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## Layer 1 Tokens Face Divergent Market Cycles: Which Projects Are Holding Up Better?
The cryptocurrency market's layer 1 segment has displayed stark performance disparities over the past year, with data revealing a tale of winners and losers across the ecosystem. According to recent market analysis, the performance gap between leading L1 projects highlights the challenges investors face when navigating this volatile sector.
### The Underperformers: Double-Digit Losses Dominate
Most Layer 1 tokens have struggled significantly in 2025. TON (The Open Network) has suffered the steepest decline, d

## Citibank's 2026 Bitcoin Forecast: Three Scenarios Painted for BTC's Next Chapter
Citibank just dropped its long-awaited Bitcoin price predictions for 2026, and the numbers are turning heads. The bank's analysts project a base case scenario of **$143,000**, while the bullish scenario shoots for **$189,000**—but there's also a bear case sitting at **$78,500**. That's a massive range showing just how uncertain the crypto landscape remains heading into 2026.
### What's Driving These Predictions?
Leading the analysis is Alex Saunders, Citibank's global head of quantitative macro strategy, who po

## XRP in 2026: $20-$30 Scenario if Bitcoin Breaks $250,000
The crypto community looks to 2026 with renewed hope. Analyst Austin Hilton suggests a bullish scenario for XRP if Bitcoin reaches $250,000. According to this outlook, Ripple's token could appreciate 10-15 times from current levels of $1.98, settling between $20 and $30.
### The Dominant Role of Bitcoin in the Crypto Market
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 60% of the entire crypto ecosystem. This data reveals how the price movement of the queen of cryptocurrencies often determines the direction of the entire market. When Bitcoin enters a s

US Employment Data Revised Downward Again, August and September Non-Farm Job Gains Combined Lowered by 33,000
According to the latest revised data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment situation in summer and fall this year has been less optimistic than expected. Non-farm job gains in August were adjusted from the originally reported -4,000 to -26,000, further widening the decline; the revision for September was relatively smaller, from 119,000 down to 108,000.
After the revisions, the total non-farm job gains for the two months decreased by 33,000 compared to the ori

**Eleanor Terrett Brings Wall Street Expertise to Sei Network's New Crypto Policy Podcast**
Major media journalist Eleanor Terrett has made a significant career pivot, transitioning from nearly a decade at Fox Business Channel to lead an ambitious new venture in the cryptocurrency space. Joining forces with Sei Network, Terrett will spearhead "Crypto In America," a weekly podcast and newsletter designed to bridge the gap between policy and digital assets in the United States.
The initiative represents a notable shift in how crypto narratives are being shaped by mainstream media figures. Rather