210.42K
1.29M
2025-09-20 15:00:00 ~ 2025-09-22 10:30:00
2025-09-22 12:00:00 ~ 2025-09-22 16:00:00
Total supply100.00M
Resources
Introduction
River is building a chain-abstraction stablecoin system that connects assets, liquidity, and yield across ecosystems. Powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, users can earn, leverage, and scale across ecosystems.Beyond traditional models, River has pioneered PrimeVault and SmartVault, which combine collateral flexibility with automated, no-liquidation yield strategies, enabling seamless multi-chain expansion.
The market remains gripped by extreme fear. Many Bitcoin investors focus only on short-term price fluctuations and fixate on negative factors. As a result, they overlook strong underlying fundamentals. Although the price may be correcting, the following data reinforces the case for a recovery. Lightning Network Growth Despite a Sharp Bitcoin Price Decline Bitcoins price has fallen sharply. However, its use as a payment network has reached an all-time high, as reflected in breakthrough data from the Lightning Network. The Lightning Network is a Layer 2 protocol built on top of Bitcoin. It enables scalable, low-cost, and near-instant transactions, making it ideal for everyday payments. Data from Newhedge shows that Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity rose to a record high of 5,800 BTC in December. It remained above 5,600 BTC in early 2026. Bitcoin Lightning Network Capacity. Source: Newhedge Capacity (blue) represents the total amount of Bitcoin locked in Lightning Network payment channels. For the Lightning Network to function, participants must commit BTC to channels in advance. This committed BTC forms the networks capacity. Therefore, capacity determines the total value that can be transacted through the Lightning Network at any given time. An increase signals improvements in scalability, reliability, and user adoption. In addition, a recent report from River revealed that the Lightning Network surpassed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume for the first time. It processed 5.22 million transactions. This growth indicates that businesses and exchanges are using Lightning to move real funds. While everyone is focused on Bitcoin dropping to $63K, something happened last week that nobody talked about. The Lightning Network crossed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume for the first time ever Businesses are using it, said Fernando Nikolić, a developer at Perception. Sam Wouters, Director of Marketing at River, explained that most transactions involve transfers between exchanges, often with large amounts. He predicted that in the future, the emergence of AI agents could reduce the average transaction size when executing many small transactions. Hashrate Recovery Reflects Renewed Miner Confidence Second, Bitcoins hashratean important metric that measures the networks total computational powerhas recovered to levels equivalent to September last year, when BTC traded above $100,000. The strong V-shaped recovery in February shows that miners have returned with renewed confidence. It also strengthens the networks security and resilience. Bitcoin Hashrate. Source: Blockchain.com Miners appear to have moved past extreme negative sentiment. They have restarted operations after severe weather disruptions earlier in the year. Historically, hashrate tends to rise alongside Bitcoins price. This pattern often signals a potential recovery in BTC. The Sign of Strengthening Demand From US Investors Third, the Coinbase Premium Index turned positive again in the final week of the month after remaining negative for a full month. The Coinbase Premium Index measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and on Binance. A return to positive territory reflects that US investors are willing to buy BTC at higher prices. Coinbase Premium Index. Source: CryptoQuant. This return to positive territory suggests a gradual improvement in demand from professional and institutional participants, particularly those based in the United States. This signal remains tentative and reflects ongoing investor caution. However, current price levels appear to be gradually becoming attractive again for professional participants, commented Darkfost, an analyst at CryptoQuant. These positive signals may appear faint amid prevailing pessimism. However, they could act as catalysts for a recovery. Recent analysis from BeInCrypto emphasized that a breakout above the $67,394 resistance level would improve the negative short-term price structure. Such a move would lay the foundation for further upside.
