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3 Major Altcoins Face Resistance: Can Institutional Flows Drive a Breakout?

While Ethereum, Solana, and XRP continue to benefit from these positive developments, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and weakening global risk appetite continue to suppress prices. As a result, narrow-range price movements seen across the broader market are also reflected in these three altcoins.

Ethereum approached the $2,800 range last week, attempting to break out of the $2,430–$2,730 consolidation zone. However, with global market dynamics shifting rapidly, investor risk appetite remains low in the current environment of uncertainty. This is one of the key factors limiting upward momentum in the Ethereum market.

ETH/USD Daily ChartAs a result, ETH saw profit-taking around $2,800 and dropped as low as $2,500. While the cryptocurrency has remained above $2,500 since the weekend, recent price action suggests that ETH’s support zone has shifted higher. However, since upside momentum has remained weak over the past month, a weekly close above $2,730 has become important for confirming a stronger uptrend. Although daily gains are being met with selling pressure, a sustained close above $2,730 could establish this level as new support and potentially mark the beginning of an upward trend.

In the current setup, ETH’s closest resistance is around $2,580. If daily closes hold above this level, we could see a move toward the major resistance zone around $2,700. A bullish signal from the Stochastic RSI is also expected above $2,580, as seen last week. If Ethereum breaks out with a weekly close above the consolidation zone, the price may quickly target the $3,000–$3,400 range.

While the general upward trend in Ethereum remains intact despite its current flatness, levels down to $2,430 continue to form a critical support area. A pullback below this level could trigger a broader decline toward $2,000.

Ripple and the SEC have entered a new phase in their years-long legal battle. A joint request by both parties to suspend the appeals process suggests that the case could progress rapidly and leaves the door open to a potential settlement.

XRP/USD Daily ChartThis development can be viewed as a positive sign for resolving legal uncertainty—not only for Ripple but also for U.S.-based crypto projects more broadly. A conclusion to the XRP case could significantly impact the trajectory of crypto regulations in the U.S., keeping expectations high across the altcoin market, especially for XRP.

Resolving XRP’s legal hurdles could also drive an increase in institutional demand. In this context, XRP-based ETF efforts have recently gained momentum. Most notably, Canadian firm Purpose Investments announced it will list an XRP spot ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 18, offering both Canadian and U.S. dollar-based options—an important step for broader institutional acceptance.

As ETF developments continue to support XRP’s price, the token tested the $2.3 resistance level again yesterday, gaining 7% in value.

XRP, which pushed toward $2.65 last month, dropped to an average of $2.1 following a correction, forming an important support line at that level. Throughout June, price compression between $2.1–$2.3 has been observed, and this pattern could fuel new volatility in the coming days. Daily closes above $2.3 could create momentum toward the $2.5–$2.7 range. If demand continues to rise, the $3–$3.4 range may come into play.

On the downside, the $2–$2.1 range is the main support area for XRP. A move below this range could extend the downtrend that began at $2.65 in May and briefly paused in June. In a negative scenario, XRP could fall back toward the $1.65–$1.9 range.

After bouncing from the $100 zone in April, Solana staged a rapid recovery—rallying over 80% to reach $180. However, the cryptocurrency failed to break the $180 mark last month and declined to $142 during the correction.

Recent price action has made three levels critical for Solana. On the downside, $142 remains a key support. To the upside, $183 marks the upper limit of the consolidation band and serves as main resistance. The mid-point of this channel is around $165, which is now acting as intermediate resistance. SOL, which found support at $142 earlier this week, is currently testing $155—where short-term EMA values lie. Daily closes above this level could bring $165 into play, and if broken, $183 may be retested. A breakout beyond this range could open the path to $200, $230, and $260 as short- and medium-term targets.

If the $142 support fails, a drop toward $130 could follow. Should that level also break, Solana could retreat all the way back to the $100 region.

Among recent developments for Solana, ETF filings are particularly noteworthy. The cryptocurrency has reentered the radar of institutional investors thanks to spot ETF applications submitted to the SEC by Fidelity and CoinShares. Fidelity’s ETF proposal includes staking—a mechanism that would directly benefit Solana’s network economy.

SOL/USD Daily ChartCoinShares’ application is more conservative, but the firm’s successful Bitcoin and Ethereum products suggest that Solana could follow a similar path. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% probability of ETF approval, raising short-term expectations for institutional capital inflows. However, the SEC has the final say, and the market impact of these applications remains limited for now.

