Crypto and stock prices alike are skyrocketing after President Trump confirmed that he has authorized a pause on most trade tariffs.
Major altcoins like XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) are down more than 15% in the past seven days, tracking the broader crypto market selloff as Trump's aggressive tariffs continue to shake global risk sentiment. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.84 $107.2 billion -2.
Risky assets remain volatile as trade war tension between the United States and China keeps investors on the edge. A minor positive is that Bitcoin (BTC) has avoided a sharp fall and is trading well above the crucial near-term support at $73,777.
XRP has broken down from critical support levels, joining the broader crypto market in a wave of selling pressure driven by growing macroeconomic uncertainty. As risk sentiment weakens, bulls are struggling to defend key zones that previously held firm.
XRP has faced a long downturn, shedding 46% of its value since reaching an all-time high of $3.40 on January 16
Ripple makes a bold institutional push with the $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road. RLUSD gains momentum, and XRP's price outlook shifts as the ecosystem deepens.
The market dominance of XRP, third biggest cryptocurrency right now, currently resting around 4.4%, is showing signs that it might be setting up for a significant knock close to 20% off its standing, and that is only if the 200-day moving average holds it.
Ripple is making a major push into institutional finance with a $1.25 billion acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road, a deal that could significantly influence future demand for XRP.
Blockchain tracker Whale Alert, which traces large cryptocurrency transactions, has spotted a massive transfer moving nearly half a million US dollars worth of XRP less than three hours ago.
The $1.25 billion deal could transform XRP from a payment token to the potential backbone of institutional liquidity flows.
The cryptocurrency market is once again under pressure as XRP struggles to stay above key resistance levels. Now trading at $1.82, it's down nearly 50% from its yearly high, raising concerns among investors.
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The trading volume puts it among the top ETF product introductions, one market analyst said.
Futures markets witnessed a renaissance since last week, but liquidations hit big on both sides of the XRP coin.
The odds of an emergency Federal Reserve interest rate cut have jumped sharply on Polymarket and Kalshi as Donald Trump's trade war intensifies.
Asset manager Teucrium Investment Advisors has launched the first XRP-based exchange-traded fund in the US markets, a leveraged XRP (ETF) on the NYSE Arca.
After an extended bout with volatility, XRP's network activity has hit an all-time high, a milestone likely to impact the asset's price as it seeks to reclaim the $2 resistance level.
TL;DR Strong Debut: Teucrium's 2x Long Daily XRP ETF launched with a remarkable $5 million trading volume on its first day, offering 200% daily exposure to XRP's price movements.
In the latest XRP news, the Ripple holding addresses hit a record high, reaching more than 6 million despite the recent price crash. It indicates that despite the prices falling, the investors are still accumulating the token at a lower value.
XRP price has been on a sustained decline in recent weeks, but it has also experienced the strongest upturn of any crypto fundamentals.
The first-ever leveraged XRP ETF in the United States, Teucrium's 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (NYSE Arca: XXRP), made a strong market debut on April 8, 2025.
In February, Ripple witnessed a dramatic surge in investor interest, with its Realised Cap souring from $30.1 billion to $64.2 billion. But as the dust settles, inflows have slowed, raising questions about XRP's next move.
Standard Chartered Research has unveiled a bold forecast that places XRP above Ethereum in market cap within the next five years, underscoring what it describes as a multi-year price rally for the token. The projections, shared by Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered's global head of digital assets research, map out annual target levels for XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum through 2029.
The long-running XRP lawsuit has taken another unexpected turn, and this time, it's left even legal experts scratching their heads. The U.S. SEC has officially confirmed that the Ripple lawsuit is now fully in the appeal phase.
At the moment XRP may be at its most critical price point of 2025. Recent price activity suggests a possible breakdown below the descending price channel, which could alter the asset's technical outlook and traders' sentiment.
XRP price today remains below the crucial resistance level at $2 as the trade war escalates. Ripple trades at $1.82, much lower than the year-to-date high of $3.4, and near its lowest swing since December last year.
Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road could lead to a surge in demand for (XRP) XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin, according to industry experts.
Ripple's XRP which gained speed after Trump stepped in the White House is now running to find the safe ground.
Hard as it might be to picture for some in the crypto mainstream, there is a growing view in segments of the industry that XRP could actually flip Ethereum in market cap before the end of this year — and it is not just speculation from retail corners.
XRP holders' lawyer is convinced that XRP is on track to flip Ethereum by the end of this year, a bold prediction he backed by some key development trends
The crypto market has entered a full-blown acceptance phase — where hope turns to realism, and traders adjust to the weight of macroeconomic and structural pressures. Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana are all deep in correction territory, testing critical support levels as market participants stop hoping for quick rebounds and begin pricing in a sustained period of volatility.
The SEC opposed an "emergency request" due to three main reasons.
Ripple has made its first major acquisition since the end of its legal battle with the US SEC, with Hidden Road set to become its subsidiary.
XRP lawsuit chaos: Another bombshell drops, sending the crypto community reeling amidst the still-unfolding mystery of the recent filing. The Ripple vs SEC plot thickens as the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) response to the cryptic filing has further added uncertainty to the case.
The Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) recorded an impressive $5 million in trading volume on its launch day, placing it in the top 5% of new ETF launches, according to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The leveraged XRP ETF, which offers 2x exposure through swaps, is designed for short-term speculation and volatility trading.
Ripples XRP is gaining renewed attention after legal victories and technological advancements that have strengthened investor confidence. Standard Chartered, a major British multinational bank, now forecasts XRP reaching $12.50 by the end of 2028marking a potential 500% surge from current levels.
In a striking turn of events, XRP futures experienced an extreme liquidation imbalance, with long positions facing an 8,909% higher wipeout than shorts in just one hour. Despite XRPs price dropping only 2.7%a moderate dip by crypto standardsbullish traders lost a staggering $980,220, while short positions saw just $11,130 in liquidations, according to CoinGlass.
Speculation about the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced, this time involving Ripple CTO David Schwartz. The renewed interest stems from a lawsuit filed by lawyer James Murphy known as MetaLawMan on crypto Twitter against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
XRP saw a significant price jump on Tuesday, rising 14.41% to $1.8944 by 02:00 (06:00 GMT), marking its biggest one-day gain since March 2, according to the Investing.com Index. The rally pushed XRPs market capitalization to $110.02 billion, accounting for 4.35% of the total cryptocurrency market value.
Teucrium Investment Advisors is set to debut the first-ever XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., launching a 2x leveraged product ahead of any approved spot XRP ETF. The Teucrium 2x XRP ETF (ticker: XXRP) will begin trading on NYSE Arca on Tuesday, offering investors double exposure to XRPs price movements.
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Ripple acquired prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion while XRP futures saw nearly $1 million in long liquidations during a brief price dip.
Standard Chartered predicts XRP will reach $12.50 by 2028 despite recent price drop to $1.77 after market selloff triggered by Trump's tariffs.
This move positions Ripple as the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. With this acquisition, Ripple aims to bring traditional finance's credibility and professional trading services to the digital asset world.
Ripple has made a major move into institutional finance with the acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road in a deal worth around $1.25 billion.
Dated April 3, 2025, the self-certification under CFTC Regulation 40.2(a) paves the way for trading to begin on or after April 21, 2025. This development is a big win for XRP Futures enthusiasts and traders looking to diversify their portfolios.
American fintech firm Ripple has acquired prime brokerage, clearing and financing platform Hidden Road, but that couldn't stop another XRP slump.
XRP, Solana, and Cardano have each experienced a roughly 6% price decline amid broader macroeconomic pressures