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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture plans to release a draft discussion for the CFTC on how it would regulate the crypto industry alongside the SEC. This move to release the CFTC crypto guidance comes just a day after the Banking Committee released the draft market structure bill, which mainly focused on the SEC’s role.
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As we enter Q2 of 2025, the global crypto market finds itself steering a complex intersection of macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.
BeInCrypto spoke with analysts Leena ElDeeb of 21Shares and Max Shannon of CoinShares, who offer distinct but insightful perspectives on the crypto space’s outlook for the new quarter.
The two analysts share a bullish outlook on Bitcoin, albeit with differing views on its short-term fluctuations. Leena ElDeeb sees the potential for Bitcoin to surpass $90,000, driven by macroeconomic factors such as a possible rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
“February’s softer-than-expected CPI print boosted rate cut expectations. If rate cuts materialize, a wave of liquidity could reignite bullish momentum, pushing equities and Bitcoin past key resistance levels,” she told BeInCrypto.
In her view, Bitcoin could eventually hit a range between $150,000 and $200,000 by the year’s end, bolstered by growing regulatory clarity and political support, such as President Trump’s proposal for a strategic crypto reserve.
Max Shannon, on the other hand, remains more cautious about Bitcoin’s immediate future. He predicts that Bitcoin will continue to trade within a wide range of $70,000 to $90,000 in Q2, constrained by persistent tariff issues.
“The moment they [tariffs] get lifted will likely be a massive boon for the equities and crypto market,” he notes, indicating that a resolution could pave the way for Bitcoin’s next big move.
However, the analyst also suggests that the market may experience volatility as these macro factors play out.
Both analysts acknowledge Ethereum’s struggles, particularly its nearly 40% drop in Q1. However, they also highlight key developments that could support a recovery in the next quarter.
ElDeeb points to Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade, the Pectra upgrade, which is expected to improve staking and network scalability.
“Ethereum’s staking is also about to be improved with the launch of Pectra. These changes are expected to boost the appeal of staking-enabled products,” she explained.
Additionally, she sees growing competition from other blockchain platforms like Solana and Sui, which are attracting retail users with faster and cheaper transactions. Despite this, ElDeeb remains optimistic about Ethereum’s long-term potential, particularly as scalability solutions begin to take effect.
Shannon is more skeptical of Ethereum’s future, specifically with its ongoing challenges in both the monetary and smart contract spaces.
“Ethereum is attempting to function both as a monetary asset, where it struggles to compete with Bitcoin, and as a smart contract platform, where it faces strong competition from Solana,” the CoinShares analyst stated.
Shannon also highlights Ethereum’s changing monetary policy and the increasing technical debt as concerns that could limit its growth in the short term.
The rise and fall of celebrity meme coins like TRUMP, MELANIA, and LIBRA were hot topics in Q1 2025. Both analysts agree that the hype around this category of tokens is unlikely to be sustained in the long run.
ElDeeb points to the growing importance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the next trend.
“The forthcoming cryptocurrency market rally is anticipated to be driven by significant advancements in decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly through innovative mechanisms that enhance token holder engagement,” she notes, citing Aave’s recent proposal to share revenue with AAVE token holders as a prime example of this trend.
On the flip side, Shannon suggests that the decline in meme coins and altcoins could be a sign of broader challenges in the altcoin market.
“The Melei controversy, pump.fun decline, and declining centralized and decentralized exchange volumes show altcoins could have a very hard time this year in my opinion,” he cautions.
As trading volumes continue to drop, Shannon forecasts that altcoins may continue to underperform.
“Even in a BTC bull run altcoins could underperform,” the analyst added.
Looking ahead to Q2 2025, both ElDeeb and Shannon anticipate continued market volatility. External macroeconomic conditions like US tariffs, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical factors will largely shape the market.
While ElDeeb maintains a generally optimistic view, predicting a recovery for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, Shannon advises caution, particularly with altcoins.
For investors, diversification remains key. ElDeeb emphasizes the value of Bitcoin’s fixed supply and decentralization, which have historically helped it recover from turbulent periods.
“We consider these market corrections as great market entry points,” she says.
Shannon, meanwhile, stressed the importance of caution in navigating the altcoin space. He added that Bitcoin could be the best bet for those seeking stability.
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Ripple has received full approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer regulated crypto payments in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
It makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA, significantly expanding its operations in the Middle East.
This development follows Ripple’s in-principle financial services approval from the DFSA in October. With its regional headquarters in Dubai since 2020, Ripple continues strengthening its presence in a region known for its regulatory clarity and fintech-friendly environment.
The DFSA license enables Ripple to offer its global payment solutions to businesses in the UAE. This would reinforce its role as a trusted partner for financial institutions looking to leverage blockchain technology for faster and more cost-effective transactions.
