Bitcoin bouncing from the 50-day moving average and a push past late March resistance levels has definitely reawakened bullish sentiment. With BTC now holding around $88,450 and edging closer to reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the market's looking at $95,000 as the next stop.

Sentiment toward the asset class remains mixed but is showing "signs of recovery," Head of Research James Butterfill said.

XRP, SOL, and ADA are among the well-known altcoins deemed securities in the case.

HashKey Capital, the investment division of crypto infrastructure firm HashKey Group, has unveiled Asias first XRP tracker fund. Announced via an X (formerly Twitter) thread on April 18, the move aims to drive institutional adoption of XRP, one of the leading digital assets for cross-border payments.

XRP has rebounded from $2.06 to $2.14 in the past 24 hours, gaining 3.49% as bullish momentum builds. The rally comes alongside a surge in trading volume, which jumped 50.45% to $2.43 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live on Aave V3 with minimal activity, aiming to boost enterprise adoption and DeFi integration across platforms.

The speculations on a sooner-than-expected XRP lawsuit dismissal have soared as Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the new US SEC chair. Optimism surged as pro-crypto voices anticipated that Atkins would accelerate pro-digital asset reforms.

XRP holds at $2.08 as Ripple's Hidden Road acquisition and Coinbase's futures launch boost institutional adoption despite short-term price hesitation.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas has estimated that there are a whopping 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings.

The Oregon Justice Department has recently filed a Coinbase lawsuit, sparking widespread attention and criticism. In a sharp rebuke, XRP lawyer Bill Morgan slammed Oregon's XRP complaint on Coinbase as “dystopian nonsense,” highlighting the state's apparent disregard for previous judicial decisions on token's status.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced late Monday that it is spinning off part of its non-digital currency operations into a new corporate entity to minimize risk across its business lines. The announcement, made through the country's official DART disclosure platform, revealed the restructuring will take effect on July 31, 2025.

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, has launched regulated XRP futures contracts, expanding its offerings for U.S.-based crypto traders. The new products, whose launch was announced on an Apr.

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady above $88,000 early Tuesday as the Japanese yen crossed the psychological level of 140 against the U.S. dollar, as tariff concerns and risks of a Federal Reserve chairman shuffle in the states broadened the appeal of safe-haven assets.

Under pressure for several months, XRP is back on the market's radar. After a 40% decline from its peak of $3.40, the asset may be about to undergo a strategic turning point.

However, XRP is actually down on the day.

As noted by Justin Slaughter, the VP of regulatory affairs at Paradigm, the Ripple-linked XRP cryptocurrency was named as an unregistered security alongside a slew of other tokens in a recent lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield.

Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, received regulatory approval from the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) to launch XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm.

Coinbase is back in the legal spotlight, but this time, it's not the SEC knocking at the door. The Oregon Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the crypto exchange, accusing it of offering and selling unregistered securities to users in the state.

Just days before Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated XRP futures on its U.S. derivatives platform, the Oregon Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that 31 cryptocurrencies sold on Coinbase — including XRP, UNI, LINK, AAVE, and MKR — are unregistered securities.

A renowned crypto market analyst has predicted that XRP price is eyeing a rally to $2.70 in sync with a market-wide recovery in recent days. Analyst Ali Martinez has forecasted a highly bullish outlook for the Ripple-backed token due to bullish chart formations, sparking optimism in sync with another dynamic that emerged recently.

The idea of the U.S. government holding XRP as part of a national reserve might sound far-fetched—but it's a conversation that's actually gaining traction in parts of the finance and crypto world. The concept gained traction earlier this year following a private meeting involving Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.050 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.080 and is struggling to gain pace above the $2.150 resistance.

Coinbase Derivatives, LLC has launched CFTC-regulated futures contracts for XRP, adding to the growing list of crypto derivatives available under U.S. regulatory oversight. This move could pave the way for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF)—a product the crypto industry has long been pushing for. Historically, the U.S.

Circle has rolled out its Circle Payments Network (CPN), designed to change the landscape for cross-border transactions. The new offering attempts to snag market share for Ripple Payments, pitting both heavyweights in a scramble for dominance.

XRP's near-term price action could be in for a surprise soon.

With crypto-friendly leadership at the SEC, XRP traders eye the potential withdrawal of the Ripple appeal and ETF market access.

XRP is surging into Wall Street's core as Coinbase launches regulated futures, Ripple secures prime brokerage power, and institutional momentum primes explosive mainstream adoption.

