Bitwise XRP ETF, BTC Narrative Collapse, SEC Speeds Crypto ETFs, Bitcoin Panic Selling, and more in this Week in Review.
Bitwise XRP ETF, BTC Narrative Collapse, and More — Week in Review

Week in Review
Bitwise’s new XRP ETF launched on the NYSE as mainstream interest grows, a sharp bitcoin price drop led analysts to call the BTC narrative collapse “inevitable” amid a market rout that cut crypto market cap to about $3.15 trillion, the SEC signaled faster paths for crypto ETFs putting more XRP products in focus, Glassnode data showed panic selling pushed bitcoin briefly below $90K, and a 20,000‑document dump revived scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s historical ties to bitcoin.
Bitwise XRP ETF Lands on NYSE Today as Mainstream Interest Accelerates
XRP’s leap into mainstream investing accelerates today as Bitwise’s new XRP ETF spotlights rising… read more.

Editor’s comment: It will be interesting to see if the XRP ETFs are able to replicate the phenomenal success of BSOL.
The BTC Narrative Collapse: Why Bitcoin’s Price Drop Was ‘Inevitable’ Despite ETF Hype
The crypto market cap plunged to $3.15 trillion on Nov. 17, driven by a global market rout intensified by fears of an… read more.

Editor’s comment: There have been many post-hoc explanations for Bitcoin’s drop. It’s best to take all of them with a grain of salt.
SEC Signals Faster Crypto ETF Paths—Analyst Highlights XRP ETFs Next
Accelerating momentum in crypto markets emerges as new SEC backlog guidance positions upcoming… read more.

Editor’s comment: The SEC delivered on faster crypto ETFs, made clear by the SOL and XRP ETFs.
Paper Hands Fold: Glassnode Reveals Panic Selling as Bitcoin Drops Below $90K
The cryptocurrency plunged below the $90K threshold once again on Wednesday, as a multi-day sell-off… read more.

Editor’s comment: There are many indicators showing that, at least in the shot term, that bitcoin and crypto assets are a bit oversold.
Epstein’s Bitcoin Footprint Resurfaces as 20,000-Document Dump Sparks New Scrutiny
Over the past week, chatter has swirled around the 20,000 documents dropped by the U.S. House Oversight Committee… read more.

Editor’s comment: Information tying Epstein to Bitcoin was not on my 2025 bingo card!














