Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin was granted permission to power payments in Dubai's International Financial Centre, one of the Emirati's biggest free trade zones.
The move opens doors to the usage of RLUSD in the Dubai agency's payments platform, Ripple said.
XRP’s open interest near $4 billion indicates intense speculative positioning, but history suggests the potential for a sharp rally if key catalysts align.
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.220 zone. The price is now correcting losses and might aim for a move above the $2.20 resistance. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.220 zone. The price is now trading below $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.2180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it fails to clear the $2.220 level. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to clear the $0.3250 resistance and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $0.2800 and $0.2620 support levels. The price even dipped below the $0.20 support level. A low was formed at $0.2081 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor move above the $0.2120 level. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2081 low. The price is now trading below $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.20 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.220 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.2180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2081 low. The next resistance is $2.250. A clear move above the $2.250 resistance might send the price toward the $2.280 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.30 resistance or even $2.3250 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.40. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.220 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.1250 level. The next major support is near the $2.080 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.080 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.050 support. The next major support sits near the $2.00 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.120 and $2.080. Major Resistance Levels – $2.20 and $2.220.
XRP is used by Ripple Labs to power its cross-border payments platform.
Hidden Road opens up cash-settled crypto OTC swaps for U.S. institutions, backed by Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition plan.
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.280 zone. The price is now correcting losses and might aim for a move above the $2.250 resistance. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.280 zone. The price is now trading below $2.270 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.270 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it fails to clear the $2.2440 level. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price failed to clear the $0.3550 resistance and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $0.3000 and $0.280 support levels. The price even dipped below the $0.220 support level. A low was formed at $0.2132 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor move above the $0.220 level. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2132 low. The price is now trading below $2.30 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.2440 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2132 low. The first major resistance is near the $2.270 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.270 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The next resistance is $2.30. A clear move above the $2.30 resistance might send the price toward the $2.320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance or even $2.3650 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.420. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.270 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.180 level. The next major support is near the $2.160 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.160 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.120 support. The next major support sits near the $2.080 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.180 and $2.160. Major Resistance Levels – $2.2440 and $2.270.
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.320 zone. The price is now correcting losses and might aim for a move above the $2.350 resistance. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.300 zone. The price is now trading below $2.320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.2920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it fails to clear the $2.3250 level. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price found support at $2.220 and recently started a recovery wave, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $2.2650 and $2.280 resistance levels, There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2279 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.2920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. However, the bears were active near the $2.30 level. The price is now trading below $2.320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.3250 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.3540 swing high to the $2.2279 low. The first major resistance is near the $2.3350 level. The next resistance is $2.350. A clear move above the $2.350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance or even $2.450 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.320 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.280 level. The next major support is near the $2.260 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.260 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.2320 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.280 and $2.260. Major Resistance Levels – $2.320 and $2.340.
XRP has achieved another impressive milestone with the Dubai Land Department’s announcement of a $16 billion real estate tokenization project on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This development has been lauded as one of the factors that could spark an XRP price rally. XRP Records Milestone With New Dubai Land Department Project In a press release, Ctrl Alt revealed that it has partnered with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to develop a secure and compliant tokenization framework. The project will focus on structuring, minting, and tokenizing real estate deeds on the blockchain. The release also mentioned that the XRP Ledger has been chosen for the tokenization project, representing a huge achievement for the XRP ecosystem. Related Reading: Is There A “Secret XRP Ledger” And Is The Price Really At $1,000? Ctrl Alt noted that the XRP Ledger is a decentralized layer-1 blockchain, which is renowned for its decade-long reliability and stability in tokenizing and exchanging digital and real-world assets. This move is expected to further enhance the network’s utility and ultimately increase demand for XRP, the network’s native token. Ripple Executive Reece Merrick commented on the development, noting that the Dubai Land Department forecasts a $16 billion tokenized real estate market by 2033. This represents 7% of total property transactions, which would be processed on the XRP Ledger. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton also commented on this milestone. In an X post, he remarked that people fail to realize that the XRP Ledger, which was created in 2012, has the world’s first decentralized exchange (DEX). He added that this DEX was designed for RWA tokenization, such as real estate, indicating that the XRPL is the perfect choice for the DLD. Crypto analyst Cryptoinsight highlighted how bullish this milestone is for the XRP price, predicting that it could be one of the catalysts that sparks a rally to $12. This will mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the altcoin. Other Recent Milestones For XRP And The XRP Ledger XRP has recorded some other milestones in the last week. Brazil’s Braza Group announced that its new USD-backed stablecoin, USDB, will launch on the XRP Ledger. This will give individuals and institutions a seamless and secure way to move value across borders. It is worth mentioning that Braza had already launched the BBRL, a Real-backed stablecoin, on the XRP Ledger earlier this year. Related Reading: XRP Price At $10-$20 Only The Beginning, It’s Headed For $1,000 – Analyst Reveals Meanwhile, Schuman Financial’s EURØP became the first MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on the XRP Ledger last week. Ripple noted that this is a key step toward compliant stablecoin adoption, enabling payments, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and on-chain finance in the European market. Mayukha Vadari, a software engineer at Ripple, has also teased a number of exciting new features coming soon to the XRP Ledger. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.30, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The Nasdaq-listed energy firm aims to be the first public company with XRP focus, with ex-Ripple executive joining as chairman of the advisory board.
