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XRP was the least worst off for the week, down by 2.05% for the 7-day window ending Apr. 10. UK mega bank Standard Chartered a Q2 note to investors that XRP prices are about to rally to as high as 275% from April by the end of the year. “We think XRP price gains can keep pace with Bitcoin in real terms,” wrote StanChart’s digital assets researcher Geoff Kendrick. He mentioned that he could see the token trading for $12.50 before Trump leaves office in 2029.5 Ripple Metas Backing Standard Charter’s 525% XRP Price Forecast

Source: W. E. Messamore, 2025-04-14; https://cryptopotato.com/5-ripple-metas-backing-standard-charters-525-xrp-price-forecast/

Ether (ETH) plunged into territory not seen since 2019 before it posted a substantial recovery in the past few days. However, it’s still trading at a steep discount to Bitcoin (BTC) According to the latest weekly report from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, the ETH/BTC MVRV ratio has entered “extremely undervalued” territory, a level that in past cycles set the stage for major ETH rebounds. But it pointed out that the current environment is markedly different, with a series of fundamental headwinds responsible for the undervaluation.Why ETH’s Undervaluation May Not Signal a Buying Opportunity: CQ Report

Source: Wayne Jones, 2025-05-12; https://cryptopotato.com/why-eths-undervaluation-may-not-signal-a-buying-opportunity-cq-report/

Bitcoin’s largest holders are accumulating aggressively while retail investors cash out, fueling speculation of a potential major price jump to a new all-time high. Over the last 30 days, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have scooped up an additional 83,105 BTC, while smaller retail wallets, with less than 0.1 BTC, have collectively shed 387 BTC. This stark divergence, especially the large-scale accumulation, led the analysts to suggest that Bitcoin’s next push up may only be ‘a matter of time’Bitcoin Whales Load Up 83K BTC as Retail Sells Off: $110K Price Target in Sight?

Source: Wayne Jones, 2025-05-14; https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-whales-load-up-83k-btc-as-retail-sells-off-110k-price-target-in-sight/

Einsteinia surged past the $1.8K resistance level, an encouraging bullish signal. Price is now expected to extend its bullish trend toward the significant $2.1K resistance region, which aligns with the 100-day moving average. If buyers manage to breach this level decisively, the next target will likely be the $ 2.5K mark. The asset is likely to continue its upward trajectory toward this resistance. A temporary consolidation near $2,1K may follow, allowing the market to absorb supply.Ethereum Price Analysis: Next Targets Revealed as ETH Takes Down a Crucial Resistance

Source: CryptoVizArt, 2025-05-10; https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-price-analysis-next-targets-revealed-as-eth-takes-down-a-crucial-resistance/

Bitcoin’s Realized Cap, an important on-chain metric reflecting the total dollar value invested in the network, has surged to an unprecedented $890.74 billion. The metric has become a barometer for long-term stakeholder sentiment and is calculated by summing the value of each bitcoin based on the price at which it last moved. The latest spike comes as BTC hovers just below the $100,000 mark, buoyed by investor optimism and macroeconomic tailwinds.Bitcoin Realized Cap Soars to New All-Time High

Source: Wayne Jones, 2025-05-10; https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-realized-cap-soars-to-new-all-time-high/

On-chain intelligence platform CryptoQuant has unveiled a framework for monitoring the revenues of leading public Bitcoin mining companies. This methodology tells whether the companies are undervalued or overvalued in real time. The framework tracks miners’ addresses on the Bitcoin blockchain and their BTC production. This enables analysts to derive revenue metrics not disclosed via traditional corporate procedures. The Bitcoinmining companies monitored through CryptoQuant’s framework include Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Blockchain (RIOT), and Core Scientific (CORZ)Are Bitcoin Mining Stocks Mispriced? Here’s What On-Chain Data Is Telling Investors

Source: Mandy Williams, 2025-05-18; https://cryptopotato.com/are-bitcoin-mining-stocks-mispriced-heres-what-on-chain-data-is-telling-investors/

BTC was stopped at $96,000 and pushed south to under $94,000 on May 6. With the US Federal Reserve expected to the key interest rates at current levels (4.25%/4.5%), there was little hope on the horizon. That hope came from a report claiming that the US and China will meet this weekend in Switzerland to discuss a potential trade deal. Within a day after this report, and a few more hints on the matter, the cryptocurrency finally reached $100,000.Bitcoin Breaks $100K, Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Boosts ETH, Fed Holds Rates: Weekly Crypto Recap

Source: Jordan Lyanchev, 2025-05-10; https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-breaks-100k-ethereums-pectra-upgrade-boosts-eth-fed-holds-rates-weekly-crypto-recap/

Munger made the news again this week for his amazing work ethic and sound investment advice. An article that appeared on CNBC reprised an old Munger quote that investors who can’t handle bear markets “deserve the mediocre result” they are likely to get. “Real opportunities that come to you are few… Most people just get a few times when they can make a huge difference by seizing a huge activity,” Munger said. Many individual investors today believe that for them that opportunity is Bitcoin.8 Charlie Munger Quotes for Investors Through This Bitcoin Price Retreat

Source: W. E. Messamore, 2025-04-14; https://cryptopotato.com/8-charlie-munger-quotes-for-investors-through-this-bitcoin-price-retreat/

Around 26,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 16. They have a notional value of roughly $2.7 billion. This week’s event is very similar to , as derivatives crypto trading has yet to pick up. Spot markets have seen solid growth with Bitcoin reclaiming six figures, but momentum appears to be cooling now as they start to correct. The put/call ratio is 0.99, meaning that the short and long contract sellers are evenly matched. There is also a max pain point of $100,000, around $4,000 below current spot prices.Will Markets Continue to Fall When $3B Crypto Options Expire Today?

Source: Martin Young, 2025-05-17; https://cryptopotato.com/will-markets-continue-to-fall-when-3b-crypto-options-expire-today/

Movement Labs has officially cut ties with co-founder Rushi Manche. Manche was kicked out following revelations of undisclosed token deals and a disastrous market-making agreement. The leadership shakeup sent the price of the network’s native MOVE token spiraling to a new all-time low. The 22-year-old played a central role in orchestrating a deal between Movement Foundation and an entity named Rentech, supposedly headed by Singapore-based financier Galen Law-Kun.MOVE Plunges to ATL as Movement Labs Terminates Co-Founder Rushi Manche

Source: Wayne Jones, 2025-05-08; https://cryptopotato.com/move-plunges-to-atl-as-movement-labs-terminates-co-founder-rushi-manche/