Daily Crypto Signals: Bitcoin Breaks $102K, Solana Outpaces Ethereum

Bitcoin surged past $100,000 while MicroStrategy announced the purchase of 1,070 BTC worth $101 million in the final days of 2024.

The crypto market saw significant developments across multiple fronts, including Solana’s DEX volume surpassing Ethereum and Base combined, and major predictions for XRP’s potential growth to $15.

Crypto Market Updates

The crypto market started 2025 with significant institutional activity and political ramifications. While MicroStrategy kept building Bitcoin, Polymarket effectively projected the departure of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Signing increasing institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency sector, Japanese company Metaplanet revealed bold plans to raise its Bitcoin holdings five-fold to 10,000 BTC in 2025.

Bitcoin Crosses $102K

BTC/USD

Bitcoin BTC/USD has showed amazing strength in price movement; it will rise 8.5% in 2025 with continuous trading over $100,000. Technical analysts estimate prospective targets of $138,000 by February; some even propose $200,000 as a possible cycle’s target. Though retail transaction volumes have substantially dropped since BTC hit $108,000 last month, the Coinbase premium has returned to a neutral index, suggesting restored US investor attitude.

Solana Tops Ethereum, Base in DEX Trading Volumes

SOL/USD

Solana SOL/USD has shown remarkable growth in the DeFi market, topping Ethereum and Base combined by recording around $3.8 billion in 24-hour DEX trading volume. From $180 million to over $3 billion, the network’s top DEX, Raydium, has seen trade volumes rise more than tenfold in 2024. From $1.4 billion to perhaps $9.5 billion in 2024, Solana’s total value locked has likewise expanded shockingly.

Can XRP Price Cross $15?

XRP/USD

With a 15% price rise over the past seven days, XRP XRP/USD has exhibited positive momentum reaching $2.44. Technical study suggests a bull flag pattern development supported by a notable 45% increase in open interest over the past 24 hours with a possible objective of $15. Under a crypto-friendly Trump presidency, analysts especially see bright future prospects for XRP; forecasts indicate the $15 target might be attained by May 5, 2025.

Top Altcoins to Watch

BNB/USD

With the market sentiment improving, here are some of the key altcoins to keep an eye on today:

• BNB BNB/USD: Consolidating between $703 and $722, showing potential for a breakout
• Cardano ADA/USD: Testing resistance at $1.12 with strong upward momentum
• Avalanche (AVAX): Broken above the 50-day SMA at $43.23, indicating bullish sentiment
• Dogecoin DOGE/USD: Showing strength above the 50-day SMA with potential targets at $0.43
• Ether ETH/USD: Completed a bullish ascending triangle formation with a target of $3,894

Arslan Butt

Index & Commodity Analyst

Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.

His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.

His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.