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The CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, has pushed back on the narrative that retail traders need to buy Zcash (ZEC) as a way to invest in encrypted Bitcoin. In a post on X, Mow noted that there is a better alternative to the current push to have retail traders jump on Zcash.

Lightning Network as Bitcoin's built-in privacy solutionAccording to Mow, retail traders who desire a fast, cheap and private version of Bitcoin do not need to switch to other crypto assets. He maintains that Zcash, a privacy coin, is not an alternative, as there are more practical ways to proceed.

He suggests that traders should buy normal Bitcoin on any exchange of their choice. Next, the trader can proceed to withdraw it using the Lightning Network option. Notably, this is a Bitcoin Layer-2 network designed to support fast transactions at lower fees.

The BTC can then be received in a Lightning-compatible wallet such as Aqua, Bull Bitcoin or Wallet of Satoshi.

Mow clarified to retail users seeking privacy that Bitcoin Lightning is private enough to meet the demands of users. He is suggesting that the same privacy they seek with Zcash is available with Bitcoin Lightning.

Dear retail: If you want to invest in “encrypted Bitcoin,” buy Bitcoin on your favorite exchange, then go to withdrawals, select “Lightning Network” as the method, and receive it in a wallet like @AquaBitcoin, @BullBitcoin_, or @walletofsatoshi.

There’s no need for Zcash.

— Samson Mow (@Excellion) November 14, 2025 In essence, retail users do not need to pivot toward Zcash as Bitcoin is already considered an encrypted or privacy-enhancing solution via Lightning transactions. Mow considers the switch to Zcash unnecessary as the Bitcoin ecosystem has tools that fill the same functionality without needing to switch between blockchains.

"There’s no need for Zcash," he wrote.

In an earlier U.Today report, Mow had even urged Zcash holders to buy Bitcoin and not get caught up in the hype of ZEC. According to him, Bitcoin remains a safer coin in the crypto space despite the massive rally ZEC is enjoying in the market.

Zcash rally continues amid strategic accumulation
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Zcash has continued to witness impressive growth despite the broader crypto market volatility. It surged by over 21.70% to $643. As of this writing, Zcash was changing hands at $641.58, which reflects a 15.97% increase in the last 24 hours.

The asset’s trading volume has also spiked by 87.18% to $3.21 billion within the same time frame. Some analysts have attributed the impressive figures to large-scale accumulation by Cypherpunk Technologies, a new firm backed by the Winklevoss twins.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is struggling to stay green, up by 0.28% as it exchanges for $95,703.28 in the last 24 hours. However, its volume remains in the red zone by 31.56% at $84.6 billion.

Key Takeaways 
How does the first half of the analysis reflect DOGE’s resilience despite the whale inflow?
The charts show DOGE holding key support, while netflows, price structure, and early momentum all reinforce that the whale deposit alone failed to weaken market strength.

What does the second half reveal about derivatives metrics and overall market positioning?
Open Interest expansion and heavy short liquidations show traders reinforcing bullish positioning, confirming that buyers currently overpower the liquidity spike.

Whale Alert revealed a massive transfer of 160 million Dogecoin [DOGE], worth over $25.4 million, to Robinhood, and this immediately heightened concerns about incoming sell-side liquidity. 

Whales typically shift large amounts to exchanges when they want access to deeper order books, so this movement carries real market implications. 

However, the timing of the transfer matters even more because DOGE trades near a sensitive technical region inside a falling channel. 

This deposit arrives while DOGE attempts a rebound from the same support zone that produced its earlier 84% rally. 

Therefore, the market must now determine whether the whale intends to offload the position into developing strength or simply rotate liquidity ahead of a bigger directional move.

A sudden netflow flip raises fresh supply questions
At press time, Dogecoin’s exchange Netflow chart showed a rare +$2.9M inflow, marking a notable deviation from the heavy outflow trend visible across recent weeks. 

Investors had consistently withdrawn DOGE from exchanges, which typically signals long-term holding behavior. 

However, this fresh inflow suggests that some holders now move tokens back to exchanges in preparation for short-term liquidity events. 

Even so, the scale remains relatively moderate, especially when compared to earlier outflow clusters. This indicates that long-term holders still maintain control of most supply. 

Nonetheless, the inflow may represent shorter-term traders responding to whale activity and positioning for volatility rather than predicting a sustained downtrend. This dynamic injects uncertainty into DOGE’s immediate direction.

Dogecoin tests a breakout as momentum builds
Dogecoin bounced strongly from a critical support region, the same zone that previously triggered an 84% rally, and now approaches the upper boundary of its descending channel. 

This technical structure has guided DOGE’s downtrend for weeks, but price now challenges that pattern with rising momentum. 

At the time of writing, the RSI confirmed this shift because it climbed from oversold territory near the mid-30s to higher levels that show strengthening bullish engagement. 

Furthermore, DOGE forms higher lows along the lower boundary of the channel, hinting that selling momentum continues weakening. 

If buyers maintain pressure, they could attempt a breakout toward the $0.19 and $0.21 resistance regions. 

However, failure at this upper trendline could trap price inside the channel and revive bearish momentum.

Source: TradingView

Speculators return as Dogecoin Open Interest surges
Open Interest jumped by 5.33% to $1.51 billion, as of writing, demonstrating a renewed willingness among traders to commit capital into DOGE as it rebounds. 

Rising Open Interest during a recovery often reflects confidence in the developing trend because traders willingly take on risk while momentum shifts. 

Additionally, the timing aligns with DOGE approaching the channel boundary, meaning traders anticipate an important breakout attempt. 

However, higher OI also amplifies leverage-driven volatility, especially in a market already reacting to a large whale deposit. 

Even so, current positioning trends show that traders favor continuation rather than exiting the market. This increase therefore, strengthens the bullish case while leaving room for fast price swings if momentum flips suddenly.

Short sellers get hit hard as bears lose control
DOGE’s liquidation chart shows $232,800 in short liquidations compared to only $70,400 from longs, indicating that sellers absorbed significantly heavier losses during the rebound. 

This liquidation imbalance clearly shows that bearish traders misjudged the recent support zone and failed to suppress price action as DOGE reversed upward. 

