Crypto News Today: XRP, DOGE, SOL Face Profit-Taking as Bitcoin Nears Record High — Bull Market Momentum Still Intact

Key TakeawaysBitcoin price surged above $125,000 before retracing slightly to around $124,100, signaling optimism for easier global monetary policy.BNB outperformed major altcoins, up 17% weekly to $1,184, highlighting continued ecosystem rotation.Total crypto market cap rose to $4.07 trillion, with stablecoin supply expanding by $45 billion last quarter — fueling further upside potential.Despite mild profit-taking in altcoins, analysts say the bull run remains alive, supported by ETF inflows and strong spot demand.Bitcoin Nears $125K as Market Bets on Softer PolicyBitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $125,000 over the weekend, marking a new all-time high before consolidating near $124,120 at press time. The move reflects growing investor confidence that global central banks — particularly in the United States and Japan — will maintain or expand monetary easing policies amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.The total cryptocurrency market capitalization climbed to $4.07 trillion, while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose to 64, suggesting moderate optimism but not the euphoric levels typical of market tops.Analysts noted that Bitcoin’s latest move was driven primarily by spot demand and ETF inflows, not leverage or forced liquidations. Just $65 million in BTC futures were liquidated, indicating a sustained bullish structure rather than speculative excess.Altcoins See Profit-Taking, BNB Leads the PackWhile Bitcoin held steady, some major altcoins saw short-term profit-taking.Dogecoin (DOGE) fell to $0.2586,Ethereum (ETH) slipped 0.5% to $4,567,XRP, TRX, and ADA each declined around 2%.However, BNB was the clear weekly outperformer, trading near $1,184 — up more than 17% in seven days. The move underscores ongoing capital rotation within crypto ecosystems, as traders diversify exposure while Bitcoin consolidates.This resilience in BNB aligns with a broader trend of institutional inflows and rising on-chain activity on the BNB Chain, which has recently surpassed competitors in active addresses and DeFi engagement.Stablecoin Growth Signals More Market FuelAdding to the bullish case, stablecoin supply expanded by $45 billion last quarter, according to multiple on-chain data trackers.Roughly two-thirds of the new issuance occurred on Ethereum, while the remainder flowed into BNB Chain and Solana-based platforms.Analysts view this as “dry powder” — a sign that fresh liquidity is entering the market, ready to deploy into risk assets like Bitcoin and altcoins as volatility normalizes.Analysts: $125K Is Key Test LevelMarket strategists see $125,000 as a crucial test level that could define Bitcoin’s next leg higher.Nick Ruck of LVRG framed the move as a hedge-driven rally, supported by institutional ETF allocations amid inflation anxiety.Meanwhile, Alex Kuptsikevich at FxPro noted that long-term holders have been taking profits near these levels since July — meaning fresh spot demand must absorb the selling pressure to sustain the uptrend.“The next step could be an attempt to update historical highs approaching $125K,” Kuptsikevich said. “If long-term sellers fade, Bitcoin could enter a new phase of price discovery.”Traders are watching whether BTC grinds steadily toward $125K — a sign of healthy accumulation — or spikes quickly and fails, which could trigger a short-term correction.Bull Run Likely Not OverDespite the mild pullback, analysts agree the bull market remains intact.ETF inflows, growing stablecoin liquidity, and a supportive macro backdrop continue to anchor Bitcoin’s uptrend.With BNB outperforming, stablecoin supply expanding, and market sentiment only moderately greedy, conditions appear set for further price appreciation — potentially setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next push toward $130,000.