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Crypto Social Data: Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP Dominate Market Sentiment in Latest Trends

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a phase of recovery, with Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ripple's XRP leading the market sentiment. The recovery comes after a period of significant long liquidations worth billions of dollars in the past week.

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Story Protocol jumps 7% after Aria acquisition – Can IP break $3.2?

Story Protocol has recently expanded its investment portfolio by acquiring tokens ARIAIP and APL from Aria Protocol, signaling confidence in the commercial viability of tokenized intellectual property. This move is interpreted as an endorsement of Aria Protocol’s IP-RWA (Real World Assets) model and has resulted in a 7% increase in the network’s token prices. The crypto community is now closely watching the price action to see if it can breach the significant $3.2 resistance level.

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MYX jumps 17% – But ONE signal flashes a warning for traders!

MYX Finance has recently captured the attention of investors, marking a 17% spike in its price, owing to its strong on-chain performance, high revenue, and fees. The data reveals that the trading volume has hit over $40 million, signaling bullish momentum. The growing investor interest is primarily due to the impressive financial performance of MYX Finance during the fourth quarter. Revenue and fees have reached new highs, with $24,329 generated for the treasury, ecosystem funds, and keepers, and trader fees totaling $81,651 within a single day. These figures are notable achievements for a relatively new protocol and signify a functional product with a robust user base, which is an encouraging sign for potential investors.

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XRP Ledger Could Gain Major Upgrade as Ripple Explores Staking, Smart Contracts, and New DeFi Tools

Recently, Ripple executives revealed plans to evolve the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by adding staking and smart contract capabilities. Ayo Akinyele, Ripple's engineering head, outlined that as the XRP use cases broaden beyond fast, low-cost payments to handling tokenized assets and supporting real-time liquidity across markets, there is an increasing institutional adoption. This adoption is exemplified by financial giants like Mastercard using the RLUSD stablecoin on XRPL and the launch of the first spot XRP ETF by Canary.

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crypto 10:00, 19 Nov 2025

U.S. crypto bill back on track! – Senate vote expected ‘early next year’

The new timeline for the crypto market structure bill is considered crucial because getting it done by early next year could significantly advance the cryptocurrency industry. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has mentioned that finalizing the bill could "unlock crypto," indicating potential growth and clarity for companies in the sector. However, the process for final passage of the bill is not without its challenges, particularly regarding the regulation of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), which is a point of contention that could hinder progress.

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Crypto miners rejoice: Kazakhstan removes AIFC limits, legalizes national operations

In a significant policy shift, Kazakhstan has updated its artificial intelligence and digitalization laws. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed amendments that redefine the legal framework for cryptocurrency mining, allowing for operations to spread beyond the previously designated Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Now, miners can legally operate nationwide without the earlier restrictions that mandated sales through the AIFC, providing them more financial independence and regulatory clarity.

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$201M SOL dump hits market: Can Solana avoid a slide to $120?

The cryptocurrency Solana (SOL), considered the world’s sixth-largest by market capitalization, is under continued bearish pressure with a significant downtrend observed over the past couple of months. During this period, SOL has lost close to half of its value. The bearish momentum has been exacerbated by recent actions taken by Forward Industries, an entity holding a large amount of SOL, which transferred $201 million worth of SOL to Coinbase Prime. This movement has led to increased concerns about a possible price drop of the cryptocurrency.

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Mt. Gox moves $953M Bitcoin, dumps $16M BTC on Kraken – Details!

The cryptocurrency community was recently stunned by significant movements in Bitcoin holdings connected to the defunct Mt. Gox exchange. The exchange’s estate transferred approximately $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, with 10,600 BTC (worth $953 million) being moved from a cold wallet to a new address, and an additional sale of 185.5 BTC (valued at $16.8 million) executed through the Kraken exchange. These transactions ended an 8-month dormancy period for the cold wallet funds.

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Why 5% Ethereum bounce could be deceptive as $2.7K emerges as ‘battleground’

Ethereum (ETH) experienced a decline to $2,956 but then witnessed a 5.4% rebound within a day, rising to above $3,200. This occurred as the market sentiment remained low, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index reflecting a reading of 15, indicating a general fear sentiment in the market. Bitcoin (BTC) also bounced back, reaching above the $90,000 mark. Despite this, the prevailing sentiment in the market has been negative, with many traders and investors regarding price increases as a chance to sell, either to secure profits or to break even.