Moreover, liquidation clusters on Binance and OKX confirm that many aggressive short positions lacked adequate margin protection. This shift strengthens buyer confidence because liquidations tend to force additional upward movement when sellers exit positions. 

While long liquidations remain minimal, the current imbalance favors continued bullish effort. Nevertheless, traders remain aware that whale-induced liquidity could still interrupt the recovery if selling accelerates.

Can DOGE absorb the liquidity shock?
Dogecoin’s latest data shows a market that demonstrates clear strength, not fragility.

The rebound from a historically powerful support zone, rising RSI, expanding Open Interest, and heavy short-side liquidations all confirm that buyers continue controlling momentum despite the whale transfer. 

The $25 million deposit into Robinhood introduces short-term noise, but it does not outweigh the bullish signals emerging across technical and derivatives metrics. 

Therefore, the market currently absorbs the liquidity spike without losing structural strength. 

If buyers maintain pressure near the channel boundary, DOGE holds a credible chance of extending its recovery rather than triggering a deeper correction.

Solana and XRP ETFs extended their inflow streaks on November 14, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded their third and fourth consecutive days of outflows.

Summary

Solana and XRP ETFs saw strong inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded continued redemptions.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted multi-day outflows with nearly $670M pulled on November 14.
Solana kept its inflow momentum, while XRP ETFs saw a strong debut with $243M added.

Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs bled $492.11 million, and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw $177.90 million in redemptions. Solana (SOL) spot ETFs posted $12.04 million in net inflows on November 14.

XRP (XRP) ETFs recorded $243.05 million in net inflows on their second trading day after seeing zero flow activity on the November 13 listing day.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs extend outflow streak
As per data from SoSo Value, Bitcoin spot ETFs have recorded three straight days of net outflows.

November 13 saw the largest single-day withdrawal at $869.86 million, followed by $492.11 million on November 14 and $277.98 million on November 12.

Prior to the outflow streak, Bitcoin ETFs posted $523.98 million in inflows on November 11 and $1.15 million on November 10.

Bitcoin ETF data: SoSo Value
Cumulative total net inflow across all Bitcoin ETFs stands at $58.85 billion. Total net assets under management reached $125.34 billion as of November 14.

Ethereum spot ETFs have seen four consecutive days of outflows. November 13 recorded the largest withdrawal at $259.72 million, followed by $183.77 million on November 12, $177.90 million on November 14, and $107.18 million on November 11.

Cumulative total net inflow for Ethereum ETFs stands at $13.13 billion. Total net assets under management reached $20.00 billion as of November 14. Total value traded hit $2.01 billion on November 14.

Solana maintains momentum, XRP ETFs sees strong debut
Solana spot ETFs have posted consistent inflows since late October. The funds recorded $12.04 million on November 14, $1.49 million on November 13, and $18.06 million on November 12.

Solana ETF data: SoSo Value
Earlier in November, Solana ETFs attracted $7.98 million on November 11, $6.78 million on November 10, and $12.69 million on November 7.

Cumulative total net inflow reached $382.05 million. Total net assets under management hit $541.31 million.

XRP ETFs launched on November 13 with zero flow activity on the listing day. The funds saw $243.05 million in net inflows on November 14 through cash or in-kind creations. Total net assets reached $248.16 million after two trading days.

In brief
Harvard's endowment reported holding 6.8 million IBIT shares valued at about $443 million.
Emory University also increased its Bitcoin exposure via ETFs during the quarter.
Both endowments show universities are expanding their positions even as recent spot Bitcoin ETF outflows increase.
Harvard University sharply increased its Bitcoin exposure in the third quarter, substantially boosting its position in BlackRock's market-leading crypto ETF.

According to a Form 13F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Harvard Management Company held 6.8 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust as of September 30. The position was valued at about $442.8 million, with its holdings up from 1,906,000 shares reported on June 30.

The allocation was small relative to Harvard’s $56.9 billion endowment, but it highlights a shift in the school’s investment strategy and view towards Bitcoin.

While corporations and governments have been more willing to establish Bitcoin treasuries, direct Bitcoin-related positions began appearing in filings after spot Bitcoin ETFs offered a regulated structure that endowments could hold like any other stock.

Harvard is one of a growing number of universities allocating funds to invest in Bitcoin ETFs. Others include Brown University, which holds $13.8 million in IBIT shares, while Emory University recently reported a similar adjustment to Harvard's.

Emory’s third-quarter filing listed 1 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust valued at $52 million, up from just under half that amount in the prior quarter. Emory also disclosed a small position of 4,450 in iShares Bitcoin Trust shares worth around $289,000.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw sharp outflows this week. The 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs lost nearly $867 million on Thursday, the second-largest single-day total since the SEC approved them in January 2024. Another $462 million fled the funds on Friday, per data from Farside Investors.

Despite a rocky week for Bitcoin, which started the week at $107,000 before dropping under $95,000 on Friday, the university endowment disclosures reflected a longer-term investment play backed by BlackRock’s popular ETF.

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As Bitcoin hovers near resistance and Ethereum consolidates after its ETF-driven run, capital is quietly rotating into altcoins with real-world utility. The market narrative for 2025 is shifting: investors are increasingly hunting for tokens backed by infrastructure value rather than hype.

Among this class, three projects stand out for their growing adoption, institutional relevance, and long-term fundamentals: Filecoin (FIL), Toncoin (TON), and Hedera (HBAR). Each solves a tangible problem—decentralized storage, consumer payments, and enterprise tokenization—while trading at valuations that still look modest relative to their potential.

Filecoin (FIL)Filecoin remains one of the strongest infrastructure-layer projects in crypto, offering a decentralized storage marketplace that competes with centralized cloud providers. As data-heavy applications—particularly AI, research, and Web3 analytics—continue to grow, Filecoin is positioning itself as the decentralized alternative for long-term archival datasets.

Adoption continues to increase through its Proof-of-Data-Possession upgrades, enterprise onboarding, and rising dataset count across scientific and institutional users. More importantly, 

Filecoin is evolving beyond “storage only,” pushing into retrieval markets and data services that create additional layers of demand for FIL.

