BTC, ETH, XRP Price Prediction: 3 Things to Expect as US Inflation Data Triggers $99 Billion Demand
BTC, ETH, XRP Price Prediction: 3 Things to Expect as US Inflation Data Triggers $99 Billion Demand in 7 Days
Crypto market surges $99B as inflation cools. Fed policy, institutional demand, and SEC news drive BTC, ETH, and XRP trends.
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Published 15 Mar, 2025 | 04:33:05 PM UTC
BTC, ETH, XRP Price Prediction: 3 Things to Expect as US Inflation Data Triggers $99 Billion Demand in 7 Days
Highlights
Crypto investors responded positively to easing U.S. inflation, driving capital inflows into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
Markets anticipate three US Fed rate cuts in 2025, which could boost liquidity and strengthen the crypto market. I
MicroStrategy’s potential Bitcoin purchases and ETF developments are key factors shaping crypto market trends.
Following inflation easing signals observed in the latest U.S. CPI and PPI reports, investors are now closely monitoring key developments that could influence the prices of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in the week ahead.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in Recovery as US CPI and PPI triggers $99B Surge
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) experienced modest gains this week, as bullish catalysts counteracted concerns stemming from trade tensions between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The publication of favorable CPI and PPI data, indicating easing inflation, has bolstered investor confidence.
Total Crypto market Capitalization. March 15 | Source: TradingView
Total Crypto market Capitalization. March 15 | Source: TradingView
Following the latest US inflation reports, The global cryptocurrency market capitalization surged by $99.7 billion over the past week, reaching $2.71 trillion at press time on March 15.
This positive sentiment has led to increased capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market, contributing to the recent surge in market capitalization.
3 Market Catalysts to Watch in the Week Ahead
Several key developments are on the horizon that could significantly impact prices of top cryptocurrency assets like BTC, ETH and XRP in the coming week:
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC could advance towards $90,000 if Microstrategy Buys again
Bitcoin price forecast charts shows BTC trading at $84,312, up 0.39% on the day, as it attempts to reclaim key resistance levels amid speculation that MicroStrategy (now Strategy) may resume BTC acquisitions. The recent price action shows BTC attempting to break above the 50-day moving average, which has acted as dynamic resistance throughout the downtrend.
The Bollinger Bands are tightening, indicating decreasing volatility, which often precedes a breakout. BTC is currently trading near the lower band, suggesting limited downside risk, while the upper band at $93,302 marks the next key resistance.
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A successful breakout could open the path toward $90,000 and beyond, particularly if MicroStrategy’s anticipated purchases materialize.
However, the RSI remains below the 50 neutral level at 44.15, signalling weak bullish momentum. A failure to reclaim the 50-day moving average could see BTC retest support at $78,326. If macroeconomic conditions weaken or institutional demand slows, a further decline toward $75,000 remains in play.
Ripple (XRP) Price Forecast: Altcoin ETFs progress could spark $3 breakout
XRP price surged to $2.5 on Saturday, marking a 30% gain over the past four days, fueled by improving macroeconomic sentiment and renewed optimism surrounding SEC settlement talks. Reports suggest the SEC may consider categorizing XRP as a commodity, further boosting confidence among investors.
The current Ripple price dynamics remains bullish after reclaiming key technical levels. The recent rally was supported by strong volume inflows, reinforcing the sustainability of the uptrend. The Parabolic SAR dots flipping below price action signalled a trend reversal earlier this week, aligning with the “Buy” signals on the chart. Additionally, the 200-day moving average (blue line) continues to act as dynamic support, preventing deeper corrections.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin holds $115,000 amid steady accumulation, Ethereum and XRP hold gains
Bitcoin rises above $116,000, supported by demand from whales holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC, but then retreats slightly.
Ethereum extends its recovery above $4,500 amid steady ETF inflows.
XRP breaks above a three-month descending trendline resistance, affirming the recovery potential toward its $3.66 record high.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around the $115,000 level on Wednesday after surging above $116,000 earlier in the day amid rising risk-on sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. Ethereum (ETH), the largest smart contract token, on the other hand, has extended its recovery above $4,500 as bulls target its record high of $4,956 reached on August 24.
Interest in Ripple (XRP) remains steady, allowing bulls to push for gains above the $3.00 critical level, while aiming for a breakout toward the $3.66 all-time high reached on July 18.
Bitcoin wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC are steadily accumulating, adding more than 65,000 BTC in the past seven days, bringing the cohort's total holdings to 3.65 million BTC. According to XWIN Research Japan's post on CryptoQuant, demand for Bitcoin has picked up pace, with the price hovering around $112,000.
"Exchange Netflow data provides additional evidence. Net outflows—BTC withdrawn from exchanges – have dominated recently, signaling that investors are moving coins into cold storage rather than keeping them liquid for trading," XWIN Research Japan' highlighted.
If this trend remains intact, it could create a supply squeeze – the recipe for higher prices. Still, short-term corrections can be expected, especially if derivatives leverage overheats.
Apart from large volume holders, demand for Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States (US) has surged this week, totaling $1.7 billion so far. According to SoSoValue data, inflows into all 12 BTC ETFs totaled $553 million on Thursday.
As risk-on sentiment improves ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest-rate decision next week, demand for Bitcoin and related financial products has the potential to grow, steadying the uptrend toward the psychological $120,000 level.
Ethereum spot ETFs in the US have now experienced their third consecutive day of inflows, following six days of outflows, which reflects a significant shift in sentiment. The chart below shows that ETH ETFs saw $113 million in total daily inflows on Thursday, bringing the cumulative net inflow to $12.96 billion and the total net assets to $28.51 billion.