Bitcoin’s adoption by institutions, banks, merchants, public companies, and nation-states has boomed in 2025, despite the recent drawdown in its price, says the financial services company River. “There is no bear market in Bitcoin adoption,” River said in a report published on Tuesday, which noted that while Bitcoin (BTC) is down 50% from its all-time high, “adoption is compounding in ways that aren’t affecting the price, yet.” “Trust in Bitcoin has grown faster than that of any asset in history,” it said. “What began as an experiment is now a globally recognized store-of-value, with adoption patterns that rival the internet.” Bitcoin is now mainstream on Wall Street. Source: River Institutional, banking, and public company adoption River reported that institutions accumulated 829,000 BTC in 2025, including purchases by businesses, governments, funds, and exchange-traded funds. Registered investment advisors have been net buying BTC for eight quarters in a row and have invested roughly $1.5 billion in Bitcoin ETFs per quarter over the past two years, River said. It noted that these institutions represent “millions of underlying individuals” gaining exposure to Bitcoin for the first time through brokerage accounts, retirement plans, sovereign funds, and corporate balance sheets. Related: Additionally, 60% of the top US banks are building Bitcoin products. “With a favorable regulatory environment in the US, banks can now custody Bitcoin and offer Bitcoin products to their customers,” it stated. Businesses were the largest buyers of BTC in 2025, with a majority of these purchases driven by crypto treasury companies as adoption by such firms grew by 2.5 times last year. Public companies holding Bitcoin. Source: River Merchant adoption and payments accelerate Merchant adoption also surged with the number of businesses in the US accepting Bitcoin for payments tripling, while global usage grew by 74% in 2025, it noted. Bitcoin payments on the Lightning Network grew by 300% in 2025 and, according to River's estimations, the network is now processing over $1.1 billion in monthly transaction volume. Five nation-states became new Bitcoin owners in 2025, including purchases from two sovereign wealth funds in Luxembourg and Saudi Arabia, and one central bank in the Czech Republic. The other two were Brazil and Taiwan. River estimates a total of 23 nation-states hold Bitcoin through state-backed mining, seizures, or central bank exposure. Bitcoin volatility is in decline River said that Bitcoin volatility is also in decline, nearing that of gold and the S&P 500, which signals that it is “increasingly viewed as a mature asset class.” “As volatility falls, the hurdle for more risk-averse investors declines,” it said. “Over time, that opens the door to larger pools of capital.” BTC volatility edges closer to that of stocks and gold. Source: River River added that Bitcoin is built on trust, and claimed it is operating as the world’s “only scarce and incorruptible form of digital money.” “We expect that in the coming years, Bitcoin adoption will not only continue its current trend, but meaningfully accelerate.” Magazine:
Hut 8 stock price has risen for three consecutive months and is nearing its highest level this year as the company prepares to publish its financial results. Summary Hut 8 share price has jumped for three consecutive months. The company has formed a cup-and-handle pattern. It will publish the financial results later on Tuesday. Hut 8, a top company in the Bitcoin (BTC) mining and an upcoming artificial intelligence data center industry, rose to $57, up by over 1,285% from its lowest level in 2023. This surge has brought its market capitalization to over $6.2 billion. Hut 8 has done well despite the ongoing Bitcoin price crash because of its pivot to the data center industry. It recently entered a major deal with Anthropic, the creator of Claude. This deal will see it build the River Bend campus, which will have a capacity of 2,295 megawatts of infrastructure in three tranches. The deal will be worth billions of dollars in the next few years. The next key catalyst for the Hut 8 stock price will be the upcoming earnings, which will come out on Tuesday. Data compiled by Yahoo Finance shows that the revenue will be $95 million, up by 200% from the same period in 2024. Its annual revenue will be over $241 million, up by 48% on an annual basis. Its deal with Anthropic and Google will help it grow its revenue this year to over $425 million, up by 76% on an annual basis. Analysts also expect the earnings-per-share will be a loss of 15 cents from a profit of 1.55 in the same period in 2024. Wall Street analysts are largely bullish on the company. Some of the mosy bullish ones are HC Wainwright, Roth Mkm, and KBW, which have placed a target of $80, $80, and $75m respectively. The average target among analysts is $64, up by 12% from the current level. Hut 8 stock technical analysis HUT stock chart | Source: TradingView The monthly timeframe chart shows that Hut 8 share price has staged a strong comeback in the past few years. It has jumped from a low of $3.65 in 2023 to the current level. The stock has jumped in the last three consecutive months and is nearing its highest level this year at $66. It has also moved above the 50-month moving average. A closer look shows that it has formed a cup-and-handle pattern whose upper side is at $82.70, its highest level on record. Such a move will mark a 40% increase from the current level. The caveat, however, is that this pattern has formed on the monthly chart, meaning that its outcome may take months or years to complete.
Satlantis has launched as a Bitcoin-native events and ticketing platform that embeds Lightning wallets directly into user accounts and events, allowing organizers to issue tickets and receive payments in Bitcoin without relying solely on traditional payment processors. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the platform functions similarly to services like Luma and Eventbrite, offering ticket tiers, attendee management and event pages, but automatically generates a unique Bitcoin (BTC) wallet for each event to facilitate direct payments and withdrawals. Satlantis also integrates with Stripe to process fiat payments and said it plans to add stablecoin support, allowing organizers to accept Bitcoin, traditional currency or both through a single dashboard. According to Satlantis’s crowdfunding page, investors in the startup include Bitcoin Opportunity Fund and Timechain Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to Bitcoin infrastructure projects. Using Lightning Network to cut fees The company said its model is a way to reduce ticketing fees and expand access in regions where traditional payment rails are limited, using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to enable low-cost, cross-border transactions. The Lightning Network is a layer-2 protocol built on Bitcoin that enables faster, lower-cost transactions by processing payments off-chain. According to data cited recently by River marketing director Sam Wouters, the network’s transaction volume reached an estimated $1.1 billion across 5.2 million transactions in November. Source: River Related: How many people actually pay with Bitcoin? Real use cases revealed Crypto’s expanding role in ticketing and live events Efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into ticketing predate many current Web3 platforms, with sports teams and travel companies experimenting with digital-asset payments for more than a decade. In sports, the Sacramento Kings became the first NBA team to accept Bitcoin for tickets and merchandise in 2014. The Dallas Mavericks followed in 2019 after owner Mark Cuban signaled plans to support crypto payments, ultimately allowing fans to purchase game tickets with Bitcoin. Beyond payment acceptance, blockchain companies are also experimenting with how live events are financed and settled. TIX, the onchain settlement network behind KYD Labs, aims to turn tickets into tokenized real-world assets that can be used to access upfront capital and automate repayment flows. Major sporting bodies have also explored blockchain-based ticket-linked products. FIFA, the global governing body for soccer, has experimented with non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives tied to its tournaments. NFTs are unique blockchain-based tokens that verify ownership of a specific digital asset. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA sold “right-to-buy” NFTs granting holders a reserved window to purchase match tickets at face value if certain conditions are met. The tokens are not tickets themselves but can be traded on FIFA’s NFT marketplace. FIFA “Right to Final” tickets. Source: FIFA Collect Magazine: Is China hoarding gold so yuan becomes global reserve instead of USD?
