Hot Inflation & What to Watch Next - 14/02/2514th of February 2025
•XRP and BNB leading, as Bitcoin trades flat in the last seven days.
•Headline inflation metrics in the US land above expectations.
•Impactful data point to watch heading into the end of February.
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A big week of headlines and events, particularly out of the US, have netted very little change in Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin is down 0.1% at the time of writing in the last seven-days, while altcoins such as XRP and BNB are showing double-digit gains.
Bitcoin has struggled to make new year-to-date highs in the current state of global conditions. In contrast, global indices in the UK (FTSE100) and China (CSI300) have continued to make new year-to-date highs
Mixed Messages & Above Expected Results
Fed Chair Jerome Powell mentioned earlier this week at a senate banking enquiry that the current state of monetary policy does not require easing conditions, as the economy remains strong and the 2% target for inflation is key.
However, he has referenced that unexpected moves in the labour market or a significant cooling of inflation could change the committee’s mind.
“If the labor market were to weaken unexpectedly or inflation were to fall more quickly than anticipated, we can ease policy accordingly.”
On this point, headline metrics for inflation land above expectations this week.
On Tuesday, Consumer Price Index (CPI) landed above expectations at 3.0%, rising 0.1% from the previous month.
Overnight the Producers Price Index (PPI) landed above expectations at 3.5% year-on-year. This figure remains unchanged from the previous month and represents the inflation burden on producers in the US.
Key data to come
On the last day of February the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data will provide further clarity towards the state of monetary policy heading into next month.
PCE is the leading indicator used by the policy committee to measure inflation.
Fear and greed currently reads 40 – neutral.
Bitcoin Analysis
The price of Bitcoin is currently trading within the January high and low range, and on the Bollinger band we are entering a period where the upper and bottom channel is compressing.
Bullish Scenario
In the coming days, price may see a sharp move higher as the Bollinger Bands tighten. If bulls regain control and reclaim the monthly open, they could push toward last month’s high.
Bearish Scenario
We could also with this compression in the Bollinger Bands, see volatility moving price to the downside. This may result in prices heading towards the January low.
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XRP | BIG NEWS | How XRP Gets to $10A few weeks ago I made an update about rumors of Bank of America using XRP for its internal transactions.
The United States is the world’s largest economy, with a GDP of about $27 trillion. If a major like Bank of America were to adopt the use of XRP, consider how it processes trillions of dollars every day. Imagine what this can do for the market cap. Currently, these transactions are run through traditional payment systems like SWIFT and FedWire. But if Ripple can come in with a real cost saving advantage, it's very likely that other banks may follow.
Apart from internal transactions. these banks play a key role in global financial transactions, which means that any shift towards the XRP could lead to massive liquidity inflows and increased daily trading volume for the currency.
In case of limited adoption within US banks, the price may rise to $2-5 in the medium term.
In the event of widespread adoption within the United States, if XRP becomes a core part of the operations of major banks, the price could reach $10-20, but this would require fundamental changes in the financial infrastructure.
In the event of global adoption led by the United States, the price could range between $20 and $50, but this requires years of development and legal regulation.
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BINANCE:XRPUSDT
Current XRP sell, remember my POI?This isn’t the best photo to show you guys but it’s just an update to my XRP bias. I’m on a sell currently Targetting that $2-1.50 level. Will be watching how price reacts as it reaches those levels.
What do you guys think, will XRP drop down for us to buy the dip and accumulate ? Or will it just keep going lower!?
Share your thoughts down below 👇
The Whales in Action on XRPAs I have been telling everyone who invests in CRYPTOCAP:XRP , the Financial institutions are trying to shake out retail traders, now we've got proof they're serious. When NY came online this morning (February 12, 2025) at 8:30 am ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ we can see that these major institutions quickly dropped the market to take out all of the traders leveraged in XRP.
We have been seeing XRP stagnate between $2.50 and $1.79 for a while even though dozens of large announcements are happening every month. One day we will wake up and find XRP trading at $10.00. Buy low and sell high. Hold some of your XRP without trading it in a cold wallet because I know that we will see $100,000 XRP tokens in a few years. There is just too much momentum and too many Financial institutions, governments (CBDCs), corporations, and tokenization happening with the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Stay strong and don't let the whales discourage you!