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Mastercard chooses Polygon to kill wallet addresses — but POL keeps bleeding

Mastercard, a leader in global payments, has set its sights on the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and Web 3 technologies by expanding its crypto services to include self-custody wallets, utilizing the infrastructure provided by Polygon. In an effort to simplify the user experience for cryptocurrency transactions, Mastercard has introduced a system that assigns verified usernames to self-custody wallets through its Crypto Credential platform. This system is designed to reduce the likelihood of transfer errors by replacing long and complex wallet addresses with easy-to-remember usernames.

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Adam and Eve structure 03:00, 19 Nov 2025

Hyperliquid defies crypto crash: Is a $50 breakout next for HYPE?

The cryptocurrency Hyperliquid (HYPE) has experienced a robust increase of 6.7% in value, outperforming the broader market, which has been undergoing a downturn. Currently, HYPE is trading at approximately $41.28, with its market capitalization seeing a corresponding 6.7% increase to $13.9 billion. This rise in value is particularly noteworthy as it is accompanied by an impressive 57.58% jump in trading volume, which indicates significant intraday trading activity and suggests a robust buy-side presence in both spot and derivatives markets.

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Cardano 02:00, 19 Nov 2025

Cardano in an ‘Extreme buy’ zone as NIGHT prepares to launch – What’s next?

The cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) appears to be approaching an extreme buy zone as ADA wallets have seen a decline of 19.7% in active wallets over the past 30 days, according to data from Santiment. This puts the digital asset deeply within what investors might consider an optimal purchasing area. As the Cardano ecosystem gears up for an expansion, the founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has announced the official launch date for NIGHT, the native token of Midnight. This new token is set to go live on December 8th, when it will be distributed and trading support by exchanges will start simultaneously. The announcement was made during Hoskinson's keynote at The Midnight Summit. Midnight is a Cardano project that has garnered considerable attention due to its focus on privacy-friendly smart contracts and secure data sharing. Hoskinson emphasized that privacy will be a fundamental necessity for future blockchain usage, hinting that Midnight could serve as a pivotal player in linking social blockchains with real-world applications and potential collaborations across multiple ecosystems.

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Bittensor retraces 60% from ATH: High-risk entry or catching a falling knife?

Bittensor, a cryptocurrency represented by the ticker TAO, has experienced a significant decline in value, losing 14.8% over the past week—a slightly higher loss compared to Bitcoin's 13.05%. TAO has displayed exceptional volatility, oscillating between $294 and $470 since June. In early November, it broke out of this range and surged to a high of $539 before dropping by a sharp 41% over the subsequent three weeks.

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Bitcoin 00:00, 19 Nov 2025

El Salvador buys $100M in Bitcoin: Global governments quietly join the crypto race

El Salvador, known for being the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, continues to show unwavering commitment to its Bitcoin strategy despite market volatility. The Central American nation has recently completed its largest single-day Bitcoin purchase, adding over $100 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its reserves. With this latest acquisition, which includes 1,090 BTC bought as Bitcoin's price dipped to its lowest since April, El Salvador's total holdings have now reached 7,474 BTC, approximately valued at $676 million.

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Balancer recovers $45.7M after $121M hack—But BAL stays down 24%

Balancer, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, experienced a significant exploit on November 3, resulting in the theft of $121.1 million in assets. Following the incident, concerted efforts by whitehat hackers and emergency actions by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) successfully mitigated some of the damage, recovering or protecting $45.7 million, which is approximately 38% of the stolen funds.

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Ethereum ETF outflows hit $1.42B – Will bulls defend $3K? 

The cryptocurrency ecosystem, particularly Ethereum (ETH), is experiencing a period of significant interest and fluctuation. Recent involvement in ETH has been primarily spearheaded by BitMine Immersion, with the treasury firm purchasing an additional 54,000 ETH, valued at $173 million. Conversely, the interest from Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States shows a contrasting sentiment, with November witnessing ETF investors unloading $1.42 billion worth of ETH, the highest monthly sell-off since the launch of these products in 2024.

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crypto assets 22:30, 18 Nov 2025

OCC letter quietly opens the door for U.S. banks to become blockchain validators

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released Interpretive Letter 1186, which marks a significant step in the integration of traditional banking systems with the increasingly prominent world of blockchain technology. This new guidance authorizes national banks to engage with public blockchain networks more directly by allowing them to hold native crypto assets and pay blockchain network fees.