Filecoin (FIL) Price Prediction for 2025As seen in the above chart, the FIL price is stuck within a falling wedge and has reached the edge of the pattern. The RSI is also descending, and hence a breakout seems to be on the horizon, but after a small pullback to the support of the pattern. 

Forecasts point to a wide but constructive range:

Base case: $1.75–$2.17Mid-range scenario: ~$3.75Higher-end institutional scenario: ~$4.2 averageToncoin (TON)Toncoin is becoming a consumer-facing payments layer thanks to its deep integration with Telegram—one of the largest messaging apps globally. With mini-apps, embedded wallets, and peer-to-peer payments rolling out, TON has a unique advantage that most blockchains lack: frictionless access to hundreds of millions of users without requiring them to “switch” platforms.

Telegram’s expansion into travel payments, e-commerce rails, and wallet-native experiences is starting to reflect in TON’s activity. Capital inflows from institutional players also continue to rise, attracted by TON’s growing role in global micropayments.

TON Price Outlook for 2025The TON price has dropped below the ascending trend line and has reached close to the support at $1.825. Meanwhile, the price is stuck between the base and conversion lines of the Ichimoku cloud, which are acting as support and resistance levels. Meanwhile, the weekly RSI has reached the lower threshold and is displaying a bullish divergence. Once validated, the price is expected to rise and initially reach $2.5 and further reclaim levels above the ascending trend line. 

Analysts present a layered forecast:

Base case: $1.82–$2.85Bullish consumer-adoption scenario: $3.75High-end scenario (Telegram ecosystem expansion): $8–$10Hedera (HBAR)Hedera positions itself as an enterprise-grade network offering fast, low-cost, high-throughput transactions powered by hashgraph consensus. Its governance council—which includes major global corporations—gives the project a high level of institutional credibility.

Hedera is gaining traction as a platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, ESG data reporting, supply-chain infrastructure, and identity solutions. As banks, enterprises, and government-linked entities experiment with digital asset infrastructure, HBAR is benefiting from being one of the more “enterprise-friendly” chains.

HBAR Price Outlook for 2025The HBAR price appears to have reached the crucial support, which has been preventing extended loss since the start of the year. The RSI and OBV appear bearish, but with close observation, a small bullish divergence is seen. This suggests a rebound beyond $0.16 could be on the horizon. 

Forecasts suggest a broad but positive range:

Base case: ~$0.50 averageMid-range scenario: $0.56 – $0.80Bullish tokenization cycle scenario: $1.30 – $1.60Hedera doesn’t move with hype cycles as aggressively as retail-driven assets — but its corporate partnerships and consistent development make it a strong longer-term play.

Why These Three Altcoins Stand Out in 2025Across these projects, a clear pattern emerges:

Real Utility Is Replacing Hype: Infrastructure tokens tied to storage, payments, and tokenization are showing more durable demand than meme-driven or purely speculative assets.Institutional Capital Is Expanding: FIL, TON, and HBAR benefit from enterprise- or consumer-level adoption—a narrative that positions them well as traditional institutions increase their footprint in crypto.Their Valuations Don’t Reflect Their Underlying Growth: These assets remain undervalued relative to the scale of problems they solve and the ecosystems forming around them.Final VerdictThe 2025 cycle is shaping up to be very different from previous ones. Instead of hype-driven rotation, investors are allocating toward infrastructure assets with measurable, real-world demand.

Filecoin, Toncoin, and Hedera represent three distinct but complementary sectors that could see outsized growth as data, payments, and tokenization become core components of the blockchain economy.

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As the crypto markets continue to decline amid overhead uncertainties, privacy cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) has become a standout performer, showing resilience in holding its 1,500% price surge in the past three months, and it continues to gain interest. Zcash's increasing popularity and price surge have led to a clash between privacy advocates and Bitcoin Maxis.

On November 15, 2025, Dash cryptocurrency saw a significant price jump of 39%, igniting optimism about a potential rally towards the $131 mark. This surge followed the announcement from the Dash development team revealing a series of new upgrades, notably the introduction of the ‘Dash-to-Anything’ feature and a new privacy-oriented DashPay Wallet. These enhancements are part of Dash’s strategy to bolster its market position amid growing competition in the digital currency space.

The ‘Dash-to-Anything’ feature is a groundbreaking addition that allows users to seamlessly convert Dash into other cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies with minimal friction. This functionality is expected to boost Dash’s appeal by offering users enhanced flexibility and convenience, key elements in the fast-evolving crypto world known for its volatility and diverse user needs. Concurrently, the updated DashPay Wallet, focusing on enhanced privacy and security, aims to address growing consumer concerns over data protection.

These strategic moves come at a pivotal time for Dash, as the cryptocurrency market continues to expand rapidly. Analysts predict the global cryptocurrency market could reach a valuation of over $5 trillion by 2030, a significant leap from its current estimated value of around $3 trillion. In such a dynamic environment, adaptability and innovation are critical for digital currencies seeking to maintain or increase their share of the market.

Dash, historically recognized for its focus on privacy and speed, is looking to leverage these attributes alongside its new innovations. The privacy-centered DashPay Wallet, in particular, aligns with the increasing regulatory pressure on digital currencies to comply with global privacy standards. By integrating robust privacy features, Dash not only enhances user trust but also positions itself as a viable option for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses.

However, the journey to a potential $131 value is not without its challenges. Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously unpredictable, often influenced by factors ranging from regulatory changes to shifts in investor sentiment. For instance, any tightening of cryptocurrency regulations globally could impact Dash’s growth prospects, given the regulatory scrutiny on privacy-focused digital currencies.

Moreover, while the upgrades have generated positive sentiment, they also bring about certain risks. The execution of these new features, particularly the ‘Dash-to-Anything’ conversion, requires robust technological frameworks to ensure seamless operation. Any technical glitches or vulnerabilities could undermine user confidence and, subsequently, affect Dash’s market performance.

Despite these potential risks, the current enthusiasm surrounding Dash’s upgrades may encourage further investment and adoption. Historically, cryptocurrencies that successfully introduce innovative features often see a corresponding rise in value and user base. Bitcoin and Ethereum, for example, have both experienced significant growth following successful upgrades and network enhancements.

