Mercedez Waren

$BTC $XRP and $ETH prices are falling today mainly due to weakness in Bitcoin, which dropped about 2.4% and fell below the $90,000 level. This decline triggered broad risk-off selling across high-beta tokens like XRP, which dropped around 5%. Additionally, weak U.S. futures and increased interest rate concerns are contributing to the downward pressure on these cryptocurrencies.

A recent report reveals that 25% of senior officials in South Korea's Lee Jae-myung administration have cryptocurrency investments. Choi Dong-seok, head of the Ministry of Personnel Management, holds over 11 $BTC and 5,000 $XRP worth about $1.9 million. Another official, Kim Nam-kuk, has altcoin investments valued at around $882,000.

$BTC is trading near $88,235, down 2.43%, with a 24-hour range of $87,549 to $90,476 on $32.8B volume. $ETH is around $2,953, down 3.49%, with $23.4B turnover. $SOL is up 2.7% at $192.08, with $9.8B volume. Meanwhile, HYPE is becoming a high-beta asset driven by derivatives speculation, combining on-chain leverage, commodities hype, and whale liquidity.
#Hyperliquid

$BTC has declined 13.25% over the past year, while gold ($XAU ) nearly doubled. Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million coins with a fixed issuance schedule and halvings, unlike gold, whose miners can increase production as prices rise. Pierre Rochard notes that gold’s lack of supply controls leads to more mining and dilution of above-ground supply, unlike Bitcoin’s predictable scarcity.
#BTC #GOLD

World Liberty Financial's $USD1 stablecoin quickly reached a $5 billion market cap within a year, driven by strong institutional adoption and regulatory backing for yield-bearing stablecoins. Meanwhile, the $SOL -based $TRUMP meme coin plummeted over 93% from its peak, highlighting the risks and volatility of hype-driven tokens.

$ETH -based USDT active addresses hit a new 30-day average high of 300,000, signaling increased on-chain activity. NS3.AI links this to $BTC failing to break the $92,000 resistance, causing its price to drop. The surge in USDT activity is driven by funds moving into DeFi protocols and self-custody wallets on Ethereum, not centralized exchanges.
#DeFiprotocols

#Meta and #Microsoft are ramping up their AI investments, fueling demand for massive computing power. This surge could benefit $BTC miners, as the increased need for high-performance hardware and energy-efficient solutions aligns with mining operations. As AI and blockchain technologies grow hand-in-hand, bitcoin miners stand to gain from new opportunities in infrastructure and energy markets.
#AI #MiningCompanies

Lighter announced on X that it has started accessing LLP via $LIT staking, with about 56 million LIT staked. Each staked LIT covers 10 $USDC of LLP quota. Any LLP exceeding this coverage will be gradually returned to users, starting tomorrow, at up to 3% daily (max 100 USDC) back to their USDC balance.
#LIT #USDC

$WLD surged 16% after reports that OpenAI plans to build a social network to fight online bots, exploring biometric verification technologies like Worldcoin's. This has boosted investor interest in decentralized digital identity solutions.
#AI

Gold's recent rally has matched Bitcoin's market cap, reflecting notable midterm year trends impacting both assets. This surge highlights shifting investor sentiment amid economic uncertainties, with gold and $BTC drawing renewed comparisons as safe-haven and growth investments. The parallel movement underscores the dynamic interplay between traditional and digital assets in today's market landscape.
#GOLD #BTC

Tether is buying up to $1 billion of physical gold each month to back its gold-backed stablecoin, $XAU . The gold is stored in a highly secure former nuclear bunker in Switzerland, described as a "James Bond" style facility. Tether currently holds about 140 tons of gold worth around $23 billion, making it a major player in the gold market and positioning itself as a potential "gold central bank" in the future.
$XAU

Crypto Market Update: $3.12T Reached 🚀
The total crypto market cap rose 2.2% to $3.12 trillion, with 90% of the top 100 coins in the green.
Bitcoin: Hit $89,419 as bulls push toward $90k.
Ethereum: Testing $3,020; a breakout here could signal a major recovery.
Outlook: Despite ETF outflows and market "fear," legislative momentum is keeping sentiment resilient.

📉 $ZEC Short Reopened
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Rationale: Technical breakdown + bearish market momentum.
Strategy: High-leverage play on downside volatility.
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Investors are flocking to gold as a safe haven amid U.S. government shutdown fears. While $BTC and $ETH have seen minor gains, Bitcoin’s growth is stalled by technical risks and a weak dollar that favors gold.
​Gold: Surging on political instability and dollar weakness.
​Bitcoin: Underperforming due to competition and technical hurdles.
​Market: Crypto remains well below previous peaks.
#Gold #BTC #ETH

$XRP has secured conditional OCC approval for a national trust bank charter. While this could mainstream the company and boost XRP’s value, Ripple must still satisfy final regulatory hurdles regarding risk and capital.

🚀 $PAXG Hits a New All-Time High!
PAX Gold (PAXG) has officially shattered its previous records, reaching a new All-Time High of $5,303.80 USDT.
📊 Market Snapshot:
24h Change: +3.87% 📈
Current Price: $5,303.80
Trend: Strong bullish momentum as gold breaches psychological resistance levels.
This surge highlights the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) as investors seek the safety of gold with the liquidity of the blockchain. #PAXG #DigitalGold

🚀 Crypto Market Flash
$BTC , $ETH and $SOL are pushing higher as a "perfect storm" of macro events boosts risk appetite:
🏦 Fed Watch: Markets are pricing in a "dovish hold" at today’s FOMC meeting. Investors are shifting focus toward projected rate cuts later in 2026.
💻 Mag 7 Earnings: Heavy hitters like Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla report today. Their AI guidance is acting as a major liquidity signal for crypto.
📉 Dollar Drop: The DXY has hit a 4-month low (near 97.00). As the dollar weakens, capital is rotating into "debasement hedges" like Bitcoin and Gold.
💰 Quick Prices
BTC: ~$88,500
ETH: ~$3,000
SOL: ~$126

$XRP is currently trapped in a tight range. While $1.88 support is holding firm, resistance between $1.92–$1.94 is capping gains. A recent breakout attempt lacked the volume to stick, sending price back into sideways trading.

Current Market Snapshot
$SOL $BNB $XRP

Tether (USDT) has reportedly become one of the world's largest holders of gold, acquiring 27 tonnes in Q4 2025 alone. CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the company aims to be a "gold central bank" as a hedge against U.S. dollar debasement.