Cryptocurrency Today: Slight Increase in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Prices Amid Decreased Selling Activity and Steady Retail Demand Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near the $80,000 mark, rising in tandem with major alternative cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), as of this report on Monday. Ethereum remains above $2,350, continuing its five-day upward trend, while Ripple has regained support above $1.40. - Derivatives Market Expands Amid Improved Risk Appetite: Bitcoin shows notable signs of recovery with stable capital flows across derivatives, as evidenced by the open interest in perpetual futures rising to $58.63 billion on Monday, compared to $57.74 billion the previous day and $53.96 billion on Friday. If interest in derivatives remains strong, Bitcoin’s upward trajectory and prospects of breaking the $80,000 resistance level appear well-supported. Daily Trading Data for Bitcoin Futures | Source: CoinGlass Retail investors are increasingly interested in Ethereum derivatives, pushing open interest in futures contracts to $31.69 billion on Monday, up from $30.95 billion the day before. Although this is below the record high of $70.13 billion recorded in August, it is an improvement from the yearly low of $22.89 billion seen in February. This indicates that growth remains normal, potentially supporting steady price increases. Open Trading Data for Ethereum Futures | Source: CoinGlass Turning to XRP, demand for derivatives remains weak compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, with an average open interest of only $2.5 billion on Monday. This is a stark contrast to the peak of $10.94 billion in July, highlighting ongoing skepticism among retail investors regarding XRP’s ability to sustain a short- to medium-term upward trend. Daily Trading Data for XRP Futures | Source: CoinGlass

$XRP Tight Accumulation – Base Building at Support Trade Setup: Long Entry Zone: 1.38 – 1.41 TP1: 1.44 TP2: 1.48 TP3: 1.52 SL: 1.34 #WCTCTradingKingPK

China's Alibaba AI, Qwen, has predicted near-term price targets for XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum by the end of May 2026. The AI's outlook, based on macro easing, ETF momentum, and asset-specific catalysts, expects Bitcoin to reach $95,000-$100,000 on sustained ETF inflows and potential Fed rate cuts.