In terms of competition, Dash is navigating a crowded field with other privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash. These rivals also emphasize user anonymity and speed, making the competition for market share intense. Monero, for instance, has established a substantial user base with its robust privacy features, and Zcash continues to innovate with its zero-knowledge proofs technology.

Understanding these dynamics, Dash’s development team appears committed to maintaining its competitive edge through continuous innovation and user-centric enhancements. The introduction of the ‘Dash-to-Anything’ feature and the revamped DashPay Wallet underscores this commitment and could position Dash favorably in the eyes of both current and potential users.

Furthermore, the broader acceptance of cryptocurrency as a viable payment method across various sectors could work in Dash’s favor. As more businesses consider integrating digital currencies into their payment systems, cryptocurrencies like Dash that offer both speed and privacy might become increasingly attractive. In countries with volatile local currencies, the ability to quickly and privately convert cryptocurrencies into stable currencies can be particularly appealing.

Another factor that could influence Dash’s trajectory is the level of community and developmental support it receives. The cryptocurrency community is known for its strong, sometimes cult-like, following, which can significantly impact the success of a digital currency. Dash, with its focus on community-driven development, may benefit from increased community engagement as its upgrades roll out.

In conclusion, while Dash’s recent price surge and upcoming features present a promising outlook, the path to a potential $131 valuation remains contingent on various factors. Market conditions, regulatory environments, and the successful implementation of its new features will all play crucial roles in determining Dash’s future. Nonetheless, the current developments have undoubtedly positioned Dash as a cryptocurrency to watch, as it seeks to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving digital currency landscape.

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BitMEX co-founder has continued to make bullish comments on Zcash, which he recently revealed his fund’s second-largest liquid holding after Bitcoin. This time around, he has declared that ZEC is a better altcoin than XRP, indicating that the former could overtake the latter in market cap at some point.

Arthur Hayes Says ZEC Greater Than XRP
In an X post, the BitMEX co-founder said that Zcash is greater than XRP, suggesting that it could overtake XRP in market cap. Zcash is currently the 12th-largest crypto asset, with a market cap of $10 billion, while XRP has a market cap of $ 135 billion.

Meanwhile, Hayes also revealed that he had bought more ZEC amid its recent uptrend. As CoinGape reported earlier, Zcash is the second-largest liquid holding in the BitMEX founder’s fund, after Bitcoin.

Hayes has also predicted that Zcash could rally to as high as $0.2 against its BTC pair. This translates to a price of around $19,200 for the privacy coin. At $19,200, Zcash would have a market cap of $313 billion, potentially ranking as the third-largest crypto by market cap behind Bitcoin and Ethereum.

PAMP IT!

ZEC/BTC to 0.2 pic.twitter.com/KRVYK32SeS

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) November 14, 2025

The ZEC price continues to defy the current crypto market downtrend, rallying over 16% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. The privacy coin broke above $700 during this period, recording gains of up to 45%.

Source: CoinMarketCap; ZEC Daily Chart
This rally comes amid the Zcash treasury company Cypherpunk’s initial purchase. The company announced that its initial acquisition totaled 203,775 ZEC, purchased for almost $50 million at an average price of $245 per ZEC. The company now holds 1.25% of the coin’s supply.

Leading The Privacy Sector And Comparison To Solana and XRP
Research firm Delphi Digital noted that Zcash continues to hold a dominant lead in the privacy sector. With the privacy narrative gaining real adoption, ZEC is said to have captured nearly all the upside with a 10x move from its lows, while other privacy tokens lag in comparison.

Zcash continues its dominant lead in the privacy sector.

While the privacy narrative has gained real adoption, ZEC has captured nearly all the upside with a 10x move from lows while other privacy tokens lag in comparison.

For example, TORN recently hit a new TVL all time high… pic.twitter.com/xnFQl81rFE

— Delphi Digital (@Delphi_Digital) November 14, 2025

The research firm cited TORN, which recently hit a new total value locked (TVL) of $1.23 billion but has underperformed the Zcash price in terms of price action. Meanwhile, Delphi Digital also compared ZEC’s popularity with that of other major altcoins.

The research firm noted that, despite the privacy coin’s rally, it still hasn’t caught the mainstream’s attention. The global search trends still show that ZEC is trailing behind Solana and XRP.

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Story HighlightsThe price of the XEM token is  $ 0.00116372.The NEM price could hit a high of $0.00253125 in 2025.NEM (XEM) price with a potential surge, may reach a high of $0.01922 by 2030.NEM, or New Economy Movement, is a ‘Smart Asset Blockchain’ built for scalability and speed, offering an efficient way to manage assets and data at a competitive cost. It aims to create a technologically advanced blockchain system. That’s not all, it’s unique Proof-of-Importance consensus mechanism rewards active users, making it a go-to blockchain for businesses.

XEM, NEM’s native token, has recently gained significant attention from traders, making it worth considering for your portfolio.

Are you considering XEM for your investment portfolio? Look no further, as in this article, we will briefly discuss the NEM XEM price prediction 2025 and the years to come.

NEM Price TodayCryptocurrencyNEMTokenXEMPrice$0.0012 -0.84% Market Cap$ 10,473,445.1124h Volume$ 1,877,638.1532Circulating Supply8,999,999,999.00Total Supply8,999,999,999.00All-Time High$ 2.0919 on 04 January 2018All-Time Low$ 0.0001 on 15 September 2015*The statistics are from press time.

NEM Price ChartTechnical AnalysisNEM (XEM) is trading at $0.001141, sitting below the 20-period SMA at $0.001238. Technicals indicate:

Key Support: $0.001097 (lower Bollinger Band), price action stabilizing near this area.Resistance: $0.001238 (20 SMA zone), followed by $0.001366 (upper Bollinger Band).Indicators: RSI at 38.50 suggests bearish momentum, with market approaching oversold levels.NEM Cryptocurrency Short-Term Price PredictionXEM Price Prediction 2025If the network attracts marketers and users by implementing newer technologies. And focuses on certain partnerships with other projects to enrich its protocol, it may surge to a maximum of $0.00253125.

Exchange delistings have hurt its liquidity. Some trading platforms removed it due to low demand, reducing its accessibility. That said, emerging rivals could cut the market for NEM and drop the prices to $0.00084375. In conclusion, the lack of fulfilling events might curb the price to $0.00168750. 

