Author: Saanjana Nikita

Zcash has climbed sharply toward $1,600 as European investors gain a new way to access ZEC through a regulated exchange-traded product. 21Shares launched its physically backed Zcash ETP on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, giving European brokerage customers exposure to ZEC without having to purchase and store the cryptocurrency themselves. The issuer announced the listing on Sept. 22, although Zcash’s rally was already underway before the product reached the market. The product trades under the ticker ZCASH, with a euro-denominated listing in Paris and a dollar-denominated listing in Amsterdam. Its ISIN is CH1608218801. The ETP structure provides exposure to ZEC while…

A potential XRP move toward $27 has become a talking point among parts of the crypto community. The idea comes from long-term XRP holder Susan Anderson (@Susan223331), who expects an unusually fast price surge that she describes as a “vertical style black swan.” It’s an extremely bullish XRP price prediction, and traders are divided over whether the target has a realistic basis or is simply an expression of long-term conviction. The $27 XRP Thesis Where the Black Swan Theory Came From Anderson’s prediction is centered on the idea that XRP could experience a sudden, near-vertical move rather than a gradual…

Cardano (ADA) is trading higher on September 22 after ADA was added as a payment option to the x402 software kit, bringing the token into the growing market for AI-driven payments. The move comes as activity on the Cardano network picks up, while futures open interest has climbed to its highest level in several months. ADA was trading around $0.245 at the time of writing, up 5.31% on the day. Daily trading volume has also crossed $1.04 billion, according to CoinGecko. ADA Added to x402 for AI Agent Payments The x402 software kit now supports ADA payments, giving developers access…

Strategy has resumed its Bitcoin buying spree, purchasing another 950 BTC for $75.7 million and bringing its total holdings to 846,000 BTC. Strategy has added another 950 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, extending its position as the largest publicly known corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. The company purchased the 950 BTC for approximately $75.7 million, paying an average of $79,670 per Bitcoin, according to its latest disclosure. The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 846,000 BTC, acquired for roughly $63.8 billion at an average cost of approximately $75,416 per BTC. The latest acquisition comes after a three-week pause in…

XRP gained 3.51% over the past 24 hours, reaching around $1.43 as demand across the broader crypto market improved. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization also climbed 1.5% to approximately $2.79 trillion. Bitcoin remained near $81,000, while Ethereum moved toward $2,600, adding to the broader market recovery. XRP has followed that momentum, with both network activity and whale movements showing increased activity this week. XRP Ledger Transactions Increase Data from XRPScan shows that the XRP Ledger processed roughly 2.34 million transactions over the past 24 hours, representing an 8.9% increase from the previous day. The rise points to greater activity across…

Trading Bitcoin on Robinhood may cost more than the headline fees suggest. The platform’s default crypto order routing can bake trading costs directly into buy and sell prices, with the spread reaching nearly 2% round trip. The issue drew attention after Delphi Digital co-founder Tommy Shaughnessy shared a screenshot showing a $1,426 difference between Robinhood’s Bitcoin bid and ask prices and questioned Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev about the gap. How the Cost Works A spread is simply the difference between what buyers are quoted and what sellers receive. Robinhood’s default crypto routing uses external market makers rather than sending orders…

Zcash (ZEC) has emerged as one of the strongest-performing cryptocurrencies in the top 100 by market cap. According to CoinGecko data, ZEC has gained 18.2% over the past 24 hours, 65% in two weeks, and 166.5% over the past month. Over the last year, its price has climbed more than 2,500%, putting it far ahead of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), as well as several large technology stocks. The move has brought renewed attention to Zcash and its focus on financial privacy. So, what is behind the sudden interest in ZEC, and can the rally…

The crypto market is going through a sharp correction after the US Senate failed to advance the much-anticipated CLARITY Act. Bitcoin has also pulled back, fueling concerns that further downside remains possible. According to CoinGecko data, BTC is down 2.1% over the past 24 hours, 4.1% over the past week, and 2.1% over the last 14 days. Despite the recent weakness, Bitcoin remains up 19.5% over the past month. The CLARITY Act setback is one factor weighing on sentiment, but macroeconomic conditions could create additional pressure. What Could Pressure Crypto Next? The CLARITY Act was designed to establish clearer rules…

Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token is coming under renewed selling pressure as traders pull back from memecoins. The token fell about 7.5% over the past 24 hours, while trading activity remained below its recent average. The decline does not appear to be linked to a major exploit, token unlock, exchange listing, or project-specific announcement. Instead, weakness across the broader memecoin market appears to be weighing on PENGU. The drop has also pushed the token below a nearby support level, putting traders on alert for its next move. PENGU Declines as Memecoin Selling Spreads PENGU dropped between 7.3% and 7.5% over the…

Bitcoin (BTC) has officially formed a golden cross, a technical development that traders often view as a potential signal of stronger price momentum ahead. The pattern emerged after Bitcoin’s 50-day moving average moved above its 200-day moving average, marking the first such crossover since November 2025. With the indicator now confirmed, attention is turning toward Bitcoin’s next major target: the $100,000 level. But while the golden cross offers a bullish technical signal, BTC still has several obstacles to overcome before another six-figure move becomes realistic. Could the Golden Cross Push Bitcoin Above $100,000? Historically, Bitcoin has performed strongly following golden-cross…