ETH, XRP, XRP up, Bitcoin Down – What’s Next?

ETH, XRP, XRP up, Bitcoin Down – What’s Next?: So XRP, ETH, and Dash had a comeback on Tuesday while Bitcoin saw a pullback after reaching the all-time high above $6,000. Ripple and Ethereum were both supported by the lower band of the daily Ichimoku cloud as traded versus the USD.

XRP also edged higher versus BTC, forming a bullish engulfing, after two weeks of continued falls. The XRP/BTC pair remains below the daily Ichimoku cloud however and is supported by 0.000023. The drop in Bitcoin could merely be considered as profit taking or a pullback in a longer-term uptrend, as the cryptocurrency hasn’t ceased to surprise us with reaching new highs faster than expected.

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Also, while many on Wall Street argue that Blockchain industry is more important than Bitcoin, Brian Kelly from Forbes begs to differ. He believes Bitcoin could to do to banks what email did to the post office and Amazon did to retail. Meanwhile, bitcoin gold officially split from the bitcoin network Tuesday morning. The new cryptocurrency is a clone of the original bitcoin blockchain, but it will play by different rules than the original. So we still have more to watch out for in the world of cryptocurrencies.

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On the Economic Calendar …

We have a busy economic calendar ahead and some interesting trading opportunities across the major currency pairs. To top this off, a senior Republican senator called President Donald Trump “utterly untruthful” on Tuesday hours before the president was to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to talk about tax reform, which could put pressure on the USD crosses.

During the Asian session today we have Australia’s Consumer Prices Index (3Q), and during the London session, UK’s GDP will be out at 8:30 AM GMT expected to remain unchanged. US Durable Goods Orders (SEP P) is up next at 12:30 PM. The headline figure for the value of orders placed for relatively long-lasting goods is expected to drop to 1% from last month’s 2%. The all important Bank of Canada Rate Decision and Monetary Policy Report will be released at 2 PM which could shake the Loonie crosses. BOC’s Poloz and Wilkins will then hold a Press Conference at 3:15 to go over the details.

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January 2, 2026 No Comments

Bitcoin has entered 2026 under pressure, with prices pulling back after a volatile period that left many investors questioning whether the opportunity has passed. Headlines are once again split between fear and optimism, with some calling the recent drop a warning sign and others viewing it as a healthy reset.

Unlike speculative assets that rely on constant growth stories, Bitcoin’s relevance continues to rest on its role as a scarce, decentralised digital asset that operates outside traditional financial systems. The key question for investors now is not whether Bitcoin will remain volatile – but whether this moment represents risk, opportunity, or something most investors misunderstand.

3 Bullish And 3 Risky Forces Shaping American Express Stock (AXP) Into 2026

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American Express is often viewed as a mature, well understood credit card company, but its role in the financial system is broader than many investors realize.

It sits at the center of consumer spending, business payments, travel, credit risk, and data driven decision making. As these areas evolve, the dynamics shaping American Express stock are becoming more complex and, in some cases, less obvious.

Premium consumer behavior, business spending patterns, regulatory scrutiny, and technological change are all influencing how payment companies operate and compete.

Micron Stock Surges After Blowout Earnings: Is MU Still A Buy In 2026?

December 19, 2025 No Comments

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has quietly become one of the most important companies supporting the AI boom – even if it doesn’t receive the same attention as Nvidia or other high-profile AI names.

While much of the focus is on GPUs and AI software, Micron operates behind the scenes, supplying the memory that allows AI systems, data centres, and cloud platforms to function at scale.

Following a strong earnings update, Micron’s stock surged and quickly returned to the centre of market attention. The rally reflects growing confidence that the company’s strategic shift away from lower margin consumer products toward higher-value enterprise and data-centre memory is gaining traction.

Why Big Tech Is Quietly Buying Western Digital (WDC) Stock

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has been on a tear, its stock price soaring over 270% year-to-date as of early December 2025.

This massive growth isn’t just hype; it’s fueled by a perfect storm of events, including the strategic spin-off of its flash business, SanDisk, and an insatiable global demand for data storage driven by the AI revolution.

As a now “pure-play” Hard Disk Drive (HDD) manufacturer, WDC is uniquely positioned as the landlord for the internet’s exploding data. But with such a meteoric rise, is there still room for growth, or is the stock overheated?

Marvell (MRVL) Stock: The Hidden AI Powerhouse Wall Street Keeps Underestimating

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Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) is quickly becoming one of the most important companies in the AI infrastructure space – even though many investors still aren’t sure what the business actually does.

While most headlines focus on Nvidia and its GPUs, Marvell builds the networking, optical, and custom silicon chips that help AI models move data faster and run more efficiently. In its latest earnings report, Marvell posted strong double-digit growth in its data center business and shared bold guidance for the next few years, sending MRVL stock higher.

2 Months Ago Oracle Stock (ORCL) Was Flying And Now… The Mood Has Flipped. Is A Comeback Still On The Table?

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Oracle is one of the biggest names in enterprise software and cloud services. They power databases used by governments, banks, hospitals, airlines, and global corporations. For years they were known for steady tech growth, not big surprises.

Then something wild happened.

Only two months ago Oracle stock was flying. Analysts cheered. AI deals stacked up. The company felt like it had finally stepped into a new era.

Now the mood has flipped.