“We are entering an unprecedented period of growth for the crypto industry, driven by greater regulatory clarity around the world and increasing institutional adoption. Thanks to its early leadership in creating a supportive environment for tech and crypto innovation, the UAE is exceptionally well-placed to benefit,” a press release shared with BeInCrypto read, citing Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Indeed, Dubai has established itself as a global hub for blockchain and fintech innovation. It boasts a $400 billion international trade market. The UAE has seen growing demand from both crypto-native firms and traditional financial (TradFi) institutions looking for solutions to inefficiencies in cross-border payments. These include high fees, slow settlement times, and lack of transparency.
“Securing this DFSA license…will enable us to better serve the growing demand for faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border transactions in one of the world’s largest cross-border payments hubs,” Ripple’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick, emphasized.
In the same tone, DIFC Authority CEO, His Excellency Arif Amiri, said this milestone presents Ripple with new growth opportunities across the region and beyond. Ripple’s regulatory approval in Dubai adds to its growing list of over 60 regulatory licenses worldwide.
Among them are a Major Payments Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and a New York Department of Financial Services Trust Charter. Ripple also has a Virtual Asset Service Provider registration from the Central Bank of Ireland and Money Transmitter Licenses across multiple US states.
Despite its success in Dubai, Ripple remains embroiled in a legal battle with the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). However, recent reports indicate that the case may soon be resolved. Reportedly, Ripple’s legal team is negotiating more favorable terms regarding an August 2023 district court ruling.
The ruling imposed a $125 million fine and restricted Ripple from selling XRP to institutional investors. Ripple’s team argues that the firm should not be penalized for past regulatory uncertainty. This contention is based on the SEC’s reconsideration of its enforcement stance against other crypto firms.
“…Accepting the Torres ruling as it stands would mean that Ripple is essentially agreeing to admit to wrongdoing — but now the SEC itself is seemingly unsure whether any wrongdoing occurred. There’s no real playbook for this kind of thing, which could explain why this case is taking longer to resolve than the rest,” crypto journalist Eleanor Terret reported, citing two well-placed sources.
BeInCrypto data shows that XRP price was trading for $2.23 at press time. This represents a modest 2.32% in the last 24 hours.
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The crypto market is stabilizing as Bitcoin (BTC) recovers above $85K, with Ethereum and XRP prices maintaining above $1,500 and $2 respectively. This comes after China announced new tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products. Additionally, this week’s CPI and PPI data came below expectation, boosting the prices of Bitcoin and altcoin markets. This has left room for a significant recovery rally in the coming week as buying demand rises exponentially.
Bitcoin has surged above the crucial $85K level and is now aiming to maintain its recovery rally toward upcoming resistance channels. As of writing, BTC price trades at $84,864, surging over 3.2% in the last 24 hours.
The 20-day average price ($82,246) is starting to rise, but the RSI (which measures buying and selling strength) is hovering within the buying region at level 64, suggesting that the downward pressure is easing up a bit. As Bitcoin hovers around strong resistance channels, it’s likely to face downward correction. However, if buyers hold the momentum above $85K, the price might climb to $89,000 and possibly even $95,000 next week.
Also read: Bitcoin’s Next Breakout? Experts Say $200K Is Long Overdue
On the flip side, sellers will likely try to block that move and push the price back down below the $78K support. If they succeed, Bitcoin could fall again to retest the crucial $74.5K support level.
Ether bounced off critical $1,500 as sellers are having a hard time keeping the price down. As of writing, ETH price trades at $1,645, surging over 5% in the last 24 hours.
The moving averages are trending up, and the RSI is in positive territory, which means buyers are having an advantage. They’ll likely try to hold the price above the descending resistance line. If this happens, we might see ETH price skyrocketing toward the crucial resistance around $2,000 next week.
Also read: Will Ethereum Price crash More Next week??
To avoid that, sellers need to quickly push the price below the EMA20 trend line. If they manage that, Ether could decline toward $1,386. That level is important because if the price goes below it, it could signal a short-term change in momentum away from the bulls.
XRP climbed back above the $2 level and is aiming to maintain a trend above the EMA200 trend line on the 4-hour chart. As of writing, XRP price trades at $2.13, surging over 5.51% in the last 24 hours.
If XRP manages to rise above the 200-day moving average, it would suggest that the recent drop toward $2 heavily attracted buying demand. In that case, the price could continue to climb toward the resistance line at $2.25, where sellers are likely to step in again. A surge above this level might send the price toward $2.6.
If the price drops from the $2.25 level, sellers might try to push XRP/USDT down to the key support at $2. Buyers will likely defend that level strongly, because if it breaks, the price could fall further to around $1.6.
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The crypto market is stabilizing as Bitcoin (BTC) recovers above $85K, with Ethereum and XRP prices maintaining above $1,500 and $2 respectively. This comes after China announced new tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products. Additionally, this week’s CPI and PPI data came below expectation, boosting the …