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Why XRP ETFs Haven't Moved the Price Yet (And Why That's Actually Good)

Here's the slightly uncomfortable truth: Six spot XRP ETFs launched in November 2025, pulled in over $1.2 billion in assets, and locked up 512-600 million XRP tokens. The price? Well…it dropped.

December 18, 2025
The Best Crypto Take Profit Strategies How to Lock in Gains Before the Crash (2026)

You're up 150% on Solana. Your $5,000 is now worth $12,500. Do you sell? Hold for more? Take half off the table? Most crypto traders freeze at this exact moment. They have no plan. So they do nothing, watch their gains evaporate in the next crash, and spend months waiting to "break even" again.

November 25, 2025
Emotions and Motions of the Market: Mastering the Psychology of Crypto Investing

Winning and losing in crypto has little to do with charts or timing. As one of our founders Johnny Krypto shares in his TEDx Talk, the real issue is tied to our emotions.

November 18, 2025
How to Track Your Crypto Portfolio to Automate Your Exit Strategy

You've got Bitcoin on Coinbase, ETH on Binance, some SOL in a hardware wallet, stablecoins on an exchange you barely remember signing up for, and a handful of coins scattered across three different chains. You think you're up 40%. Or maybe 60%? Could be 25%. Honestly, you're not sure anymore.

November 11, 2025
Best Crypto Portfolio Trackers in 2025: Complete Guide

Managing a diverse cryptocurrency portfolio across multiple exchanges, wallets, and blockchains can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you're tracking Bitcoin on Coinbase, staking ETH in DeFi protocols, or holding altcoins across various platforms, having a reliable crypto portfolio tracker is essential for staying organized and making informed investment decisions.

October 29, 2025
The Clarity Act Changed Everything: How Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation Reshapes Crypto Trading

On July 17, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3633 with 294 votes, 216 Republicans and 78 Democrats united behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025.

October 02, 2025
Crypto Wallet Security: The $2.17 Billion Crisis - Why Your Crypto Isn't Safe on Public Networks

September 2025 will be remembered as the month crypto wallet security failed on a massive scale. Over 1 billion devices were exposed to crypto-stealing malware through a supply chain attack targeting the JavaScript ecosystem.

September 23, 2025
Why Crypto Investors Can't Sell: The Psychology Behind Missed Exits

Your crypto portfolio just hit a 300% gain. Bitcoin's at $110,000. Your $10,000 investment is now worth $40,000. Is this a dream or finally happening?

September 16, 2025
Trump's New 401(k) Law: How Crypto Could Transform Your Retirement Strategy

The $12.5 Trillion Crypto Opportunity Just Opened

September 09, 2025