Metis

XRP showed renewed strength after weeks of steep declines, emerging as one of day’s top performers among major cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin rebounded into the new week as bulls were challenged to squeeze out shorts and avoid filling the $102,000 candle wick on Binance.

The recovery came as Bitcoin achieved a weekly close above $108,000, with the technical setup on the charts targeting significant gains ahead.

Crypto market manipulation involves organized efforts to artificially move altcoin prices and mislead traders about their true value.

Long-term Bitcoin holders took profits at record levels with realized gains hitting $1.7 billion daily as older coins re-entered circulation.

Bitcoin price volatility returned into the weekly close with a key reclaim zone in sight, while liquidations exceeded $200 million in 24 hours.

Ether price eyes $4,500 as a classic chart pattern, and onchain MVRV data align to signal renewed upside momentum this month.

Technical analyst John Bollinger identified potential W bottom patterns in Ether and Solana charts, suggesting a major move could follow.