Altcoins News
By Julie Binoche
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XRP jumps hard Monday. The cryptocurrency broke through key resistance levels on March 17, pushing toward the critical $1.70 threshold that traders have been watching for weeks.
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Ethereum didn't stay quiet either. The second-largest crypto by market cap climbed steadily, riding momentum from recent network upgrades that boosted investor confidence.
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The meme coin showed mixed signals, but trading activity picked up steam. SHIB's 24-hour volume increased 20% after getting listed on another exchange March 15, per CoinGecko.
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XRP's path to $1.70 wasn't smooth sailing. Ripple's legal wins against the SEC helped, but the climb required serious buying pressure from whales and institutions.
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But skepticism remains around all three coins.
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Crypto markets stay wild, and March 2026 brought fresh institutional interest that surprised many observers.
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Ethereum's daily active addresses climbed significantly, showing real user engagement beyond just price speculation.
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Shiba Inu's community stays active on social media, driving awareness even when prices dip. The token's reputation as a meme coin hurts its credibility with serious investors,…
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Regulatory uncertainty hangs over everything. No official statements came from major agencies about crypto policy changes, leaving investors to guess what's next.
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Technical analysis shows XRP facing resistance near $1.65, but momentum indicators look strong. If buying pressure continues, $1.70 becomes realistic within days rather than weeks.
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Trading firms report increased client interest in all three cryptocurrencies. Retail platforms like Coinbase and Binance saw higher user activity, suggesting mainstream adoption…
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Market makers stayed busy providing liquidity across exchanges. Spreads tightened on major trading pairs, indicating healthy market depth.
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XRP's correlation with other major cryptocurrencies weakened slightly, suggesting it might be developing independent price action.
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The next few trading sessions will determine whether current momentum continues or fades. XRP needs to hold above $1.60 to maintain its upward trajectory toward $1.70.
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Major cryptocurrency exchanges reported record-breaking daily trading volumes exceeding $180 billion on March 17, with XRP accounting for roughly 8% of total activity.
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