Ripple's Global Expansion: From Stablecoins to Strategic BankIn the ever-evolving tapestry of the blockchain and cryptocurrency world, Ripple Labs has been weaving a new thread of innovation and expansion. Over the past two months, Ripple has not only introduced Ripple USD ($RLUSD), a game-changer in the stablecoin arena, but has also stitched together strategic partnerships that span continents. From enhancing payment corridors in Portugal to securing a foothold in the Middle Eastern financial landscape with Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank joining RippleNet, Ripple is redefining the boundaries of digital finance. Let's dive into the ripple effects of these groundbreaking moves.
Ripple USD ($RLUSD) Introduction
Ripple announced the introduction of Ripple USD, a fully-backed US dollar stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, enhancing functionality and opening new possibilities for developers.
Ripple USD Trading Availability
Ripple USD was made available for trading on platforms like ZeroHash and Revolut, expanding its reach and utility in the crypto market.
Ripple USD Launch on Global Exchanges
Ripple USD was launched on global exchanges, including MoonPay, Uphold, CoinMENA, Bitso, and Archax, aiming to provide instant global payments, seamless on/off ramps, and access to real-world asset value.
Partnership with Unicâmbio in Portugal
Ripple entered a partnership with Unicâmbio, Portugal's leading currency exchange provider, allowing corporate customers to move funds instantly between Portugal and Brazil using Ripple Payments.
New Money Transmitter Licenses in the U.S.
Ripple announced the acquisition of new Money Transmitter Licenses (MTL) in New York and Texas, alongside plans for growth in customer onboarding and hiring in the U.S.
Integration with Chainlink
Ripple USD ($RLUSD) adopted the Chainlink standard for verifiable data to enhance DeFi adoption by providing real-time, secure pricing data.
National Commercial Bank (NCB) of Saudi Arabia Joins RippleNet
The National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, the second-largest bank in the Middle East by total assets, officially joined RippleNet, indicating a significant move for cross-border payment solutions using Ripple's technology.
With all of these announcements, XRP is still in a tight trading pattern between $2.50 USD at the upper end and $1.79 at the lower end. This tells me one thing. The large financial institutions are holding XRP trying to get as much as the can for themselves and trying to tire out the retail traders (us) so that we are out of the way. Any large corporation that had these many announcements, and high quality ones, over the last 60 days would have their stock soaring on Wall Street.
Although I cannot give any financial advice, I will tell you what I am doing. I keep 30% of my XRP long because we never know when things will change and we wake up to $100 XRP tokens. The other 70%, I swing trade. I AM NOT going short, again, you don't know when you place a "short" hoping for it to go to $2.00 and then it goes to $100. I exit to USDT, wait for it to drop 3-5% and then purchase "long". My goal is to increase the number of XRP that I own. XRP is a utility token that is being adopted by major financial institutions and will eventually be a SWIFT replacement. This will one day make XRP soar to BTC values. Remember, I was the guy that purchased BTC at $0.11 and sold at $0.54. I know you might get tired of me reminding you of this, but I don't want you to miss the XRP boat and say, "I should have listened to Tim."
XRP AnalysisXRP Analysis
XRP is currently trading at 2.38, which represents a significant support level that has historically demonstrated its strength in preventing the price from breaking lower. On the occasion when the price did briefly penetrate this level, it was quickly rejected, and the candle closed above the support line. This rejection and subsequent close above the level further reinforces its importance and highlights the respect for this support by price action.
With the price now trading above this key level, it is reasonable to anticipate a potential bullish movement, suggesting a possible upward trend could emerge.
What are your thoughts on this scenario? As always, it is crucial to conduct thorough analysis and consider risk management strategies before taking any trading positions.
XRP Ripple Has Almost Finished 12-Years Cycle!Hello, Skyrexians!
Today we have the huge warning for all BINANCE:XRPUSDT holders because this asset has finished the 12 year cycle and the major correction is incoming. We don't tell you that the top has been already reached in this cycle, it can set the slightly higher high, but potential is very low.
Let's take a look at the monthly time frame. We have seen 5 years of the triangle wave 4 which has been ended with the green dot on Bullish/Bearish Reversal Bar Indicator . After that we are now seeing the wave 5. This wave has reached $3.5 at the top. It was the target zone, that's why the next move is larger correction. Target for it is approximately $0.1 at 0.5 Fibonacci.
