The new Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly has a crypto portfolio worth millions of dollars.

According to a new report from Fortune, an ethics disclosure reveals that Paul Atkins – President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next SEC Chair – holds about $6 million in crypto-related investments, including $1 million worth of equity in two crypto firms and $5 million in crypto investment funds.

Atkins, who previously served as the SEC’s Chair between 2002 and 2008 under then-President George W. Bush, held a board seat on Securitize – a tokenization firm backed by asset management giant BlackRock – and owned between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of call options in the company, according to the report.

He also held between $250,000 and $500,000 in equity in crypto bank Anchorage Digital and between $1 million and $5 million worth of staked crypto on Off the Chain Capital, an investment fund of which he is a limited partner.

In the ethics agreement, Atkins agreed to divest his holdings after his confirmation, which is slated for Thursday.

According to Bloomberg, Atkins and his spouse have a net worth of at least $327 million.

Under the helm of its previous Chair, Gary Gensler, the SEC waged war on the digital assets industry by accusing several high-profile crypto firms, including Ripple Labs, Binance, Coinbase, and Consensys, of violating securities laws. Gensler also deemed many crypto assets, including smart contract platforms Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), as securities that fell under the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction.

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Bitcoin is on everyone’s crosshairs once more. The cryptocurrency shot up to $88,500 today, exciting traders who think the price will rise to $95,000 in the near term. But while optimism is high, so is caution. Some analysts are warning that a retreat back to $80,000 may occur before the next major rally starts.

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Traders Show Signs Of Greed

Market intelligence platform Santiment reports that greed is building among crypto investors. References of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 or even as high as $159,000 have surged through social media platforms. While hope is generating all the excitement, Santiment reminds that such peaks in greed generally precede an imminent price adjustment.

As crypto has bounced nicely in the second half of March, traders have swung the pendulum back toward mild greed. After showing major fear in late February and early March following two stints of Bitcoin dipping as low as $78K, it appears that this rebound to $88.5K has… pic.twitter.com/WGvmvKSv2X

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 25, 2025

Traders had also been holding back earlier in the year when Bitcoin fell to a low of $78,000. But that recent spike back to $88,500 does appear to have changed the general sentiment. Santiment suggests this might be an ideal time for traders to consider taking profits.

Miners Hold Onto Bitcoin Reserves

Bitcoin miners appear to be confident about the future. According to data from CryptoQuant, miners have not been selling much of their Bitcoin recently. In fact, miner reserves now total 1.81 million BTC, which is worth around $159 billion.

Ali Martinez, a crypto analyst, confirmed in a comment on X that no significant selling activity has been recorded among miners over the past 24 hours. This behavior could be a sign that miners are expecting higher prices and prefer to hold onto their earnings for now.

Institutional Interest Grows With ETF Inflows

Institutional investors are also playing a big role in the market’s momentum. On March 25, Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US recorded a total daily inflow of $27 million. BlackRock, one of the largest asset management firms, led the way with $42 million in inflows that day.

Whereas some other funds such as Bitwise and WisdomTree experienced $10 million and $5 million outflows respectively, the robust demand for BlackRock helped in nudging the general trend into positive direction. BlackRock’s net assets in its Bitcoin spot ETF are currently at a little over $50 billion, demonstrating that institutional investors still have a passion for Bitcoin.

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Analysts Expect Short-Term Fall Before Rally

Technical analysis is indicating Bitcoin might experience a temporary decline before the next peak. On its 4-hour chart, Bitcoin is having a difficult time surpassing a trendline of resistance, creating what experts refer to as a “double top” formation. The pattern suggests the potential for a price drop towards $85,000.

Meanwhile, the most important support level is at $86,146, according to the 61.80% Fibonacci retracement level. If Bitcoin manages to stay above this level, analysts indicate that the price may rebound and move towards $95,000.

Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

XRP remains stuck around the $2 level, with experts issuing warnings of restricted near-term growth prospects. According to recent analysis, the digital currency is going through a phase of uncommon stability that has investors speculating about its next step.

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Investor Sentiment Dampens Market Momentum

According to financial commentator Austin Hilton, millions of crypto traders have withdrawn from active participation. The market is stuck in neutral, as traders are simply waiting for a big event to set things into motion. The volumes of trade have been above $4 billion at peak levels, but the price itself remains virtually unchanged.

Summer Slowdown Impacts Crypto Trading

Analysts cite seasonal patterns as the major reason for XRP’s current behavior. Hilton describes how summer months usually experience lower trading volumes, with investors more inclined to engage in private activities than respond to market activity. This pattern might continue until July, possibly maintaining XRP’s price relatively stable.

A realistic XRP price prediction!

– Lets talk about the resistance levels for $XRP
– Also, discussed are the support levels that you need to know about
– What you need to know about your XRP holdings – so that you can navigate what is going on right now pic.twitter.com/h9kxG3a0Ex

— Austin Hilton (@austinahilton) March 23, 2025

Price Barriers Create Market Challenges

Technical analysis indicates key price levels for XRP. Resistance levels are found at $2.61 and $2.81, while support levels are at $2.22 and $2.31. Experts caution that in the absence of heavy buy pressure, the cryptocurrency might not be able to overcome these levels. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.44, with a modest 0.04% gain over the last 24 hours.

XRP market cap currently at $141 billion. Chart: TradingView.com

Long-Term Outlook Remains Hopeful

Despite current market challenges, some experts remain optimistic. Market analyst Dom suggests the current price consolidation might indicate a strong foundation for future growth. Unlike previous market cycles where XRP experienced rapid price spikes and drops, the current stability suggests a more measured approach.

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There’s one reason I will be pretty surprised if $XRP does not go higher this year, read along –

Every time $XRP has historically put in a multi month or year top, it did it quickly (as shown below)

Essentially, it never showed any mid term acceptance at those higher… pic.twitter.com/RahjM2xHwz

— Dom (@traderview2) March 24, 2025

A number of possible catalysts are on the horizon, such as developments in XRP ETF products, continued action in the SEC vs. Ripple case, and possible reserve disclosures. As of yet, however, none of these events have caused major market activity.

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Institutional investors remain quietly accumulating digital assets, creating yet another level of sophistication to the current market dynamics. Hilton advises not to anticipate extreme price increases in the near term, highlighting that there needs to be a major positive event for drastic change.

As the cryptocurrency market keeps growing, XRP investors are warned to keep close watch on the market conditions. The fourth quarter could see things pick up once again, but for the meantime, patience seems to be the main approach for those who possess the cryptocurrency.

Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView