21Shares forecasts XRP target price of $2.45 in 2026, warns of correction risk
American asset management firm 21Shares in its latest report predicts a baseline target price of $2.45 for Ripple (XRP) in 2026; in an optimistic scenario, if institutional demand and RWA applications expand, the price could reach as high as $2.69. The report notes that XRP, which briefly surged to $3.65 in 2025, has now fallen back below $2. Analysis suggests that the 55 consecutive days of net capital inflows into XRP ETFs and the resolution of SEC cases have eliminated major uncertainties. 21Shares also warns tha

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Thursday, no rate cut, dust settles, the air force continues to play music and dance
In the early morning, the Federal Reserve concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting, announcing "no change" and no rate cut. After the decision was announced, gold and silver soared together, while Bitcoin came under pressure and failed to hold the 90,000 level. Currently, the overall trend has returned to weakness, and today’s strategy is to continue shorting on slight rebounds.
The daily chart shows a large bearish engulfing candle swallowing three consecutive bullish days, indicating strong resistance a

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#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate | A Structural Revival, Not a Speculative Return
GameFi has re-entered the broader market narrative with renewed strength, signaling that its earlier decline was not a failure, but a necessary phase of transformation. Early 2026 marks the emergence of a redesigned digital gaming economy built around sustainability, scalability, and authentic user engagement rather than short-term token incentives.
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#SolanaMemeHypeReturns 🚀
Solana’s meme coin ecosystem is heating up again in early 2026, signaling a fresh wave of speculation, retail energy, and high-velocity trading. After a long low-volatility phase, meme tokens on Solana are once again dominating volumes, social buzz, and short-term momentum.
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Thursday, the decision is implemented, the crypto market continues its winning streak in short positions, and gold and silver remain crazy!
The highly anticipated Federal Reserve decision has been announced. As the market expected, it was thunderous but with little rain; the market has not shown much improvement, and the principle of "no rebound, no breakthrough" still applies in this round of行情. In the crypto world, we have recently been rebounding while shorting, and it has been very perfect. Considering the current market rhythm, it still appears sluggish, and we still need to look bearish

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#美联储利率决议临近 As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision, global financial markets are on high alert. The hashtag #CryptoMarketWatch #FedRateDecisionApproaches highlights the importance of understanding how Fed policy could influence not only the US economy but also international capital flows, equities, bond markets, and digital assets like Bitcoin. Investors are monitoring potential policy shifts whether the Fed will raise, hold, or adjust rates in the coming months and weighing the implications for risk appetite and market volatility.
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