The cryptocurrency market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion on Wednesday, with more money flowing into altcoins. Despite $1 billion inflows in BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, Bitcoin has stayed below $95,000.
After a week of holding steady, major altcoins broke key resistance levels on Tuesday. Ethereum and Cardano led the way with 2% gains, outpacing Bitcoin’s 0.6% rise. This shows growing momentum for altcoins, with many market watchers hinting that altcoin season could be here.
ADA Set For Major Breakout
After a strong recovery last week, Cardano is currently trading at $0.7019, up 0.4% in the past day. Analyst Mintern believes that ADA could be gearing up for a major breakout. The current setup mirrors the 2020 inverse head-and-shoulders pattern that led to an explosive rally. He believes that the real bull run hasn’t even started yet.
Analyst Ali Martinez also believes that Cardano is heading toward a crucial test at $0.74; if it breaks above, it could rally to $0.88.
Cardano Surpasses Ether in Developer Activity
Recently, Cardano has surpassed Ethereum in developer activity, which has sparked fresh excitement, hinting at a possible rally for Cardano. Data from Cryptometheus shows that Cardano has outpaced Ethereum in core developer activity over the past year, with 21,439 GitHub commits across 550 repositories.
The Cardano ecosystem thrives with 38 projects and 4,012 public repositories. However, developer engagement has decreased by 10.28% this month, with 262 developers making 1,845 commits, marking a 19.2% decline from the previous month.
Besides, Hoskinson recently announced that Cardano is set to integrate Bitcoin into its Lace wallet, which will allow BTC holders to access Cardano DeFi with a simple one-click feature. Hoskinson says Cardano’s ADA could hit $3, $5, or even $10 if the community backs the proposed development plan and budget.
Amidst various developments within the Ripple ecosystem, the community is eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated XRP lawsuit settlement. This excitement is further amplified by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s meeting with SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Scheduled for today, the meeting sparks speculation about swift action in the Ripple case.
Let’s unveil how this meeting will reshape the Ripple case and how it will impact the future of the XRP price.
Chris Larsen to Meet Paul Atkins: How It Will Impact XRP Lawsuit?
In the latest update within the Ripple network, co-founder Chris Larsen is meeting SEC Chair Paul Atkins today. Reportedly, experts see this meeting as a significant development for Ripple, XRP, and the prolonged lawsuit. Though the meeting’s agenda remains undisclosed, analysts believe that the XRP lawsuit will be one of the main topics of discussion.
Although both the US SEC and Ripple withdrew their appeals in the case, the SEC’s official confirmation of the lawsuit’s conclusion is still pending. Recently, the US Court of Appeals has granted the joint motion by Ripple and the SEC to suspend their appeal while they finalize the settlement.
Clarifications on XRP’s Legal Status
As per expert anticipations, today’s meeting may play a key role in providing clarity to the legal status of Ripple’s XRP token. Though Judge Analisa Torres ruled XRP a non-security, debate persists about its status, particularly in light of the Oregon AG’s Coinbase lawsuit.
Recently, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a case against Coinbase, a top crypto exchange, alleging that the firm offered unregistered securities like XRP. However, lawyers like John Deaton slammed the suit as “dystopian nonsense,” highlighting Judge Torres’ ruling.
Significantly, gaining legal clarity on the token’s status could lead to a swift resolution in the XRP lawsuit. It could also trigger a major rally in the XRP price.
Potential Approval of XRP ETF
Besides the XRP lawsuit and Ripple’s legal status, another major topic of concern is the exchange-traded fund (ETF). With the SEC’s current positive stance on the crypto industry, all eyes are on the commission’s potential approval of multiple crypto ETFs. As major asset managers have filed for an XRP ETF, the commission is awaiting its launch, alongside the XRP lawsuit settlement.
According to Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, the odds of an ETF approval for XRP lie at 85%, whereas Solana and Litecoin boast 90%.
The cryptocurrency market has taken a brutal hit, losing over $1 trillion in just three months. Panic selling has taken hold as investors watch prices tumble. Bitcoin, which was trading above $101,000, has now plunged to around $82,000 as of Thursday, March 13, during early New York trading.
But the real pain is in the altcoin market. With Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) leading the downturn, traders are left wondering: is this just another dip, or is the long-awaited altseason slipping further away? And with the rise of spot crypto ETFs, could the usual market cycles be shifting for good?