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network surpassed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume in November 2025, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion across 5.2 million transactions, according to a report from River. River said the milestone was achieved despite bitcoin’s price declining throughout November and remaining subdued for much of 2025, highlighting growing payment usage independent of price momentum. “Lightning adoption happened despite the price declining all of November and generally not doing much in 2025. The adoption was largely driven by exchanges, as well as a growing number of businesses accepting bitcoin payments,” Said River director of marketing, Sam Wouters. Although November’s 5.2 million transactions marked strong activity, monthly volumes remain below the August 2023 peak of 6.6 million transactions, which River attributed to micropayment experiments in gaming and messaging applications. The report forecast a potential surge in Lightning usage as individuals and businesses experiment with AI-driven agentic payments, which involve automated systems initiating transactions without direct manual input.
Earlier this week, AMBCrypto reported that River [RIVER] could see further short-term gains. The cross-chain liquidity protocol’s token reached $23, as AMBCrypto forecast, but there was potential for more short-term gains. After reaching a high of $24.2 on Thursday, the 12th of February, RIVER has receded by 18.9% to $19.62. However, this brush of the $24 supply zone was an interesting development for traders. The short-term bullish case for RIVER Source: RIVER/USDT on TradingView The 1-day swing structure was bearish. The $16.1 swing low had been breached, and the longer-term bias was now bearish. This timeframe’s MACD fell below the zero line to signal downward momentum over the past two weeks. The CMF was at an extremely low value of -0.36 to highlight heavy capital flows out of the market. Combined with the bearish structure, it informed traders to watch for a bearish continuation. Yet, during its slide from all-time highs, RIVER left behind imbalances on the 1-day timeframe. Highlighted in white, these areas at $26-$33 and $35-$40 represented supply zones that are likely to get tagged in the coming days. Source: CoinGlass The liquidation heatmap showed pockets of liquidity nearby. The closest ones to the current market price were at $15 and $25, and roughly equal in the magnitude of liquidations. Given the upward momentum that RIVER has exhibited over the past week with its 55.2% bounce, it was possible that the move would extend higher. Beyond $25, the $33 and $37.7 levels were also notable liquidity clusters. Traders, watch out for a rejection Strong capital outflows, as highlighted by the CMF, demand attention. Although last week’s gains turned the lower‑timeframe structure and momentum bullish, that strength may not last. Traders should treat the imbalances and magnetic zones overhead as supply areas where selling pressure on RIVER is likely to emerge. Final Thoughts River has rallied 55% in a week, but the volume indicator warned of holders selling into the rally. It was risky to buy this extremely volatile asset, which rallied 660% in under three weeks and retraced the entire move a week later.
ChainCatcher News, according to Coinmarketcap data, the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization performed as follows. The top five gainers are: Lighter (LIT) up 12.17%, current price $1.49; Humanity Protocol (H) up 10.73%, current price $0.1674; River (RIVER) up 10.59%, current price $19.93; pippin (PIPPIN) up 10.12%, current price $0.5067; Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) up 8.82%, current price $0.5828.
Though the cryptocurrency market is volatile, certain altcoins have grown significantly. According to CoinMarketCap’s “Top Gainers,” the crypto market is separating “traditional” large blue-chip currencies from strong high-momentum mid-cap coins. Despite bearish market sentiment, a few cryptocurrencies are showing very large double-digit gains due to continued interest and activity in their ecosystems and a resurgence of interest from investors in some of the more obscure categories of cryptocurrencies. River and Pippin – The New Leaders of Momentum River (RIVER) has been the best performing token over the last 24 hours, with gains of more than 27%, bringing the price of River to $19.48. The increase in price also corresponds to an exceptionally high 24-hour trading volume of greater than $93 million, indicating that this move is being driven by large amounts of liquidity as opposed to just speculative retail increases. Pippin (PIPPIN) is the next best-performing token, with a 24.11% increase to a price of $0.4378. Investors are increasingly turning to smaller capitalized assets with increased “Beta” values in regard to Bitcoin and are rotating their money away from large, capitalized projects. When larger and more stable assets consolidate, traders tend to turn to portfolio positioning which often leads them to search for potential yield (high return on investment) in the top 100 gainers. This phenomenon of asset rotation is becoming more prominent. LayerZero and Monero Show Strength Established infrastructure projects are seeing increased momentum in addition to the newly issued tokens growing exponentially. LayerZero (ZRO), an omnichain interoperability protocol for blockchains, was able to climb 18.71% and reach a price of $2.30. Notable about LayerZero was the huge amount of trading volume ($563 million), indicating that there was likely a lot of institutional or heavy whale trading taking place. LayerZero’s functionality to allow for cross-chain communication is also a key aspect of the DeFi ecosystem and, therefore, makes it a “safe play” for those who would like to bet on the future of a multi-chain environment. Among the best performing assets of the day was Monero (XMR), which saw an increase of 2.86%. Monero continues to withstand significant regulatory pressure and has been delisted by multiple major centralized exchanges; yet its resilience illustrates persistent demand for privacy-focused assets. This growing demand matches the overall trend in many of the industries