XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) dropped 2% over the past 24 hours as Glassnode warns the current market setup matches February 2022—right before XRP crashed 60%.

The Warning Sign From 2022 Is Flashing Again

Glassnode flagged a troubling pattern: investors who bought XRP in the last 1 week to 1 month are now paying less than those who purchased 6-12 months ago.

That creates psychological pressure on longer-term holders sitting on losses. 

When newer buyers enter at lower prices than earlier investors, it signals the trend is deteriorating.

This exact pattern appeared in February 2022 when XRP traded around $0.80. What followed was a 60% crash to $0.30 as holders gave up during the broader market…

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Bitcoin is down 2% over the past 24 hours as rising U.S. Treasury yields put pressure on risk assets; liquidations stand at $361.56 million over the past 24 hours.   

Bitcoin ETFs saw $394.7 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $4.64 million in net inflows.

The total meme coin market capitalization extended declines, with a 3.9% drop to $44.7 billion.

Daan Crypto Trades noted that Bitcoin has fully returned to its $84,000–$94,000 range after failing to sustain a breakout, weakening the short-term setup.

He added that a move below the yearly open still looks likely, as yearly candles rarely form without a lower wick, making a dip feel more like unfinished…

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Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson mocked Ripple Labs (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse on Sunday for not challenging the current draft of the cryptocurrency market structure bill.

Hoskinson Furious With Garlinghouse

In a live stream from his official X account, Hoskinson slammed Garlinghouse for not firmly opposing the latest version, which many in the industry see as favoring banks and financial incumbents at the expense of decentralized finance.

Garlinghouse praised the Senate Banking Committee for providing “workable frameworks” for crypto, stating that “clarity beats chaos.” He expressed optimism that issues will be resolved through the markup process.

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Leading cryptocurrencies failed to rally on Monday as geopolitical tensions over Greenland dampened investors’ risk appetite.

CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-0.12%$92,635.81Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)               -1.06%$3,182.04XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)                         +1.33%$1.97Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)                         -0.38%$133.58Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)             +1.01%$0.1283Bitcoin Enters Consolidation Amid ‘Fear’ Sentiment

Bitcoin consolidated between $92,000 to $93,300 overnight, while trading volume rose nearly 10% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum dived to…

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Bitcoin is holding above the $92,000 level despite a roughly 3% single day drop as renewed U.S. tariff threats weighed on risk assets.

Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 246,661 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $852.08 million.       

SoSoValue data shows net outflows of $394.7 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Friday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows of $4.64 million.

In the past 24 hours, top losers include ether.fi, Aptos and Celestia.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes: Crypto trader Popeye pointed out that since 2019, Bitcoin has never printed more than three consecutive red monthly candles, and January has closed green in five of the past six…

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Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has withdrawn support for the proposed Crypto Clarity Act, citing fundamental flaws in the legislation. Some market participants see the development as a net positive for cryptocurrencies.

What Happened: The Clarity Act has drawn heavy criticism across the crypto industry, with opponents arguing it attempts to centralize and control digital assets under the banner of consumer protection. Critics say the bill favours banks and financial incumbents at the expense of decentralized finance.

Key concerns include a proposed ban on tokenized equities, strict limitations on DeFi that could undermine financial privacy, a shift in regulatory power away from…

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Ripple’s role is evolving alongside the United States’ shift from regulation by enforcement to regulation by legislation, a transition that could keep XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) relevant even as market structure changes.

What Happened: Trader Cryptoinsightuk said the U.S. has moved from a hostile stance toward crypto to a framework designed to support innovation and domestic development.

Recent measures such as the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, the CLARITY Act clarifying securities versus commodities, and Executive Order 14178, which bans retail CBDCs while backing public blockchains, have provided long-sought regulatory clarity. Together, they lower barriers for institutional participation and…

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