CME Group has announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory approval. The new offering will include both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP), giving market participants flexible trading options. XRP futures will expand CME’s crypto product lineup, which already includes Bitcoin, Ether, and recently launched SOL futures. This move signals continued growth in the cryptocurrency market, catering to institutional investors’ needs.
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Ethereum’s price has been going up due to the rising buying pressure following overall market recovery. The easing of tensions in the China-US trade war has also made investors feel more positive about Ethereum. Because of this, crucial on-chain numbers for Ethereum have jumped, and activity in DeFi has also increased. All of this makes it more likely that Ethereum’s price could rise toward $2,000.
Ethereum’s Netflow Turns Negative
Over the last 24 hours, the price of Ethereum has been facing rising volatility from both buyers and sellers. As a result, the liquidation volume has been rising amid a drop in open interest. Data from Coinglass shows that Ethereum witnessed a total liquidation of around $26.7 million in the last 24 hours. Of this, buyers liquidated $10.6 million and sellers closed $16.1 million worth of short positions.
Ethereum’s recent price rebound is being backed by strong on-chain data. According to IntoTheBlock, the netflow of ETH has turned negative, currently sitting at 51,590 ETH. This means that more Ethereum is leaving exchanges than entering them, as holders move their coins to cold wallets. When reserves on exchanges fall like this, it usually signals that investors want to hold their assets rather than sell, reducing selling pressure.
In addition to that, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) brought in $64 million in net inflows on April 28. This comes after a strong $151.7 million inflow during the week ending April 25, the highest weekly inflow since February 2025.
Meanwhile, in the DeFi space, Ethereum continues to dominate. Data from DefiLlama shows that the network’s total value locked (TVL) has climbed to over $51.7 billion, up about 15.5% in the past week.
Ethereum’s activity on decentralized exchanges has also surged, with daily trading volumes rising more than 30% over the last week, reaching $1.65 billion. This sharp increase in DEX and on-chain activity points to strong momentum, raising the chances that Ethereum could soon break above the $2,000 mark.
What’s Next for ETH Price?
Ether closed above its 50-day moving average as buying demand surged. However, buyers are struggling to surge above $1,900 as selling pressure intensifies. As of writing, ETH price trades at $1,826, surging over 1.4% in the last 24 hours.
The key level to watch on the downside is the 20-day moving average ($1,802). If the price bounces strongly from there, buyers will likely try to push ETH/USDT back up toward $1,950— the zone where the earlier drop started. However, sellers will probably put up a tough fight here because if the price breaks above that level, it could quickly rally up to $2,100. A strong buying demand might even send the price above $2.5K.
On the flip side, if Ether falls below the 20-day moving average and closes there, it would show that sellers are still in control. In that case, the ETH/USDT pair could drop further, all the way down to $1,560.
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Ethereum’s price has been going up due to the rising buying pressure following overall market recovery. The easing of tensions in the China-US trade war has also made investors feel more positive about Ethereum. Because of this, crucial on-chain numbers for Ethereum have jumped, and activity in DeFi has also increased. All of this makes …
Several experienced investors suggest it may be time for altcoin traders to shift their mindset rather than wait for market conditions to improve. Half of 2025 has already passed, and nothing guarantees the second half will be easier.
Meanwhile, the buy-and-hold approach for altcoins has failed as Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) has risen for two consecutive years.
Why Shifting From Buy-and-Hold to Disciplined Trading
Facing widespread losses among altcoin traders, Stockmoney Lizards, a well-known investor on X, shared a straightforward strategy designed for those with limited experience. Named the “Low-IQ Altcoin Strategy,” it consists of four main steps.
Choose reputable altcoins: Focus on coins that have proven resilient over multiple market cycles, such as SOL, ADA, or ETH. These coins usually have stronger foundations and lower risk than new, smaller projects.
Allocate capital carefully: Divide trading capital into five equal parts to spread risk across different buying points.
Define clear entry points: Enter positions when the daily RSI drops below 30 (an oversold signal). Continue adding after each further 10% price drop from the last purchase.
Set strict exit points: Exit the entire position once profits reach 30–50%. Avoid hesitation or waiting for even higher gains, as altcoin markets remain highly volatile and vulnerable to sudden moves by whales.
Stockmoney Lizards emphasized that this method does not promise quick wealth but aims to help traders avoid losing everything, like most altcoin investors. The recommendation includes reinvesting half of the profits into stablecoins and the other half into Bitcoin for long-term accumulation.
“You won’t get rich quick. But you also won’t lose everything like 99% of altcoin traders do…This boring strategy is exactly how I survived my early trading days,” Stockmoney Lizards noted.
Michaël van de Poppe, CIO and founder of MNFund, also highlighted a common mistake: many investors rush in to buy only when prices have already soared, which raises the risk of losses.
The disciplined method suggested by Stockmoney Lizards helps lower risk and reduce the FOMO mindset described by Michaël van de Poppe.
However, maintaining discipline can be challenging, as many traders still hope for rapid and large profits.
“Not the strategy most people in crypto believe in, but need to. They want that Lambo yesterday,” another investor on X commented.
Will Altcoin Season Arrive in H2 2025?
A recent BeInCrypto report identified signs that the altcoin winter may continue. Analysis of the altcoin market cap (TOTAL2) on a six-month chart shows that TOTAL2 has completed four consecutive green candles and now appears to be entering a red candle phase.
Total MarketCap Excluding BTC. Source: TradingView
In previous cycles, four green six-month candles typically ended with two red candles, suggesting that the second half of 2025 could remain challenging for altcoins.
However, investor Milk Road observed a more optimistic historical pattern: the market cap bottom for altcoins excluding the top 10 often forms in June each year.
Crypto Total Market Cap Excluding TOP 10. Source: Milk Road
“Every June since 2021 has marked a key turning point in the altcoin market… And June 2025 could be following the same script,” Milk Road observed.
This perspective is supported by other investors who hope the altcoin market cap could reach new highs in late 2025.
Conflicting signals from different data models add uncertainty to forecasts for H2 2025. At the same time, Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), which typically needs to decline to signal an altcoin season, remains above 65%, its highest level since February 2021, with no signs of retreat.
Altcoin investors remain divided. Some try to adjust expectations and strategies after previous losses, while others continue to wait for significant returns to justify years of holding.
