Headline: Crypto Mixed as Stocks Rebound; DOGE Pulls Back, XRP Eyes Breakout, ETH Whales Accumulate
Introduction: Digital assets were uneven to start the week while U.S. equities rallied and Asian markets diverged. Traders weighed cooling ETF enthusiasm, shifting inflation narratives, and the durability of the AI-led equity trade as key levels came into focus across crypto and FX.
The cryptocurrency market saw selective strength. Dogecoin briefly surged above 0.1815 on heavy volume before reversing, signaling fading momentum as attention turns to support near 0.1800 and waning ETF-driven enthusiasm. XRP gained 1.55% to 2.53, supported by ETF filing buzz and accumulation trends, with traders watching 2.57 as the next key resistance for a potential breakout. Bitcoin held steady. In Ethereum, large holders stepped up, with whale buying reportedly climbing 52% and 7.6 million ETH accumulated as retail participation fell 16%. Market participants are eyeing the 3,000 level as a pivotal support for ETH.
In equities, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped roughly 400 points and Nvidia rallied on hopes of progress toward a government funding agreement, fueling a broader risk-on tone. That momentum later cooled as concerns of an AI-driven bubble resurfaced, tempering gains in technology shares and reintroducing volatility across growth names.
Asian markets presented a mixed picture. The Nikkei and KOSPI advanced on a rebound in AI-related technology stocks, while China lagged despite a modest inflation uptick, underscoring persistent growth concerns. Later trade saw the Nikkei slip about 0.5% as profit-taking set in, and USD/JPY hovered near recent highs, reflecting continued dollar strength. Inflation remained a flashpoint, with political claims of easing pressures contrasted by Treasury commentary that inflation remains above target—keeping traders focused on upcoming economic data.
Key Points: – DOGE spiked above 0.1815 before reversing; traders watching 0.1800 support as ETF enthusiasm cools. – XRP rose 1.55% to 2.53; 2.57 remains a key resistance for a potential breakout. – ETH whales reportedly accumulated 7.6M tokens (up 52%) as retail holdings fell 16%; 3,000 is the level to watch. – Dow up about 400 points; Nvidia rallied on hopes for a U.S. shutdown deal, though tech gains later cooled. – Asian stocks were mixed: Nikkei and KOSPI gained on AI rebound, while China lagged despite an inflation bump. – USD/JPY stayed near recent highs; conflicting inflation narratives keep attention on upcoming data.
