ledger. This shows RLUSD is growing beyond XRPL instead of depending only on it.

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Robinhood is expanding its crypto offering in the UK via Bitstamp exchange. The popular trading platform is bringing more than 50 digital assets to its investment app. 

The company seeks to position itself as an all-in-one platform for British investors.

The rollout, announced Monday, will allow eligible UK customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly via the Robinhood app alongside stocks and shares ISAs, equities, options and futures. 

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The service will be provided through Bitstamp, the UK-registered crypto-asset service provider acquired by Robinhood in 2025. 

Robinhood said the crypto trading service will begin rolling out to eligible customers this week.

Among the assets available through the new offering are Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Hyperliquid (HYPE). Robinhood's broader crypto lineup includes popular tokens such as Shiba Inu (SHIB), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK) and others. 

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UK investors can now access crypto without having to leave Robinhood's broader investment ecosystem. 

The company is pitching the service as a lower-cost alternative to crypto-native platforms with zero fees for trading and no account-maintenance or custody fees. Network fees may still apply to blockchain transfers.

Robinhood said the launch is intended to address what it sees as shortcomings in the UK's existing crypto market. The company said some incumbent platforms rely on opaque pricing and wider spreads.

The company completed its acquisition of Bitstamp in June 2025, bringing the exchange's international customer base and crypto infrastructure into Robinhood. At the time, Robinhood said Bitstamp had more than 50 licenses and registrations globally and customers across Europe, the UK, the US and Asia.

The UK's recent crypto developments Meanwhile, the UK's regulatory framework is undergoing a major overhaul. 

In June, the Financial Conduct Authority finalized a package of rules for the crypto sector. It introduced requirements related to financial resilience, market 

The FCA's 2025 consumer research found that 8% of UK adults owned cryptoassets, down from 12% in the previous year's research. However, crypto holdings were becoming larger, with a decline in the proportion of users holding £100 or less. At the same time, crypto awareness remained extremely high, at 91% of the population.

The FCA's 2025 research found that 73% of crypto users acquired assets through a centralized exchange. 

Crypto commentator Digital Asset Investor shared a strong outlook on the future of XRP in a recent video, arguing that those who invest early during low-interest periods stand to benefit most as adoption grows. The influencer highlighted the perspective of EasyA co-founder Dom Kwok, who maintains that, “the bulls of today will be the millionaires and billionaires of tomorrow.”

Accumulation in early phasesDigital Asset Investor supported his thesis by reflecting on Bitcoin’s early years. He noted that significant wealth was created by individuals who entered the market before cryptocurrencies gained widespread attention, when discussions were limited to niche online communities. These early participants amassed substantial gains after mainstream adoption accelerated.

To highlight the magnitude of change, he referenced that in 2019, the crypto social media sphere reached about 19 to 20 million users, compared to the 300 million estimated currently. This dramatic increase illustrates how initial market conditions allowed focused investors to act before the wider public became involved.

Many of those who ended up with considerable wealth were acquiring crypto assets when most people had yet to notice or care. They capitalized on opportunities before the broader market moved in, with activity largely confined to message boards and early communities.

He emphasized that this pattern has repeated throughout crypto cycles, and the window for accumulation ahead of a surge in public interest is crucial for outsized returns.

Conviction and consistent accumulationDigital Asset Investor underscored that the key to successful investing is acting when “nobody’s interested,” reiterating that he continues buying the dip through varying market cycles. He attributes this ongoing conviction to his belief in the long-term potential of the assets he holds.

Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, has reaffirmed his bullish stance by forecasting that XRP could reach $1,000 by 2030. Both voices remain optimistic about XRP, expressing confidence in its performance over time.

Their approach is rooted in the belief that conviction and early action, rather than following trends, separate future millionaires from latecomers in the crypto space.

