Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Hashdex, a Brazil-based asset manager specializing in digital assets, has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to expand its cryptocurrency index ETF with a slew of additional altcoins, including XRP and Cardano (ADA).

Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner.

Recent data has shown what the XRP price would be if it flips Ethereum's market cap. Such a development would also lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for XRP.

Ripple's XRP (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, gained national recognition after President Donald Trump mentioned the “valuable cryptocurrency” alongside BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA as part of a planned US strategic crypto reserve. Trump's executive order on March 6 established a new structure for the altcoins — the Digital Asset Stockpile, managed by the Treasury.

Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for the word mark “Ripple Custody,” indicating that the company behind the XRP (XRP) token is considering expanding its brand in the crypto custody space.

Hashdex's ETF expansion could enhance crypto market accessibility and diversification, potentially attracting more institutional investors. The post Hashdex files with SEC to add XRP, ADA, SOL, and other coins to its Crypto Index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prominent crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez has shared insights into his trading strategy, demonstrating how disciplined execution and risk-reward balance have helped him generate significant profits despite occasional setbacks. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Martinez emphasized that losses are an unavoidable part of trading but managing them effectively ensures that winning trades outweigh the losses over time.

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy. However, the failure to propel the price above $86,000 shows that the bears have not given up and continue to sell on rallies.CoinShares' weekly report shows that cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) witnessed $1.7 billion in outflows last week.

In the midst of a market-wide pullback, XRP has demonstrated an unexpected degree of resilience, having posted smaller losses than many other leading digital assets.

The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Asset management firm Hashdex has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to include Litecoin in its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

XRP is making headlines after Ripple trademarked “downloadable software” that will allow people to store cryptocurrencies. This development has sparked speculation about its potential impact on the XRP price.

Ripple's long-running legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly nearing its conclusion, according to sources within the agency, cited by an XRP community member dubbed Andrew. The insiders claim that negotiations involving the five-year court case could reclassify XRP as a commodity.

At the beginning of 2025, XRP saw a significant upward performance, reaching as high as the $3.2 level in January. After witnessing a strong bullish performance, the altcoin has been faced with bearish conditions that have slowed down its growth.

XRP's price has rebounded over the past few days, climbing from a low of $1.8890 last week to over $2.30. Ripple (XRP) ose largely due to last week's rebound in the crypto and stock markets.

Every week someone floats the idea their favorite crypto coin should be a strategic asset of the US government. This week, Ripple's XRP has been nominated, and the SEC Crypto Task Force seems to like it a lot.

XRP has risen 1.6% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.34 as the market continues its post-weekend recovery.As the best-performing cryptocurrency among the top five this year, XRP has gained 12.6% in 2025.

XRP has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern on the weekly chart which suggests a potential surge to $3 if bulls take over.

Investment in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) took a heavy hit last week, with outflows reaching $1.7 billion, according to the latest CoinShares report. This marks the fifth consecutive week of capital flight, bringing total outflows to $6.4 billion—an all-time high.

XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is forming a classic reversal pattern on its weekly chart, which, if validated, could have implications for its price.

As someone once said about addressing the volatile fluctuations on the cryptocurrency market: just scale out. And this actually works, at least for the third biggest coin out there, XRP.

The cryptocurrency market has shifted dramatically following a huge Q4 rally. Now, many are questioning whether we're entering a bear market. Brian from Santiment, on the Thinking Crypto podcast, discussed how market sentiment can flip quickly and how the actions of whales often drive the market, regardless of retail investors' mood.

The digital assets market kicked off the week by printing “not so much big” red indexes all over around. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped almost 2% in 24 hours dragging major altcoins down with it.

The crypto market remained on edge as the fear and greed index stalled at the fear zone of 20 ahead of the FOMC decision. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $84,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) were little changed.

Recently, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, under the leadership of its acting chairman, Mark Uyeda, has withdrawn cases against top crypto firms, including Coinbase and Consensys. There are rumours that the regulator will drop its four-year-old legal battle against Ripple soon.

A technology investor who backed ride-hailing app Uber in its early days has stirred up the crypto community after claiming that the OG cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately be replaced by a better digital asset.

