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    Crypto News Today (Feb 13th, 2025): Bitcoin Price Rises to $97k | ETF News Pushes XRP Price!

    Story Highlights
    • Bitcoin reserves in exchanges fall to 2.5 million, while ETF demand surges 20X faster than mining.

    • Fear & Greed Index moves to "Neutral" at 40, indicating a possible market shift.

    • The SEC may acknowledge Grayscaleโ€™s XRP ETF 19b-4 filing.

    The cryptocurrency business has resumed its trade today on a positive note, despite the latest CPI numbers being a pain point. Talking about numbers, the total market cap has shot up by 3.10% in the past 24 hours to $3.22 trillion. The trading volume has risen by 22.27% to $129.29 billion, suggesting growing interest among market players. In the meantime, the Fear & Greed Index has now risen to a neutral score of 40. 

    Bitcoinโ€™s Welcomes Growing Institutional Demand

    Bitcoin has held its bullish stance, climbing 1.46% to $96,895.63 in the last 24 hours. With a market cap of $1.92 trillion and a dominance of 59.81%, BTC continues to cement its position as the leading cryptocurrency. A notable development is the declining Bitcoin exchange reserves, which have fallen to 2.5 million. Analysts attribute this to the massive demand from Bitcoin ETFs, which are accumulating BTC supply at a rate 20 times faster than its mining. 

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    Ethereum Outperforms While Solana Lags

    Ethereum has seen a remarkable 4.33% price spike, with its trading volume surging 33.31% to $26.64 billion. On the other hand, Solana has remained relatively stagnant, posting a minor 0.09% loss.

    For a glimpse into Ethereum’s future, read our Ethereum Price Prediction 2025, 2026-2030!

    XRP has gained 2.54% amid speculation that the SEC may soon acknowledge Grayscaleโ€™s 19b-4 filing for an XRP ETF. If approved, this could significantly boost XRPโ€™s market valuation, leading to increased investor involvement.

    Top Gainers and Losers

    Top Gainers:

    • CAKE: $3.02 +57.82%
    • Sonic: $0.548 +16.87%
    • JTO: $3.04 +14.58%

    Top Losers:

    • BGB: $5.80 -8.07%
    • OM: $5.73 -3.24%
    • FTT: $2.03 -2.78%

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    FAQs

    1. Why is Bitcoinโ€™s exchange reserve declining?ย 

    Bitcoinโ€™s exchange reserves have fallen to 2.5 million, possibly due to high ETF demand, accumulating BTC at a rate 20 times faster than its mining.

    2. How much is Bitcoin price today?ย 

    Bitcoin price currently is at $96,895.63, with a 24-hour change of 1.46%.

    3. What is the significance of the SECโ€™s potential acknowledgment of the XRP ETF filing?ย 

    If the SEC acknowledges Grayscaleโ€™s XRP ETF filing, it could pave the way for broader institutional investment, potentially driving up XRPโ€™s value.

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