In a post on the X platform, a crypto analyst suggested that the market value of Ripple (XRP) will soon reach $1.5 trillion. How reasonable is this prediction?

Last Wednesday, a crypto analyst shared a post on the X platform explaining an investment thesis that Ripple’s (XRP) market cap could rise to $1.56 trillion if its dominance continues to grow in the coming months. Technical analyst Egrag Crypto, who has around 70,000 followers on the X platform, suggested that Ripple could outperform Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in terms of gains at this stage of the bull market.

Athena Labs unveiled its 2025 roadmap on January 3, introducing a Telegram payments and savings app that leverages its sUSDe stablecoin.
The platform aims to provide a simplified digital banking experience directly via Telegram.

Athens Roadmap sets out ambitious plans to embrace traditional finance:
According to the roadmap, Telegram will enable users to send, spend, and save sUSDe directly within the messaging platform. The app will also integrate with Apple Pay, allowing for seamless transitions between sUSDe savings and mobile payments.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trying to reclaim its $2 trillion market cap as bullish momentum builds. Recent technical indicators, such as the DMI and RSI, suggest that the uptrend is gaining strength but also highlight the need for continued buying activity to maintain upward pressure.
Meanwhile, BTC’s EMA lines are suggesting a possible golden cross, which could push the price to test critical resistance levels near $98,870 and beyond. However, failure to break these levels could lead to a pullback, with key support areas at $90,700 and $88,000 in focus.

Phishing attacks by crypto wallet miners reached alarming levels in 2024, with an estimated $500 million stolen. Over 330,000 addresses were affected, showing the widespread impact on crypto users.
This represents a sharp 67% increase from 2023, highlighting the increasing sophistication of these malicious schemes, according to Scam Sniffer.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao posted today that 2025 will be the year to “send it.” This vague statement has sparked excitement in the cryptocurrency community.
Like most crypto leaders, CZ also has high hopes for the industry in 2025, perhaps due to wider institutional adoption and regulatory clarity for digital assets.

Solana developer announces built-in quantum resistance, claims blockchain is protected against quantum computing threats. Quantum-resistant blockchain technologies aim to address the risks posed by advanced quantum computers, which could threaten traditional cryptography.
One Solana developer made a bold claim, stating that the blockchain has achieved quantum resistance, a remarkable achievement in securing the network against potential threats.

Ripple (XRP) price could soar to $20 after its transaction network became the preferred way to complete international payments on the blockchain.

Ripple (XRP) continues its upward trajectory for the third day in a row, amid analysts’ expectations that it may pave the way for a new wave of increases that could push it to unprecedented levels. Crypto analyst Armando Pantoja shared his expectations that the XRP price could record new highs in the $8-20 range during the current bull market cycle, given that the XRP transaction network has become the preferred option for completing international payments, especially since international money transfers through traditional financial institutions are known for their high costs.

Phantom (FTM) has shown a strong recovery after a recent pullback that caused significant losses to holders. Many investors chose to insure their holdings, contributing to the decline.
However, this period of losses may soon end as Phantom regains momentum, bringing optimism back to the market.

Phantom investors are skeptical:
This week, FTM supply on exchanges surged, with 37 million tokens moving in 48 hours. Investors sold their holdings to secure $31 million in profits, reflecting concerns that the altcoin’s bull run is stalling. Such moves typically signal a decline in confidence in the cryptocurrency’s short-term prospects.

Solaxy (SOLX), the first layer-2 solution for meme coins on the Solana blockchain, has achieved a remarkable milestone by raising over $5.9 million in just 13 days after its launch on December 14, 2024. The speed of the fundraising reflects the project’s popularity, as well as the growing enthusiasm around innovative blockchain solutions that address real-world problems.

