"Whatever Bitcoin does, XRP will follow that. No altcoins can escape while Bitcoin is crashing," one industry participant envisioned.

Blockchain behemoth has unlocked three batches of XRP just now, triggering a heated discussion within the crypto community.

In a sector packed with assets that arrive on Monday and hit zero by Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC -1.18%) stands on its own as a cryptocurrency that's practically guaranteed to survive and possibly even thrive over the long term. That makes it the smartest coin to buy and hold, and the longer your investing timeline is, the better it looks.

Authorities in Russia are pondering how to convert nearly $90 million worth of seized bitcoin (BTC) into revenue for the state coffers. The cryptocurrency has been confiscated as part of criminal proceedings against a former investigator convicted of corruption.

Markets in Asia turned risk-off Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trumps sweeping tariff hike, which imposes a 34% tariff on Chinese goodson top of the existing 20%bringing the total to 54%, the highest for any country. The tariffs also target imports from 180 nations, notably the EU, but exclude Canada and Mexico.

XRP is trading near a crucial support level around $2 amid a broader market risk-off triggered by tariff-related concerns. This level holds key significance in confirming a bearish reversal pattern known as the head-and-shoulders (HS).

The crypto market took a nosedive after Trump's latest tariff announcement, wiping out a staggering $509 million. Bitcoin crumbled to $82,352, with traders scrambling to defend the $83K mark—only for it to slip again after briefly reclaiming $88K. It wasn't just BTC feeling the heat. The entire crypto market shed 3.

XRP price dips below $2.10 with possible April swings between $1.79-$3.00 as analysts predict a potential 70% rally following current consolidation.

On Wednesday, Bitcoin experienced another bout of extreme volatility, losing $6,000 in the span of several hours.

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in an over-50% chance of a U.S. recession this year.

Lawmakers in the US state of Minnesota and Alabama have filed companion bills to identical existing bills that will allow each state to buy Bitcoin.The Minnesota Bitcoin Act, or HF 2946, was introduced to the state's House by Republican Representative Bernie Perryman on April 1, following an identical bill introduced on March 17 by GOP state Senator Jeremy Miller. Meanwhile, on the same day in Alabama, Republican Senator Will Barfoot introduced Senate Bill 283 while a bi-partisan group of Representatives led by Republican Mike Shaw filed the identical House Bill 482, which allows for the state to invest in crypto, but essentially limits it to Bitcoin (BTC).

In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post published today, contributor BorisVest highlighted a key demand zone for Bitcoin (BTC) that could offer investors an opportunity for ‘substantial gains.' The analyst used the Active Realized Price (ARP) and the True Market Mean Price (TMMP) to identify this critical zone.

Yesterday, the US government imposed reciprocal tariffs on some of its prominent trade partners, including China, the UK and South Korea. The tariff announcement has affected the entire global market. In the daily chart, Europe is showing a bearish signal of -0.31%, China (-0.18%), Japan (-3.19%), India (-0.21%), South Africa (-0.94%) and Australia (-0.93%).

Ripple USD (RLUSD) has seen a huge boost, with over $100 million issued since April 1, one of the highest releases in months as the demand for the stablecoin rises. Earlier this week, Ripple issued $50 million worth of RLUSD on Tuesday, followed by another $50 million on Wednesday.

Bitcoin (BTC) faces conditions similar to the 2022 bear market bottom as US business sees “very high risk” to come.In his latest analysis, Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole Investments, queried when the US would start printing money. ”Higher than expected” US tariffs pressure Bitcoin Bitcoin reacted noticeably worse than US stocks after President Donald Trump announced worldwide reciprocal trade tariffs on April 2.

Enish Co., the Japanese gaming firm behind blockchain-based game series ‘De:Lithe Last Memories,' has announced its first BTC purchase worth 100 million yen. According to a recently published document, Enish Co.

Fidelity Digital Asset Research Analyst Zack Wainwright states that bitcoin might still be in a euphoric, volatile period, which he calls an acceleration phase. At the end of this phase, bitcoin might experience a dramatic rally that could take the asset to new heights.

Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, in a bearish outlook in the past 24 hours. The flagship coin dropped over 1 percent in the past 24 hours to trade about $83.3k on Thursday, during the early Western financial markets.

This move lets US adults invest in Bitcoin through their 401(k) accounts. It makes saving for the future easier while diving into crypto.

The Ripple community has been eagerly awaiting updates on the prolonged XRP lawsuit as the case nears its ultimate resolution. As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a closed-door meeting today, all eyes are on its potential implications for the Ripple vs SEC case.

