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Don’t Try to Time the Market Top
Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded massive volatility over the last several weeks, rising past the $100,000 milestone only to retrace to the $90,000 range. This has sparked debate over whether the crypto market has topped, drawing opinions from various analysts and traders.
Despite market fluctuations, many remain optimistic about the future trajectory of Bitcoin and altcoins, while others caution against unchecked bullish sentiment.
Optimism for Q1 and Bitcoin’s Bullish Trend
Crypto Rover remains confident that history will repeat itself, maintaining that Bitcoin’s price target remains steadfast at $175,000. According to the renowned analyst, a bullish breakout is imminent.
“Q1 is always bullish for altcoins. This time will not be any different. I trust history,” Rover remarked.
Meanwhile, some analysts urge investors to shift their focus away from short-term market tops. Instead, they should concentrate on identifying strong communities with longevity, citing a “war of attrition” in the crypto space.
HODL Protocol reinforces that momentum should guide decision-making rather than an obsession with whether the market has peaked. Their advice is to stay adaptable and focus on long-term gains.
In the same tone, Crypto Nova, a seasoned investor, cautions against attempting to time market tops. Instead, she recommends taking profits gradually, regardless of whether the market continues to rise. This strategy, she argues, will ultimately outperform most traders.
“Hear it from someone that has been here for quite a while: Don’t ever try to time to the top on anything. Not on Bitcoin, not on your favorite alts, not on anything. Eventually, the goal is to take profits before the top of the market happens. Regardless if it keeps running or not. Do that and you’ll outperform almost anyone in this entire space,” the analyst quipped.
Trump’s Influence on Bitcoin and the Crypto Market
Elsewhere, analyst Crypthoem presents an intriguing theory regarding the Trump family’s influence on the crypto market. He suggests that strategic announcements regarding tariffs and liquidity events have been used to depress altcoin prices, making Ethereum (ETH) an attractive buy for major investors.
“Release TRUMP Sucks liquidity out of all alts, allows world liberty fi to buy cheap ETH. Release MELANIA Dumps all alts, allows world liberty fi to buy cheap ETH. Announcing tariffs causes a liquidation cascade in an already weak altcoin market, allowing the world liberty fi to buy cheap ETH. Calls of tariffs bags have been filled,” Hoem wrote.
This theory implies that these events create shakeouts that ultimately benefit well-positioned players.
Nachi, a top trader on Binance, sees a pattern in Trump’s market influence. He suggests the recent tariff news was a deliberate political maneuver to create a crisis, shake out traders, and allow major investors to accumulate Ethereum at lower prices. He believes this cycle will repeat with China, leading to further shakeouts before another major price rally.
Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter, reiterates this allusion, referencing Eric Trump’s tweet suggesting, “It’s a great time to add ETH.” The tweet was later edited, leading analysts like Duo Nine to speculate about potential insider knowledge.
“The Trumps are the ultimate KOL,” Neuner remarked.
However, The DeFi Investor counters this view, arguing that Trump’s DeFi project had already purchased over $100 million worth of Ethereum before Trump’s tariff announcement. This means their holdings also suffered.
Caution Amid Market Uncertainty
Despite the optimism, some analysts are urging caution. Andrew Kang believes the recent rally was a massive mechanical bounce and advises traders to take profits while they can.
“Massive mechanical bounce today. If you made good profits, IMO it is a good spot to secure them. Easy mode is over for alts. Mean reversion buyers turn into mean reversion sellers. There will be more great buying opportunities in February/March,” Kang advised.
In the same tone, Binaso advises traders to cash out profits into their bank accounts instead of stablecoins or other crypto assets. The analyst encourages a disciplined approach to securing gains. Others add to the skepticism, highlighting excessive leverage in the market as traders have been front-running Bitcoin’s rise since $15,000. Nevertheless, with open interest still at extreme levels, chances of a correction remain high.