where users want to have access to decentralized and private forms of wealth management. The Rise of Niche Ecosystems and Tokenization There are two cryptocurrencies that are represented on the current leaderboard, Aster (ASTER) and PAX Gold (PAXG) which represent such different extremes within the overall market; therefore, having PAX Gold trade at approximately $5,100 and be up nearly 1% from last week, shows that there is a growing interest in Real World Assets (RWA), and with the uncertainty of the economy globally, tokenized gold does provide a way for crypto investors to hedge against inflation without departing from the blockchain ecosystem. Across the Web3 ecosystem we are beginning to see this movement towards greater utility and integration into reality. Examples of this movement can be seen with projects such as River and LayerZero leading their respective categories and others are now more focused on living, eating and playing through integrations pixel to pixel with each other. Conclusion Recent statistics from CoinMarketCap reveal a dynamic landscape in the crypto world, showcasing a balanced mix of high-risk speculative growth alongside utility-driven accumulation. River and Pippin get a lot of media attention because their price has gone up vertically, but there is also strong underlying infrastructure development in projects such as LayerZero that point toward the maturation of the market’s foundation. Investors should be on the lookout for rapid gains often followed by cooling periods, however, continued healthy volume indicates an insatiable appetite for digital assets.
LayerZero’s token ZRO trades near $2.38 after a strong four-hour breakout attempt. The move follows a decisive rebound from the $1.50–$1.55 demand zone. Buyers now target the recent swing high near $2.46. Consequently, the broader structure has shifted from consolidation to expansion. Higher lows and rising momentum confirm growing bullish control. ZRO reclaimed several key Fibonacci levels during the latest advance. Price first broke above the 0.382 level at $1.69. It then cleared the 0.5 level at $1.84. Moreover, bulls pushed through the critical 0.618 pivot near $1.99. That level now acts as structural support. The token also surpassed the 0.786 retracement at $2.19 intraday. Short-term moving averages now slope upward. Price trades above the 50, 100, and 200 EMAs. Hence, the trend alignment favors buyers. The Supertrend indicator flipped bullish near $1.60 earlier in the rally. Key resistance stands at $2.46. That level marks the recent local high. Additionally, $2.50 presents a psychological barrier. A clean four-hour close above $2.46 could open a move toward $2.60 or higher. However, support remains essential. The $2.20 zone now serves as near-term backing. Below that, $1.99 remains the critical pivot. A drop under $1.84 would weaken momentum and extend consolidation. Source: Derivatives data reflects rising speculative activity. Open interest climbed from roughly $50 million to over $80 million earlier in the cycle. Mid-cycle spikes approached $100 million during volatile phases. However, those expansions often preceded liquidations. Related: Later, open interest declined toward $30 million as leverage flushed out. Recently, exposure surged to approximately $122 million. Significantly, this marks a new local high. Traders now deploy fresh capital with higher leverage. Consequently, volatility risk also increases. Source: Spot flow data shows a similar shift. Outflows dominated between late spring and early winter. Red bars reflected steady selling pressure during price declines. However, early February brought strong green inflow spikes. A $3.3 million net inflow aligned with the rebound toward $2.37. Hence, accumulation appears to return. LayerZero continues to expand beyond trading metrics. The company partnered with Google Cloud to explore blockchain infrastructure for AI-driven economic activity. Additionally, DTCC aims to enhance asset tokenization using LayerZero technology. Moreover, Intercontinental Exchange plans to evaluate how LayerZero’s Zero chain could support continuous trading. The network claims scalable architecture with multi-million transaction capacity. Key levels remain clearly defined as LayerZero trades near the $2.38 region. Price recently reclaimed major Fibonacci levels and now presses against $2.46 resistance. The structure shows higher lows since the $1.50–$1.55 demand base, confirming a short-term trend shift. Upside levels: $2.46 stands as immediate resistance and the recent swing high. A confirmed breakout could open room toward $2.50 and $2.60. Above $2.60, momentum may expand toward the $2.75 zone if volume strengthens. Downside levels: $2.20 acts as first short-term support and the prior breakout zone. Below that, $1.99 (0.618 Fib) remains the key structural pivot. Deeper support sits at $1.84 and $1.69, where the broader bullish structure would face invalidation. The 50/100/200 EMAs now slope upward, supporting bullish alignment. Moreover, price holds above the Supertrend support, reinforcing upside bias. However, momentum depends on holding $1.99 on any pullback. LayerZero’s price outlook hinges on whether buyers can sustain pressure above $2.20 and challenge $2.46 decisively. A strong close above that level would confirm continuation and likely trigger volatility expansion. Additionally, rising open interest near cycle highs signals growing speculative positioning. However, failure to hold $1.99 could shift momentum back into consolidation. A break below $1.84 would weaken the bullish thesis and expose $1.69. For now, ZRO trades in a pivotal expansion phase. Sustained inflows and structural support will determine whether the next leg targets $2.60+ or returns to range conditions. Related:
Popularity rankings show that XAUT's popularity has decreased by 40,000 compared to yesterday, ranking first. The popularity ranking is as follows: ① XAUT ($5032.31, -0.05%) ② ETH ($1951.85, -3.43%) ③ RIVER ($20.14, 19.10%) ④ ZKP ($0.09803, -3.70%) ⑤ POWER ($0.4068, 40.81%). XAUT saw strong selling pressure from major funds, with a net outflow of $13.6359 million in 24 hours and a 24-hour trading volume of $448 million, among which the net outflow from major funds was $2.5214 million.