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Eyes on $3XRP is performing better than most altcoins, having broken its short-term downtrend. If buyers maintain control, XRP could test the $3.00 resistance, and a successful breakout might pave the way for a move toward $3.50. However, staying above key support levels will be essential for keeping the momentum going.
It’s coming xrp this s could very well be the bottom Xrp is holding support here as expected because this is a major support area . There could be some large manipulated wick off to the lower side that no one can predict. We are starting to get a curve in the support area 2.36 /2.42 area pointing to slowly climbing up. If we drop it will be near 1.70 area to 1.90, .2$ areas which would not stay long there more than likely wicks bought up quickly. But I’m looking at moving up from 2.30 area soon
XRP deserves sub $2Back in 2021, I used to love trading liquidation spikes. One thing I noticed was the wicks were always revisited, sometimes it took a while, but they'd be seen to.
XRP has a wick with a low sitting at $1.8 - I am going to build a short position and target it.
An entry above $3 was ideal, I had one, but my trading has been slightly erratic, so I closed it too soon.
Here we try again, good luck.
2x for xrpusdt or 1/2 ? that's the questionyou can see that xrp has broken the old all time high and did a pullback and it seems that we are waiting for a 150% rally but another scenario is that it may be a fake breakout and it would go back into the wide wide trading range that it has been inside 60% probabilty is in favor of an 150% rally but let's see what would happen
XRP's Rollercoaster: Institutional Moves and Market DynamicsThroughout the first part of February, XRP holders have experienced significant consolidation, prompting many retail traders to exit their positions. There are several potential reasons for this consolidation:
Institutional Influence: Large institutional players, often referred to as "whales," may have influenced the market to push retail traders out, allowing them to acquire XRP at lower prices. This strategy isn't new; historically, similar tactics have been seen with fiat currencies and even physical silver.
Let's not forget, the maximum supply of XRP is capped at 100 billion tokens. Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, created this total supply in 2012. Currently, about 55 billion XRP are in circulation, with the remaining tokens held in escrow by Ripple Labs, set to be fully released by April 2027. Recently, Ripple Labs established a connection to the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) system, which has approximately 11,000 financial institutions connected to it. If we hypothetically distributed all XRP tokens evenly among these institutions, each would hold around 9 million XRP tokens. However, distribution isn't likely to be even, especially considering the immense combined assets of major institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, BNY Mellon, HSBC, and BNP Paribas, which total $63 trillion. If these five institutions alone were to own all XRP, each XRP would theoretically be valued at $630.
The global foreign exchange (FOREX) market has an annual trading volume of approximately $2.73 quadrillion. This staggering amount highlights the potential for XRP to facilitate vast transactions and perhaps even surpass Bitcoin in value. While Bitcoin relies heavily on investor sentiment, XRP has the infrastructure to support potentially quadrillions of dollars in transactions annually.
Ripple's Stablecoins vs. USDC: Ripple has introduced several stablecoins, such as RLUSD, RLGBP, RLEUR, and RLJPY, designed to enhance the utility and liquidity of XRP. These stablecoins are pegged to major currencies and are fully regulated, backed by banks, and custodied by U.S. financial institutions. By integrating these stablecoins into the XRP ecosystem, Ripple aims to bridge traditional financial institutions with decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. This dual compatibility enhances Ripple's Automated Market Makers (AMMs) and token issuance functionalities, creating a robust infrastructure for pricing Real-World Assets (RWAs) and Forex trades in USD. Additionally, Ripple's stablecoins incentivize XRP liquidity through USD-XRP trading pairs, potentially capturing yield opportunities currently monopolized by centralized exchanges.
Governments around the world have expressed concerns about transactional transparency, particularly with stablecoins like USDT (Tether). Due to its lack of transparency and regulatory compliance, USDT has faced scrutiny and restrictions. In contrast, USDC (USD Coin) emphasizes regulatory compliance and transparency through regular audits, making it a more trusted and widely accepted stablecoin. Ripple's stablecoins, with their focus on transparency and compliance, are positioned to gain favor over USDT in global markets.
