Bitcoin reclaimed $78,000 for the first time in three days on Friday, while Ethereum reached $2,500, XRP moved above $1.30 and Dogecoin gained roughly 6%. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said politics overshadowed crypto policy during the week but argued that roughly 67 million Americans who own or use crypto remain committed to the sector. Industry expert Scott Melker said investors should focus on Bitcoin’s long-term adoption rather than attempting to identify the precise catalyst for its next rally. He pointed to developments that distinguish the current market from 2021–2022, including spot ETFs, government discussions about strategic reserves, Bitcoin mining and wider blockchain infrastructure adoption. Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said ETH could rebound toward $2,570, with a high-volume four-hour close above that level potentially putting $2,700 and $3,000 in focus. He identified $1.55 as XRP’s key neckline, with a confirmed breakout potentially leading to a 35% rally toward $2. Trader Tardigrade said Dogecoin’s third test of its long-term weekly support trendline resembled earlier cycles that preceded rallies to new peaks. A related item cited Mark Yusko as saying Bitcoin’s fair value is around $105,000 and its rise is programmed.