XRP & ADA Lead Crypto Slide, Bitcoin Consolidates Above $104K as Q3 Rally Watch Begins

Key Takeaways:
XRP down 4% to $2.15; Cardano (ADA) down ~2.3% to $0.609 amid risk-off sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable around $104,700, supported by long-term holder behavior.
Ether (ETH) at $2,525, modestly lower.
Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices continue to pressure markets.
U.S. Senate's GENIUS Act pass offers stablecoin regulatory clarity—potential catalyst ahead.