Global Uncertainty: Governments and global corporations have also played a role in the recent consolidation, particularly due to uncertainties about the impact of tariffs implemented by President Trump on the global economy. Additionally, many are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs and the U.S. government's decisions regarding a potential crypto reserve and the direction of new SEC leadership and the newly appointed Crypto Czar.
What can we expect next? Regular chart analysis suggests a short-term pullback to $1.47 by late February, which could present an excellent buying opportunity. By mid-March, we might see XRP rise to $3.84, yielding a 65% gain from today, February 7, 2025.
The future of XRP is still uncertain. Will whales push XRP to rock bottom again to shake out small retail traders? Or will we see a breakthrough with the SEC lawsuit being dismissed or settled, propelling XRP beyond $3.84 towards potentially hundreds of dollars per token? The next quarter will be critical, and it promises to be an interesting time for XRP holders.
MY CURRENT POI FOR XRPSharing my Current POI for XRP, what are your thoughts? What do you see?
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XRP going to the $2.20s??- A 4-hour SIBI FVG has been established between $2.59–$2.56, which could be a strong resistance to keep prices from climbing. There is also a 1-hour SIBI within that area which gives me more of an indication for resistance.
- If the $2.20s range is to be reached, the first price point to monitor would be $2.4873. If price does not hold and falls below, that liquidity is taken. We will retrace slightly up and then look for the next price, which is $2.4695.
- If there is no support at that price point, the next price of interest will be at $2.4194. At this point, if the liquidity is swept, due to the liquidity void below, $2.28 is very possible.
- Going back to the last big liquidity sweep which was yesterday, price dropped about 2%. A sweep at $2.41 could have a similar effect. Although to reach my estimated price, it would need to be about a 3% drop.
- Over-Projecting: The chart gives me a decent probability of reaching $2.28, but even if it does, I think I will be holding on buying. My true target is the sub-$2.20s and maybe the low $2.00s range. However, we may never see that price again.
- What are you seeing?
XRP Market Update with my Bias and Market ViewJust a quick xrp market update
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Trading forex and futures on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.
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Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices, or other information contained in my content (including live streams, videos, and posts) are provided as general market commentary only and do not constitute investment advice. BDRipTrades, BDelCiel, and Aligned & Wealthy LLC will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including but not limited to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information.
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Government-Required Risk Disclaimer and Disclosure Statement:
CFTC RULE 4.41 - HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
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We Are Almost Back!Over the past few days (January 30th - February 4th), the "whales" tore up XRP but the good news we are almost back. During the first few days, we experienced a 32.75% drop which took out a lot of retail traders (planned by the whales) but now we have already gained 27.87% which leaves up 4.88% below January 30th.
Those of us that didn't panick, found those days a great time to purchase more XRP and today we are much more happy than we were on January 29th before the drop.
My big concern as an XRP trader now is to be extremely careful with ANY short positions in XRP. The question that you as a trader have to ask yourself is what IF the rumors are true that XRP could go up to $1,000 or more overnight and you are in a SHORT position. Guess what, you don't own anymore XRP. Trade carefully and as the saying has always been "BUY LOW AND SELL HIGH."
XRP: Will people who missed out get another chance?KRAKEN:XRPUSD
So, as we made over 900% in our XRP buys (Appreciate everyone who messaged me and thank me - you should be proud for holding and being patient as you were rewarded heavily! ), lets see if there is a chance we go lower again.
As always, anything is possible in crypto, just yesterday we saw a huge drop , confirming that crypto havent changed at all.
As price rejected ATH and started retracing we can look at the points where it could go. Just a simple Trendline can mark a spot of reversal. We can see that price is respecting that trendline over the years , and needs/should be tested again.
With that trendline we have two accumulation zones - marked on the chart. This is the place where I would look to reinvest those big gains. As we were selling on the way up and on high prices. . we do not need very low prices to make a another amazing ROI.
So first zone ( BUY ZONE ) corresponds with the trendline and is more likely to happen.
Second zone ( BIG BUY ZONE ) could happen if we get some extension.
Third zone ( ALL IN ACCUMULATION ZONE ) is very less likely to happen but we need to keep that in mind as that is accumulation zone that was left untested. And here would be optimal and best buys that everyone would wish they happen.
So again, this is a long term analysis (you saw how other played out and we made a big money and % gain), so once again BE PATIENT and play it SMART.