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XRP ETFs 22:00, 18 Nov 2025

XRP ETFs pull in $25.4 mln – So why are traders still holding back?

The Ripple (XRP) market is currently experiencing mixed signals from different sectors of the financial ecosystem. On one hand, there's a noticeable optimism in the institutional sector, as evidenced by the strong performance of new Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) linked to XRP. These ETFs have seen an impressive influx of $25.4 million shortly after their debut, signaling robust initial interest from institutional investors and contributing to the total ETF assets hitting $257 million. This surge was particularly marked around the 14th of November, with another notable but smaller increase on the 17th, suggesting that investor appetite for XRP is on the rise.

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Internet Computer 21:00, 18 Nov 2025

Internet Computer bulls reclaim $5.5 – Why ICP may not revisit $5 this week

Internet Computer (ICP) has recently shown a strong performance in the cryptocurrency market, with substantial gains over a 24-hour period that outdid many alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins). The digital asset experienced a 17% surge on November 18th, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors. The uptrend was accompanied by a high daily trading volume of $858 million, indicating significant demand.

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Bitcoin 20:00, 18 Nov 2025

Bitcoin’s drop deepens, but 2025’s largest Monday buy sparks hope

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has recently experienced a considerable decline in value, trading around $89,000 and causing anxiety in the market as evidenced by the Fear & Greed Index hitting its lowest level since early September. Despite this downturn, some market analysts see potential for a recovery. Specifically, on-chain metrics, including the Active Realized Price and True Mean Value, suggest key support zones at $82,400 and $89,400 respectively. These levels are viewed as crucial for Bitcoin to hold onto in order to facilitate a potential rebound.

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XRP faces $2 test: How THESE metrics can spark a price recovery

XRP, a cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, has been experiencing a downturn driven primarily by a bearish pennant pattern on its charts and a decrease in the percentage of its supply held in profit. At the time of observation, XRP's price was at $2.14, which represents a significant drop of 5.29% within a single day. This price represents a fourfold increase from the previous year's low, yet there has been a notable decrease in the confidence level among investors as almost half of the total circulating supply now sits with unrealized losses. As of the latest data, only 58.5% of XRP's supply is held in profit, which is the lowest since November 2024. This condition has introduced fragility into the market, especially for those who invested in XRP at higher prices and are now facing potential losses.

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breakout 18:30, 18 Nov 2025

Aster gains 7.62%: Does the golden cross confirm a bullish expansion?

The cryptocurrency Aster (ASTER) is experiencing a significant increase in bullish market signals, as evidenced by a 7.62% surge in its value amidst a challenging broader market context. The token's upward momentum reflects strong buyer interest, as evidenced by its consistent performance above an ascending trendline on the 4H chart and increasing trading volumes. Although pockets of liquidity still present potential volatility, the overall market rotation favors Aster, leading to speculation about its continued rise.

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Trader risks $22M on massive Zcash short—Up $3.6M but liquidation looms

A cryptocurrency investor, known colloquially as a "whale," has garnered significant attention by taking a high-stakes short position on Zcash (ZEC), a privacy-oriented digital currency. The investor has entered a $22.3 million short bet with a reported $3.6 million in unrealized gains due to a price decline in ZEC from recent peaks. The short position is notably leveraged, meaning that the investor has borrowed capital to magnify potential gains, at the risk of magnifying potential losses as well.

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Solana 18:00, 18 Nov 2025

Can Sharps Technology’s Solana treasury prove ‘strongest balance sheet’ claims?

In the financial update for the third quarter of 2025, Sharps Technology, Inc. announced significant changes to its business model and a shift in focus towards new technology integrations. Among these changes was the significant inflow of capital, amounting to $411 million, which was raised through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal. This move not only bolstered the company's financial position but also marked its departure from the syringe manufacturing industry.

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DeFi 17:00, 18 Nov 2025

‘Zero-to-one moment’ for DeFi? Inside Aave’s insured savings rollout

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Aave has made a significant stride in the DeFi space by launching a high-yield savings app that offers up to 6.5% yield, along with the unprecedented feature of insured deposits up to $1 million per account. This initiative by Aave positions it as a trailblazer in the DeFi sector, potentially bridging the gap between traditional banking and DeFi by providing investor protection similar to that found in regulated financial environments.

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