NEAR Protocol’s token jumped 11% within 24 hours as traders targeted liquidity near the $1.30 to $1.35 area after a breakout above $1.095. The move followed an $11.253 million liquidity sweep around $1.26 and strong social buzz driven by NEARCON 2026’s "User-Owned AI" reveal and anticipation for Nvidia’s Q4 2025 earnings.

Ethereum climbed from the $1,792 area, broke above $2,020 and $2,050, and briefly reached $2,158 before pulling back toward support near $2,000. The price is now trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, with key resistance levels seen around $2,040, $2,080 and $2,120, while supports are clustered near $2,000 and $1,975.

Bitcoin has climbed above $68,000 and is currently consolidating over the $66,250 support while trading above $67,200 and the 100‑hour simple moving average. Key resistance sits near $68,000 and $68,250, with potential targets at $69,500 and $70,000, while a drop below $67,000–$66,250 could open the way toward $65,500 and $63,500. Technical indicators show the hourly MACD losing bullish momentum and the RSI holding above 50.

According to Levi Rietveld in a recent video, a path to $100 for XRP would rely on compressing the liquid float and sustained institutional demand. He argues that locking up as much as 90% of tradable supply, combined with ETF absorption and strict escrow discipline, could recreate conditions for outsized gains.

Crypto analytics firm Santiment reported on Thursday that the number of wallets holding at least 100 Bitcoin has climbed to 19,993 and could reach 20,000 by Friday. The firm views the growth in large holders as a sign of healthier distribution, even as Bitcoin trades around $67,260, roughly 47% below its October all-time high of $126,100. Santiment added that long-term holders appear to be both accumulating and selling, helping keep prices subdued despite rising confidence in a potential recovery.

Celestia’s TIA token has risen over 12% to trade around $0.34 as market participants respond to tightening spot supply ahead of the Hibiscus V7 mainnet upgrade. Price remains locked in a consolidation range between $0.2891 support and $0.3688 resistance, while negative spot netflows and buyer-dominated taker activity suggest constrained sell pressure and strengthening demand.

Polkadot’s DOT has risen by 27% over the past week as the network approaches its first issuance cut slated for March 14. Protocol updates are set to go live on March 12, and the initial reduction will lower annual issuance from around 120 million to about 55 million. DOT trades near $1.62, according to CoinGecko.

In February 2024, Bitcoin spot trading volumes across major exchanges have dropped to their lowest levels of the year as traders cut risk and wait for clearer macro or technical signals. According to CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, platforms such as Binance, Gate.io and Bybit have seen monthly spot activity roughly halved since Bitcoin’s October peak, reflecting a cautious market and thinner liquidity. At the same time, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju notes that the Coinbase Premium Index has turned positive again, indicating reduced US-led selling pressure even as Bitcoin trades around $68,153.