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Purpose Investments receives regulatory nod to launch spot XRP ETF

Purpose Investments, an asset manager with over $24 billion in assets under management, has announced the launch of its Purpose XRP exchange-traded fund on June 18, 2025.

The Canada-regulated firm announced on Monday, June 16 that it had secured the final approval for its Purpose XRP ETF prospectus. With this approval Purpose can now unveil its Ripple (XRP) ETF for public trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a milestone that will see the asset manager launch the fund under the ticker XRPP. 

“The OSC’s granting of a receipt for the Purpose XRP ETF prospectus reinforces Canada’s global leadership in building a regulated digital asset ecosystem,” said Vlad Tasevski, chief innovation officer at Purpose Investments. 

According to the announcement, the spot XRP ETF will go live on the TSX on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

The fund will offer direct exposure to spot XRP, with availability in Canadian dollars, CAD-hedged under the ticker XRPP and CAD non-hedged under XRPP.B. Investors can also access U.S. dollar units under the ticker XRPP.U.

Users will be able to hold the ETFs in registered accounts, including Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Registered Retirement Savings Plans, both widely used savings tools in Canada.

Purpose Investments’ announcement that its on the verge of launching the XRP ETF comes several months after the company filed its prospectus for approval. Launch on the Toronto Stock Exchange will add to the rollout of a spot XRP ETF in Brazil earlier in the year.

While these are notable milestones for altcoin-based ETFs, most of the anticipation remains focused on developments in the United States.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs in 2024.

However, the regulator has yet to greenlight any other altcoin-related exchange-traded fund. In recent weeks, though, the agency has taken steps that suggest the likelihood of XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs reaching the U.S. market in 2025 has significantly increased.

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TELUS Makes Offer to Acquire Remaining TELUS Digital Shares

TELUS Corporation announced that it has submitted a non-binding indication of interest (IOI) to the board of directors of TELUS Digital in respect of a proposed transaction pursuant to which TELUS would, directly or indirectly through one of its subsidiaries, acquire all of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares of TELUS Digital not already owned directly or indirectly by TELUS for a price per share of US$ 3.40 to be paid in cash, TELUS common shares or a combination of both. The proposed price represents a premium of approximately 15% to TELUS Digital’s closing share price on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 11, 2025, and a premium of approximately 23% over TELUS Digital’s 30-day volume weighted average trading price based on Canadian composite (Toronto Stock Exchange and all Canadian marketplaces) and U.S. composite (New York Stock Exchange and all U.S. marketplaces) as of such date. TELUS has asked the TELUS Digital board of directors to begin a process to review the IOI and appoint a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal.

Any financing undertaken in the near term will be designed with a view to being neutral to TELUS’ balance sheet net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio, as TELUS maintains focus on deleveraging priorities.

The IOI is a non-binding indication of interest and is subject to, among other matters, confirmatory due diligence satisfactory to TELUS, agreement on transaction structure, the negotiation and execution of mutually acceptable definitive transaction documents, and the approval of the proposed acquisition by the TELUS Digital board of directors. Further, the consummation of the proposed acquisition, even if definitive transaction documents are entered into, would be subject to customary closing conditions for transactions of this nature, including, among others, the receipt of shareholder approvals required under applicable securities laws, including Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, and court approval.

No agreement has been reached between TELUS and TELUS Digital, and no assurances can be given that definitive transaction documents with respect to the proposed acquisition will be entered into, as to the final terms of any transaction or that a transaction will be consummated.

Barclays is acting as exclusive financial advisor to TELUS, and Stikeman Elliott LLP and A&O Shearman are acting as legal advisors. TELUS and its advisors stand ready to work with the TELUS Digital board of directors to agree the terms of, and implement, the proposed acquisition.

Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS

Our proposal to fully acquire TELUS Digital reflects our belief that closer operational proximity between TELUS and TELUS Digital will enable enhanced AI capabilities and SaaS transformation across all lines of our business, including telecommunications, TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, driving positive outcomes for the customers we serve. We anticipate that our deep familiarity with TELUS Digital will enable us to conclude this proposed transaction, with appropriate engagement from TELUS Digital, quickly and efficiently and, post-closing, effectively integrate the business and the team. TELUS Digital will continue to be an important business unit within TELUS, underscored by its demonstrated leadership in customer service excellence, digital transformation and heartfelt caring in the communities where team members live, work and serve. Accordingly, we believe the terms of our proposal are compelling for TELUS Digital shareholders and our leadership team looks forward to working constructively with the independent members of TELUS Digital’s board of directors to progress the proposed acquisition. Notably, we believe this proposed transaction will yield meaningful benefits for TELUS Digital and importantly, for our customers and investors.

Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining Complete Business Combination

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 17, 2025) – Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold”) and Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB) (OTCQX: CXBMF) (“Calibre”) are pleased to announce successful completion of the previously announced business combination pursuant to which Equinox Gold has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre (the “Calibre Shares”) pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”).

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The Transaction has created an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio of mines in five countries anchored by two high-quality, long-life, Canadian gold mines: the Greenstone Gold Mine (“Greenstone”) in Ontario and the Valentine Gold Mine (“Valentine”) in Newfoundland & Labrador. Valentine is in the final stages of construction and plant commissioning, with first gold expected by the end of Q3 2025. With Greenstone and Valentine at nameplate capacity, Equinox Gold will become the second largest gold producer in Canada.

Ross Beaty, Chair of the Equinox Gold Board of Directors, commented: “On behalf of the entire Equinox Gold team, I extend our sincere thanks to outgoing directors Gordon Campbell and Dr. Sally Eyre, Doug Reddy, outgoing Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Heffernan, outgoing Executive Vice President Exploration, for their valuable contributions to Equinox Gold over the last several years.

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“I am also pleased to announce the appointments of Blayne Johnson, Doug Forster, Omaya Elguindi and Mike Vint, former directors of Calibre, to the Board of Directors of Equinox Gold, effective immediately, with Lenard Boggio, Maryse Bélanger, Trudy Curran, Marshall Koval, Greg Smith and myself remaining as directors.

“The combined company will be led by Greg Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Darren Hall, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Peter Hardie, Chief Financial Officer.

“This merger represents a transformative step forward for both Equinox Gold and Calibre, bringing together two complementary companies with strong production, growth potential, and the operational expertise to generate significant long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders.”

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Blayne Johnson, Chair of the Calibre Mining Board of Directors, commented: “On behalf of the entire Calibre team, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to outgoing directors Ed Farrauto, Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Sian Tasaka and Audra Walsh for their dedicated service and their important contributions to delivering meaningful value for our shareholders. I also want to acknowledge and thank all Calibre employees for their ongoing commitment and hard work. The successful completion of this merger marks a pivotal milestone, providing a robust platform for increased gold production and long-term value creation. By combining the assets and leadership of two strong Canadian companies, Equinox Gold is now better positioned to enhance its scale, resilience, and growth trajectory, backed by a leadership team with a proven track record of success for shareholders.”

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Equinox Gold intends to cause Calibre to (i) delist the Calibre Shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange, (ii) apply to cease to be a reporting issuer and (iii) otherwise terminate its public company reporting requirements as soon as possible.

Calibre Shares held in online trading accounts or in brokerage accounts will update automatically to reflect the receipt of Equinox Gold shares, generally within two weeks of closing. Calibre shareholders who hold physical share certificates or DRS Statements must submit a Letter of Transmittal to Equinox Gold’s transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., to receive their Equinox Gold shares. Additional information regarding the process of receiving Equinox Gold shares is available on Equinox Gold’s website at www.equinoxgold.com or by emailing ir@equinoxgold.com.

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BMO Capital Markets and GenCap Mining Advisory acted as financial advisors to Equinox Gold for the Transaction. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as Canadian legal advisor to Equinox Gold.

Trinity Advisors Corporation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial and Scotiabank acted as financial advisors to Calibre for the Transaction. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP acted as Canadian legal advisor to Calibre.

About Equinox Gold Corp.

Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) is a Canadian mining company positioned for growth with a strong foundation of high-quality, long-life gold operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Founded and chaired by renowned mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty and guided by a seasoned leadership team with broad expertise, the Company is focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Equinox Gold offers investors meaningful exposure to gold with a diversified portfolio and clear path to growth. Learn more at www.equinoxgold.com or contact ir@equinoxgold.com.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and may include future-oriented financial information or financial outlook information (collectively “Forward-looking Information”). All statements except statements of historical fact may be Forward-looking Information. Forward-looking information in this news release includes: Equinox Gold and Calibre’s beliefs and expectations regarding the benefits of the Transaction and the attributes of Equinox Gold post-Transaction; the strategic vision for Equinox Gold, and expectations regarding exploration potential, production capabilities, future financial or operating performance, investment returns and share price performance; expectations for completing construction and commissioning, and timing for first gold pour at Valentine; expectations for future operating performance at Valentine and Greenstone; and expectations for future success of the combined management team. Forward-looking Information is generally identified by the use of words like “will”, “expect”, “enhance”, “intend”, “generate”, “growth”, “transform”, “offers”, “clear path”, “potential”, “become”, “increase”, and similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, or “should”, or the negative connotation of such terms, are intended to identify Forward-looking Information. Equinox Gold believes that the expectations reflected in the Forward-looking Information are reasonable, but undue reliance should not be placed on Forward-looking Information since no assurance can be provided that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is based on Equinox Gold’s current expectations for future events and these assumptions include: the ability to successfully combine the assets and teams of Equinox Gold and Calibre; the ability to meet exploration, production, cost and development goals, including completion of Valentine construction, initial gold pour and the operational performance of both Valentine and Greenstone; gold prices remaining as estimated; no unplanned delays or interruptions; ore grades and recoveries remain consistent with expectations; expectations regarding the financial impact of tariffs; existing assets are retained and continue to produce at current rates; expectations for the impact of macroeconomic factors on the Company’s operations, share price performance and gold price; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; availability of funds for the Company’s projects and future cash requirements; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services remaining as estimated; the accuracy of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; and the ability of Equinox Gold to work productively with its Indigenous partners at Greenstone. Forward-looking Information is based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or good faith belief of the officers and directors of Equinox Gold as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the Forward-looking Information.

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Forward-looking Information involves numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such Forward-looking Information. Such factors include, without limitation, risks relating to: changes in the gold price; Canadian and United States sanctions on Equinox Gold’s Nicaraguan operations; the financial impact that tariffs placed on Canada or Mexico by the United States and risks related to retaliatory tariffs placed on the United States by either Canada or Mexico; new members of management and the board of Equinox Gold; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; fluctuations in currency markets; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, geotechnical failures, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding, fire and severe weather); inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and Indigenous populations; Equinox Gold’s ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including mining laws, and the factors identified in the section titled “Risks Related to the Business” in Equinox Gold’s most recently filed Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar and in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Calibre’s most recently filed Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking Information is designed to help readers understand Equinox Gold’s views as of that time with respect to future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, Equinox Gold assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any Forward-looking Information to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the Forward-looking Information. If Equinox Gold updates any Forward-looking Information, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that or other Forward-looking Information. All Forward-Looking Information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Canada Approves First XRP Spot ETF, Launches on June 18

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A significant moment has come for the cryptocurrency industry! Purpose Investments Inc. has received final approval for its **Purpose XRP ETF**. The ETF will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with the ticker symbol XRPP.

This marks the introduction of Canada’s first spot XRP ETF, offering investors a straightforward, regulated path to directly invest in XRP.

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Vlad Tasevski, Chief Innovation Officer at Purpose Investments, hailed the approval as a milestone for the Canadian crypto market. He emphasized Canada’s increasing role in establishing a secure, regulated space for digital assets. Tasevski stated, “We are delighted to pioneer the provision of safe, dependable access to blockchain technologies for investors.”

The newly approved fund will be accessible in various versions to cater to diverse investor preferences:
– XRPP: CAD-hedged units
– XRPP.B: CAD non-hedged units
– XRPP.U: US dollar units

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Investors will have the option to hold the **Purpose XRP ETF** in tax-efficient accounts such as TFSAs and RRSPs, facilitating Canadians’ expansion into cryptocurrencies through trustworthy, regulated avenues.

This development coincides with a crucial stage in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit in the United States. As the legal landscape potentially clears up, the increasing global recognition of XRP is evident in initiatives like this.

Notably, the XRP market is displaying optimistic indicators, with the price surging over 7% and surpassing the significant $2.30 threshold at the time of this report.

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Spot XRP ETF Set to Start Trading in Canada This Week After Regulatory Nod, Token Up 7%

Asset manager Purpose Investments is set to launch a spot XRP

exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Canada this week after obtaining regulatory approval, giving investors a way to gain exposure to the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization through traditional investment accounts.

The ETF will start trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday, June 18, under the XRPP ticker, according to a Monday press release. The move comes after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) granted final prospectus receipt for the investment vehicle, the company said.

XRP was up nearly 7% over the past 24 hours following the news, outperforming bitcoin

and the broad-market CoinDesk 20 Index.

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“The OSC’s granting of a receipt for the Purpose XRP ETF prospectus reinforces Canada’s global leadership in building a regulated digital asset ecosystem,” Vlad Tasevski, chief innovation officer at Purpose Investments, said in a press release.

Purpose Investments in 2021 launched in Canada the world’s first spot bitcoin ETF, years before the vehicles’ approval in the U.S.

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