YearPotential Low ($)Average Price ($)Potential High ($)2025$0.00084375$0.00168750$0.00253125NEM Coin Price Prediction for Mid-TermYearPotential Low ($)Average Price ($)Potential High ($)2026$0.00127$0.00253$0.03802027$0.00190$0.00380$0.00570NEM Price Forecast 2026Ecosystem upgrades and broader market strength could support modest growth. Improved integration with cross-chain tools may push NEM into the $0.00127–$0.00380 range, with an average near $0.00253.

NEM Price Targets 2027Expanding use cases and community-driven development may improve sentiment. Better exchange accessibility could keep NEM trading around $0.00190–$0.00570, maintaining an approximate $0.00380 average.

XEM Coin Price Prediction for Long-Term YearPotential Low ($)Average Price ($)Potential High ($)2028$0.00285$0.00570$0.008542029$0.00427$0.00854$0.012812030$0.00641$0.01281$0.01922NEM Price Projection 2028Steady network reliability and improved transactional efficiency may attract niche demand. Market recovery phases could place NEM between $0.00285–$0.00854, averaging $0.00570.

XEM Crypto Price Prediction 2029Gradual adoption of lightweight blockchain solutions may strengthen long-term positioning. NEM could find stability in the $0.00427–$0.01281 band, with an average near $0.00854.

NEM Price Prediction 2030If interoperability and enterprise use improve, NEM may benefit from broader blockchain integration. Prices might move between $0.00641–$0.01922, averaging about $0.01281.

Market AnalysisFirm Name202520262030Changelly$0.0269$0.0426$0.211Coincodex$0.0246$0.0235$0.0030*The targets mentioned above are the average targets set by the respective firms.

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Coinpedia’s XEM Price PredictionNew Economy Moment (NEM) intends to enhance the use of blockchain services and cryptography to facilitate solutions for institutions. As per Coinpedia’s Formulated NEM price prediction. The protocol could form a new height if it significantly concentrates on collaborations. That said, we can expect the year to close at an average of $0.00168750. On the flip side, stiffer competition and the fading of protocol could land the price at $0.00084375.

As it aims to provide solutions for businesses and individuals, its price and market capitalization is likely to intensify. And it might lure more users and investors. By the end of the next three years, NEM is assumed to be trading at its potential high of $0.00253125.

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The Bitcoin price has continued its horrendous run of form in the final quarter of 2025, ending the year pretty much as it began. Having lost the psychological $100,000 level on Thursday, November 13, the premier cryptocurrency appears to be free-falling under significant bearish pressure.

Theories and debates continue to swirl around whether the Bitcoin price is merely feeling the effect of a naturally volatile crypto market or the bear season is slowly kicking in. A specific hypothesis explains that a loss of a certain technical level could spell a longer period of correction for BTC.

Factors Behind The Bitcoin Price Collapse
In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, XWIN Research hypothesized and proposed how long the current Bitcoin price downturn could last. Before diving into its theory, the digital asset research firm first highlighted some of the factors behind the current decline in BTC’s price.

XWIN Research revealed that the decreased expectations for a December rate cut are one of the reasons behind the recent decline. The shift in the Federal Reserve’s stance dragged the Bitcoin price below the key $100,000 level. 

Secondly, the crypto analytics firm noted that capital flows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs)  have reversed sharply, with the investment products seeing nearly $1.1 billion in outflows in recent days. These massive withdrawals signal a waning institutional demand and general market sentiment. 

Finally, XWIN Research revealed that the excessive leverage in the market unwound violently. “Once major supports broke, cascading liquidations triggered more than 600 million USD in forced long closures within hours. Added to this were exchange-related rumors and DeFi security incidents, pushing sentiment into extreme fear,” the analytics firm wrote.

How Long Could This Decline Continue?
After outlining the factors behind this Bitcoin price decline, XWIN Research put forward a theory and a potential timeline for the future trajectory of the flagship cryptocurrency. With the $92,000 – $94,000 region being pinpointed as the next critical support, a breach of this zone could see the price of BTC fall to around $85,000.

XWIN Research wrote in its Quicktake post that this $92,000 breakdown could see the Bitcoin price correction linger until early or mid-2026. However, the DeFi analytics firm noted that recent on-chain data offers a more optimistic outlook for the market leader.

Source: CryptoQuant
For instance, the cost basis of 6-to-12-month holders stands around $94,000, serving as a strong structural support. So long as the Bitcoin price stays above this band, the long-term bullish case for the premier cryptocurrency remains intact.

XWIN Research added:

Several catalysts could drive the next recovery. The most important is an improvement in macro conditions: a shift toward rate cuts or broader liquidity expansion in 2026 would draw capital back into risk assets. 

As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $94,930, reflecting a nearly 4% decline in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
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Sat, 15/11/2025 - 14:05

BSOL, the Solana ETF issued by Bitwise, has maintained strong performance since the first day of its launch till date, boasting of steady daily inflows.

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Although BSOL, the Solana ETF issued by Bitwise, has just been flipped by the recently launched Canary XRP ETF with the highest first-day trading volume, BSOL still holds firm to its strong performance.

Despite the high price volatility, Solana has become the center of attention in Wall Street as its first spot ETF has continued to record strong daily inflows since its first day of trading till date, according to data provided by Farside Investors.

BSOL hits $357.8 million combined inflowsThe data shows that the Bitwise Solana ETF (BSOL) has now recorded two weeks of uninterrupted inflows. Simply put, BSOL has maintained steady daily inflows for the first 14 days of its launch.

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Impressively, from the day BSOL commenced trading on Oct. 28 to Nov. 14, 2025, the Solana investment fund has attracted $357.8 million in combined inflows while recording not a single day of outflow.

Grayscale’s GSOL, on the other hand, which launched just a day after BSOL, has seen relatively slow performance since its launch. So far, GSOL has added $24.4 million in combined inflows since Oct. 29 till date.

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Unlike BSOL, the Grayscale Solana ETF has maintained just a few days of inflows, recording a mix of little to no inflows every day since its launch.

It is no surprise that BSOL has continued to record positive netflows since its launch as it appears that the fund has garnered strong momentum even before trading began.

