Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said in a recent CNBC interview that Bitcoin's current consolidation between about $85,000 and $91,000 signals a healthier market structure after its rise toward $126,000. He argued that fading four-year cycle dynamics, together with expanding institutional and government demand, give Bitcoin more than a 50% chance of setting a new all-time high above $125,000 in 2026 despite recent weakness in Ethereum and Solana.

Seven XRP exchange-traded funds are scheduled to launch between November 18 and November 25. Franklin Templeton will debut its EZRP ETF on November 18 via CBOE, followed by Bitwise on November 20. European issuers 21Shares and CoinShares will launch on November 21–22, with Grayscale and WisdomTree closing the series on November 25.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to reduce rates by 25 basis points when the FOMC concludes its meeting today, with market data showing a 99.4% probability of the cut. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 PM ET, where investors will seek clarity on the pace of future easing and its implications for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other risk assets.