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Why is XRP flat despite record ETF inflows?

Spot XRP ETFs recorded a new all-time high in cumulative net inflows after investor demand returned in April.  Summary Spot XRP ETFs reached $1.29 billion in cumulative inflows after April demand returned strongly again. XRP stayed near $1.43 despite fresh ETF inflows and renewed investor demand this week recently. Nearly 35 million XRP left exchanges,

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Israeli airstrikes hit evacuation route in south Lebanon amid military escalation

Israeli airstrikes targeted an evacuation route in south Lebanon amid escalated military operations. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by June 30 market sits at 100% YES, though trading volume is nonexistent. ## Market reaction The ceasefire by June 30 and by April 30 markets both show 100% YES. The Trump endorsement of an Israeli ceasefire

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Crypto gridlock could benefit China, official warns

A White House-linked official has warned that failure to pass clear crypto rules in the United States could help China gain ground in digital assets. Summary Patrick Witt warned that failing to pass clear US crypto rules could benefit China’s digital asset ambitions. The CLARITY Act remains stalled as lawmakers debate stablecoin yield rules and

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Iran rejects nuclear limits, seeks sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran has rejected nuclear limits in ceasefire talks, prioritizing sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The odds of Iran agreeing to end uranium enrichment by April 30 have dropped to 3.6% YES, down from 50% a week ago. Market reaction This explicit stance from Iran kills any near-term prospect of a

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Michael Saylor teases Bitcoin buy, but bulls may get less

Michael Saylor has hinted at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase ahead of the company’s expected Monday update.  Summary Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase after Strategy raised holdings to 815,061 BTC last week. Analysts expect a smaller buy because MSTR share issuance paused while shares traded below par. Strategy still has ATM capacity, but funding conditions

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US-Iran peace deal odds plummet as negotiations stall

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran may be a tactical maneuver to frame Iran as refusing peace, potentially justifying a return to hostilities. The odds for a US-Iran peace deal by April 30 have dropped to 2% YES, down from 10% just 24 hours ago. Market reaction The April 30 peace deal market sits at

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New ATH or Dump to $55K? Analysts Clash but Bulls Dominate

The $55,000 bottom has appeared in a few analysts’ recent analysis on BTC’s future price moves. Bitcoin’s price has stalled over the past several days in a tight range between $77,000 and $78,200. The more macro perspective shows another range, this time between $65,000 and $79,000, in which the asset has traded since the

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PI outshines major altcoins as crypto market nears $2.7T

Pi Network’s PI (PI) token recovered over the weekend as several altcoins moved higher. PI rose more than 5% in 24 hours and traded above $0.18. Summary PI token gained over 5% in 24 hours, trading above $0.18 during weekend recovery move. Bitcoin briefly touched $78,200 before settling near $78,000 after several days of rangebound

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Tillis backs Warsh for Fed Chair as DOJ drops Powell probe

Senator Thom Tillis’s readiness to back Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair clears a major hurdle after the DOJ dropped its investigation into Jerome Powell. The likelihood of Warsh’s confirmation by May 1 is now at 2% YES, up from 1% yesterday. The biggest action is in the May 15 contract, which jumped to

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Ripple ETFs Hit New All-Time High But XRP Price Fails to Capitalize

XRP has remained essentially at the same level as it was last week. After ending March as the first red month since their inception, the spot XRP ETFs have started to regain investors’ attention, and they reached a major achievement at the end of the previous business week. In the meantime, the underlying asset

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