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Cryptocurrencies price prediction: SOL, XRP & Crypto Market - American Wrap - 20 06

Solana-based Pump.fun token sale could benefit insiders and early investors, warns Web3 VC firm

Solana-based (SOL) meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has gained a reputation as the key catalyst for SOL gains through late 2024 and early 2025. The launchpad and its creator’s X accounts were recently suspended, alongside nearly 20 other crypto-related names, slowing down their updates for traders and followers in the SOL ecosystem. 

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Ripple Price Prediction: XRP in technical limbo as Ripple eyes stablecoin-driven growth

Ripple (XRP) struggles to stage a recovery and sustains consolidation around $2.17 at the time of writing on Friday. Sentiment generally improved in the broader cryptocurrency market despite apparent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin (BTC) ticked higher, stepping above $106,000, while Ethereum steadied gains above $2,550, reflecting relief for major digital assets. However, further price increases remain largely constrained, with XRP likely to extend consolidation into the weekend.

Weekly On-chain Report: Bitcoin trades broadly sideways amid steady activity and declining exchange reserves

Bitcoin (BTC) trades sideways amid peculiar macroeconomic factors, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation fears and tariff uncertainty in the United States (US). Despite a cautious Federal Reserve (Fed), which leaned hawkish earlier this week while leaving interest rates steady in the range of 4.25% and 4.50%, Bitcoin’s price action remains relatively elevated above support at $103,000 on Friday.

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