The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has authorized U.S. national banks to hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP on their balance sheets for operational purposes. Banks may now use these digital assets to pay blockchain network fees and interact directly with decentralized protocols without relying on third-party intermediaries. The ruling allows institutions to deploy cryptocurrencies in activities including internal blockchain pilots, settlement infrastructure, and smart-contract payment systems.

XRP declined to approximately $2.10 amid a broader cryptocurrency market correction that saw Bitcoin drop below $90,000 and Ethereum fall under $3,000. Data show 41.5% of XRP's circulating supply—around 26.5 billion tokens—is now held at a loss, the highest level since November 2024. Only 58.5% of holders remain in profit, the lowest profitability ratio since XRP traded at $0.53 last November.

Cardano's privacy-focused Midnight network will launch its native NIGHT token on December 8, 2025, with exchange trading available from day one. The network is designed to enable confidential smart contracts and secure data handling while maintaining regulatory compliance. Market participants are watching ADA's price action near the $0.30 support level ahead of the launch.

Bitcoin traded near $92,000 and Ethereum around $3,000 on Tuesday following weekly declines exceeding 13% and 16% respectively. On-chain data indicates the pullback stems from short-term holder selling and deleveraging rather than long-term investor exits. Market redistribution continues amid institutional buying, according to blockchain analytics platforms.

Grayscale is nearing the launch of its Dogecoin ETF under the ticker GDOG, with analysts projecting a potential debut around November 24, 2025. The fund would offer spot-style exposure to DOGE through a Securities Act of 1933 structure requiring direct SEC approval. This follows the September 2025 launch of DOJE by REX-Osprey, which uses a synthetic derivatives approach under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Bitcoin dropped to the $92,500 range after breaking below the $93,000 support level that had held for several months. Technical indicators including the weekly SuperTrend, RSI, and MACD have all turned bearish, signaling potential further downside. Institutional selling has intensified, with BlackRock reportedly offloading BTC through its ETF, adding to downward pressure on the market.

More than $297 million in token unlocks will enter circulation between November 17 and November 24, data show. ZRO will release $37.28 million and Solana $69.53 million, adding supply during a period of heightened market volatility. The unlocks span both cliff events and linear releases across multiple projects.

Strategy purchased 8,178 BTC for approximately $835.6 million at an average price of $102,171 per coin, according to executive chairman Michael Saylor. The acquisition brings the firm's total holdings to 649,870 BTC with an average cost basis of $74,433 per bitcoin. Bitcoin was trading near $93,910 at the time of the announcement.

Bitcoin briefly dropped below its January 1 opening price during weekend trading, eliminating year-to-date gains. The cryptocurrency touched $93,100 before recovering to approximately $94,500, marking a 25% retreat from its October record high. The decline occurred despite favorable regulatory developments and the resolution of the U.S. government shutdown.