Crypto Gems Weekly: BTC Stalls at $90K, Gold Near $5,000, XRP Tests Support - Where Is the Next Breakout?

Crypto markets moved deeper into consolidation as risk appetite cooled, with total market cap slipping toward $3.02T and Bitcoin holding near $89,500 after repeated failures above $92,000. Ethereum weakened toward $2,950, while altcoins saw selective rotation rather than broad rallies. ETF flows turned mixed, liquidations flushed excess leverage, and sentiment fell into Fear territory. As volatility compressed, capital favored assets with clear structure and defensive narratives—Bitcoin range-bound, XRP testing support, gold holding record highs near $4,950, and WTI oil stabilizing above key support—setting up critical decision zones ahead of next week’s macro catalysts.