The legal tussle dates back to December 2020 and is among the most intriguing topics in the crypto space.
Despite the bloodbath that took place on the "streets" of the crypto market, it seems that this local bear market is far from over. At least that is what the Bollinger Bands for the third largest cryptocurrency, XRP, indicate.
The crypto market fell back into the red as its market capitalization dropped nearly 11% to $2.75 trillion, erasing all the gains made on Sunday after President Donald Trump's crypto reserve announcement. Sunday's rally began fading on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins sliding back to pre-weekend levels.
Since President Trump confirmed plans for a US crypto reserve, speculation has been rampant about which assets will be included. While Bitcoin is expected to dominate, many believe that altcoins like XRP, Solana, Ethereum, and Cardano could also be part of the reserve.
XRP price was down about 12% today, wiping off the recent gains it had after Donald Trump's US Crypto Reserve announcement. Notably, Trump's close tie with the Ripple officials and his recent plan to include US-issued assets like XRP, SOL, and ADA, in the Strategic Reserve assets has fueled optimism.
Eric Trump's recent comments on the strategic crypto reserve announcement have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising him while others criticize the Trump family's involvement in the industry. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Eric Trump expressed gratitude after popular crypto trader AltcoinGordon credited his late-February “buy the dips” advice when Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Feb. 25.
Most of these are covered calls, Deribit's Asia business development head said.
Michael Saylor, once a Bitcoin maximalist, now supports a multi-token crypto reserve, including XRP and Cardano. Critics argue that Bitcoin should remain the sole reserve asset, questioning the inclusion of altcoins.
Over the last 48 hours, the cryptocurrency market has undergone a violent reversal, losing almost $500 billion in market capitalization. Three of the most popular altcoins, Dogecoin, Solana and XRP, have experienced drops of up to 20%, leaving traders perplexed.
Trump seems to have taken a page out of his real estate negotiations in pitching XRP, ADA and SOL as candidates for crypto reserve to win over approval for bitcoin.
There are several reasons why the SEC and Ripple have yet to reach a settlement while other prominent crypto cases have found resolution.
Investors are aggressively looking for the next great prospect as the cryptocurrency market keeps its positive pace. Although Ripple (XRP) has been in the news with its amazing surge and solid foundations, another less-known altcoin with great exponential potential is Rexas Finance (RXS). XRP aims for $4, but RXS, which currently only costs $0.
The crypto market today has taken a major hit, with Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and the majority of altcoins plunging steeply. The business's market cap at the time of press has dropped 9%, triggering fear among the market participants. This freefall is closely aligned with pressure looming across traditional markets.
The ongoing cryptocurrency market bloodbath might have cemented XRP's bearish move, with the asset potentially staring at an almost 60% drop.
Monday came with a fresh air of hope and optimism for the general crypto market, as President Donald Trump revealed plans for a US crypto strategic reserve.
US President Donald Trump's decision to adopt Bitcoin, XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) has sparked widespread optimism. However, the community remains ambiguous on the potential composition and management of the US crypto reserve.
XRP's price retreated from the $3.00 resistance level, breaking below key support at $2.40 while establishing new support at $2.20, with technical indicators suggesting continued bearish pressure in the short term.
This could explain the loss of all the gains generated on Sunday after Trump's announcement.
With the average number of transactions per ledger increasing by 60%, XRP has seen an unusual increase in network activity. Stronger demand and potential future price action are suggested by this surge in blockchain activity, which indicates increased interest in the asset.
The recent statements by Trump on new tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China have generated a wave of selling of crypto assets.
In a recent social media post, Ripple behemoth proposed what five key steps need to be taken to ensure that stablecoins become adopted by market players en masse.
The selection of XRP among other altcoins in the US crypto reserve has triggered mixed reactions but whale investors have been on a shopping spree.
In the latest XRP news, the Ripple whales have accumulated around 1 billion coins as the crypto recorded massive gains yesterday. However, the momentum appears to have faded, as evidenced by the ongoing retreat in the asset's price.
The sharp reversal aligned with a cautious mood among traders after Monday's market rally following the ambitious plan, as a CoinDesk analysis previously noted.
Kraken has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the crypto exchange with prejudice. The SEC's decision means no penalties, no changes to Kraken's business operations, and no admission of wrongdoing.