Positive developments support bullish outlookFurther strengthening the case for XRP, several regulatory and infrastructure updates have come into play. The CLARITY Act, designed to provide clear regulatory guidelines for digital assets, is scheduled for a US Senate vote on September 15. Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the bill and Senator Bernie Moreno stated that all 53 Republican senators plan to support it.

On a technical front, an amendment to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) now enables institutions to encrypt on-chain token balances and transfer amounts while maintaining regulatory compliance by allowing access for authorities as necessary.

Currently, $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets are hosted on the XRP ledger, which Digital Asset Investor described as a sign that major institutional players have the necessary infrastructure to participate more fully.

XRP also secured fourth place in a recent 24-hour bullish sentiment ranking, reflecting enthusiastic community and investor engagement. In addition, Matt Hougan from Bitwise reported that crypto now occupies a “default allocation” in many institutional portfolios, suggesting growing mainstream acceptance.

Digital Asset Investor reiterates that conviction during periods of low attention is a common trait among those who achieve significant gains, both historically and in current markets.

Mini dictionary: CLARITY Act, a US legislative proposal aiming to establish clear regulatory guidelines for the classification and oversight of digital assets, with the goal of providing certainty for companies and investors in the crypto sector.

Accumulation during periods of low mainstream attention has consistently been the dividing line between those who achieve exceptional wealth and those who join the market after most of the gains have materialized.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

XRP is facing a crucial test as its price remains compressed near key support, while significant whale accumulation signals increasing confidence among large holders. Market observers are watching closely for a potential breakout or further decline as key levels are tested.

Price action hovers near supportCurrently, XRP trades at $1.02, showing a 1.95% drop over the past 24 hours. The 24-hour trading volume stands at $1.03 billion, with total market capitalization at $63.9 billion. Despite the recent decline, the underlying price structure and rising whale interest point toward the possibility of a bullish turnaround.

Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO has highlighted that XRP price movements are compressed into a tight range between $1.03 and $1.05 over the last three days. The token continues to trade below its 21, 50, 100, and 200-day exponential moving averages, underscoring that bulls have yet to assert control in the current trend.

XRP will need to decisively reclaim the $1.18 to $1.20 region for any confirmation of renewed upward momentum. If this level is breached, the next key target is $1.27, with additional upside potential extending toward $1.65 and $1.80.

Major whale activity strengthens outlookRecent wallet data from BankXRP indicates a surge of interest from major holders, often referred to as “whales.” These investors acquired nearly 20 million XRP, valued at $20.66 million, while selling 15.89 million XRP, worth $16.41 million. Overall, whales have increased their holdings by 4.11 million XRP during this period, translating to a net accumulation of $4.25 million.

Analysts view this net inflow as a sign that influential market participants expect recovery, at least in the near term. Such accumulation may help reduce selling pressure and provide additional support to the price, especially in a market looking for positive signals.

Mini dictionary: Whale (cryptocurrency) – A term used to describe an individual or entity that holds a large position in a specific coin or token. Their trades can influence market movements due to the size of their transactions.

Risks and potential price levelsXRP’s ability to hold above immediate support between $1.03 and $1.05 will play a pivotal role in the coming sessions. A sustained move above $1.20 could change market sentiment and confirm the start of a recovery, potentially targeting $1.27, $1.65, and even $1.80.

On the downside, failure to defend support—especially with a break below $0.97—may invalidate the current bullish structure and expose XRP to a deeper decline toward $0.777.

Key SupportKey ResistanceBullish TargetBearish Target$0.97, $1.03–$1.05$1.18–$1.20$1.27, $1.65, $1.80$0.777Overall sentiment remains cautious as both bullish and bearish scenarios depend on whether buyers can reclaim critical resistance levels or if renewed selling leads to another downturn. The broader decline in Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies has also influenced XRP’s short-term price action.

A breakout above $1.20 could confirm the bullish outlook, while a drop below $0.97 may signal further downside toward $0.777.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

XRP continues to struggle, remaining locked in a bearish pattern after its latest attempt at stabilization. The cryptocurrency trades at $1.03, dangerously close to the key $1 level that many see as psychologically significant.

