XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has risen more than 17% since the past week due to positive developments surrounding potential crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF).

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged and is also set to review more crypto ETF proposals, this time, it's for Ripple's controversial crypto, XRP.

XRP is yet again on the rise with rumors of XRP ETF to IPO hitting to US crypto reserve, 2025 seems to be the XRP year. With positive vibes all the way, XRP has seen an impressive 8% rally, coming very close to the $3 mark as investor enthusiasm rises.

It's very possible for cryptocurrencies to spend a bit too much time in the spotlight, leaving latecomers to crypto investing to take heavy losses, when having a bit of foresight would have spared them a lot of pain.

After the successful launch of the dollar-pegged RLUSD stablecoin at the start of December, Ripple has been regularly minting millions or at least hundreds of thousands of RLUSD pretty regularly.

The story of Ripple (XRP) is one of a regulatory battle that has kept the entire crypto industry on edge. After years of tug-of-war with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an unexpected change has just shaken the market: the U.S. regulator has officially acknowledged the requests for XRP and Dogecoin ETFs filed by Grayscale.

A new project with strong fundamentals has emerged in the crypto arena, looking to rival renowned players like Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP). While the XRP price is facing resistance at key levels and ADA is consolidating after the recent runup, DTX Exchange (DTX) has outpaced peers with 650% gains in the last two months.

A lighthearted tweet about Kansas State University's financial situation has spurred new conversations on XRP's aspirational pricing goals. Known in sporting circles as “Kelly in Vegas,” Kelly Stewart added comedy into the continuous discussion among the crypto community about XRP surpassing $100.

Back in 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Ripple, alleging that the company broke securities laws when it sold its XRP (XRP 1.71%) cryptocurrency to investors. The case was partially resolved in August 2024, but it isn't officially over yet.

As XRP targets reclaiming the $3 spot, the asset's current trading pattern resembles a historical movement that points to a potential upside of about 350%.

The crypto sector is used to forecasts and bets on the future. But when a probability rises to 81%, it stops being mere speculation and becomes a credible scenario.

XRP price has continued to stay on the investors' radar since yesterday, as evidenced by the recent surge in its price. During writing, Ripple's native asset was up about 8% after consolidating between the $2.3 and $2.5 range over the past few weeks.

XRP's market capitalization soared above $160 billion, thus solidifying the asset as the third-biggest in the entire crypto market.

The XRP price has displayed a strong bullish recovery this week by adding over 20% to its valuation.

DeFi giant XRP price has successfully caught the tailwinds after the SEC signaled that it may be dropping the Ripple lawsuit. This has pumped the Ripple price by more than 12% in the last 24 hours.

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has responded to the SEC's decision to entertain Grayscale's request to turn XRP into an ETF, calling it an "inevitable" step despite prior skepticism.

The crypto market today has been trading mostly sideways, with a modest change in numbers. The total market capitalization ticked up by 1.22% to $3.25 trillion. Meanwhile, the trading volume also rose slightly by 4.61% to $107.47 billion.

Speculation about any altcoin's ETF odds are all the rage these days.

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded on Saturday, with Bitcoin moving above $97,500 and the market cap of all tokens soaring to $3.25 trillion. The crypto fear and greed index exited the fear zone and moved neutral at 43. So, let's explore some of the top-performing crypto market stories of the day.

Momentum builds for an XRP-spot ETF as the SEC acknowledges filings. Could this be the catalyst XRP investors have been waiting for?

The crypto market on Saturday again garnered investor attention across the globe, with coins mainly illustrating rising price trajectories. Bitcoin (BTC) price traded near the $98K level on February 15, whereas Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices pumped 1%-10%.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $5. The analyst revealed a bullish pattern that had formed for XRP, which showed that the crypto could reach this price target and rally higher.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently endorsed Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair, emphasizing the CFTCs vital role in maintaining strong U.S. markets. Garlinghouse also supported the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which seeks to make the CFTC the primary crypto industry regulator.