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded an impressive surge in inflows while the leading product saw $116 million in outflows amid the United States tariff war.

Another day, another move in the markets. From fresh ETF inflows signaling institutional appetite to derivatives data revealing where traders are placing their bets, today's analysis offers key insights into what's driving price action.

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) over the next couple of months. In an interview on the Talking Tokens Podcast, Tapiero says Bitcoin could go up by around 112% from the current level during the current cycle.

Trump's 2025 tariff offensive may replay the Smoot-Hawley crisis of 1930—here's why Bitcoin traders should brace for a potential market downturn.

President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.

An important turning point in the world of finance and pensions comes from the United States: Fidelity Investments, the largest American provider of 401(k) retirement accounts, has announced the introduction of cryptocurrencies in individual retirement accounts (IRA). Investors can now include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) in their retirement plans. A decision that opens up new scenarios for the integration of digital currencies into long-term savings. With the launch of the new service, Fidelity allows its clients to open a “crypto IRA“, a retirement account that permits the purchase and holding of cryptocurrencies. Already known to the retail public through Fidelity's trading crypto service, the three digital coins can now be an integral part of the retirement investment strategy.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently took to the X social media network to highlight a recent report by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) showing that a whopping 21% of Americans own crypto.

Bitcoin dipped 1.41% to $83,437 after Trump's tariff bombshell rattled markets. With a 24-hour range between $88,466 and $82,182, traders are bracing for more turbulence ahead! But Arthur Hayes is keeping a close eye on a crucial level. He warns that if BTC holds above $76.5K until April 15—U.S. tax day—the market could stabilize.

President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. went back in the green, seeing fresh inflows just ahead of Trump's new “Liberation Day” tariffs. According to SoSoValue data, on April 2, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $220.

The cryptocurrency market took a sharp hit on April 2, 2025, following President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff announcement. Bitcoin led the decline, dropping to $82,000, while other major cryptocurrencies also faced losses. The sudden market shift wiped out gains from the previous days when prices had surged.

On Wednesday, XRP dropped below the critical $2 mark, retesting the $1.96 level as the crypto market faced heightened volatility. The sudden downturn in the market erased gains from the past three days, with over $450 million in crypto futures liquidated in the last 24 hours amid the impact of new U.S. tariffs.

Bitcoin continues to trade above the $85,000 mark, signaling a slight upward movement after weeks of price consolidation. As of today, the asset is up 2.2% on the daily chart, giving some traders a reason to anticipate a stronger rally ahead.

On-chain data shows the small Bitcoin holders have deepened their selloff recently, while the largest of investors have been ramping up their buying.

As tariff concerns added to the turmoil, markets were pinched ahead of Liberation Day. Bitcoin surged above $88,000 and was about to rise above the crucial resistance when bearish activity kicked in. Nearly $500 million has been liquidated from the markets in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin's price has been on a steady downtrend since the end of February, consistently struggling to break above the $85,000 mark.

Russian authorities are building a legal and operational framework to convert seized Bitcoin (BTC) into cash for the state treasury, as the country grapples with regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptoassets.

Industry leaders expect RLUSD to further shift crypto market dynamics, where upstarts tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) could see competition from Ripple's product.

Inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have surged once again as investors chose to look past the Trump reciprocal tariffs. The net inflows across all US ETFs for Bitcoin stood at $220 million, recovering all of the early week selloff.

Amid the recent implementation of President Trump's “Liberation Day” policies, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has plummeted to its lowest level since mid-October 2024. This signaled a turbulent time for the greenback.

Wobble in Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Prices Cause Crypto Bulls and Bears to See $230M Liquidations Each

April 3, 2025 05:24:41 UTC Ripple IPO Date : When Is the Launch Expected? Ripple has not officially announced a date for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), but industry experts predict it could happen within the next 12 to 18 months.

Digital asset markets have taken a massive hit following the US President's rollout of global trade tariffs.

Ripple's RLUSD is now available for trading on Kraken, joining major exchanges like Bitso, Bitstamp, and Archax. With over $10 billion in cumulative trading volume, the stablecoin is gaining momentum.

A breakdown of the topping pattern could potentially halve prices to $1.07.

West Virginia's Bitcoin reserve strategy and Bitfarms' $300 million loan show the embrace of digital assets by US states and crypto firms.

After President Trump completed announcing reciprocal tariffs, the US stock market and cryptocurrencies crashed. However, Bitcoin price managed to hold $82K despite the US event-driven sell-off.

XRP, one of the leading altcoins by market cap, collapsed below the crucial $2 level on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month amid an all-out market sell-off.