Sachin Sharma, a market analyst, refutes the notion of an imminent crash. He points out that true market tops are typically marked by excessive speculation and unsustainable valuations, which, in his view, have not yet materialized. He also argues that AI-driven innovations are more likely to fuel growth than cause a downturn.
“Market tops near when IPO and speculative growth tech is going up with no revenue to back. As a sector, tech financial metrics are still within 1-sigma to mean. And BTW the whole AI saga which is leading the market to dip today comes with a promise that you can use AI to improve productivity, products, cash cycle, lower costs, and higher revenues,” the analyst challenged.
However, Evanss6 takes a firm stance, estimating a 90-95% chance the cycle has topped.
As the debate over whether the crypto market has topped remains highly contentious, traders must navigate the market cautiously. Balancing optimism with risk management strategies to maximize gains ultimately, but investors must also conduct their own research.
BeInCrypto data shows BTC was trading for $98,900 as of this writing, up by over 5% since Tuesday’s session opened.
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Crypto expert Dark Defender predicted that the XRP price could rally to $280, providing a bullish outlook for the crypto. The expert alluded to XRP’s historical performance as to why the coin could reach such an ambitious price target.
Crypto Expert Predicts XRP Price Rally To $280
In an X post, Dark Defender predicted an XRP price rally to $280 as he raised the possibility of the crypto replicating its 2017 bull run performance. In 2017, XRP witnessed a price rally of over 60,000% on its way to its current all-time high (ATH) at around $3.3.
The expert’s accompanying chart showed that XRP could reach this $280 target between 2026 and 2027, although the parabolic rally could begin this year as the crypto looks to replicate its 2017 performance.
Interestingly, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto had also made a similar prediction to Dark Defender. The analyst predicted that XRP could rally to $222 if history repeats itself, alluding to the 2017 bull run.
Coffee-Cup Pattern Shows Rally To $44 Is Possible
In an earlier post, Dark Defender made a more conservative prediction of an XRP price rally to $44 based on a ‘Coffee Cup’ pattern. He explained that this market pattern is a U-shaped formation on a price chart, indicating a potential bullish trend reversal after a downtrend. This pattern typically takes weeks to months to develop fully.
The expert stated that he has paired this pattern with the Elliot Waves, which has given a better picture of XRP’s future trajectory. He remarked that wave 3 is charging toward $5.85 and $18.22. Wave 5 is eyeing $36, while the cup’s depth plus Coffee level is brewing up for a rally to as high as $44.22.
XRP Is Testing Critical Resistance
In an X post, crypto analyst CasiTrades stated that the XRP price is testing critical resistance at around $2.54 and is currently sitting just below the trendline of a consolidation pattern. She further remarked that if the crypto breaks and holds above this $2.54 price level, the next targets are still $2.70 and $3.05.
The analyst had previously highlighted those price levels as the upside targets when she warned that XRP could drop to as low as $1.5 if it fails to hold above $2.42. Meanwhile, in her recent analysis, CasiTrades remarked that she is still leaning towards the idea that the crypto is still in the early stages of Wave 3.
The analyst added that it is just not obvious yet, but once XRP breaks previous highs, the crypto could rally to $9.50 for the official Wave 3 extension. She noted that this aligns with the macro $8 to $13 price target.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to $5. He stated that if XRP avoids closing below the head-and-shoulders neckline and breaks above the right shoulder instead, it could invalidate the bearish pattern. He added that this move might trigger a bullish breakout toward $5.
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United States President Donald Trump’s much-talked-about crypto summit produced plenty of soundbites and policy plans that will satisfy investors, analysts, and casual observers. One of the most intriguing policy statements came from the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who called for comprehensive and transparent regulations on stablecoins.
Secretary Bessent further stated that the US government plans to use stablecoins to back up the US dollar and retain its status as the primary global currency reserve.