Back to the list River Price Prediction: Spot Listing Sparks 33% Rally As RIVER Tests Triangle Resistance coinedition.com 27 m River price today trades near $19.14, up over 11% in the past 24 hours after breaking out of a week-long consolidation range. The move follows yesterday’s 22% surge triggered by the announcement of River’s spot listing on LBank, reigniting speculative demand after a quiet period of compressed volatility. LBank Listing Injects Fresh Liquidity 🎉 New #listing 🌟 $RIVER (River) will be listed on LBank! @RiverdotInc River is creating a chain-abstracted stablecoin system that unifies assets, liquidity, and yield across diverse blockchain ecosystems. ❤️ Details: https://t.co/fTkMEp8TwM pic.twitter.com/KO5q6NFcYQ — LBank Updates (@LBankUpdates) February 9, 2026 The rally appears catalyst-driven. River’s LBank spot listing opened fresh liquidity channels and pulled short-term traders back into the market. New exchange listings typically generate temporary demand spikes, especially for assets with recent volatility history. River fits that profile. Volume expanded sharply alongside price as buyers responded to the news. The move pushed $RIVER out of the $15.50 to $17.36 range that held through the past week, signaling that participation returned after a period of hesitation. However, the rally remains reactive rather than trend-forming. Buyers are responding to the listing, not establishing a new macro structure. Triangle Resistance Limits Upside Momentum $RIVER Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView) On the 4-hour chart, River has climbed back toward the descending trendline that has capped rallies since late January. Price now tests resistance near $19.20, a level that previously triggered rejections and marks the upper boundary of a symmetrical triangle pattern. The chart shows: 20-day EMA at $15.56 reclaimed, signaling short-term momentum shift 50-day EMA at $17.36 acting as immediate support 100-day EMA at $22.78 as next resistance if breakout confirms 200-day EMA at $24.72 representing major reversal zone Bollinger Bands expanded on the breakout, indicating increased volatility. Price pushed above the middle band at $19.05, but the upper band near $19.22 now acts as friction. A clean break above $19.20 would invalidate the descending trendline and shift structure bullish. Until that happens, the rally remains a relief bounce inside a bearish pattern. Sellers have defended this zone multiple times. Another rejection would trap late longs and trigger a retest of support. Intraday Structure Shows Consolidation After Spike $RIVER Price Action (Source: TradingView) The 30-minute chart reveals $RIVER consolidating near $19.12 after yesterday’s vertical move. RSI sits at 63.39, slightly elevated but not yet overbought. MACD remains positive, with the histogram showing green bars and the signal line trending upward at 0.395. The structure shows: Price holding above the ascending trendline from the February low Higher lows forming since the LBank announcement Triangle compression tightening near apex Buyers are attempting to hold gains rather than push for immediate follow-through. This pause allows momentum to reset without giving back the entire move. A breakout above $19.20 with rising volume would confirm continuation. A failure here risks a drop back toward $18.67, where the ascending trendline and recent support converge. The 200-day EMA at $24.72 represents the larger reversal barrier. Reclaiming that level would place River back into a bullish macro trend. Losing the 50-day EMA at $17.36 would signal that the rally was purely news-driven and unsustainable. Outlook: Will River Go Up? The next move depends on how $RIVER handles the $19.20 resistance zone. Bullish case: A close above $19.20 with strong volume confirms the breakout and opens the path toward $22.78. That would flip the descending trendline and place the 100-day EMA within reach. Bearish case: Rejection at current levels sends price back below $17.36 and retests the $15.50 demand zone. A breakdown below $15.50 exposes the February lows near $14.60. coinedition.com Latest news US Court Finds Altcoin CEO Guilty! Sentences Him to 8 Years in Prison! en.bitcoinsistemi.com 5 m Crypto Super PAC to spend $5M on Barry Moore’s Senate bid: Report cointelegraph.com 14 m Status Network Stablecoin Launch: Revolutionary FIRM Protocol Promises Gas-Free Transactions bitcoinworld.co.in 16 m Crypto’s ‘age of speculation’ may be ending: Galaxy’s Novogratz cointelegraph.com 17 m Bitcoin Price Slides After Bear Flag Failure — Is $63,000 the Last Line of Defense? beincrypto.com 20 m Italy’s Digital Asset Boom: Crypto Users Double in Just Two Years crypto-economy.com 21 m Top 5 Cryptocurrencies
Story Highlights Traders rotate into altcoins as Bitcoin consolidates within a tight range, signaling short-term uncertainty in the broader market. pippin, LayerZero, and River rally over 20% each, suggesting rising risk appetite and renewed strength across select altcoins. Capital is flowing from Bitcoin into mid-cap tokens, indicating early signs of an altcoin momentum phase. Bitcoin’s rally has paused at a critical level, with price action compressing into a narrow range and momentum indicators flashing early signs of hesitation. As the top crypto struggles to extend its upside, traders are beginning to rotate capital into select altcoins in search of higher short-term returns. .video-sizes{ width:100%; } .header_banner_ad img{ width:100%; border-radius: 8px; } .header_banner_ad{ margin: 35px 0; background: #eaeff3; padding: 10px 35px 20px; border-radius: 10px; } Advertisement This shift is already visible across the market. Tokens like Pippin, LayerZero, and River prices have surged more than 20% in a single session, signaling renewed risk appetite beyond Bitcoin. The move suggests that while BTC consolidates, speculative interest may be quietly building in the broader altcoin space. PIPPIN Price Eyes Breakout as Ichimoku Signals Bullish Shift PIPPIN price has staged a sharp V-shaped recovery after bouncing from the $0.15 lows, signaling strong dip-buying interest. The recent upswing shows improving momentum, with buying pressure gradually increasing. Although volume remains near average levels, price action suggests traders are positioning for a larger move. The token is now approaching a key resistance zone, and a decisive push above this range could reignite momentum toward a potential new all-time