XRP has struggled to a higher degree compared to the others in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap and it seems like the bearish sentiment is far from over. Ripple just unlocked a massive amount of tokens from escrow, which could threaten the price further. Ripple Unlocks 500 Million XRP In the early hours of Friday, on-chain whale tracking platform Whale Alert posted two transactions carrying a notable number of XRP tokens. The first transaction saw 200 million tokens unlocked from the escrow wallet, worth $122.63 million at the time of the transfer. Related Reading: Cardano At Risk Of Crashing To $0.4 As Important Metrics Turn Bearish The second transaction came minutes later when a total of 300 million XRP tokens were also unclosed from escrow. This second tranche of tokens, being larger than the first, was worth $183.89 million at the time, bringing the total number of unlocked tokens to 500 million. Together, both transactions were worth over $300 million. These unlocks have, unsurprisingly, stirred concern in the Ripple community for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is that Ripple never does unlocks in the middle of the month. Rather, they do scheduled unlocks at the start of each month. So, these transactions have drawn the attention of the crypto community. Another cause for concern is the fact that Ripple could be selling these XRP tokens. Hence, putting more tokens in circulation and adding more selling pressure to the already struggling digital asset. However, Ripple has not shown any indication of what these unlocks could be for as there have been no transfer transactions since then, just the unlock transactions. Unlocks Can Send Price Crashing? XRP unlocks are not new to the Ripple community, as scheduled unlocks take place every month. These unlocks see 1 billion XRP tokens unlocked from the escrow according to schedule. But most times, the majority of the unlocked tokens are sent back to escrow. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Shiba Inu Price Will Reach $0.0001 If This Happens Usually, these unlocks do not negatively affect the altcoin’s price, but that’s when the unlocks are expected. This time around, the unlocks are unplanned, leading to speculation as to why Ripple would be unlocking XRP tokens outside of the unlock schedule. So far, the XRP price seems to not be reacting to the unlock at all. It continues to trend around $0.61, with small losses of 0.91% in the last day. However, the altcoin is still seeing 4.74% gains in the last week, showing the positive upside that it saw earlier in the week. Token price at $0.6095 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Linqto, chart from Tradingview.com
Uniswap, the pioneering decentralized exchange (DEX), finds itself at the center of a legal maelstrom as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sets its sights on the platform. The unexpected developments echo throughout the bitcoin space, igniting a fresh discussion about governmental overreach and its possible to inhibit innovation. Related Reading: Thailand Throws Jab […]
At the recent Paris Blockchain Week, running from April 9-11, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared the stage with Xrpl Commons CEO David Bchiri, shedding light on a range of topics pertinent to Ripple and the broader XRP ecosystem. Key discussions focused on the prospect of a spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States, […]
Amid a contentious discussion regarding Ripple and XRP identity, the firm’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David “JoelKatz” Schwartz has provided insights on the subject, emphasizing the company’s effort to provide clarity between both parties. Ripple CTO On Naming Controversy Both XRP and Ripple have similar pasts; XRP was once known as “ripples” before taking on […]
XRP has now broken past the $0.6 price mark again after a week of price correction among major cryptocurrencies. The price increase, led by Bitcoin, has seen most cryptocurrencies turning green since the weekend. XRP, being one of the largest crypto assets by market cap, has been included in this increase. Although modest compared to […]
Crypto expert Ash Crypto has outlined his price predictions for several crypto tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and XRP, heading into this bull run. He also suggested that these price levels could be attained in the next 12 to 16 months. How High Will Bitcoin, Dogecoin, And XRP Rise? Ash Crypto predicted in an X (formerly Twitter) that BTC would rise between $100,000 and $250,000 by 2025. This prediction aligns with those made by other notable crypto analysts. One of them is Skybridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci, who predicted in January that Bitcoin would rise to $170,000 18 months after the Bitcoin Halving. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Makes Bold Prediction For Crypto Market – $5 Trillion In 2024 Source: X Meanwhile, some other crypto analysts will argue that Bitcoin hitting $100,000 could even happen this year rather than 2025. This includes Tom Dunleavy, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at MV Capital, who claims that Bitcoin will rise to $100,000 by the end of this year. Tom Lee, Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, also predicted that Bitcoin would rise to as high as $150,000 this year. Regarding his price target for DOGE, Ash Crypto predicted that the meme coin would rise to $1 in the next 12 to 16 months. This prediction is also a common sentiment shared by several other crypto analysts and members of the crypto community. Specifically, crypto analyst DonAlt once mentioned that “it isn’t too unlikely for Dogecoin to go to $1,” while crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa stated that DOGE could do “something silly like go to $1 this cycle eventually.” Ash Crypto also shared his price target for XRP, stating that the crypto token could rise between $3 and $5. This price prediction, however, seems conservative, considering other predictions that crypto analysts have made for the XRP token. Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto recently mentioned that XRP could rise to as high as $20 in this market cycle. Meanwhile, Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has repeatedly stated that XRP hitting $27 is possible. Undervalued Altcoins Make The List Crypto expert Michaël van de Poppe recently included Chainlink (LINK), Celestia (TIA), and Polkadot (DOT) in a list of ten crypto tokens he believes are undervalued. Interestingly, these three altcoins also made their way into Ash Crypto’s list of coins, for which he outlined price targets. Related Reading: $115-Million Bitcoin Whale Wakes Up From 10-Year Slumber – What’s Next? For LINK, Ash Crypto predicted that the crypto token could rise to between $250 and $500 by next year. LINK’s rise to such levels would undoubtedly be massive, considering it currently trades at around $17. Ash Crypto also predicted a parabolic surge in TIA and DOT’s prices, as he believes they could rise to as high as $150 and $120, respectively. DOGE price rises above $0.2 resistance | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from CoinGape, chart from Tradingview.com
The crypto market could be on the cusp of a major boom, according to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain company Ripple. Related Reading: Red Flag For eToro? Philippines Investigates Possible Securities Violation In an interview with CNBC, Garlinghouse predicted that the total market capitalization of the crypto market could double by the end of 2024, […]
In an effort to dispel fears, uncertainties, and doubts (FUD) that have permeated the XRP community and the broader crypto market, lawyer Bill Morgan, recently provided comprehensive insights into the legal standing of XRP. Morgan’s comments came in the wake of various court decisions that have cast a shadow over the crypto industry, with significant […]
Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto has laid out a bullish narrative for Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. He claimed that both tokens could rise to as high as $20,000 and $20, respectively. Additionally, he stipulated when this parabolic price surge is likely to happen. Ethereum Could Hit A Market Top Near $20,000 CrediBULL Crypto mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that there is a chance that Ethereum could hit a market peak near $20,000. He further explained that ETH could attain this price level based on his belief that BTC can “realistically” see a 2x in this market cycle from its last high of $69,000 in the 2021 bull run. As such, altcoins like ETH will do “multiples of that.” Related Reading: Fantom Supply On Exchanges See Drastic Increase, A Cause For Alarm? Specifically, he foresees ETH doing a 3x to 4x of its prior all-time high (ATH) of $4,800, which puts the second largest crypto token by market cap in a price range between $15,000 and $20,000. Meanwhile, CrediBULL asserted that Ethereum will surely rise to $10,000 at the minimum. Following CrediBULL’s prediction, another X user questioned how possible it was for ETH to rise to a market cap of $2 trillion, stating that it seems “crazy.” However, the crypto analyst responded that ETH rising to such levels is a “blow off top, ” so the market cap will look “outrageous.” He jokingly added that there is a problem if the market caps don’t look outrageous. XRP Is Another Altcoin That Could Experience Exponential Growth In a different X post, CrediBULL also made a case for XRP, stating that XRP could also rise between $10 and $12 if ETH were to hit $10,000. He suggested that XRP wasn’t to be underrated despite its current underperformance, noting that XRP actually flipped ETH in terms of market cap at some point in the last cycle. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Releases List Of Top 10 Altcoins To Buy For Maximum Profit In The Bull Market Therefore, the crypto analyst added that anyone who thinks ETH hitting $10,000 is “realistic” should also believe that XRP rising to $10 is possible. In a subsequent X post, CrediBULL claimed that XRP could even rise to as high as $20 based on ETH hitting $10,000 at its current circulating supply. Again, he noted that XRP is very capable of attaining such price levels, seeing as it is a top 10 coin, which means that the market demand for it is evidently there. CrediBULL’s sentiment echoes that of Nick, the founder of Web3Alert, who previously predicted that XRP could rise to $10 since there were predictions that Bitcoin and Ethereum would rise to as high as $150,000 and $10,000, respectively. At the time of writing, ETH and XRP are trading at around $3,290 and $0.58, according to data from CoinMarketCap. XRP price at $0.57 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Bitcoin Sistemi, chart from Tradingview.com
Ripple is set to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, enhancing liquidity for cross-border payments and DeFi.
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has strongly criticized Gurbir Grewal’s, the Director of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comment about the crypto industry’s compliance efforts. At a recent SEC event, Grewal suggested that the emerging industry was utilizing various methods to evade the financial regulator’s oversight, such as relocating or registering […]
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Ripple expects the stablecoin market to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 and aims to compete with Circle’s USDC and Tether USDT.