XRP: Bearish trend persistsTechnical indicators for XRP show the asset below all four of its major daily moving averages. Short-term resistance levels are found at $1.07 and $1.09, while a stronger ceiling stands at $1.18. The long-term moving average sits much higher, at $1.37, adding to the current downward pressure.

All major averages continue to slope downward, maintaining the general bearish outlook. Momentum currently favors sellers. The daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) registers at 38.3, below its signal average of 41.7, reflecting continued weakness. Importantly, XRP does not yet appear oversold, which suggests there may be further declines before any significant rebound.

Critical support for XRP remains between $1.00 and $1.03. A drop below this range would leave $0.95 and $0.90 as the next support levels, with little psychological backing remaining.

A move above immediate resistance at $1.07 to $1.09 is needed for recovery, and overtaking $1.18 would signal a more significant structural improvement for XRP.

AssetCurrent PriceImmediate ResistanceKey SupportRSIXRP$1.03$1.07–$1.09$1.00–$1.0338.3Zcash: Technical leadershipZcash (ZEC), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, presents a more optimistic technical picture. Despite some market consolidation, ZEC continues to trade above all significant daily moving averages, currently holding at $505. The closest immediate support is around $497, with further support at $481 and $469.

The long-term moving average for ZEC is trending upward at $421, and as long as the asset holds above the $469 to $481 band, its medium-term outlook remains positive. The RSI stands at 52.6, just above the 49.5 signal line, indicating neutral market momentum.

For further gains, ZEC must break decisively above the $510 to $520 resistance range. Recent price action highlights reluctance in this area, but a successful breakthrough could open the path to $540–$560, where previous rallies met selling pressure. Strong resistance remains at $580, while a decline below $469 would threaten the asset’s positive structure.

As long as ZEC maintains support above $469 and achieves a clear breakout above $520, its bullish momentum could continue in the medium term.

AssetCurrent PriceImmediate ResistanceKey SupportRSIZEC$505$510–$520$497, $469–$48152.6Mini dictionary: Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency built for privacy and selective transparency of transactions, using cryptographic techniques to shield transaction details on its blockchain.

Ethereum and Bitcoin look for decisive trendsEthereum is attempting to build a recovery pattern, trading near $1,905 and facing a significant barrier at its daily moving average of $1,923. This resistance point has held since the June crash, blocking recent rallies. Since reaching a low of $1,550 in June, Ethereum has achieved higher lows and reclaimed shorter moving averages around $1,877 and $1,806, offering nearby support. If the current consolidation fails and price drops, the $1,800–$1,805 band becomes critical for buyers.

Current momentum is balanced, with the RSI measured at 54.8, reflecting modest buyer control but no clear breakout catalysts. Overcoming $1,923–$1,950 would be necessary before Ethereum could target $2,000 and potentially $2,143, its long-term average.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is consolidating near $64,800 after rebounding from $58,000. The coin stays above short-term moving averages around $64,239 and $63,343, forming a stable support base. Its RSI sits at 53.9, suggesting mild bullishness.

Bitcoin’s next resistance lies in the $66,000–$67,000 range, with a major long-term average at $72,192 overhead. Breaking above $66,800 could put the $70,000–$72,200 targets back in focus. Conversely, falling below $63,300 would threaten further declines toward $60,000 and potentially the June low at $58,000. The market remains in a holding pattern as traders wait for a clear signal.

AssetCurrent PriceImmediate ResistanceKey SupportRSIETH$1,905$1,923–$1,950$1,800–$1,80554.8BTC$64,800$66,000–$67,000$63,343–$64,23953.9Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Robinhood has expanded its UK investing app into crypto, giving eligible customers access to more than 50 digital assets while adding an AI-powered tool to explain market moves.