high this month. On the daily chart, PIPPIN has entered the Ichimoku cloud, indicating a transition from a bearish phase into consolidation. More importantly, the conversion line (Tenkan-sen) is attempting to cross above the baseline (Kijun-sen), a move that would confirm strengthening bullish momentum. Meanwhile, the RSI is trending higher and approaching overbought territory, reflecting growing buying interest. If momentum sustains, PIPPIN could test the crucial $0.50–$0.54 resistance zone. A confirmed breakout above this range may open the door for fresh highs in the coming weeks. ZRO Price Eyes Breakout as Weekly Momentum Turns Bullish LayerZero (ZRO) price is posting its strongest weekly candle since March 2025, signaling a clear shift in momentum. The latest surge has pushed ZRO toward the upper boundary of a descending parallel channel, a structure that has capped upside for months. While the breakout is not confirmed yet, bullish pressure is clearly building. On the weekly chart, the price has briefly moved above the upper Bollinger Band, a sign of expanding volatility and potential breakout strength. At the same time, the RSI is trending higher without showing bearish divergence, supporting the case for continued upside momentum. However, confirmation remains key. A decisive move above the $2.90–$3.10 resistance zone is crucial to validate a trend reversal. This range has historically acted as both support and resistance, making it a critical pivot area. Sustaining above these levels could open the door for a broader bullish phase in the coming weeks. River (RIVER) Price Rebounds From Key Demand Zone RIVER price has bounced strongly from the crucial $13–$14 demand zone, signaling renewed buying interest after a sharp correction from the recent highs above $45. The rebound suggests short-term selling pressure may be easing as buyers attempt to regain control. The price is now stabilizing near the $18–$19 range, which could act as immediate support if sustained. A continued push higher may bring the major resistance zone between $42 and $46 back into focus, a range that previously triggered strong rejections. Technically, the MACD shows signs of fading bearish momentum, while the DMI indicates weakening selling strength. If volume expands with price, RIVER could attempt to build a higher low. However, losing $18 may open the door for another retest of the $13 support zone. The Bottom Line Overall, PIPPIN, ZRO, and RIVER prices are showing early signs of strength as Bitcoin consolidates, hinting at a short-term rotation into altcoins. PIPPIN is attempting a resistance breakout after a V-shaped recovery, ZRO is pressing against a key channel ceiling near $3, and RIVER is rebounding from a critical demand zone. While momentum indicators favor the bulls, confirmation above major resistance levels remains essential. Sustained volume expansion will determine whether this evolves into a broader altcoin breakout phase. Tags Altcoins Price Analysis
SPACE ID announces the integration with RIVER, the decentralized communication protocol for communities to engage with each other, which is an important step forward for social interactions within the Web 3.0 space. This integration is very important because it makes it possible for users to easily switch between different blockchains’ communities and have a unified experience when using them. By integrating SPACE ID’s name infrastructure into RIVER’s environment will allow users to identify and communicate with each other in decentralized chat rooms and social networks much more easily. Enhancing User Experience with Human-Readable Identities Technical complexity is an issue preventing widespread web3 usage. Historically, transferring assets, or even locating friends requires navigating 42-character wallet addresses. With this integration, users are now able to leverage SPACE ID’s human-readable domains like .bnb, .arb and .eth. By making the replacement of cold strings of data with recognizable names much easier, River is dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for new users. This update is essential to ensure that identity is not limited to a backend function. It transforms into a dynamic social tool, empowering community members to cultivate and uphold a cohesive brand and reputation throughout the River platform. The Power of Multichain Interoperability A prominent feature of the partnership is the creation of a multichain identity system. SPACE ID is now a universal name service network that connects multiple ecosystems. As the industry continues to become divided into different types of Layer-1 and Layer 2 services, it will be very valuable for users to maintain one identity on all platforms. It is essential for River, which wants to be the chosen infrastructure for decentralized communities, to have multichain identities since this supports users with bringing all of their existing digital personas from deFI and NFT communities back into one shared social space. This trend is part of the larger movement towards “modular identity” in the industry, meaning that people will no longer maintain a digital footprint on just one chain. A New Standard for Web3 Social Interaction Decentralized social (DeSoc) protocols are becoming popular as an alternative to centralized social media platforms, and so the integration comes at the right time for this so-called “DeSoc” movement. DappRadar reports that the demand for decentralized identity solutions is continuing to grow because of users’ concern over privacy and data ownership. River has taken a very forward-thinking step in terms of user onboarding by integrating SPACE ID into their UI. This goes beyond just looking at the actual technology being used in a dApp but looking at how to put user experience first to make Web3 feel as easy and familiar to use as Web2 is to a user. This relationship also allows users of the ecosystem and members of the River community to communicate and transact with a sense of trust that they are working with verified users. Conclusion The collaboration of SPACE ID with River enhances the development of a decentralized online world. These organizations are working to create a more accessible and integrated Web3 by integrating an enhanced name service with a community-based communications protocol. The increase in multichain identity will lead to integrations, like this one, that define the future of social interaction in a digital environment.
