XRP’s Explosive Week: Volume Surges and Market Skepticism

regulatory clarity for institutional US capital and a macro backdrop that frees risk assets from oppression. That harmonious convergence points to a range of $1.60 to $1.80. If either driver falters, the reasonable next steps hover around $1.20 to $1.25 as the test of support that follows every ambitious dream.

DeFi TVL Plunges Across Top Chains After KelpDAO Hack

According to data from DefiLlama, Ethereum—the leading blockchain in decentralized finance, controlling 53.91% of total value locked (TVL)—has seen a 17.91% decrease in locked value over the last month. Currently, Ethereum holds $46.17 billion, a drop from more than $56 billion before the recent series of hacks.

Oil Prices Surge as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked: Brent Crude Hits $94.57

Brent crude oil prices are currently reflecting a very pessimistic outlook. Concerns include the potential for a major shipping lane to be closed for almost 50 days, a ceasefire agreement ending on Wednesday, uncertainty about talks with Iran, and Iran’s promise of retaliation after the US seized one of its ships. With West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude at $88.54 a barrel, the global energy market appears to be factoring in a significant supply disruption of 10 to 11 million barrels per day.