The token will be "100% backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. government Treasuries and other cash equivalents." according to the company.
In a fight for regulatory clarity, Ripple Chief Executive Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has fired back at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Director Gurbir Grewal’s claims of non-compliance among crypto firms within the cryptocurrency industry. Ripple CLO Slams US SEC’s Directors Remarks During a two-day SEC Speaks event sponsored by the Practicing […]
Bitcoin is likely to remain range-bound for a few days as the bulls and the bears battle it out for supremacy before the halving.
Charles Gasparino, an American journalist and a senior correspondent for Fox Business, has delivered a sobering message to XRP investors, warning them of the financial risks associated with XRP as Ripple navigates its regulatory battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler Could Challenge XRP Ruling In a recent X (formerly […]
XRP price is holding gains above the $0.60 zone. The price could gain bearish momentum if there is a close below the $0.570 support zone. XRP is facing a major hurdle near the $0.6580 zone. The price is now trading below $0.640 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bearish momentum if there is a close below the $0.5720 support. XRP Price Faces Uphill Task After a steady decline, XRP price found support near the $0.5720 level. A low was formed at $0.5714 and the price started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $0.5880 and $0.600 resistance levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5714 low. The bulls pushed the price above the $0.620 resistance zone, but the bears are active near $0.640. Ripple’s token price is now trading above $0.6320 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.640 zone. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair. The next key resistance is near $0.6580. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5714 low. A close above the $0.6580 resistance zone could spark a strong increase. The next key resistance is near $0.700. If the bulls remain in action above the $0.700 resistance level, there could be a rally toward the $0.7440 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.800 resistance. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $0.640 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.600 zone. The next major support is at $0.5720. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.5720 level, the price might accelerate lower. In the stated case, the price could retest the $0.5250 support zone. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.600, $0.5720, and $0.5250. Major Resistance Levels – $0.640, $0.6580, and $0.700.
Bitcoin is looking positive, but the up move is likely to face stiff resistance above $72,000.
Former founder and chairman of Murphy and McGonigle law firm James A. Murphy, also known as MetaLawMan, has delved into the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), offering his perspective on the bigger argument in the case. Bigger Argument Within The Ripple Vs. SEC Case James Murphy revealed […]
On Wednesday, Judge Failla from the Southern District Court of New York denied Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against the exchange. The SEC accuses Coinbase of operating as an unregistered exchange, broker, clearing agency, and alleges that its Staking Program engages in the unregistered offer and sale of securities. […]
In an escalation of the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory agency has advanced its position by filing a Motion for Remedies and Entry of Final Judgment, which notably includes a request for a $2 billion penalty against Ripple. Fred Rispoli, a pro-XRP lawyer and […]
Financial services giant Mastercard has given a significant nod to Ripple, a crypto-focused company, in a recent report exploring the future of remittances in Latin America. The report highlights the challenges of traditional remittance services and recognizes Ripple’s blockchain technology as a potential solution. Related Reading: Battle Of Titans: Bitcoin Leads S&P 500, Michael Saylor […]
In a rather shocking development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has demanded a $2 billion sanction against Ripple. Responding to the startling demands, Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brad Garlinghouse has taken a firm stance against the agency’s demands, determined to expose the true nature of the SEC. Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC’s Demands Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Ripple recently disclosed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the US SEC has petitioned a Judge for $2 billion in fines and penalties against Ripple. According to the Ripple CLO, the SEC is in a relentless pursuit to “punish and intimidate Ripple,” rather than faithfully applying the law. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $50,000 Or $80,000? Crypto Expert Predicts Where Price Is Headed Next Challenging the SEC’s $2 billion penalty, Garlinghouse emphasized that the agency has consistently operated beyond the bounds of law in various enforcement actions. He disclosed that Judges have also taken note of the SEC’s actions, previously admonishing the agency for its extensive abuse of power entrusted to it by Congress. The Ripple CEO also criticized the SEC’s penalty demand, arguing that it lacks precedent and justification, particularly given the absence of any allegations, findings of fraud or recklessness in the case. As a result, Garlinghouse has vowed to expose the SEC for its conduct, emphasizing that Ripple will vigorously respond to the SEC’s action. Notably, Alderoty has disclosed that the company’s legal team will be addressing the SEC’s demands in a filing scheduled for next month. Offering his perspective on the SEC, the Ripple CLO characterized the agency as one “that trades in statements that are false, mischaracterized and designed to mislead.” SEC Actions Hurt XRP Holders The Most In its lawsuit against Ripple, the US SEC accused the payment company of violating securities laws by selling XRP in unregistered securities offering to investors in the US. According to the agency, the company and its executives had allegedly failed to protect its investors, depriving them of adequate disclosures of XRP. However, members of the Ripple community argue that the SEC’s enforcement actions against Ripple have not protected investors but caused even deeper challenges and financial losses for XRP holders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Remove A Staggering $2.3 Billion From Exchanges, Is It Time To Buy? A popular XRP enthusiast, identified as XRPCryptoWolf has asserted that it should be the SEC, not Ripple, paying billions to XRP holders. “The SEC asking for $2 billion in fines and penalties is ridiculous when they’re the ones who financially hurt XRP holders the most. The SEC owes XRP holders tens of billions of dollars,” he stated. The XRP community member disclosed that after the SEC announced its lawsuit against Ripple, approximately $15 billion was wiped out from XRP’s market capitalization, and the token was also delisted from major exchanges. As a result of the lawsuit’s significant impact on XRP’s value, millions of XRP holders experienced financial losses. XRP price at $0.644 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Inside Bitcoins, chart from Tradingview.com
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly asking a New York judge to levy a $2 billion judgment against Ripple Labs, according to social media posts from the crypto company’s CEO and chief legal officer on Monday.
