Bitcoin Defies Gravity at $113K Ahead of Powell’s Speech - ETH, XRP, SOL Send Conflicting Signals

Bitcoin isn't blinking at $113,000 as the entire crypto market holds its breath for Jerome Powell's upcoming address. Traders are glued to screens, waiting for the Fed chair to either fuel the rally or trigger the next correction.

Ethereum's Rollercoaster Ride

ETH shows classic indecision patterns—bulls and bears locked in a stalemate while leverage gets wiped out across exchanges. The smart contract giant can't decide whether to chase Bitcoin's momentum or carve its own path.

XRP's Regulatory Hangover

The Ripple-linked token moves like it's still processing last year's legal drama—sharp moves in both directions but no clear direction. It's either consolidating for a breakout or priming for another disappointment.

Solana's Speed Versus Stability

SOL continues its characteristic volatility—lightning-fast pumps followed by equally rapid corrections. The network's throughput remains impressive, though traders might need anti-nausea medication.

Meanwhile, traditional finance pundits still can't decide whether crypto is the future of money or a speculative bubble—as if it can't be both. Powell's speech will likely move markets, but let's be real: crypto's been outperforming traditional assets while Wall Street analysts were busy downgrading their predictions.

Bitcoin is holding firm above $113K as traders wait for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech. The market mood is tense, with investors watching closely for any policy hints. 

Meanwhile, Ethereum, XRP, and solana are showing mixed price action, leaving traders divided on what comes next.

Bitcoin Eyes Key Support as Market Shows Weak Bounce

The crypto market barely moved, indeed droping slightly 1% to $3.85 trillion, a temporary drop rather than a recovery. On top of it nearly 78,000 traders were liquidated in 24 hours, totaling $222.5M, with the largest $2.94M loss on Binance.

This has made market more week, while Bitcoin stays above prior consolidation highs, but a drop below $113K could bring more bearish pressure.

Thus Analyst Benjamin Cowen notes a potential cycle top may come between October and December. notes we’re around day 1,016 of Bitcoin’s current cycle. Historically, similar cycles peaked around day 1,060, suggesting a potential top may arrive between October and December.

Ethereum Struggles for Momentum

Ethereum is struggling to find strong momentum, trading sideways after recent volatility. However, ether ETFs have seen over $900 million in outflows across this week.

On top of it on-chain data shows active ETH addresses have dropped 28% since late July, signaling weaker retail activity. Analysts say the drop in addresses shows weaker retail interest, which could limit near-term gains even if bitcoin stabilizes. 

Technically, ETH is nearing a breakout after a failed falling wedge pattern. Clearing the $4,300 resistance and the 4-hour 50 EMA could open the door to a quick MOVE toward $5,000. 

XRP & Solana Under Pressure

XRP, on the other hand, has seen slight gains in the last 24 hours trading around $2.86, supported by Optimism around regulatory clarity. Top chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted an hourly TD Sequential buy signal, hinting at a possible rebound.

$XRP looks ready to rebound as the TD Sequential prints a buy on the hourly chart! pic.twitter.com/jTNQZzU8EX

Solana, meanwhile, has shown resilience, continuing to attract buyers thanks to its strong ecosystem activity. Despite this price is Solana price is trading 1.5% down hovering around $183.7 reflecting a weekly drop of 7%. 

Therefore experts see no bullish setup yet and expects a potential revisit to $155, before heading back to $200 price level. 

All Eyes On Powell Speech

Bitcoin has managed to stay above $113K despite pressure from uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Now investors focused on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech for the next big move in risk assets, including crypto. 

If the Fed signals a slower approach toward rate cuts, Bitcoin could face short-term resistance. On the other hand, any hint of easing might give the market a boost.