Crypto Market Update: Dual XRP ETF Launch Lifts Altcoin Prices

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$89,102.53, up 1.9 percent in 24 hours.

Its price showed a short-term gain after last week’s rout, which saw over US$1.2 billion in spot BTC ETF outflows, marking the third consecutive week with over US$1 billion in outflows, according to SoSoValue.

Bitcoin price performance, November 24, 2025.

Chart via TradingView

However, market sentiment remains very cautious, with the Fear and Greed Index reading 12 at market close. Increased open interest and large short liquidations suggest potential volatility and possible rebound dynamics.

“In the short term, a rebound is highly likely, but if we fall again and lose the US$80,000 level, the probability of facing a much tougher period becomes significantly higher,” CryptoQuant said in a post on X.

Bitcoin’s RSI at 58.52 indicates a moderately bullish momentum, but is still comfortably below overbought territory.

A -0.005 funding rate indicates traders are still somewhat bearish, but short liquidations may start to shift momentum upward. Economic data due later this week could uplift markets if it reinforces expectations of interest rate cuts. Market odds of a rate cut in December have risen recently, with many sources placing the probability around 70-79 percent.

Meanwhile, ETH (ETH) was US$2,973.36, up by 5.1 percent in 24 hours. Liquidations of US$39.75 million, predominantly in short positions, may have fueled upward price pressure through a short squeeze.

Open interest rose 3.07 percent to US$35.93 billion, suggesting increasing trader engagement and speculative activity in ETH derivatives. A funding rate of 0 reflected a balance between bullish and bearish sentiment among traders at this moment.

Altcoin price update

• XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.26, up by 9.2 percent over 24 hours.

• Solana (SOL) was trading at US$138.82, up by 4.7 percent over 24 hours.

Today’s crypto news to know

Cardano Chain Split and Etherscan API Outage Highlight DeFi Risks Amid Tensions with JPMorgan

Recent events in the crypto ecosystem have underscored the vulnerabilities and institutional challenges facing DeFi investors. On Friday (November 21), Cardano (CAD) experienced an accidental chain split triggered by a malformed transaction, temporarily dividing the blockchain into two competing chains.

The disruption exposed weaknesses in network resilience and stake pool operations, causing lost block rewards and transaction irregularities in DeFi protocols dependent on Cardano’s network stability.

Then, Etherscan unexpectedly cut off API access to roughly 10 percent of its blockchains and networks. This sudden outage occurred during the DevConnect conference, impairing developers’ ability to manage smart contracts effectively, further revealing how dependent DeFi investors are on the reliability of ancillary infrastructure like blockchain explorers and data providers.

These events came amid growing tensions involving JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). The banking giant has drawn ire from the crypto community for reportedly influencing the MSCI to exclude digital asset treasury companies holding more than 50 percent of their assets in cryptocurrencies.

JPMorgan’s research warned that exclusion could trigger forced sell-offs potentially totaling up to US$8.8 billion, with MicroStrategy alone possibly facing US$2.8 billion in outflows. The final decision will be announced Jan. 15 with changes taking effect in February.

The bank then upgraded ratings on Monday for BTC mining companies Cipher Mining (NASDAQ:CIFR) and CleanSpark (NASDAQ:CLSK) to overweight from neutral, citing strong momentum in high-performance computing partnerships and long-term cloud and colocation deals that improve revenue visibility.

JPMorgan’s stance highlights the institutional and regulatory tensions complicating the interface between traditional finance and the fast-evolving crypto ecosystem.

Franklin Templeton and Grayscale lift altcoin markets with launch of XRP ETFs

The Franklin XRP ETF and the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF both launched on NYSE Arca today, providing new regulated investment options for XRP exposure.

Investor response was prompt, with early trading volumes indicating strong demand and positive sentiment around XRP’s future prospects as reflected in both ETFs’ market reception. Market watchers see this dual launch as a major step toward integrating crypto assets like XRP into traditional finance frameworks, enhancing liquidity and investor confidence.

“Historically, new ETF listings have catalyzed inflows and improved liquidity, but this time, the launches are colliding with tight liquidity, low investor confidence and pronounced market underperformance,” he explained. “This is creating an unusually complex test for many investors’ risk appetite.

“However, as market sentiment has been so underwhelming in recent times, the ETF season hitting the market at its current condition may be when they can make the most significant contribution to the digital asset economy this year.”

Ray added that the launch of altcoin ETFs is creating a steady flow of capital into the digital asset market, providing a liquidity buffer. This momentum could lead to an end-of-year rally, potentially pushing prices higher for altcoins like Ether, XRP and Solana.

Michael Burry debuts newsletter after Scion shutdown

Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the US housing market in 2008, has launched a paid Substack newsletter soon after closing his hedge fund, Scion Asset Management.

In his introductory post, Burry emphasized that the move does not mark retirement but rather a shift toward writing without the regulatory constraints that accompany professional money management.

Priced at US$39 per month, the newsletter quickly drew more than 21,000 subscribers. Early essays revisit his trading history during the dot-com era and outline why he views today’s AI-driven boom as a supply-glutted bubble primed for correction.

With Scion now closed, Burry says the newsletter will become his primary outlet for analysis as he continues to track what he views as speculative excess building across technology markets.