Meanwhile, retail interest in XRP remains relatively high compared to last week. CoinGlass data shows the XRP futures Open Interest (OI) averaging $8.51 billion on Thursday, up from $7.37 billion on Sunday.
The rising OI trend suggests that investors bet in XRP's ability to sustain its recovery to the record high of $3.66 reached on July 18.
Chart of the day: Can Bitcoin sustain uptrend toward $120,000?
Bitcoin holds slightly above $115,000 after correcting from an intraday high of $116,663.7. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has, in the last two weeks, flipped several key levels into support, including the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $111,034.6, the 50-day EMA at $113,161 and the round-number level at $114,500, underscoring positive market sentiment.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator reinforces the bullish outlook with a buy signal that has been sustained since Sunday on the daily chart, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) position at 57 indicates steady bullish momentum.
Traders will look for a daily close above $116,000 to ascertain the strength of the uptrend toward the $120,000 level. Still, market participants should be cautious as the RSI shows signs of declining toward the 50 midline, which could mean a reduction in buying pressure .
Altcoins update: Ethereum, XRP uphold recovery
Ethereum price holds above $4,500 at the time of writing on Friday. Its short-term outlook is bullish, supported by a steadily rising RSI at 58 on the daily chart. Higher RSI readings toward overbought territory suggest that mean buying pressure is increasing in support of the uptrend, eyeing a breakout to the $4,956 all-time high.
Traders will consider increasing exposure if the blue MACD line crosses above the red signal line. A buy signal encourages investors to position themselves ahead of a potential price increase.
If short-term profit-taking takes centre stage, a reversal could ensue as Ethereum trims recent gains. The 50-day EMA at $4,132.67 and the 100-day EMA at $3,683.84 are in line to provide support.
As for XRP, the path of least resistance appears to be upward, bolstered by a break above a three-month descending trendline on the daily chart. The cross-border money remittance token also holds above its key moving averages, including the 50-day EMA at $2.925, the 100-day EMA $2.798 and the 200-day EMA at $2.55, affirming bullish sentiment in crypto markets.
With the MACD sustaining a buy signal from Monday, also on the daily chart, XRP has the potential to steady the recovery toward resistance at $3.35, which was previously tested in mid-August. An extended break would likely drive XRP closer to its record high of $3.66.
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Bitget Launches RWA Index Perpetual Futures, All you need to know about it .
Bitget launched the industry's first Real-World Asset (RWA) Index Perpetual Futures, a product that allows users to trade perpetual contracts that track the price of a composite index of tokenized real-world assets.
This product is launched to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), offering crypto traders direct access to traditional, real-world assets without leaving the crypto ecosystem.
The RWA index is a composite tokens that aggregates price data from multiple tokenized representations of the same asset issued by different third-party entities. This is similar to how Bitget's other crypto perpetual contracts got their index prices from multiple exchanges to ensure fairness and prevent manipulation.
Key Features and Trading Details
Trading Pairs: The first launch included RWA perpetual contracts for major companies like
- Tesla (TSLA).
- Nvidia (NVDA).
- Circle (CRCL).
- Apple (AAPL).
- Alphabet/Google (GOOGL)
- Amazon (AMZN).
- Meta (META).
- McDonald's (MCD).
All of these are paired with USDT e.g
- AAPL/USDT RWA)
- TSLA/USDT
- AAPL/USDT
Leverage:
The maximum leverage is up to 10x to manage risk, in the early stages of the product. This is to prevent systemic risk and provide a more stable trading environment.
Margin Mode:
The contracts only support isolated margin mode. This means that the margin for each position is isolated from the rest of your account, so that the liquidation of one position won't affect others.
Trading Hours:
RWA perpetual contracts on Bitget operate on a 5/24 schedule, closing on weekends and major stock market holidays.
Pricing Mechanism:
The index prices are sourced dynamically from multiple third-party issuers. But Bitget reserves the right to adjust and disclose index weightings.
Strategic Importance:
Bitget's launch of this product is important step in the Web3 space because it:
Democratizes Access:
It allows retail investors, particularly those in emerging markets (e.g., Africa, Asia, and Latin America), to have access to blue-chip stocks without the need for traditional brokerage accounts or institutional intermediaries.
Enhances Market Liquidity:
By tokenizing and listing these assets as futures contracts, Bitget is adding liquidity and trading opportunities that were previously restricted to traditional financial markets.
Bridges Two Worlds:
This initiative is a clear move to integrate traditional financial markets with the decentralized world, which is expected to improve the adoption of Web3.
Establishes Bitget as an Innovator:
By being the first to launch this product, Bitget is positioning itself as a leader in the convergence of TradFi and DeFi.
How to navigate this new feature on bitget exchange:
To access the RWA trading pairs, you'll need to go to the Futures section of the Bitget exchange. The RWA pairs are listed with a clear (RWA) tag next to them. For example, you would look for
AAPL/USDT (RWA)T
SLA/USDT (RWA)
NVDA/USDT (RWA).
This unique tag makes them easy to identify among the standard crypto perpetuals.
How to trade RWA
1: After you have located the RWA pair you want to trade then follow the process below 👇
2: Fund your Futures Account with USDT
3: Select Margin Mode:
4: Choose Leverage: example 5× or 10× which is the maximum for now.
5: Place Your Trade: Like any other futures trade, you can choose to go long or short, You can also use market, limit, or trigger orders.
6: Manage Your Position, Monitor your position's liquidation price, which is influenced by your margin and leverage.
Considerations before trading RWA:
1: Trading Hours: RWA work everyday excluding weekends ( Saturday and Sunday).
2: Pricing: the price is derived from multiple third-party issuers, such as the xStocks platform. This multiple-source approach helps ensure fair and transparent pricing.
3: leverage: up to 10×
Tap the link below to get started: https://www.bitget.com/promotion/futures-rwa