Market Pulse: Crypto markets drifted as the new Solana ETF saw heavy turnover without a price breakout. Ethereum slipped below key support as retail paused, even while institutions amassed.

Key Movers: “Solana ETF Launch Sparks over $72M Trading Frenzy, Yet Traders Ask: Where’s the Breakout?” and “Ethereum Price Slips below $4,000 as Institutions Continue Accumulating Despite Market Pullback” set the tape’s tone. Zcash’s rally also grabbed headlines.

Macro & Politics: The Fed turned cautious ahead of options expiry, handing volatility grenades to anyone still playing catch-up.

What’s Next: Watch for a 50-day moving average crossover on Solana and for Fed commentary to spark fresh moves.

Everyone’s so wrapped around Solana and Ethereum moves that they’re ignoring the RSI setup on XRP, as detailed in the newsBTC piece “What The XRP RSI Making Higher Highs Means For The Price.” That bullish divergence has flown under the radar while most chase headline volume, and it could ignite a swift rally if liquidity zones align. Don’t sleep on that signal.

It’s funny how the Fed’s cagey tone ahead of options expiry—picked apart in CoinDesk’s “Market Stumbles on Fed Caution as Options Expiry Looms: Crypto Daybook Americas”—and Zcash’s fiery rebound (“Zcash Rally Gains Steam, Can ZEC’s 4.5M Shielded Supply Push It Back Into the Top 20?” from newsBTC) are really two sides of the same coin. When central banks tiptoe, traders sprint towards assets that trade off volatility, privacy tokens especially. That flight-to-privacy trade is gaining momentum, and it’s ripe for fresh entries.

So here’s your play: focus on liquidity levels and moving-average crossovers, set razor-sharp stops, and lean into assets flashing both on-chain and technical triggers—whether that’s XRP breaking its range or ZEC poking through shielded supply walls. Keep your position size tight, but don’t be afraid to pull the trigger if those divergences line up. Money loves momentum and clear patterns—trade them, or get left behind.