With support from major institutions, Bitwise had seeded BSOL with a massive $222.9 million, while Grayscale kicked off with $102.7 million, bringing total initial capital to $325.6 million.

The consistent demand in the Bitwise Solana ETF is largely attributable to its lower 0.20% fee and the built-in staking feature. With these features, Bitwise has offered investors traditional exposure to a Solana fund that possesses the type of yield advantage they normally only get on-chain.

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Sat, 15/11/2025 - 14:20

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has explained the dynamics of the XRP Ledger ecosystem with respect to XRP, highlighting what drives value on the network.

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Ripple CTO David Schwartz has addressed a recent question concerning XRP and how XRP Ledger works.

The question posed by Matthew Sigel, VanEck's head of digital assets research, was "If XRP holders aren’t earning anything from the ecosystem, and the protocol doesn’t accrue value, who’s the one collecting the tax?"

Sigel had already taken on the XRP community by asking for the utility of the XRP Ledger blockchain.

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The Ripple CTO responded to this, answering, "You asked what the blockchain actually did. You got an answer. Your response was that you couldn't get passive income from it. Is the blockchain ethos 'no middlemen, be your own bank' or is it 'if I can't tax other people for a passive profit, I don't care about it?"

Acknowledging Schwartz's response, Sigel asked further about who collects the tax if XRP holders do not earn anything from the ecosystem and the protocol does not accrue value.

There really is no tax. You can use XRP to issue assets, trade them, issue NFTs, make payments, and so on. The closest thing to a tax is the transaction fees and reserves that serve as an anti-spam measure. The ledger is a public good that belongs to everyone. Nobody has any…

— David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz (@JoelKatz) November 14, 2025 To this, the Ripple CTO answered that there is really no tax on XRP Ledger as XRP can be used to issue assets, trade them, issue NFTs, make payments, among other things.

Ripple CTO: Holding XRP gives you XRPSchwartz explained that the closest thing to a tax on XRPL is the transaction fees and reserves that serve as an anti-spam measure. Transaction fees are systematically burned on XRP Ledger, putting deflationary pressure on the total supply of 100 billion XRP, with 14,241,275 XRP now burned in total. This low burn rate is due to the relatively low transaction fees (less than $0.003 per transaction) on the network.

The Ripple CTO described XRP Ledger as a public good that belongs to everyone, adding, "Nobody has any special right to charge you for it. It is in no sense owned or controlled by XRP holders," and saying, "Holding XRP gives you XRP. Full stop."

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Sat, 15/11/2025 - 12:16

812,840,391 SHIB tokens were burned, contributing to a massive 2,405% surge in burn rate as Shiba Inu eyes a historic setup on its price chart.

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Shiba Inu has seen 812,840,391 SHIB tokens removed from its circulating supply in days, with the burn rate soaring 2,405% as a result.

According to Shibburn, in the last seven days, 812,840,391 SHIB tokens were burned, resulting in a 2,405.09% rise in weekly burn rate. In the last 24 hours, 4,251,221 SHIB tokens were burned, contributing to a 327.98% increase in burn rate.

HOURLY SHIB UPDATE$SHIB Price: $0.00000919 (1hr -0.44% ▼ | 24hr -0.45% ▼ )
Market Cap: $5,415,572,545 (-0.57% ▼)
Total Supply: 589,246,372,127,297

TOKENS BURNT
Past hour: 108 (1 transaction)
Past 24Hrs: 4,251,221 (327.98% ▲)
Past 7 Days: 812,840,391 (2405.09% ▲)

— Shibburn (@shibburn) November 15, 2025 With the recent burns, Shiba Inu's total supply now stands at 589,246,372,127,297 SHIB, with over 410 trillion tokens removed through burn processes.

Shiba Inu price reversal?Shiba Inu capped four days of losses following a larger sell-off in the crypto market on Friday, attributed to the information vacuum and lessening expectations of a Fed rate cut.

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According to analysts, the market downturn was largely driven by a lack of clarity on key U.S. economic conditions and the subsequent monetary policy direction. That data blackout was due to the longest U.S. government shutdown that lasted from Oct. 1 until Thursday, which suspended government inflation and jobs data releases.

Shiba Inu saw no bounce on Saturday, down 1.23% in the last 24 hours to $0.000009114, but slightly higher than yesterday's low of $0.00000885.

Shiba Inu eyeing never-before-seen setupShiba Inu is eyeing a never-before-seen setup on its weekly chart as the weekly moving averages (MA) 50 and 200 draw closer.

An imminent convergence of both moving averages might highlight a potential death cross or, on the contrary, a golden cross. This would be the first time on record such a technical pattern would appear on Shiba Inu's weekly chart.

A potential death cross makes for a cautious view of the short-term outlook.

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Solana’s active addresses have slumped to a 12-month low from their previous peak amid shifting user behaviour. Despite the marked decline, Solana bulls are targeting a resurgence that could propel asset prices toward $200 by the end of the year.

Active Addresses Tumble To 3.3 Million As Memecoin Interest Wanes
On-chain activity has revealed a steady decline in the number of active addresses on Solana over the last year. According to the latest data, Solana’s active addresses are pegged at 3.3 million, representing a 12-month low for the blockchain that has established itself as a leader in memecoin launches and trading.

Early in the year, active addresses stood at just over 9 million, with the latest number reflecting a significant 63% drop. A bird’s-eye view of Solana’s active addresses reveals that the decline was gradual, falling in tandem with the waning interest in memecoin in 2025.

Furthermore, on-chain data indicates concentrated activity in specific segments despite the falling user metrics. Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has braved the decline in Solana active addresses to generate over $1 million per day and corner 90% of the token launchpad market share.

Analysts are interpreting the slump in active addresses as the downside of riding the wave of a single narrative. Solana’s users spiked in 2024, driven by a memecoin frenzy, but a decline in the memecoin narrative has had a dire impact on the network’s overall metrics.

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Alongside the decline in users, SOL price has fallen from its all-time high of $294 to trade at $143. In the last month, SOL has shed 26% of its market value, bearing the brunt of the broader crypto market bearishness.