March 4, 2025 05:38:24 UTC Why Ethereum Is Crashing ? Ether (ETH) has dropped 15% in the past 24 hours, reaching levels unseen since November 2023, as the broader market grapples with volatility sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war threats.
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has now erased all of its gains since the announcement of a cryptocurrency reserve that took place on Sunday.
The recent declaration by Donald Trump regarding the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve has ignited a wave of debate, especially surrounding the inclusion of Ripple's [XRP]. While Bitcoin [BTC] was expected to be part of this reserve due to its recognition as “digital gold,” the choice to include XRP raised eyebrows, with some critics questioning its legitimacy.
Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than 18% and is trading at $2.30 levels. The broader market sentiment has turned red after a brief rally which saw Bitcoin hitting $95k. According to analyst Josh of Crypto World, XRP is following the trends of Bitcoin and the broader stock market.
XRP price started a fresh decline from the $3.00 resistance. The price is up down over 20% and might extend losses below the $2.20 support.
Despite recovering from bearish lows following its recent uptick, a crypto analyst has predicted that the XRP price could undergo a further decline in its price to $1.5. The analyst has pinpointed a critical resistance level that XRP will need to hold lest it crashes to new lows and eradicates recent gains.
On March 3, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the creation of a U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve. This reserve will include major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). Following the announcement, XRP's value surged from $2.23 to $2.99. But can the ongoing legal battle with the U.S.
XRP tumbles as uncertainty looms over Trump's crypto reserve plan. Will lawmakers back a multi-crypto strategy?
Many industry leaders argue Bitcoin alone should be the basis of a strategic reserve, given its decentralized nature and global acceptance.
XRP fell 10.28% on Monday, marking its biggest one-day loss since March 3. Trading at $2.5090 by 13:28 (18:28 GMT) on the Investing.com Index, the price drop pushed XRPs market cap down to $149.27 billion, accounting for 5.08% of the total cryptocurrency market.
Donald Trump's Crypto Reserve has received considerable skepticism from the crypto community. Rather than a stand-alone Bitcoin Reserve, he is proposing to fill a national reserve with XRP, Cardano, and other US-based tokens.
XRP retraced most of its recent “Trump pump” and data shows whales selling their positions.
XRP price is consolidating within a Wave 4 formation, maintaining a structured pattern that aligns with technical expectations. The top altcoin has bounced off a key support level, now forming a triangle pattern, suggesting a period of price compression before a breakout.
Crypto analysts suggest that the XRP price is nearing a breakout zone following an influx of institutional investors. The next point for the asset is the $2.77 mark, leading to higher price action.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has praised former President Donald Trump's proposal to create a government-backed digital asset reserve, which includes XRP, calling it a potential turning point for the cryptocurrency sector.
Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen still controls over $7 billion in XRP tokens, according to on-chain investigator ZachXBT. Posting in his Telegram channel, ZachXBT lists seven addresses on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) that he says were activated by Larsen and are still active today.
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a strategic crypto reserve has sparked controversy with some questioning the timing of the announcement. ADA Inclusion Raises Eyebrows U.S. President Donald Trump's naming of XRP and ADA among the five digital assets that will make up the crypto strategic reserve has sparked outrage and allegations of insider trading.
Crypto markets are pulling back after a strong Sunday as digital asset investment products saw their third consecutive week of outflows, with Bitcoin taking the biggest hit—$2.6 billion in outflows. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,736.90 -8.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,119.28 -15.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.10 -17% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.40 -16.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1994 -14.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001290 -14% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 25% and daily active addresses falling by 16.8%.
Gemini co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss has discussed using altcoins like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP in strategic crypto in the United States. His comments come amid the growing debate on the suitability of these assets and Bitcoin in a national digital assets stockpile.
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor, one of the staunchest advocates for Bitcoin maximalism, has seemingly endorsed the idea of a multi-token cryptocurrency reserve that includes XRP during a recent conversation with CNBC's Sara Eisen.
XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently seen a significant surge in trading activity, as its open interest (OI) hit a new record of $4 billion within just 24 hours. This substantial increase in open interest is a strong indicator of rising market activity, reflecting growing investor speculation and interest in the asset.
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has publicly questioned the inclusion of XRP, solana (SOL), and cardano (ADA) in a proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Winklevoss Criticizes Trump's Proposed Crypto Reserve Inclusion of XRP, SOL, ADA Over Suitability President Donald Trump, the 47th U.S.