The White House Crypto Summit on March 7th was the biggest gathering and attracted many crypto personalities. In addition to Trump and Bessent, the White House summit hosted Zach Witkoff of World Liberty Financial, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor, Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, entrepreneur David Bailey, and investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
A Gathering For The Planned Crypto Reserve
Friday’s White House gathering focused on conversations on a strategic reserve for Bitcoin and crypto. Trump has already issued an executive order to create a stockpile for other crypto assets. This executive order authorizes the secretaries of Commerce and Treasury to propose “budget-neutral strategies” that can finance the acquisition of additional Bitcoins without passing the burden to taxpayers.
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Trump reiterated that the planned reserve must not burden US taxpayers. According to crypto czar David Sacks, the reserve shall be built on Bitcoins currently controlled by the US government that were forfeited as part of civil asset and criminal forfeiture proceedings.
Stablecoins To Help Protect US Dollar
Another key theme during the summit was the growing importance of stablecoins, particularly in propping up the US dollar. Trump and Bessent issued statements supporting stablecoins. In his speech, Bessent echoed the president’s plan to end the war on cryptocurrencies. He then turned and talked about stablecoins, and shared that these tokens are part of the financial planning.
In his speech, Bessent admitted that they’re looking at stablecoins and that, upon Trump’s instructions, they will work to keep the USD as the dominant world currency.
Fed Governor Waller Pitches For Stablecoins
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also supported stablecoins in February 2024. He explained that increasing demand for stablecoins can address or mitigate crypto’s impact on the dollar’s market share.
For Waller, the US can rely on stablecoins by addressing capital controls in other countries and boosting payment rails. Responding to these suggestions, US representatives Bryan Steil and French Hill have already forwarded a stablecoin bill, the Stable Act of 2025, to draft transparent regulations for these tokens.
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Pi Network (PI) is making waves in the crypto community with its explosive growth and increasing adoption. The popular cryptocurrency, which has been a hot topic due to its unique mining model and closed mainnet, is now gaining an unprecedented following on the X social media platform. The cryptocurrency is also rivaling top meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), quickly approaching the size of the meme coin’s loyal fanbase.
PI Network Closes In On Dogecoin With 4 Million Followers On X
Pi Network has achieved an incredible milestone by reaching 4 million followers on X, signaling a significant step forward in its rapid rise within the crypto market. This rapid growth and adoption positions the cryptocurrency on the verge of matching or even surpassing the social media presence of Dogecoin which has 4.3 million followers on X.
Since its inception in 2019, Pi Network has captured the attention of crypto enthusiasts, offering user-friendly and mobile-based mining services. This mining activity clearly contrasts with traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which require high-powered hardware for mining.
To commemorate its massive growth, the team behind Pi Network took to X on March 5 to announce its milestone of reaching 4 million followers on X. They congratulated community members and PI enthusiasts who helped support the cryptocurrency in hitting this goal.
In addition to its growing adoption on X, Pi Network has become one of the trendiest cryptocurrencies in the market. While other top digital assets struggle with the broader market volatility and experience price declines, the value of PI is surging at an unexpected rate. CoinGecko has ranked PI Network as the number one trendy cryptocurrency in its top 20 list. The popular cryptocurrency has surpassed top dogs like Dogecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, XRP, Bitcoin, and other major digital currencies.
CoinMarketCap also ranks Pi Network as the 11th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, just two positions from Dogecoin’s 9th. This rapid growth to the 11th position underscores PI’s impressive growth in just a few weeks.
Community Advocates For Binance Listing For PI
Rumors of a potential PI Network listing on Binance, the largest crypto exchange, have been spreading across the crypto market. This speculation grows as the crypto community pushes for this integration on Binance.
The PI blockchain on X made a bold request on February 5, demanding Binance to officially list the Pi Network and make it available for trade on its exchange. Calling on all PI supporters and community members, the PI blockchain urged investors and holders to continually advocate for the listing and ensure their voices are heard.
Interestingly, an X user named ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ reported that 86% of Binance community members had voted in favor of listing the Pi Network. Despite these results and the ongoing pressure from the PI community, Binance has yet to make an official statement.
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