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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ripple & Solana — Asian Wrap 21 October

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Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: Could BTC reach its ATH of $73,777?

Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching the resistance level of around $70,000. A firm close above this mark could trigger a rally to retest its all-time high. Ethereum (ETH) is nearing its descending trendline, with a break and close above signaling a potential rally. Ripple (XRP) is also consolidating around its key level, and a close above suggests a possible recovery.

XRP rally likely as SEC appeal does not contest legal clarity of Ripple’s token

Ripple (XRP) gains on Friday as traders digest the developments in the Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) appeal against the final lawsuit ruling. In August 2024, Judge Analisa Torres imposed a $125 million fine on Ripple for their institutional XRP sale and the altcoin’s non-security status in exchange-based transactions was maintained.

Solana Price Forecast: SOL gains 2% as community discusses Firedancer validator for better performance

Solana (SOL) price increases more than 2% on Friday, tracking the broad gains seen among the main cryptocurrencies, as its community discusses on social media the progress in the development of a new validator, Firedancer, that could boost the blockchain’s performance.

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Starknet unveils strkBTC, shielded Bitcoin transactions on Ethereum Layer 2

Starknet, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by StarkWare, today announced strkBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset that introduces optional shielding while preserving full DeFi composability.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple consolidate with short-term cautious bullish bias

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple are consolidating near key technical areas on Friday, showing mild signs of stabilization after recent volatility. BTC holds above $67,000 despite mild losses so far this week, while ETH hovers around $2,000 after a rejection near its upper consolidation boundary.

Ethereum Price Forecast: FG Nexus continues distribution amid signs of returning risk-on sentiment

FG Nexus, once dubbed an Ethereum treasury firm, resumed offloading the top altcoin on Wednesday, distributing 7,550 ETH, according to data from smart money tracker EmberCN.

Top Crypto Gainers: Stable and Decred rally, Pippin approaches record highs

Altcoins, such as Stable, Decred, and Pippin, are extending gains so far this week, defying the risk-averse conditions in the broader cryptocurrency market. Stable and Pippin are near record high levels, while Decred extends its breakout rally above $30.

Bitcoin Price Annual Forecast: BTC holds long-term bullish structure heading into 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.

Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five

Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.