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Economist Henrik Zeberg warns a Bitcoin crash could follow a short-term rally as bearish indicators and cycle analysis signal downside risk.

 

A recent surge in XRP Ledger (XRPL) payment counts has caught the attention of the broader crypto market, raising questions about what could be driving this massive rally. The latest milestone comes after XRP saw renewed whale accumulation even as prices continued to trend downward amid rising volatility.

 

The version 11 (V11) hard fork, dubbed Van Rossem, is scheduled for a crucial governance vote on the mainnet next May 29, 2026. The implementation on the PreProd testnet took place on May 8, 2026, but the technical working group delayed the ratification recommendation due to issues in Ogmios.

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Inflation is back. And it's rattling everything — stocks, bonds, and yes, crypto too.