TL;DR:
- Uneven performance: $XRP led the way with a 2.98% ($1.43) increase, while Ethereum faltered after record outflows of $136 million from its ETFs.
- Operational collapse: Volume on Binance fell to $7.7 billion, an 85% reduction from February 2025 highs.
- Technical parameters: Solana displays an RSI of 36 (almost oversold), contrasting with the neutrality of Ethereum and $XRPboth hovering around 49 points.
The crypto market week ended with apparent stability; however, from below, altcoins are rising with a worrying lack of conviction. While $XRP and TRONrDespite moderate gains, the exhaustion seen at midweek highs suggests this rebound lacks a robust flow of institutional capital.
🗞️ Altcoin trading volumes collapse as investor interest fades
Analysis of altcoin trading volumes on Binance and other major exchanges highlights a clear loss of investor interest.
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Technical data reinforces the current caution. Ethereum retreated to $2,133 after attempting to reclaim $2,400 mid-week, leaving it with a neutral RSI of 49. Additionally, the sector’s total capitalization is held back by a global trading volume that barely reaches $18.8 billion, a far cry from the $91 billion recorded in January.
The collapse in volumes: a sign of a bottom or a weakness?
Despite the “green shoots” that appear in prices, Trading activity on major platforms tells a story of withdrawal. Binance shows symptoms of low liquidity, holding 40% of total volume, where retail interest appears to have evaporated in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and Bitcoin dominance.
However, this operational drought is not necessarily bearish in the long term. Typically, exhaustion of selling pressure and minimal volumes tend to precede periods of accumulation. However, with the MACD still languishing in negative territory for most assets, the path of least resistance remains sideways or slightly bearish.
In summary, the market is in a transition phase where $XRPresilience stands out from the fragility of Solana and Ethereum. Investors should closely monitor key support levels, especially $2,100 for ETH, to determine whether this quiet rise is the start of a solid structure or simply a pause before a broader correction.