The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (ETH) has transformed into an intriguing case within the entire cryptocurrency landscape, with several experts predicting possible outcomes regarding the dispute. Ripple CEO Warns US SEC’s Inevitable Defeat Against Ethereum As the battle wages on, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
XRP price found support at $0.5680 and started a fresh increase. The bulls are now aiming for a move toward the $0.700 resistance. XRP found support near $0.5680 and started a recovery wave above $0.60. The price is now trading above $0.620 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.610 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh rally if there is a close above the $0.6560 resistance zone. XRP Price Regains Traction After a major decline, XRP price found support near the $0.5680 zone. A low was formed at $0.5684 and the price started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $0.580 and $0.600 resistance levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7440 swing high to the $0.5684 low. There was also a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.610 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair. Ripple’s token price is now trading above $0.620 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.6560 zone. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7440 swing high to the $0.5684 low. Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com The first key resistance is near $0.700, above which the price could rise toward the $0.7440 resistance. A close above the $0.7440 resistance zone could spark a strong increase. The next key resistance is near $0.7650. If the bulls remain in action above the $0.7650 resistance level, there could be a rally toward the $0.800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.820 resistance. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $0.6560 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.630 zone. The next major support is at $0.600. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.600 level, the price might accelerate lower. In the stated case, the price could retest the $0.5680 support zone. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.630, $0.600, and $0.5680. Major Resistance Levels – $0.6560, $0.700, and $0.7440.
In the XRP lawsuit between Ripple Labs Inc. and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the parties have submitted a joint sealing proposal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. This proposal, aimed at governing sealing issues for the upcoming remedies-related briefing, underscores both parties’ commitment to transparency […]
XRP price started a downside correction from the $0.7450 resistance. The bulls are now struggling to keep the price above the $0.5850 support zone. XRP started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $0.7450 resistance. The price is now trading below $0.650 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh rally if there is a close above the $0.6650 resistance zone. XRP Price Trims Gains After a steady increase, XRP price struggled to extend gains above the $0.750 resistance. The price started a downside correction from the $0.7442 high, like Ethereum and Bitcoin. There was a steady decline below the $0.700 and $0.665 support levels. The price even declined below the $0.600 support. A low was formed near $0.5874 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $0.620 level. The price spiked above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5874 low. However, the bears were active near $0.650. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair. Ripple’s token price is now trading below $0.620 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.640 zone. The first key resistance is near $0.6650 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5874 low, above which the price could rise toward the $0.70 resistance. Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com A close above the $0.70 resistance zone could spark a strong increase. The next key resistance is near $0.7450. If the bulls remain in action above the $0.7450 resistance level, there could be a rally toward the $0.800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.820 resistance. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $0.6650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.5980 zone. The next major support is at $0.5850. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.5850 level, the price might accelerate lower. In the stated case, the price could retest the $0.520 support zone. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.5980, $0.5850, and $0.5200. Major Resistance Levels – $0.640, $0.6650, and $0.700.
Crypto traders are struggling to hold Bitcoin price above $68,000, and altcoins are suffering as a result of BTC's weakness.
The XRP community is celebrating a recent development that could have significant implications for the cryptocurrency’s future. The European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), a highly respected European think tank focused on corporate governance, published a research paper acknowledging XRP’s status as a utility token, distinct from securities. This recognition comes amidst an ongoing legal battle […]