The monthly transaction volume of the Bitcoin Lightning Network has surpassed $1 billion for the first time, a 266% year-over-year increase, despite Bitcoin's price dropping 40% from its October peak. Meanwhile, Ripple's (XRP) market sentiment has reached its highest point in five weeks, with analysts suggesting it could become the cryptocurrency linked to Nasdaq, and predicting its price after breakout will be between $4 and $9. Bitcoin's price remains above $68,000, thanks to weekly ETF fund inflows of $560 million and large whale purchases. Additionally, the infrastructure project Pepeto's presale has raised $7.33 million, featuring zero-tax swaps and bridge protocols.