Still Rippling With Optimism
While the numbers around Solana appear largely underwhelming, enthusiasts are bullish on a near-term resurgence for the network. Bulls are pinning their hopes on the launch of new decentralized exchanges, RWA protocols, and prediction markets on the network.

Currently, Solana’s total value locked (TVL) of over $10 billion has offered a ray of hope to investors, with non-speculative projects cornering a slice of the market share. Several analysts are predicting a short-term rally toward $200 if the asset price breaks out of the falling wedge, but the reversal hinges on sustained institutional buying. Already, investors are ignoring the current price dip to increase their SOL holdings with the Bitwise Solana ETF pulling in over $500 million in a week.

In a surprising twist amid a bearish market trend, Solana (SOL) has witnessed significant investment, with $60 million pouring into Solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past month. This influx of capital indicates a growing interest in the cryptocurrency despite its current price decline.

Dogecoin is returning to the center of market attention after spending several years consolidating inside a massive triangle formation. The structure, which has been building slowly since 2020, is now tightening and is pushing the asset toward a point where a decisive move becomes increasingly likely.

In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, FUNToken ($FUN) has recently captured the attention of market analysts and investors alike. As of mid-November 2025, the token's chart patterns have shown a striking resemblance to its performance in 2024 when it hit a significant low.

As of November 2025, Bitcoin has navigated its way through a tumultuous year, showcasing remarkable resilience against a backdrop of market fluctuations. On-chain data reveals a robust structure supporting a positive long-term outlook, even as short-term volatility raises eyebrows among investors.

Bitcoin's having a rough week. The cryptocurrency dropped below $95,000 on Friday, hitting as low as $94,491 at one point.

Bitcoin's attempt to hold $94k has become critical as traders asses a shaky market.

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Key Takeaways
What triggered Dash’s recent price surge despite the broader crypto bear market? 
Rising demand for privacy coins and Dash’s new feature announcements fueled strong buying momentum.

What technical level must Dash maintain to sustain its bullish outlook? 
Dash needs a daily close above $74 to avoid retracing back to $61.

After facing rejection at $150, Dash [DASH]  faced intense bearish pressure, hitting a low of $61. However, the past day, Dash successfully defended this level and jumped to a local high of $98 before slightly retracing. 

At the time of writing, DASH was trading at $89.51, marking a 39.76% increase on the daily charts. Over the window, its volume surged 242% to $752 million, indicating steady capital flows. 

So, why is Dash up today?

Sector-wide breakout
Interestingly, aside from Dash, privacy-themed coins have also experienced a massive uptick. As Bitcoin [BTC] and the broader crypto market are in a bear market, investors have rotated significant capital into privacy coins. 

This is the case because of the rising concerns over online monitoring and strict regulations. As a result, coins that hide transactions have become increasingly attractive.

With increased blockchain tracking and reporting, users have sought ways to keep their activities private. 

Examining upgrades
Significantly, amid favorable market conditions, the Dash team announced another feature to increase adoption. 

The team reported that they were working on a new ‘killer’ feature, ‘Dash-to-Anything,’ that no other crypto has.  This feature aims to help Dash gain worldwide adoption as a form of money, thereby pivoting it into a globally applicable asset. 

In addition, the team revealed that it was working on a privacy-centered DashPay Wallet. The wallet will give users total control of their funds and activities without any privacy concerns. 

Demand rebounds across the market
Significantly, demand for privacy coins is soaring; these two potential upgrades were viewed positively by market players. 

As a result, market players, especially buyers, staged a strong comeback across the spot and futures markets. 

For starters, on the spot side, Dash recorded 1.5 million in Buy Volume compared to 1.2 million in sell Volume over the past 24 hours, at press time. 

Source: Coinalyze

As a result, the altcoin recorded a positive Buy Sell Delta of 300k tokens, a clear sign of increased spot accumulation. 

On the Futures side, Derivatives Volume surged 255.82% to $814.24 million, while Open Interest (OI) surged 57.08% to $85.21 million. 

Source: CoinGlass

Typically, when OI and Volume rise in tandem, it indicates increased participation and capital inflows into the futures market. With investors jumping into both the Spot and futures markets, this reflects strong demand.

How far can the momentum hold?
Dash rallied backed by several factors, including demand for privacy coins, upcoming upgrades, and rising demand across spot and futures markets.

As a result, the altcoin Stochastic RSI made a bullish crossover, rising to 13.84 at press time. A crossover here indicates a strengthening uptrend as buyers retake the market.

Source: TradingView

These conditions set the stage for further gains in Dash’s price. If momentum continues, Dash could reclaim the $100 level and potentially target the upper band of the Fibonacci Bollinger Band at $131.

However, to maintain this bullish outlook, the token must close above $74 on the daily chart. If it fails to do so, a pullback to $61 is likely.

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TLDR:Institutional shift: Harvard’s Bitcoin ETF positioningWhat this means for the crypto market and edge toward BitcoinGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks

Harvard’s IBIT stake climbed 257 % to about $442.8 million in Q3.
GLD holdings nearly doubled to $235 million, signalling diversification.
IBIT is now Harvard’s largest disclosed position in a 13F filing.
Institutional flow into Bitcoin ETFs continues despite short‑term crypto volatility.

The Harvard University endowment reported an allocation of 6,813,612 shares in the IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust) valued at approximately $442.8 million as of September 30. That stake reflects a 257 % increase from the previously reported 1,906,000 shares at the end of June. 

Simultaneously, Harvard disclosed holding 661,391 shares in the GLD gold ETF, valued at about $235 million, a 99 % rise from 333,000 shares in June. These filings indicate a clear and substantial institutional shift in asset allocation toward both Bitcoin‑linked ETFs and gold.

Institutional shift: Harvard’s Bitcoin ETF positioning
The Q3 filing marks IBIT as Harvard’s largest single position disclosed in its 13F filing, surpassing major tech holdings in its portfolio. The quantum of shares, 6.81 million, valued at around $442.9 million, represents Harvard’s steepest increase quarter‑over‑quarter.

The gold ETF move also speaks to a defensive tilt: the GLD shares rose to 661,391 as of September 30, marking about 98.6 % growth from 333,000 shares at June end. The concurrent boost in Bitcoin and gold holdings suggests Harvard is expanding its portfolio’s exposure to alternative, non‑traditional assets.