UK customers can now buy and sell more than 50 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Hyperliquid, through Robinhood’s main app. The service operates through Bitstamp UK, the crypto exchange Robinhood acquired for $200 million last year.

The company said there are no trading, custody or account maintenance fees. Customers will instead pay a 0.1% foreign exchange fee when converting currencies, while some weekend conversions carry a 0.3% fee.

The rollout follows Robinhood’s registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on July 31. Bitstamp UK is also FCA-registered. Crypto assets held through the service are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Cortex brings AI into crypto tradingAlongside the trading launch, Robinhood is introducing Cortex Digests for Crypto. The generative AI feature reviews breaking news, market data, technical indicators and Robinhood’s own insights to explain what may be driving price movements.

The vision is to give users a simple market summary without making them dig through multiple sources.

Robinhood expands its crypto ecosystemThe company is also pushing its blockchain business through Robinhood Chain, a Layer 2 network built using Arbitrum technology. Robinhood said the network has recorded more than $18 billion in decentralized exchange trading volume and over $840 million in total value locked since its July 1 launch.

Developers, including those in the UK, can build applications on the network.

UK rules will tighten furtherRobinhood’s launch comes before the UK’s new crypto authorization regime. Applications are expected to open in September 2026, with the new framework scheduled to take effect in October 2027. Robinhood’s current FCA registration will not replace the authorization required under that future system.

The UK expansion also comes as Robinhood’s crypto transaction revenue fell 38% year over year to $100 million in Q2 2026. Still, total revenue rose 32% to $1.31 billion, while prediction-market revenue reached $156 million.

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XRP struggles amid weaker ETF inflows, while UE Crypto expands access to cloud mining with free services and mobile management for major crypto assets.

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Weak XRP ETF momentum and RLUSD activity keep XRP near its yearly low as UE Crypto launches free cloud mining. XRP struggles near $1.04 amid softer ETF demand, while UE Crypto expands access to cloud mining through its mobile app. As XRP underperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum, UE Crypto introduces a free mining service supporting BTC, XRP, DOGE and ETH. Recent data shows that the upward momentum of spot XRP ETFs continues to weaken, while XRP price performance remains sluggish, significantly underperforming major digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Affected by factors including slowing ETF inflows and declining trading activity of Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, XRP continues to face price pressure. It is currently hovering around $1.0424, only about 3.5% above its yearly low of $1.007, as short-term market caution continues to increase.

Why is cloud mining becoming increasingly popular? Traditional cryptocurrency mining often requires significant hardware investment, professional mining facilities, and 24/7 dedicated maintenance. It not only has high entry barriers and substantial upfront costs, but also involves challenges such as rapid equipment upgrades, high electricity consumption, and frequent equipment failures.

The emergence of cloud mining has fundamentally changed this situation. There is no need to purchase mining machines, deploy equipment, or handle professional maintenance. Users simply select a suitable computing power plan online and can remotely access large-scale computing resources. With one-click participation, automated operation, and earnings settlement, cloud mining enables users to pursue long-term passive income with a low barrier to entry and is becoming an increasingly popular choice among digital asset investors.

UE Crypto launches a new free cloud mining service UE Crypto — a global leading cloud computing power service platform headquartered in the United Kingdom — has officially launched a free cloud mining experience for users worldwide. The platform supports major digital assets including BTC, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and ETH. It has also launched a mobile app, allowing users to check earnings and computing power status at any time while managing contracts and services directly, truly making mining accessible “anytime, anywhere.”

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Ripple’s XRP is in more uncertain waters as traders, with the CLARITY Act not passing prior to the August recess. Polymarket data indicates that the price of XRP is being traded predominantly around the $1 mark, with one contract assigning the $1 price level a 71% chance for the coin to reach that price on August 10.

The prediction market data also suggests that there are not high hopes for a significant near-term rally. The 12% probability rate XRP will hit $1.20 on August 10 comes from a separate Polymarket contract.

