NAIROBI (CoinChapter.com) — The crypto market is showing signs of renewed momentum, with XRP, TRON (TRX), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) gaining attention amid price rebounds, shifting market sentiment, and increased adoption.

XRP Eyes $6 as Analysts Predict Bullish Surge

XRP’s price saw a 6% surge today as broader market confidence returned following a recent downturn. Analysts remain optimistic about its trajectory, with Dark Defender predicting a potential climb to $6 based on XRP’s current wave cycle. His projections suggest that XRP could hit $5.85 if historical trends persist.

Meanwhile, EGRAG CRYPTO supports this bullish outlook, highlighting an alignment with past market cycles that could push XRP toward $5.2. Other market watchers, including Zach Rector, view the recent dip as a precursor to a rally, with projections for XRP exceeding $4 in the coming weeks.

Another factor driving speculation is the growing number of exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications tied to XRP. Currently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing nine such applications from major asset managers, including Bitwise, WisdomTree, Grayscale, and CoinShares.

Analysts at JPMorgan estimate that an approved XRP ETF could bring in $4 billion to $8 billion in new capital within six months, potentially driving XRP’s price higher.

TRON Expands Dominance in Stablecoins and DeFi

TRON has solidified its position as a leading blockchain network for stablecoin transactions and decentralized applications. While its number of monthly active addresses remained stable in 2024, transaction activity has shifted towards decentralized platforms.

Data shows that TRON processed over 239 million transactions last month, primarily driven by DeFi adoption and stablecoin usage. The blockchain has also attracted growing interest from Latin American financial platforms, particularly Eldorado, which saw a fourfold increase in transaction volume in 2024.

The shift toward decentralized platforms has been a key driver of TRON’s growth. Investors are increasingly engaging with TRON-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) rather than centralized platforms. Total Value Locked (TVL) on these DEXs has been rising, indicating growing confidence in TRON’s ecosystem.

TRX is trading at $0.223, facing resistance at $0.258, which aligns with the 2.618 Fibonacci extension level. A breakout above this zone could push prices toward $0.313. However, failure to break through may lead to consolidation near $0.202, the 1.618 Fibonacci level.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers around 47, showing a neutral market, while the Directional Movement Index (DMI) signals that sellers currently have the upper hand.

SHIB Sees Whales Accumulating Amid Market Turbulence

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has shown mixed performance, with a recent 2% price increase following a partnership with the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI). However, SHIB’s price remains volatile, having lost 30% of its value in the past month. Despite this, large-scale investors—Shiba Inu whales—have been actively accumulating the token.

Shiba Inu Large Transactions vs. SHIB price. IntoTheBlock

Meanwhile, on-chain data has revealed an unprecedented surge in SHIB whale activity. In the past 24 hours alone, large-scale investors transferred 15.1 trillion SHIB, valued at approximately $253.05 million. This follows an earlier 4.3 trillion SHIB transfer, marking a rapid increase in whale accumulation.

Despite the broader crypto market downturn, large SHIB holders have increased their positions by 553.59% in the past week.

XRP, TRON, and SHIB are navigating a volatile crypto landscape, each with unique catalysts driving market sentiment. XRP’s potential rally hinges on bullish forecasts and ETF speculation, while TRON continues to gain traction in DeFi and stablecoins. SHIB remains in focus due to whale accumulation and a strategic partnership in the United Arab Emirates.