S&P Global has excluded Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP from its crypto index because these cryptocurrencies do not generate revenue, despite their large market caps. This change reflects a shift in the index's criteria, prioritizing revenue-generating projects over market capitalization alone. The exclusion has led to a drop in market confidence for XRP reaching a new all-time high by the end of 2026, with odds falling from 8% to 7%. Investors will be watching for further updates from S&P Global and any responses from Ripple or regulatory developments that could affect XRP's future.
A trading analyst predicts Bitcoin may reach $106,000 by late August 2027, based on a bullish cup and handle chart pattern forming since 2021. Currently trading near $79,500, Bitcoin's price could rise about 33% if it breaks above the critical 50-wee...
Bitcoin's price fell from a high of $80,537 to trade between $79,013 and $80,537 on September 7, 2026, showing short-term weakness but maintaining a constructive daily uptrend. The key support level at $79,013 is critical for bulls to defend, while r...
Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that failure to pass the Clarity Act this term could delay meaningful cryptocurrency market legislation until 2030, impacting investment and regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, XRP maintains a stable price around $1.40 suppor...
Open interest in altcoin perpetual futures exceeded Bitcoin's on September 6, 2026, marking the first time since December 2024. This shift is driven by strong gains in mid-cap altcoins like Zcash, whose open interest hit a record $2.4 billion as its ...
Cryptocurrency markets display varied price changes, with Bitcoin trading around $79,394, slightly down by 0.68%. Ethereum and Binance Coin also dipped modestly, while some altcoins like LINK, TAO, and KAS saw significant gains, rising over 10%. Thes...