Let’s break down the key signals, historical trends, and what could determine whether 2025 brings the next big altcoin rally.
Altseason 2025 Key Insights
In previous market cycles, altcoin rallies have started when Bitcoin dominance begins to decline. However, with the rise of spot crypto ETFs, the usual cash flow patterns in crypto have shifted, making it harder to predict when the next altseason will begin.
From a technical standpoint, the Others/BTC trading pair is currently testing a major support level on the weekly chart. In past cycles, this setup has triggered strong altcoin rallies. However, if altcoins fail to rebound in the coming weeks, the long-awaited altseason may be delayed.
#Altseason is Ready To Go $Total 2 is showing the same ready-to-go pattern for Altseason. The RSI is in the neutral zone, poised for a breakout to the overbought zone during the upcoming Altseason pic.twitter.com/5iLM0iOUTb
The existence of more than 15,000 altcoins—ranging from utility tokens to meme coins—has spread crypto liquidity thin, slowing down the usual four-year bull cycle. However, the shift in U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump, who has prioritized clearer crypto regulations, has helped fuel optimism for digital asset adoption, especially in the DeFi sector.
The launch of the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin has played a role in expanding crypto adoption among both retail and institutional investors. Given these developments, some altcoins—especially those that are heavily oversold but have strong leadership and active communities—could be poised for gains.
Altcoins to Watch in 2025
Here are some top altcoins that could see strong recoveries in the next cycle:
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Notcoin (NOT)
Litecoin (LTC)
Toncoin (TON)
PancakeSwap (CAKE)
Uniswap (UNI)
If historical patterns hold, these tokens could be among the biggest gainers when altseason finally arrives.
The wait for altseason continues, but when momentum shifts, it tends to do so in a big way.
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The cryptocurrency market has taken a brutal hit, losing over $1 trillion in just three months. Panic selling has taken hold as investors watch prices tumble. Bitcoin, which was trading above $101,000, has now plunged to around $82,000 as of Thursday, March 13, during early New York trading. But the real pain is in the …
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has dropped to a three-year low amid reports that President Donald Trump is considering removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Meanwhile, the development positively affected Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, pushing it to its highest level since President Trump’s Liberation Day.
Trump’s Push Against Powell Adds Pressure on the Dollar
According to the latest data, DXY has plunged below 99. At press time, it stood at 98.2, representing the lowest value since March 2022.
Economist Peter Schiff highlighted the severity of the situation in the latest post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Gold is up over $50, hitting a record high of $3,380. The euro is above $1.15. The dollar has also fallen below 141 Japanese yen and .81 Swiss francs (a new 14-year low, just 3% above a record low). The dollar Index is below 98.5, a new three-year low. This is getting serious,” Schiff posted.
The dollar’s steep fall comes amid the latest comments made by National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Friday, April 18. Hassett revealed that Trump and his team are actively exploring the possibility of ousting Powell.
His statement was in response to a reporter’s question about whether removing Powell was an option.
“The president and his team will continue to study that matter,” Hassett replied.
In addition, he called out the Federal Reserve for politically motivated actions under Powell’s leadership. Specifically, Hassett criticized the Fed for raising interest rates shortly after Trump’s election and cutting them ahead of the election, moves he claims favored the Democratic Party.
Recently, Trump also blamed the Fed Chair for being slow to act on interest rate cuts. In a post on social media, Trump compared Powell’s actions unfavorably to the European Central Bank (ECB), which is set to implement its seventh interest rate cut.
Trump argued that Powell, whom he described as “always too late and wrong,” should have taken similar measures long ago to address economic conditions.
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” the President wrote.
The Fed Chair’s potential removal raises serious questions about the Federal Reserve’s independence and its implications for global markets. Powell, whose term as chair extends to May 2026, has previously stated that legal protections prevent his removal and that he intends to serve out his term.
Will Dollar Weakness Drive Bitcoin to New Heights?
Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that if Powell is removed and President Trump successfully persuades the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, it could likely lead to a crypto market rally. Generally, when the Fed lowers interest rates, the US dollar tends to weaken.
Therefore, investors prefer cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, which is often seen as a hedge against inflation and the weakening of fiat currencies. The inverse relation between the DXY and BTC further solidifies the case for a rally if the dollar depreciates.
At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $87,586. BeInCrypto data showed that this represented an appreciation of 3.5% over the past day. As markets celebrate these gains, the focus remains on Trump’s next moves and their broader economic consequences.