RIVER coin price has surged 27% on bridge launch and new exchange listing. The cryptocurrency’s volume has spiked 126%, confirming strong buyer interest. Key support lies at $15.40, and a break below risks causing a $14.09 pullback. RIVER coin has surged 27.4% in the past 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $17.94. The sudden spike comes after a period of relative stagnation, sharply outperforming a broader flat crypto market. Traders are cautiously optimistic, but some analysts warn this could be a short-lived recovery. The catalysts behind the rally The primary driver of the rally was the launch of RIVER’s official cross-chain bridge. This bridge allows seamless asset transfers between Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain. By enabling smoother liquidity flows, it addresses a core challenge faced by many DeFi projects. At the same time, RIVER went live on LBank, a major centralised exchange, sparking fresh market activity. The exchange listing was accompanied by a $50,000 trading competition, which boosted short-term trading volume. Combined, these events enhanced the token’s utility and made it easier for investors to access RIVER. Volume data confirms the strength of the move, with a 126% surge in 24-hour trading volume to $83 million. This shows that the rally was driven by genuine buying interest rather than thin order books. The token also benefited from positive sentiment in the broader DeFi sector, which continues to attract investor attention. RIVER coin price outlook Analysts are watching key price levels closely to gauge the sustainability of the bounce. If RIVER can hold above $15.40, it could attempt to reach a near-term target of $20.65. This would represent a continuation of the current bullish momentum and strengthen confidence in the token’s recovery. However, a break below $14.09 could signal that the rally has lost steam. In that case, the coin may experience a pullback toward $12.50, testing lower support levels. Traders are advised to monitor volume and bridge adoption as indicators of whether the move has lasting strength. The rally also coincides with broader infrastructure upgrades, which could attract long-term users. The cross-chain bridge is designed to simplify liquidity access and reduce fragmentation across networks. Sustained adoption of this feature will be critical for supporting higher prices in the coming months. Despite these positive factors, some analysts caution that the rebound could be a “dead mouse bounce.” They argue that while short-term catalysts are present, the coin is still trading far below its all-time high of $87.73 that it hit at the beginning of the year 2026. RIVER coin price chart | Source: Price action remains fragile, and a failure to maintain support levels could result in another rapid decline. Investors are therefore advised to weigh the recent gains against the risk of a correction. The combination of technical indicators, exchange activity, and sector momentum will likely determine the next phase. For now, the market is watching closely to see whether RIVER can convert its recent spike into a sustainable uptrend. Share this article Categories Analysis Markets Tags Altcoin News
February is here, and several big cryptocurrencies suffered heavy losses as the new month started. XRP, the 5 th largest coin, was not an exception. However, an important news came in that improved XRP price prediction for this year. Ripple obtains EU e-money license in Luxembourg One of the most significant Ripple ecosystem updates of 2026 has been that Ripple secured a full EU Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg, which allows it to operate in all 27 EU countries, due to the “passport” framework. The news came in on February 2, and they reversed a several-day-long decline in XRP price, as the XRP technical analysis presented in the next section shows. As a result, XRP price prediction for 2026, which had been bearish, has now improved a bit, pointing towards the recovery of some key levels. Apart from XRP, the next section covers two trending coins: DeepSnitch AI and River. Trending coins for February DeepSnitch AI (DSNT) DeepSnitch AI is an AI-powered system that transforms crypto data (both from on-chain and off-chain sources) into business intelligence available for everyone. By providing rigorous and sound investment insights, the system becomes a make-or-break tool for the more than half a billion crypto holders around the world. To this end, a set of AI agents (most of which are already implemented and working) perform specific tasks, working in unison as a “brain ecosystem”. For instance, if a user asks SnitchGPT for an XRP price prediction, SnitchScan will analyse the latest ledger data, and SnitchFeed will gauge the market sentiment towards XRP. Whoever has access to DeepSnitch AI will get a significant edge, and that is why the tool’s adoption potential is so massive. Moreover, the entry price is still only $0.03830, which creates huge room for growth. And this room is expanded further by bonuses that are given according to the amount of DSNT tokens bought. For instance, a $10,000 purchase would be rewarded with a 150% bonus, meaning that for 100x returns, a 40x price increase would suffice. XRP (XRP) At the end of January, the XRP price prediction was pointing towards a bear market. XRP’s price had been descending for several days in a row, with a few sharp troughs now and then. However, the news about the EU money license for Ripple proved to be a short-term savior. While it will take a few days to assess the real impact of the news, XRP price