- A technical look at alternative coins: Both Ethereum and XRP are facing increasing bearish pressure. Ethereum is trading at $2,287, fluctuating between its short- and medium-term moving averages, maintaining a neutral trend that tilts slightly bearish. Its price is above the 50-day exponential moving average at $2,243, providing initial support, but it remains capped below the 100-day exponential moving average at $2,351, and far below the 200-day exponential moving average near $2,565, indicating that a broader rebound is still constrained by increased supply. At the same time, the MACD chart is in negative territory and falling on the daily chart, suggesting that bullish momentum is fading, while the RSI (RSI) around 51 points to balanced conditions after the recent pullback. Daily chart of the ETH/USDT pair On the upside, immediate resistance appears near the previous trendline break area at around $2,300, where failure to hold onto gains would reinforce the idea that the market has reached its maximum. The 100-day exponential moving average at $2,351 is a more significant barrier. A daily close above this zone is needed to reveal the horizontal supply level at $2,400 and the 200-day exponential moving average near $2,565. On the other hand, the 50-day exponential moving average at $2,243 is the first support line, and falling below this level would open the door to a deeper correction, shifting attention to lower chart support levels such as the demand zone around $2,200. As for XRP, its price is trading at $1.39, remaining within a limited range just below the simple moving average (EMA) of the Bollinger Bands at about $1.40, and the 50-day simple moving average near $1.41—both together defining the available supply level. The simple moving averages of 100 days and 200 days, at about $1.53 and $1.75 respectively, are far above the spot market price, reinforcing the overall bearish trend. Momentum signals are mixed, with the RSI hovering below the neutral 50 line on the daily chart, and the MACD slightly negative, indicating that bullish attempts may continue to struggle beneath these moving-average barriers. Daily chart of the XRP/USDT pair On the upside, initial resistance appears at the middle Bollinger Band around $1.40, followed immediately by the 50-day exponential moving average at $1.41. A sustained breakout above this tightly converged range is required to ease the current bearish pressure and pave the way toward the upper Bollinger Band near $1.48. Beyond this supply range, the 100-day exponential moving average at about $1.53 and the 200-day exponential moving average at about $1.75 form successive, more distant resistance layers. In case of a decline, the lower Bollinger Band at approximately $1.33 provides the nearest support level, and any clear breakdown below it will expose XRP to a sharp drop. $ETH ‌ $XRP ‌

- Outflows from exchange-traded funds affect Bitcoin and Ethereum as risk aversion returns: Bitcoin spot ETF funds started the week on a downward note, with nearly $263 million in outflows on Monday, breaking a nine-day winning streak. Total inflows amounted to approximately $58 billion, while the average net assets under management were $101 billion, according to SoSoValue data. If outflows continue this week, weak sentiment could negatively impact Bitcoin and increase the likelihood of a prolonged sell-off. Bitcoin ETF inflows | Source: SoSoValue Ethereum spot ETF funds also experienced outflows on Monday, totaling $50 million, bringing total inflows to $12.05 billion and net assets under management to nearly $14 billion. Ethereum ETF inflows | Source: SoSoValue Meanwhile, U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs remained quiet on Monday, with no inflows recorded across all five of their investment products. Total inflows currently stand at around $1.29 billion, with average net assets under management at $1.06 billion. XRP ETF inflows | Source: SoSoValue Overall, the trends in the cryptocurrency market seem to be influenced by developments in the US-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire holding, the path to a diplomatic solution remains fragile amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to consider Tehran’s new proposal submitted to the White House, as it does not address Iran’s nuclear program. Market sentiment in the crypto space has declined, with the Fear and Greed Index dropping to 33 points on Tuesday from 47 points the previous day. In other words, investors remain cautious and are limiting their exposure to high-risk assets. Crypto Fear and Greed Index | Source: Alternative Market participants may hesitate ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday. While the general expectation is that the central bank will keep interest rates unchanged within the 3.50% to 3.75% range, attention is likely to turn to the press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell following the meeting. Investors will closely watch Powell’s statements for clues about the policy outlook, especially amid ongoing Middle East tensions and rising inflation. FedWatch Tool | Source: CME Group

He was speaking at a panel discussion during the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. Wei is the CEO of the Advisory Council for Digital Asset Experts. He confirmed that officials are working on plans for the proposed reserve. Lawmakers are currently drafting a bill to establish an official reserve under federal law. This move could impact the market structure and the long-term adoption of Bitcoin. Market participants are closely monitoring developments in Washington. This plan is considered part of a broader strategy to incorporate digital assets into national economic planning. Major XRP investors sold 1.10 billion tokens in one week — what’s next? XRP whale activity peaked last week, as major holders reduced their holdings. Market analyst Ali Charts’ data indicates the sale or re-marketing of approximately 1.1 billion XRP. These figures show a significant decrease in the wallets of many digital currencies during this period.