As 2025 approaches, the cryptocurrency sector is facing potentially major changes. The year 2024 has already set the stage for what many have called “the most historic year in crypto,” with Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 mark.
This year has seen major developments, including a resurgence of institutional interest, the political influence of figures like Donald Trump, and discussions about the possibility of creating a national strategic reserve of Bitcoin.

Real-asset altcoins (RWAs) saw significant growth in December, despite the broader market pullback at the end of the month. Notably, some RWA tokens showed resilience and maintained their upward trajectory, highlighting their potential for sustained performance.

1/- Reserve Rights (RSR):
RSR posted a 35% surge in December despite a sharp correction in the latter half of the month. This surge was the altcoin’s highest level in 2024, showing strong momentum before the pullback. Investors remain optimistic about the altcoin’s potential recovery in the coming weeks.

Virtual (VIRTUAL) has been on an impressive bull run, hitting multiple all-time highs (ATHs) throughout December. The altcoin reached another ATH in the past 24 hours, rising to $4.14.

However, this strong performance may face challenges, as historical patterns suggest that price pullbacks are likely after large rallies.

Popular cryptocurrency meme coin Baby (PEPE) saw its price surge 12% on Tuesday after Elon Musk’s move on X. He changed his display name to “Kekius Maximus” and adopted an avatar of Pepe the Frog, referencing the video game Path of Exile.

However, this initial enthusiasm proved short-lived. As the buzz around Musk’s actions began to fade, Baby has already begun to lose some of its recent gains.

Hedera (HBAR) price has fallen by more than 16% over the past seven days, reflecting a long-term bearish trend. However, technical indicators are showing weak bearish momentum, with the ADX falling to 11.46, indicating weak trend strength.

The altcoin is facing a crucial decision point, with support at $0.233 and resistance at $0.274, which will likely determine whether the price can stabilize or continue lower.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price is down 5.6% over the past seven days but has recovered 3% in the last 24 hours as it tries to regain momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains neutral at 50.9, reflecting a balance between buying and selling pressure, while whale activity has stabilized after its recent decline.
SHIB is trading near critical levels, with the potential to test major resistances if the uptrend strengthens or support areas if selling pressure increases.

Meme Index (MEMEX) has quickly proven its mettle in the meme coin investment world, raising over $1 million to date. The promising project offers an innovative and different approach to a market that is enjoying tremendous momentum; the total value of the meme coin sector has reached $137 billion in 2024, proving that its popularity is not just a passing fad. However, with a glut of meme coins in the sector, choosing the right coin to generate significant returns may be a gamble.

Elon Musk has long expressed his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and a German government spokesman has accused the co-chair of the Donald Trump-backed Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of trying to interfere in the upcoming national elections on Monday.

Germany accuses DOGE co-chair Elon Musk of election interference:

Solana (SOL) price has risen 4.6% in the last 24 hours to $196.06, approaching the $200 level. This bullish momentum has spurred investor interest in the coin, driven by expectations of the launch of a Solana Futures ETF and the recovery of the crypto market as a whole.

With a trading volume of $2.33 billion and a market cap of $94.04 billion, Solana continues to strengthen its position as one of the best performing blockchains.

Bulls are likely to jump at any opportunity to buy Ethereum back at $3,000; here’s why the outlook for 2025 is bullish.

Ethereum (ETH) price is largely flat as the year comes to a close, with traders busy analyzing recent market moves and their outlook for 2025. Currently trading around $3,330, Ethereum is expected to end December with losses of around 10%, after a more hawkish-than-expected Federal Reserve meeting in the middle of the month led to a broad sell-off in the market.

Pepecoin (PEPE) has rebounded from its recent lows after seeing massive trading volumes of over $1 billion. Let’s review the latest PEPE price trajectory in this article to forecast its potential future trajectory.

According to CoinCodex data, PEPE is currently ranked 28th in the cryptocurrency rankings and third among meme coins by market cap after rising 1.6% in value compared to last week, and recording a massive trading volume of $1,628,670,111 in the last 24 hours.