Crypto Bloodbath: $16B Liquidation Shock Tests BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Bottom Formation

Digital assets face their ultimate stress test as markets digest the largest liquidation event in recent memory.

The Great Flush

Sixteen billion dollars evaporated from crypto portfolios in hours—forcing even diamond hands to reconsider their positions. Bitcoin's plunge below $102,000 triggered cascading liquidations across major exchanges, while XRP's 40% nosedive demonstrated how quickly sentiment can turn.

Recovery Patterns Emerge

Traders now watch for classic V-shaped bounces versus gradual accumulation phases. XRP's rebound to $2.36 suggests some buyers see value amid the chaos, though skepticism runs deep. 'Traders treating this like a Black Friday sale—except the discounts come with panic attacks,' noted one market veteran.

Bottom Fishing or Dead Cat?

The slow bottoming process tests investor psychology across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. Each faces unique technical challenges while sharing the same macro headwinds. Regulatory uncertainty and leveraged positions created the perfect storm—now the cleanup begins.

Wall Street's favorite phrase 'this time it's different' suddenly carries actual weight as crypto faces its first real stress test since mainstream adoption. The only certainty? Someone's always buying the dip—whether it's genius or desperation remains to be seen.

24/7 is the new normal: CME group embraces the blockchain logic

Around-the-clock trading has always been a reality in crypto — now the world’s largest derivatives exchange is catching up. With its plan to introduce continuous trading for crypto derivatives, the CME Group is responding to rising institutional demand and the growing pace of digital markets. The direction is clear: in a few years, most assets will likely be tokenized, tradable around the clock, and represented on the blockchain.

From price gains to yield: Grayscale expands crypto ETPs with staking

With the launch of the first spot crypto ETPs featuring integrated staking, Grayscale is opening a new chapter in the US market. For the first time, investors gain regulated access to yields from proof-of-stake networks without the need to hold or stake their own coins. The combination of direct price exposure and ongoing returns turns crypto ETPs into a fully fledged income instrument and marks another step in the convergence of digital assets and traditional capital markets.

Wall street giant ICE bets on blockchain-based prediction markets

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is planning a multibillion-dollar move into the crypto market. With an investment of up to two billion US dollars in the prediction platform Polymarket, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) positions itself at the crossroads of financial data, tokenization, and market analytics. If completed, the deal WOULD mark a milestone in the institutional establishment of blockchain-based prediction markets.

Tokenized deposits: Banks are building the future of money

In addition: The tokenization wave is reaching the Core of the global financial system. BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, is testing blockchain-based deposits for payment settlement. The initiative reflects the rapid transformation of global payments and the growing competition from stablecoins and digital banking solutions. If successful, it could pave the way toward a global real-time payment system in which traditional bank deposits are directly represented on the blockchain.