prediction for February sees a recovery of the key $2 level in the first half of the month as a likely scenario. XRP’s long-term outlook for the end of the year is less clear, but a peak in the range between $2.75–$3.25 is a realistic forecast, under a positive scenario. River (RIVER) River is a coin that has undergone heavy volatility in the last days of January and the beginning of February. But its technical indicators point to a dip that has been reached above the $10 mark. In fact, between Feb. 1-2, River spiked from $10.59 to $24.27, more than doubling its price in less than a day. It is true that the coin suffered heavy losses, but at this point the indicators show an undervalued level, creating an upside that far exceeds XRP price prediction. Conclusion XRP price prediction has improved a bit after news that Ripple secured an E-Money license in the European Union. FAQs What is a baseline XRP price prediction for the end of Q1? XRP should be around $2.25 if market conditions improve and Ripple keeps bringing positive ecosystem news. Isn’t it a bit risky to buy River after its recent crash? Yes, it carries risks, but the indicators point towards a recovery. With DeepSnitch AI, the risk is significantly mitigated by the advanced stage of its product development. What level of adoption would it take for DeepSnitch AI to spike 100? The growth model projects that when DeepSnitch AI reaches 1.35 million users, DSNT’s price will be around $4. That is more than 100x its current presale price.
According to CoinWorld, citing data from Coinmarketcap, the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization performed as follows today. Top five gainers: MYX Finance (MYX) rose 27.40%, current price $5.92; River (RIVER) rose 23.93%, current price $22.70; MemeCore (M) rose 20.95%, current price $1.48; Morpho (MORPHO) rose 15.94%, current price $1.26; XDC Network (XDC) rose 14.51%, current price $0.03857. Top five losers: Monero (XMR) fell 3.15%, current price $410.46; PAX Gold (PAXG) fell 2.48%, current price $4,691.97; Tether Gold (XAUt) fell 2.41%, current price $4,660.41; Pump.fun (PUMP) fell 1.82%, current price $0.002485; TRON (TRX) fell 0.30%, current price $0.2838.
According to a report by Bijie Network: While Bitcoin and major altcoins are generally under pressure, MYX Finance (MYX) and River (RVR), two of the top-performing cryptocurrencies, are showing a clear decoupling trend. MYX is currently consolidating around $5.7, facing key resistance between $6.3 and $6.8, with its price structure remaining stable above the support area of $5.2 to $4.6. Meanwhile, RIVER has stabilized near $21 after a pullback and is testing the support area between $14 and $18; if this area holds, it could rebound to around $26. Despite the prevailing risk-averse sentiment in the market, their relative strength indicates that some buying interest is still flowing in.
Popularity rankings show that XAUT tops the list, while BULLA has the largest decline. The rankings are as follows: ① XAUT ($4685.05, -3.06%) ② ETH ($2279.65, -5.52%) ③ XAG ④ RIVER ($16.94, 12.78%) ⑤ HYPE ($31.02, -0.39%). BULLA's main capital outflow is weak, with a net outflow of $4.5805 million in 24 hours and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.09 billion, of which the main net outflow is $4.1279 million.
CoinWorld News: According to CoinWorld, Coin Bureau tweeted that over $1.05 billion worth of tokens will be unlocked in the next seven days, including BGB, ZRO, RIVER, SOL, WLD, DOGE, AVAX, TRUMP, and others, increasing market supply pressure.
Cryptocurrency tracking platform CoinGecko has shared updated data on the most searched crypto assets on its platform in recent hours. The list is based on the most searched cryptocurrencies in the last 3 hours. According to the data released, investor interest appears to be particularly focused on altcoins exhibiting high volatility, while assets with large market capitalization, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, also ranked high on the list. According to data published by CoinGecko, the cryptocurrencies that ranked highest in search trends and their total market capitalization were as follows: River (RIVER) – Total market value: $362.9 million Bitcoin (BTC) – Total market capitalization: $1.56 trillion ZKsync (ZK) – Total market capitalization: $219.1 million Moltbook (MOLT) – Total market value: $39.9 million Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – Total market value: $487.3 million Solana (SOL) – Total market value: $58.9 billion Hyperliquid (HYPE) – Total market capitalization: $6.99 billion Zora (ZORA) – Total market value: $129.4 million Ethereum (ETH) – Total market capitalization: $286.3 billion PAX Gold (PAXG) – Total market capitalization: $2.09 billion Sui (SUI) – Total market value: $4.31 billion Canton (CC) – Total market value: $6.62 billion Chainlink (LINK) – Total market capitalization: $6.90 billion Seeker (SKR) – Total market value: $101.9 million Pi Network (PI) – Total market capitalization: $1.34 billion @media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width:320px; height: 100px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 728px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width: 728px; height: 90px; } } window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "banner"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "709eacfd-152a-4aaf-80d4-86f42d7da427"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "c4bfc39b-8b6a-4256-abe5-d1a851156d5c"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences);
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