Weekly News Pulse: Crypto and Forex Insights – March 22, 2025
Welcome to Your Pulse Trading Weekly News Pulse! We’ve tapped into the latest from trusted outlets like Cointelegraph, Reuters, Bloomberg, and Forbes to bring you a concise overview of the crypto and forex markets. Whether you’re an experienced trader or just getting started, we’ve streamlined the week’s top developments into clear, actionable insights. (Note: Crypto prices are in U.S. dollars [USD] unless stated otherwise, sourced from platforms like CoinMarketCap—a leading cryptocurrency data aggregator—for clarity across borders.) Here’s what’s driving the markets right now.
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin Stabilizes, XRP Gains Ground, and Regulations Shift
The cryptocurrency space has been active this week. Bitcoin (BTC), the market’s cornerstone, is holding at around $69,824 USD as of March 22, 2025, per CoinMarketCap. After peaking at $100,000 USD earlier this year, it’s pulled back but still managed a 12.82% increase over the past week. Analysts from Bitcoin Magazine see parallels to 2017, when a dip preceded a major surge, suggesting Bitcoin’s next move could ripple across the market.
XRP is capturing attention with a price of $2.40 USD—down 3.5% in the last day but up 12% since January, outpacing Bitcoin’s 9% year-to-date decline and Ethereum’s 35% drop, according to TradingView. The big story, as reported by CNBC, is the SEC dropping its four-year lawsuit against Ripple, XRP’s parent company. This clears a major obstacle, opening doors for growth. Edoardo Farina of XRPHealthcare labels it a “pivotal shift,” predicting all-time highs in 2025—a trend beginners should note.
Solana (SOL) also made headlines, climbing 8% midweek to $136 USD, fuelled by talk of futures ETFs and potential spot ETF approvals, per FXStreet and Cointelegraph. This hints at rising institutional interest. Reuters adds that fintech and crypto firms are seeking bank charters under a Trump administration favoring digital assets, pointing to a future where crypto and banking may converge.
Challenges remain, though. Bloomberg highlights a Trump-supported memecoin draining liquidity from the broader market, unsettling investors. CoinDesk notes the current price dip might persist, tied to U.S. economic uncertainty and Fed actions. Still, Coinbase’s David Duong is bullish, forecasting new peaks if the Fed eases policies later this year.
Forex Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Firm, Global Currencies Respond
In forex, where currencies vie for dominance, the U.S. dollar (USD) stands tall. Reuters reports the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady this week, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested a softer inflation outlook for 2025. This could signal rate cuts ahead—good for borrowing but potentially weakening the dollar. Traders are watching the Fed closely.
Elsewhere, central banks are making moves. China’s vowing to strengthen the yuan’s “forex market resilience,” per Reuters, to steady it amid trade tensions. Brazil’s currency, hit hard by tax fears earlier this year, is recovering, says central bank chief Campos Neto. Mexico’s expected to cut rates to 9% next week, Reuters forecasts, which may soften the peso but boost its economy. For newcomers, forex is a tug-of-war—when the U.S. dollar dominates, others adapt to economic and policy cues.
Looking Ahead
Crypto’s outlook is promising, with XRP’s legal win and a pro-crypto political stance drawing interest. Forbes floats a bold idea: a $9 trillion USD Fed injection if the economy falters, which could lift Bitcoin significantly. However, Cointelegraph warns of near-term turbulence from market sentiment and technical factors.
In forex, the Fed’s decisions loom large. Rate cuts could ease the dollar’s grip, giving currencies like the euro or yen a lift. Bloomberg notes trading volumes hit a 2025 high this week, hinting at lively days ahead.
Key Takeaways
Crypto blends gains—like XRP’s rise and Bitcoin’s resilience—with temporary dips. Forex centres on the U.S. dollar’s strength, with global shifts in play. Whether you’re refining your trades or just exploring, staying updated is your advantage. Tune in next week for more from Your Pulse Trading Weekly News Pulse as we track 2025’s financial trends.