XRP has experienced a strong price rebound over the past 48 hours, resulting in $1.07 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. Of this, $596,580 was from long traders, while short traders accounted for $476,140.

Crypto pundit Andrei Jikh has reignited the $100 XRP price target, sparking a bullish sentiment in the XRP community. The analyst outlined several factors that could contribute to the parabolic rally to the ambitious $100 target.

Solana is currently recovering a sizable portion of its lost value which suggests a possible reversal. On the chart a hidden head and shoulders pattern is developing though and it might be a significant indication of an approaching retracement.

XRP has seen a significant price surge today, outperforming top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. After several days of sideways movement, XRP's price has surged from $2.42 to an intraday high of $2.76, marking a 14% gain.

Ripple (XRP) price surged 7% on Friday amid bullish sentiment fueled by the SEC's acknowledgment of Grayscale's XRP and Dogecoin ETF filings. With open interest lurking below $4 billion, bull traders are eyeing a potential retest of the $3 territory.

XRP's price action within the past seven days has been limited to a trading range as investors look to recover the losses they incurred at the beginning of February. This range is a consequence of the current indecisiveness on the XRP price.

Crypto markets are experiencing strong momentum on Friday, with key assets posting gains. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,205.44 +2.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,744.60 +3.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $202.28 +5.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.79 +13.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2775 +8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001688 +4.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.8% and daily active addresses growing by 5.3%.

XRP has become a major focus in the cryptocurrency market as its price has surged over 70% since the start of the year, reaching a seven-year high. The growing optimism around a potential approval for a spot XRP ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further fueled the bullish sentiment.

Weiss Crypto, a branch of financial rating agency Weiss Crypto, has poured cold water on the surrounding the Ripple-affiliated XRP cryptocurrency.

After dropping below the psychological price of $2.5, XRP is back in full swing since bullish momentum is building up.

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, is confident that ADA, Ethereum, and XRP will be the best performers in the current cryptocurrency space. In an episode of the Gokhstein Media podcast on February 13, he provided his view on the market's strength, the role of institutions, and the factors driving its growth.

While XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) surged 12% over the past seven days, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been struggling with sideways movement, weighed down by macro uncertainty, according to a prominent trader What Happened: Crypto trader CrediBULL Crypto highlighted in a post on X on Friday that XRP is reaching key resistance levels earlier than expected, while Bitcoin has yet to break above $100,000. Initially, traders expected XRP's move to align with a BTC breakout, but now there's uncertainty about whether this signals XRP's relative strength or Bitcoin's weakness.

XRP price has surged 10% in the last 24 hours, with its trading volume skyrocketing nearly 50% to $8 billion. This strong momentum has pushed XRP's Relative Strength Index (RSI) back into overbought territory for the first time in almost a month.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged an application for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by 21Shares. This marks another step in the growing interest in XRP-based investment products.

President Donald Trump's Solana meme coin has skyrocketed again, while major coins like Dogecoin and XRP show their own sizable increases.

The SEC's acknowledgment of Grayscale's XRP ETF sparked optimism among traders, with Polymarket odds projecting an 81% possibility of approval in 2025.

XRP is upbeat once again on another promising ETF filing. However, there are much more supportive fundamentals arond the coin.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially acknowledged the XRP ETF application that was filed by 21Shares

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Grayscale's application to list a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). The post Is a $10 XRP Possible? SEC Advances Grayscale's ETF Proposal appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse met with several senators and state representatives to discuss crypto policies, and he left the meeting hopeful.

XRP price jumps after SEC acknowledges Grayscale's XRP ETF filing, marking a shift in the regulator's stance.

The SEC has acknowledged Grayscale's proposals for Dogecoin and XRP spot ETFs and is seeking public input before making a decision on their approval.

XRP and Dogecoin surge after the U.S. SEC acknowledged Graycale's applications for XRP and DOGE spot ETFs. Plus, GameStop considers buying bitcoin and South Korea lifts a ban on crypto trading in a sign of greater global acceptance of digital assets.