Ethereum price is trading down 4% on Saturday May 16, as investors book-profits in anticipation of low weekend market volumes. While key indicators reflect dominant bearish sentiment, critical trading data reflects strong buying pressure from whale traders on Binance.  Can the whales hold momentum above $2,400 or will they accelerate the active retail capitulation towards $2,200?  Ethereum (ETH) Dips Below $2,500 First time in 5-days  Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a major dip after the US markets closed on Friday, emphasizing the role of US-based and global institutional players in the ongoing crypto market rally. At press time, Ethereum price has dipped below the $2,500, losing 4% as it traded as low as $2,457, according to Coingecko data.  Ethereum (ETH) Price Action, May 17, 2025 | Source: Coingecko With ETH positing 35% on the 14-day time frame, recent reports shows that inflows from large investors was a key bullish catalyst for… Read More at Coingape.com

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Bitcoin price finds steady support at the $103,110 mark on Saturday, May 17 after Trump’s bold policy statements provided directional hints around Fed cuts and geopolitical risks. Trump’s Comments Stir Bitcoin Volatility as Rally Stalls Near $103K Bitcoin (BTC) paused its strong May rally on Friday, closing marginally lower at $103,110 after hitting intra-day highs of $103,677. The cooling momentum comes amid a flurry of updates from U.S. President Donald Trump, who reignited both macroeconomic and geopolitical discussions. Bitcoin (BTC) Price Action, May 17, 2o25 | Source: Coingecko Bitcoin traders appears to be reassessing bullish risk sentiment following his statements on Federal Reserve policy and an unexpected announcement regarding high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Fed should cut rates sooner, rather than later.” Trump openly criticized Jerome Powell in a Truth Social post on Saturday, May 17, 2025. His remarks underscored renewed pressure on the central bank ahead… Read More at Coingape.com

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XRP price traded lower for a second consecutive day, slipping 2.03% to $2.36 on May 17 amid rising legal uncertainty and bearish derivatives flows. US District Judge Analisa Torres’ latest ruling in the SEC vs. Ripple case has sparked fresh doubts about XRP’s institutional clarity, while open interest and trader sentiment reflect decline in investor confidence. Could weak trading volumes trigger further downsizing over the weekend? Judge Torres’ Ruling Casts Doubt on XRP’s Regulatory Future Ripple (XRP) price tumbled to weekly lows around $2.3 on Friday after Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint motion from Ripple and the SEC that sought clarity on the ban against institutional XRP sales. Ripple (XRP) Price Action, May 17, 2025 | Source: Coingecko The negative market reaction continued on Saturday, as Ripple price traded as low as $2.31  as the decision to uphold the $125 million settlement find now introduces fresh regulatory risks as… Read More at Coingape.com

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As CERN scientists transform lead into gold, questions over the long-term value of the precious metal are dotting the financial markets. CNBC crypto trader Ran Neuner argues that Bitcoin will be the winner over bullion in the race to become the ultimate safe-haven asset. Bitcoin To Dominate As CERN Experiment Threatens Gold Scarcity CNBC crypto trader Ran Neuner has pitched his tent with Bitcoin after scientists transformed worthless lead into gold. According to an X post, the Crypto Banter founder noted that the experiment will negatively affect the value of gold and its scarce value. Last week, scientists used CERN’s Large Hadron Collider to knock out protons from lead atoms, converting them into gold. Still far from commercial use, the possibilities of lab-grown gold have triggered diverse reactions in finance, stoking fresh comparisons with Bitcoin. “This is really bad for gold,” said Neuman. “Scientists can literally recreate gold in a… Read More at Coingape.com

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XRP has its sights on recovering its losses over the last week, with investors’ enthusiasm reaching a fervent pitch. Amid the belief for a near-term correction, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has ignited a further wave of optimism for a higher XRP price. XRP Price Targets Correction As BitMEX Teases Major Announcement After a string of languid price performance over the last week, XRP is ready to reclaim previous losses, buoyed by a raft of positives. With its upcoming market-moving announcement, the biggest tailwind behind the XRP price impending correction is cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX. In an X post, BitMEX teased a Ripple announcement expected to have far-reaching effects on the cryptocurrency markets. Details of the announcement are still under wraps, but investors are bracing for the impact of the big reveal on XRP price. “Keep your eyes peeled,” said BitMEX on X, tagging Ripple to the post. “We have some news that’s… Read More at Coingape.com

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