🗞️ The Crypto Hobbyist — Weekly Round-Up

Well... What A Week It's Been In Crypto.

Another typical week in crypto land — fear, relief, sideways markets, and the occasional altcoin flexing for attention.

We’ve had Trump’s 90-day tariff delay, XRP laying serious foundations for the future, XCN launching real infrastructure, and of course — SHIB and ETH doing their own thing in the background.

Let’s break down what actually mattered this week.

🔥 Top Stories This Week:

XRP — Playing Chess While Others Play Checkers

• Ripple announced a $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road — a prime brokerage processing $3 trillion+ a year.

• First U.S.-listed XRP ETF (XXRP) launched.

• Potential SEC settlement nearing.

My Take: XRP is moving behind the scenes like a proper heavyweight. Not flashy — just quietly building a global financial network.

XCN — Layer 3 Blockchain Launch Steals The Show

• Onyx Protocol launched the XCN Ledger — Layer 3 blockchain built for finance.

• XCN now used as gas token (with burns).

• Serious infrastructure play.

My Take: XCN flexed this week. While everything else crabs sideways, XCN reminded everyone it's here to build — not hype.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) — Still Barking, Still Building

• SHIB trading around $0.000012 — slightly down but holding.

• SHI Stablecoin delayed due to technical challenges — devs want it done right.

• SHIB holders diversifying into new projects like Lightchain AI — classic meme coin rotation season.

My Take: SHIB continues to evolve beyond its meme roots — but patience will be needed. The community is still strong, which says a lot.

Ethereum (ETH) — Midlife Crisis or Quiet Strength?

• ETH trading around $1,555 — facing pressure from faster Layer 1 competitors.

• Spot ETH ETFs approved — could attract institutional flows.

• Investor sentiment mixed — outflows happening but new money waiting on the sidelines.

My Take: ETH is in that weird phase between legacy king and needing innovation. Still a long-term hold — but other chains are catching up fast.

🕵️‍♂️ Macro Market Recap:

Trump delayed tariffs for 90 days — markets breathed a temporary sigh of relief.

My Take: I still think this is a ticking timebomb. Expect more volatility when the clock runs down. Stay calm. Stay ready.

📈 Market Quick Glance:

Coin	Current Price	Weekly Move
BTC	$75,100	Volatile
XRP	$2.01	Steady Up
XCN	$0.0122	Strong Rally
SHIB	$0.000012	Slight Down
ETH	$1,555	Consolidating

Meme of The Week:

Bitcoin watching Trump delay tariffs like...

"So you're telling me I’ve got 90 days of sideways crab walking before the next emotional meltdown? "insert crab meme here 😂

Final Thought This Week:

This week reminded me why I started The Crypto Hobbyist — not to chase charts every day, but to step back, observe the bigger picture, and build with intention.

Patience wins.

Fundamentals win.

Real projects win.

See you next week, hobbyists. Stay strong. Stay curious. Stay dangerous.