The financial services giant Cantor Fitzgerald is predicting the stock market will see rallies in the next one to two weeks.

In a new interview on CNBC Television, Eric Johnston, a macro strategist at Cantor Fitzgerald, says that he expects a short-term bounce in the stock market during the next couple of weeks even though he says the equity environment looks “fairly poor.”

“You have an economy that is clearly slowing. Uncertainty is quite high…

But within that view, we think we’re going to get a tactical rally here, probably somewhere in the range of 3% to 5% in the next couple of weeks. We think things line up very well from a technical perspective.”

Johnston uses many technical indicators, such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) – a momentum indicator used to indicate overbought or oversold levels – to support his stance that a tactical rally is in sight.

“The RSI has gone below 32. We’ve backtested that [and it] backtests very consistent, very strong. The VIX curve (volatility index) has gone inverted. That is showing fear. That is also backtested very well. Seasonality is turning. Systematic funds have likely already sold what they needed to sell.

And hedge funds have also brought down their net exposure. So you add that to the Fed next week, which is where we think they’re going to be dovish. And we think this sets up for a nice rally over the course of the next one to two weeks into month-end.”

Recently, it was reported that the US stock market lost a staggering $5 trillion in value during the last three weeks.

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After dropping to less than $2 last March 11th, Ripple’s XRP springs back to life and it’s currently trading between $2.30 and $2.40. And with the US Securities and Exchange Commission vs Ripple case nearing its resolution, the market can expect more price volatility for this digital asset.

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Within this context, market analyst Ali Martinez boldly claims that Ripple’s native coin still have the legs to hit a two-digit figure this cycle, using an extensive symmetrical triangle formation as a solid basis. 

Martinez’s view runs opposite the bearish statements from other commentators. XRP has been on a slide lately, affected by the broader crypto fall, dipping by around 25% from its $3.40 high achieved mid-January.

XRP Gradually Builds Its Symmetrical Triangle

Like most cryptos, XRP continues to have a highly volatile market performance. The token attempted a recovery early this month but met resistance, leading to a steep decline on March 11th. Interestingly, a few commentators remain bullish on the altcoin, including Martinez, who sees the token on track to reach $15.

This is why $XRP can still reach $15! pic.twitter.com/vkIiR0rnpU

— Ali (@ali_charts) March 14, 2025

In his latest commentary, shared via a Twitter/X posting, Martinez highlighted the seven-year symmetrical triangle formed by this asset, which dates back to January 2018, when it dropped from its $3.80 high.

Even before Martinez shared this observation, several commentators reported the triangle’s formation, suggesting that a breakout could lead to a price run.

The Ascending Trendline

According to Martinez, XRP formed its lower highs in January 2018, extending the descending trendline on top. As the crypto witnessed higher lows during this time frame, it extended its ascending trendline below, creating a symmetrical triangle.

Interestingly, XRP exited the symmetrical triangle structure following the November US elections. Ripple’s native token surged by 280% for the month, marking the biggest 30-day increase for the asset in seven years.

Along with surprising traders, this breakout inspired fresh hope among XRP enthusiasts. While some experts noted that past breakouts do not automatically ensure continuous rallies, many saw this spike as evidence of possible long-term strength.

Still, the dramatic price fluctuation sparked conversations on XRP’s future, particularly in light of further government changes and more general market movements.

Ripple’s XRP is currently trading at $2.37, which is 2% up in the last seven days. 

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XRP Currently Retesting A Breakout

After two months of upside, Ripple’s XRP is on a downturn, reflecting the broader crypto market sentiment. According to Martinez, XRP’s price is currently retesting the triangle chart breakout. He also suggested that even if XRP slips below $2, it’s still on track for a breakout, as long as it stays above $1. Armed with the charts, Martinez believes that XRP hitting $15 is not a far-out idea. 

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As of March 12, the U.S. government controls 195,234 Bitcoin, valued at more than $16 billion, according to a new Nansen report.

The government’s crypto portfolio also includes $4.6 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), stablecoins such as USDC, and yield-bearing assets DAI and AUSDC_V2.

A newly proposed bill, introduced by Rep. Nick Begich, could dramatically increase the government’s holdings. The House Strategic Bitcoin Bill aims to acquire 1 million BTC, implying roughly 5% of Bitcoin’s total supply, over the next five years. If passed, the dollar value of the purchases at today’s market price would be just shy of $110 billion.

Implications for the Market

If the bill passes, the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings would surpass the estimated 1.1 million BTC attributed to Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This would give the government significant influence over market liquidity and price stability, potentially driving up Bitcoin’s value and reshaping market dynamics.

However, this level of ownership raises concerns about the centralization of a traditionally decentralized asset. Large-scale acquisitions could make the government a price setter in the Bitcoin market which some argue stands against the original ethos of cryptocurrency.