XRP Traders Focus On $1 Support Polymarket’s market for XRP on the 10th of August gives a probability of 99% for the price to fall into the range of $1 to $1.10. Only 1% is assigned to the $0.90-$1 range.

XRP price is also 28% likely to hit $1.05 on August 10 according to another contract. The probability that $1 is hit in that market is given as 5%.

Expectations for upside momentum are better in the short-term contracts. The probability of XRP going up is currently at 96% for the next hour, according to Polymarket. After 15 minutes, the chances drop to 76% and after 5 minutes, the chances drop to 50%.

However, the daily and four-hour markets are less bullish. The daily timeframe for XRP has a 10% chance of a rally, and the four hour time frame has a 7% chance of a rally.

Polymarket’s Weekly Market Shows Risk Below $1 The possibility for a further drop becomes clearer in the price action of Polymarket over the past week from Aug. 10 to 16.

Polymarket shows that there is a 50% probability that the XRP price will not reach $0.90 in that time frame.  The same market also features a 99% probability that XRP will hit $1.70. These are stand-alone price-outcome contracts, with probabilities associated to the different outcomes.

Polymarket’s longer-term predictions also indicate a lack of significant hopes for XRP breaking a record high. The chance of XRP reaching an all-time high by the end of 2026 is 5%, and the odds for the end of September is 1%.

The potential progress of the CLARITY Act on September 15 could positively affect the XRP price to break out of its $1.08 and $1.12 congestion, according to CoinGape analysis. It will take more volume of trades to move to $1.18. In case the bill is not passed, XRP will re-test $1, and $0.95 may be the next area for XRP to find support.

CLARITY Act Adds To The Uncertainty The XRP price’s bearish outlook is due to another procedural obstacle for the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has introduced a cloture motion to the motion to proceed. The information states that the cloture vote will be held on Sept. 15, just after the August recess.

There’s still disagreement about the ethics provisions in the bill, and the bill has some issues concerning stablecoins. Additionally, some GOP senators have expressed concerns related to stablecoin yield provisions. Separate objections have come from law enforcement groups and prosecutors for the protections of non-custodial developers.

Polymarket have the CLARITY Act at 20% odds of becoming law this year, which is above its low of 13% in recent years.

Ripple’s XRP remains under sustained selling pressure, with the latest price action pushing the asset back into a critical support area around $1.01-$1.04. Although this zone has attracted buyers before, the broader structure continues to favor sellers, making the current reaction particularly important for the next directional move.

Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP is trading near $1.03 after gradually declining back into the $1.01-$1.04 support zone. This marks another test of an area that already produced notable reactions in late June, yet the latest approach is occurring with relatively weak bullish momentum.

More importantly, the broader trend remains decisively bearish. The price continues to trade inside the large descending channel and well below all moving averages shown on the chart.

The recent sequence of lower highs also remains intact. The previous rebound was rejected around $1.14-$1.15, well before XRP could challenge the more important $1.24-$1.29 resistance zone. Therefore, buyers are increasingly dependent on the $1.01-$1.04 support area holding.

A convincing breakdown below $1.01 would weaken the structure further and could expose the lower $0.88-$0.93 demand zone, which also sits closer to the descending channel’s lower boundary. Conversely, defending current support could produce another relief rebound, but the asset would still need to reclaim higher resistance levels before the broader bearish outlook materially changes.

XRP/USDT 4-Hour Chart The 4-hour chart highlights the immediate pressure more clearly. Since the late-July rejection, XRP has continued printing lower highs beneath the descending trendline, while successive rebounds have become increasingly shallow.

Most recently, the price broke into the $1.01-$1.04 support zone and briefly dipped toward roughly $1.02 before attempting to stabilize. However, the response has so far been modest, with XRP consolidating near $1.03 rather than producing an impulsive recovery. This suggests buyers are defending the area, but have not yet demonstrated enough strength to shift short-term momentum.

The first meaningful improvement would require price to reclaim the descending trendline, currently approaching the $1.07 area. Beyond that, the $1.13-$1.15 resistance zone represents the more important hurdle, as the previous rally was rejected at this region.

Until these levels are reclaimed, the possibility of another liquidity sweep below the recent lows remains elevated. A decisive loss of the $1.01-$1.04 support zone would confirm renewed bearish continuation and shift attention toward sub-$1 levels. Alternatively, a strong rejection from the current support followed by a breakout above the descending trendline could initiate a more substantial recovery toward $1.13-$1.15.

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Bitcoin’s halving schedule extends more than a century into the future, with only 4 out of 32 planned events having taken place so far. Yet a recent comparison by cryptocurrency commentator and XRP advocate Bill Morgan has inserted XRP into that timeline, highlighting a key milestone in the asset’s supply distribution.

Linking XRP distribution to Bitcoin’s halving cycleDocumenting Saylor, an account that tracks developments related to Bitcoin and Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), emphasized that the network is still early in its halving schedule. The focus of most investors remains on the next halving, expected in 2032.

Bill Morgan took the analysis further, connecting XRP’s distribution rate to upcoming Bitcoin halvings. According to Morgan, if Ripple—developer of the XRP Ledger and a prominent fintech firm—continues releasing XRP from its escrow at the current pace, the entire finite supply will likely be distributed between the 2032 and 2036 Bitcoin halvings.

Somewhere between the 2032 halving and the 2036 halving 100% of the total finite supply of XRP will be fully distributed based on the current rate of release by Ripple of XRP from escrow.

This broader view places XRP’s supply trajectory on a timeline well-known in the digital asset space, giving both communities a concrete frame of reference.

How Ripple’s escrow mechanism operatesRipple currently holds a substantial share of XRP in escrow and systematically releases it into the market each month. Unused tokens are returned to escrow, and the ongoing process steadily increases the amount of XRP in general circulation.

Morgan’s assessment links this release mechanism to Bitcoin’s halving milestones, proposing that all XRP will be in public hands somewhere between 2032 and 2036 if current conditions persist.

Mini dictionary: Ripple’s escrow is a system in which XRP tokens are locked in smart contracts and released in scheduled monthly increments. This mechanism is designed to provide predictability and transparency for XRP’s circulating supply.

Impact and significance for XRP holdersBitcoin halvings happen approximately every four years. In 2032, the block reward will fall to 0.78125 BTC, and by 2036, it will decrease again to 0.390625 BTC. Placing the end of XRP’s centralized supply release in this eight-year period links it to a major milestone familiar to most crypto investors.

Full distribution indicates that Ripple will hold no remaining XRP in escrow, marking a change in the asset’s supply structure. After this event, the total 100 billion XRP will be circulating, and further expansion of the coin’s supply will no longer be possible.

AssetMain Supply ControlEvent Date/WindowPost-Event StatusBitcoinBlock rewardsHalvings every ~4 years (2032, 2036 next)Rewards shrink, inflation slowsXRPRipple escrow releasesFully distributed between 2032-2036All XRP circulating, no central supplyMorgan’s comments provide XRP investors with a concrete timeframe to anticipate when the asset’s entire supply will be in circulation. This creates a unique comparative landscape alongside Bitcoin, known for its own scarcity mechanisms.

Placing XRP’s 100% distribution between two known Bitcoin halvings offers investors a clear window for when a pivotal supply event will occur, bringing structural changes to how XRP’s value and scarcity are perceived.

Looking ahead: The road to full supplyWhile the complete release of XRP supply remains nearly a decade away, tying its timeline to Bitcoin’s established halving ritual enables investors to track the event more closely. Morgan suggests the specificity of this comparison may help market participants prepare for a fundamental change in XRP’s supply dynamics.

The timeline serves as a reference point for those watching for major events that could affect both asset value and market perceptions of scarcity within the broader crypto ecosystem.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.