The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable decline since the beginning of the week, but remain a trending topic in the investment world.
Recent insights from the cryptocurrency analytics platform Santiment reveal that the XRP token, linked to Ripple, has become the leading trending cryptocurrency. Notably, XRP has seen a rise in key metrics, including whale activity, trading volume, and social media engagement. Its renewed prominence follows Bitwise’s recent ETF application and the SEC’s ongoing appeal against Ripple.
Alongside XRP, Aptos (APT) and Chainlink (LINK) are also among the most talked-about tokens, according to Santiment. Historically, October has been a strong month for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but 2024 may challenge this trend.
Currently, Bitcoin has dipped over 3% this October, while many altcoins have experienced even steeper declines. XRP, in particular, has struggled, with commodity trader Peter Brandt warning that its price could potentially fall to zero against Bitcoin.
Santiment also notes a significant drop in the number of mentions of “Uptober” in recent days, indicating that traders are less optimistic about the crypto market’s performance this month following a recent downturn. However, there may be a silver lining, as Santiment suggests that this fading optimism could lead to a short-term price rebound.
Ethereum’s recent market turbulence saw its price drop to a multi-month low, leaving many investors in losses.
VanEck, a global investment firm managing $113.8 billion in assets, is moving forward with plans to launch an Avalanche (AVAX) exchange-traded fund (ETF) after registering a trust in Delaware.
Thailand’s financial regulator has granted approval for the use of Tether’s USDt and Circle’s USDC in cryptocurrency trading, allowing them to be listed on licensed exchanges.
Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher has shared recent data highlighting a challenging period for the digital asset market, revealing that only 12 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have posted positive returns in the past three months.