Coinbase's XRP futures launch could enhance market liquidity and attract diverse traders, potentially influencing broader crypto adoption trends. The post Coinbase launches XRP, nano XRP futures contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In a surprising move within the crypto market, XRP has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in a key valuation metric: Fully Diluted Market Capitalization (FDMC). While Ethereum has been in a downtrend this bull cycle, XRP's performance over the last six months has been nothing short of impressive, leading to it quietly overtaking the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

CFTC-regulated futures that are tied to the Ripple-linked XRP token have now gone live on the Coinbase exchange, according to a Monday announcement.

Cryptocurrency markets ticked higher on Monday as Bitcoin's performance drew attention from commentators eyeing a shift in macro sentiment. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,937.92 +2.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,572.74 -0.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $135.64 -0.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 +0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1570 +1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001236 -1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 11.3% and daily active addresses falling by 10.3%.

Coinbase's listing of CFTC-regulated futures for XRP follows Bitnomial's launch of a similar product last month. The rising demand for XRP by institutional investors has helped increase bullish sentiment. XRP/USD pair may retest $1.77 in the coming days before continuing with a macro bullish outlook. Coinbase Global Inc.

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Spot crypto ETFs are currently limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum in the U.S., but analysts expect new approvals this year.

In a bold claim that has sparked debate in the crypto community, market pundit Versan Alajjarah asserts that XRP's future price has already been predetermined by major financial institutions long before retail investors entered the market.

New filings from the Federal Election Commission show that several major players in the cryptocurrency industry donated a combined total of over $12.27 million to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration fund. What Happened: These contributions highlight a growing political alignment between the digital asset sector and the current U.S. administration, which has positioned itself as an advocate for Bitcoin and broader crypto adoption.

Participation means little without real influence. Tron (TRX) is seeing renewed interest after a major adoption milestone, while XRP buying activity remains steady even in the face of market headwinds. Both signal user engagement, but neither fully addresses a deeper concern: how much control users actually have. That's where Cold Wallet's $CWT enters the conversation.

Ethereum and XRP are showing signs of renewed strength. Ethereum has triggered a bullish triangle breakout, with analysts now watching for a push toward the $2,000 mark. Meanwhile, XRP is hovering near key support levels that could define its next pivot.

XRP price seems to be headed for a dramatic turning point, with various analysts citing bullish chart patterns that indicate a probable price spike over the next few months. The fourth-largest crypto is showing a strong technical setup on the 6-month candle chart, with formerly limiting resistance points now eliminated.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged below the 98 level on April 21, falling to a three-year low. That catapulted gold to a new all-time high, and Bitcoin (BTC) also showed strength, rising above $88,000.

If you put $1,000 into XRP today, how much could it be worth? With XRP gaining momentum, we look at the numbers.

XRP is about to emerge from its slumber. An extreme tightening of the Bollinger Bands alerts analysts: a volatility explosion is coming.

In the last 24 hours, XRP has rebounded from $2.06 to $2.14 as bullish sentiment supports the asset's rally. This development might have triggered other actions on the broader cryptocurrency market.

Crypto tokens have started the week well, with Bitcoin and other top coins rising by over 1%. One reason for the rally is the rising probability that President Trump will remove Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

Crypto analyst Charting Guy (@ChartingGuy), posting to X on April 20, has mapped the daily XRP/US Dollar chart on Bitstamp onto a textbook Wyckoff re‑accumulation schematic and argues that the pattern is now far enough advanced to imply a summer markup toward— and potentially beyond— the $3.70 region. “Wyckoff Pattern Ignites XRP Bull Case The chart spans the five‑month base that began with preliminary supply (PSY) in late November.

XRP is trading 2.96% higher to start the week at $2.10, snapping a multiday slump with signs of renewed momentum in the futures market. The token is down 2.24% over the past seven days and has lost 11.78% over the last month—but bullish sentiment is beginning to reemerge.

XRP is trading at $2.12 to $2.13 with a market capitalization of $123.66 billion and a 24-hour volume of $2.06 billion, bouncing between $2.05 and $2.14 in a tight range that hints at brewing volatility. XRP XRP's short-term technical setup on the 1-hour chart exhibits a bullish trend, having steadily climbed from $2.03 to $2.

XRP is flashing bullish signals as a Bollinger Band squeeze unfolds on the four-hour chart, according to trader and analyst Ali Martinez. A Bollinger Band squeezemarked by narrowing bands due to low volatilityoften precedes a strong price breakout.