Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Chainlink, Luna Classic and Ripple – European Wrap 5 December

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Chainlink staking goes live in less than 48 hours, will LINK outshine altcoins?

Chainlink network is witnessing a spike in accumulation by large wallet investors as staking goes live in less than 48 hours, introducing LINK holders to an opportunity to earn rewards. Chainlink price could breakout soon, hitting the $7.80 level.

Luna Classic set to enable Inter Blockchain Communication, LUNC price eyes bullish breakout

Luna Classic, the native token of the original Terra blockchain is set to re-enable communication and information sharing with Cosmos chains. This is considered a key event in Luna Classic’s development journey as it boosts LUNC’s utility for holders.

XRP bulls in spotlight as SEC v. Ripple court filing hints at early closure

XRP price could make or break based on the outcome of Ripple Labs case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the latest twist and turn in the courtroom drama, Ripple (XRP), which is a cross-border payment settlement firm and one of the largest public holders of XRP itself, filed a redacted reply in response to the SEC’s motion against a summary judgment. XRP price outlook remains bullish, the next target for the altcoin is the $0.41 level.

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XRP falls toward $1.00 amid muted ETF activity

Ripple (XRP) edges lower toward the short-term $1.05 psychological support level at the time of writing on Wednesday. This marks three consecutive days of losses, undermining investor interest and the broader optimism for a potential deal between the United States (US) and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Swiss-based Taurus gives banks access to Hedera via unified digital asset platform

Taurus, a Switzerland-based digital asset infrastructure provider, announced on Wednesday that it has extended its services, targeting banks and regulated financial institutions on the Hedera (HBAR) network. Meanwhile, HBAR is paring losses, trading above $0.0650 at the time of writing. The token shows signs of stability amid a broader bearish trend.

Crypto markets trade muted, lag risk rally

Whilst hopes for a US-Iran agreement to revive the Strait of Hormuz and renewed AI-trade optimism lifted US equities to all-time highs, major cryptocurrencies remained largely sidelined on Wednesday. Bitcoin and Ether hovered near $64,000 and $1,800, respectively, extending their recent period of consolidation rather than participating in a broader risk rally they would normally follow.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum advance while XRP lags amid US-Iran deal optimism

Bitcoin (BTC) hovers near $64,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, buoyed by a marginal improvement in crypto sentiment amid growing optimism that the United States (US) and Iran could potentially reach an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz this week. Ethereum (ETH) mirrors Bitcoin’s neutral-to-bullish outlook, trading toward $1,900.

Bitcoin: Bulls hold the line

Bitcoin (BTC) edges slightly lower, trading at $64,300 at the time of writing on Friday but holding firmly above a key support zone. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) support BTC as they continued to attract institutional flows through Thursday, pointing to the fourth consecutive week of net inflows.