This shift comes despite heightened volatility in the broader crypto market and sizeable outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in recent weeks. By choosing to increase exposure at this stage, Harvard adds a notable institutional data point for investors tracking large‑scale flows into crypto‑linked instruments.

Hugely important filing this afternoon that will get lots of attention in the asset management space. Harvard University reported owning 6,813,612 shares of IBIT valued at $442.8 million as of September 30.

That's a 257% increase from 1,906,000 shares previously reported as of…

— MacroScope (@MacroScope17) November 14, 2025

What this means for the crypto market and edge toward Bitcoin
Harvard’s decision to markedly increase its IBIT holdings offers more than just a portfolio change; it acts as a signal to the asset‑management community. Historically, university endowments have been cautious about allocating to digital assets or crypto‑related ETFs.

By deploying hundreds of millions into IBIT, Harvard may tilt the institutional narrative around Bitcoin and crypto ETFs.

Moreover, the simultaneous strengthening of its gold position underscores an asset‑allocation strategy that blends growth potential and hedging. The gold ETF move may reflect concerns over macro risks and inflation, while the Bitcoin ETF move reflects belief in digital‑asset infrastructure or long‑term structural change.

From a market‑sentiment perspective, this large‑scale institutional allocation occurs even as retail‑driven flows face pressure. Hence, long‑term holders and institutional investors may view these filings as a stabilising sign for crypto ETFs and digital‑asset adoption curves.

Harvard boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings by 257%, now worth $442.8 million.

The university nearly doubles its gold ETF exposure, showing a diversified alternative strategy.

Amidst​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the market volatility that has led to widespread investor withdrawals, Harvard University has radically increased its exposure to crypto-assets by more than 250% in the case of its Bitcoin ETF. The billionaire college’s daring maneuver is a clear indication that institutional investors are becoming more and more confident in the crypto space, whereas retail investors continue to panic and sell off their holdings in BTC-priced ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ETFs.

Institutional Confidence Grows Amid Retail Panic
Harvard’s​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ most recent regulatory filing indicates that the prestigious university has increased its holding of shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF to 6.81 million. The stake, which was worth $442.8 million as of September 30, is a substantial 257% increase from the 1.9 million shares that were held in June. 

The university also raised its metals-for-cash commitment almost to the point of doubling its gold ETF holdings with 661,391 shares valued at $235 million. The 99% increase in this instance clearly indicates a broader alternative asset strategy beyond just the crypto market. 

Harvard’s bold move goes against the university’s previously crypto-skeptical stance. Back in 2018, a university economist forecasted that Bitcoin would most likely crash to $100 rather than reach $100,000 by 2028. Just to remind you, Bitcoin later went on to exceed $120,000, thereby proving that bearish prediction wrong way ahead of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌time.

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ huge spending move Harvard up to the 30 largest institutional holders of BlackRock’s IBIT fund. Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg analyst, tweeted that university endowments usually do not invest through ETFs, so Harvard’s decision is a very heavy signal for other institutions to follow. 

Another significant entity, Al Warda Investments, has increased its position in the Bitcoin fund by purchasing 7.96 million IBIT shares worth $517.6 million. This is 2.3 times more than the position in June and is therefore a strong signal of the trend of institutional accumulation despite the anxiety of retail ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌investors.

Market​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Is Under Substantial Pressure to Flow Out 
For the third consecutive day, Bitcoin ETFs had less money in them, with a total of $492 million leaving the funds during the trading session on Thursday. The day before, there were outflows of $869.9 million, which is the second-largest single-day withdrawal of the products since their inception. 

The pressure of the selling forced Bitcoin to decline by 1.24% to $96,261 within 24 hours. The digital coin market was at $95,000 for a short time, and then it recovered slightly from that level. 

As a matter of fact, long-term indicators are still positive despite the current volatility. Bitcoin ETFs have been bringing in more than $60 billion in net inflows since they were launched in early 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT is the one that holds more than half the total U.S. market share of Bitcoin funds at the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌moment.

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The team reminded its community to be careful as these types of scams are skyrocketing.

The team behind the company and the fourth-largest cryptocurrency has issued another warning on X about a growing number of scams targeting investors to steal their funds.

The latest surge in fraud attempts follows the conclusion of the annual Swell conference and the launch of the first spot XRP ETF in the United States, which may be the two main reasons why bad actors have resurfaced.

XRP Army, Beware
Recall that the company’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, warned in July this year that fraudsters had undertaken a new approach to scamming the XRP army by posting certain videos on YouTube and other social media platforms, asking people to send tokens to a dedicated address, which would be doubled. As it always happens with such ‘offers’ – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, as no one has ever received any tokens back.

This warning was issued at a time when XRP’s price surged to a new all-time high of $3.65, and the retail interest in the asset had skyrocketed. Now, the team reiterated the danger for unsuspecting investors and highlighted a growing number of “live” YouTube videos during and after the recently concluded Swell conference in the US. Ripple’s team also stressed that they will “NEVER” ask them to send them any XRP.

We saw a big surge in fake “Live” YouTube videos during and after Swell.🚫

Reminder: @Ripple will NEVER ask you to send us XRP. Stay vigilant! https://t.co/uPOSNqDso6

— Ripple (@Ripple) November 14, 2025

ETF Launch to ‘Blame,’ Too?
Aside from the Swell conference, another possible reason behind the growing number of scam attempts could be the launch of the first US-based spot XRP ETF. As reported earlier this week, Canary Capital’s XRPC went live for trading on the Nasdaq after it cleared all necessary steps and the SEC was essentially bypassed following updates from October that removed the “delayment amendment.”

The product enjoyed its launch date as its trading volume neared $60 million and surpassed Bitwise’s Solana ETF (BSOL) on that front. The total net inflows were close to $250 million on day 1. The reason the net inflows were significantly higher than the overall trading volume was due to in-kind creations, which do not appear in trading volumes.

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Retail investors were anticipating a spot XRP ETF for years, especially since the launch of the BTC and ETH products in 2024. Consequently, it’s somewhat expected that bad actors will ramp up their efforts to steal people’s XRP after such a massive milestone.

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