Ripple's XRP has surged by almost 10% in the past week, riding the wave of a broader market uptrend. As of this writing, the fourth-largest crypto by market capitalization trades at $2.33.

According to a recent SEC clarification, Bitcoin is indeed being positioned as a strategic digital reserve asset. However, the role of other cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Cardano is equally critical in shaping the nation's digital economy.

XRP's focus on fast, low-cost transactions has made it the third largest cryptocurrency in the world (excluding stablecoins) — and one of the main beneficiaries of the late 2024 rally.

The crypto market is gradually undergoing bearish consolidation. However, coins like XRP are pushing for new rebound attempts.

Not official, not confirmed, but impossible to ignore: the idea that Ripple's legal war with the SEC is entering its final chapter is rippling through the crypto space.

XRP price dropped 8% to $2.30 after SEC paused altcoin ETF approvals, but analysts remain bullish due to technical patterns, growing wallet numbers, and possible SEC reclassification as a commodity.

XRP, this rebellious insurgent, rises from the ashes while Ethereum stumbles. The crypto-sphere holds its breath: the established order wavers, and the throne of altcoins threatens to change hands.

XRP price is facing consolidation after a slight 2% dip today, but analysts remain bullish on its future. A well-known expert has projected a staggering $70 target for the token, citing technical patterns rather than mere speculation.

The crypto market keeps evolving, and investors always want to find the next big thing. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ripple's XRP have been big names in crypto for a while, but Rexas Finance (RXS) might beat them both in 2025.

Traders say the current sell-off could have been caused by an unwinding of ETF and spot linked traders.

Recently, rumors spread that the U.S. SEC had clarified how different cryptocurrencies might be used within the U.S. government.

The fully diluted valuation (FDV) of the Ripple-linked XRP token has now remained above that of Ethereum (ETH) for several days.

In a surprising revelation, Andrew AP Abacus, co-founder of Arch Public, disclosed that the XRP lawsuit is on the cusp of conclusion. Citing two sources within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the expert outlined several possible outcomes for the Ripple vs SEC case.

Andrew, who often discusses crypto, finance, and business in a latest X post shared that two SEC sources suggest that the Ripple case may be nearing its conclusion, with some key expectations. UPDATE: *two* SEC sources believe @Ripple case is very close to ending. Some expected outcomes:• “expect $XRP to get serious commodity consideration.

Blockchain-based payment firm has signaled a possible crypto wallet launch with the latest “RIPPLE CUSTODY” trademark filing. The application hints at an upcoming downloadable software product for secure cryptocurrency storage. Ripple's new trademark application The filing on Justia Trademarks reveals a new filing for RIPPLE CUSTODY.

March 17, 2025 05:57:00 UTC Mubarak and Friends Power BNB Chain DEX to $1.64B in Daily Trading Driven by the recent surge in memecoins like Mubarak, BNB Chain's DEX has recorded an impressive $1.64 billion in trading volume over the past 24 hours, overtaking Solana to claim the top spot.

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are reportedly nearing a resolution to their four-year-long legal battle over the issuance of XRP, which the SEC had alleged to be an unregistered security. The dispute, which began under the Biden administration, has raised questions about the future of the cryptocurrency.

XRP is showing a bearish divergence on the 3-day chart, meaning a strong or lasting bullish momentum is not expected in the near future. While there could be short-term bounces from certain support levels, significant price increases are unlikely for now. Support Levels to Watch Currently, XRP is testing an important support zone between $2.

After a long legal tug-of-war under Biden's leadership, Ripple is finally catching a break. Reports suggest that President Donald Trump's team is eyeing XRP as a key player in building a powerhouse Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.

Ripple faces a one-month countdown to file its appeal reply. Will the SEC's recent overhaul lead to an appeal withdrawal?

A legal expert has outlined how the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple over XRP could end within days, but a major hurdle—navigating the court's injunction—may complicate the resolution. Ripple's Legal Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Be Over in Days—If This Condition Is Met Legal expert Jeremy Hogan has weighed in on speculation surrounding the U.S.