Ripple has donated the controversial “Skull of Satoshi” sculpture to the Bitcoin community in a symbolic move to foster cross-chain unity. The donation was made during the Bitcoin Conference on May 28, marking an unexpected collaboration moment between two long-standing crypto industry rivals. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described the move as a symbolic gesture to […]
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Investors betting on XRP reaching $8 before year’s end may want to take a step back, according to a well-known commentator in the community. Related Reading: Tether’s 2-Year, $5 Billion Investment Blitz Fuels US Companies: CEO XRP analyst Xena asks whether a jump from around $2.31 to $8 is really a big win for a token that many have seen as having much more upside. It’s a reminder that what looks like solid progress might still leave everyday holders waiting for a true breakthrough. Xena Questions $8 As A True Milestone According to Xena, topping $8 would be a solid move, but it falls short of the “life-changing” levels some have talked about for over five years. She points out that other tokens, like Solana and Quant, went from under $1 to double- or triple-digit prices in a few months. XRP has yet to pull off that kind of leap. She asks, “What would be so special about XRP if $8 is what they expect?” Now people get excited by $8 XRP this year. I’m sure the bear is secretly laughing and thinking “only?”. No doubt $8 is better than $2, I don’t question that. But having those influencers being bullish about XRP for years, now getting excited by $8 is laughable. How many… pic.twitter.com/U4MsVaInaw — Xena XRP (@XenaXrp) May 26, 2025 Potential Gains For Big Holders Based on reports, XRP is trading at $2.31, down 1.1% over the last 24 hours and more than 45% below its all-time high. A rise to $8 would mean around 240% gain. That’s nothing to sneeze at. A $60,000 stake could grow to over $206,000. And someone holding $300,000 worth today could pass the $1 million mark. Those are big numbers for those who can afford big bets. Small Wallets Spot Smaller Wins On the flip side, retail investors with smaller holdings would see less dramatic gains. Over 5 million XRP wallets hold about $1,000 worth of the token. At $8 per XRP, those portfolios would climb to roughly $4,000. It’s a welcome return. But it’s not going to buy a new home or wipe out student debt. For many, it’s just a solid profit. Lofty Dreams Of $1,000 Prices Some in the XRP Army have set their sights much higher. They imagine XRP at $1,000. In that case, a $1,000 investment now would be worth around $500,000. According to Matthew Brienen, an executive at CryptoGuard, hitting those levels could take a decade or more. That timeline keeps a true moonshot firmly in the realm of long-term hopes. Related Reading: XRP ETF At 83% Approval Odds—Is The SEC Losing Grip? A key point in Xena’s take is how influencers shape expectations. She says many YouTubers and content creators have built six-figure XRP bags and cash flows through community support. Those personalities might push an $8 target because it sounds exciting—yet it’s not life-altering for their own stakes. Meanwhile, everyday holders who bought and held through legal battles still wait for a move that really changes their financial picture. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Ripple has called on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer standards for determining when a digital asset no longer qualifies as part of an investment contract. The company submitted a detailed letter to the SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit on May 27, expanding on a question raised by Commissioner Hester […]
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The SEC is evaluating whether a proposed XRP ETF by WisdomTree offers enough investor protection and safeguards against manipulation.
XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.380 zone. The price is now moving lower and is currently at risk of more losses below $2.280. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.320 zone. The price is now trading below $2.3350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.305 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it dips below the $2.280 level. XRP Price Faces Hurdles XRP price found support at $2.2670 and recently started a recovery wave, following Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $2.320 and $2.350 resistance levels, There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.4768 swing high to the $2.2670 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.305 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. However, the bears were active near the $2.360 level. The price is now trading below $2.3350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.340 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.360 level. The next resistance is $2.3720. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2.4768 swing high to the $2.2670 low. A clear move above the $2.370 resistance might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance or even $2.450 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.360 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.280 level. The next major support is near the $2.260 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.260 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.2320 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.260 and $2.2320. Major Resistance Levels – $2.340 and $2.3720.
Crypto analyst Cryptoinsight has provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price, predicting that it could soon rally to as high as $12. He alluded to fundamentals and technicals, which could spark this parabolic rally. What Could Spark The XRP Price Rally To $12 In a YouTube video, Cryptoinsight highlighted the Dubai Land Department’s recent move to launch a tokenization platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as one of the catalysts that could spark the XRP price rally to $12. He also mentioned other recent partnerships and major moves Ripple has made as factors that could contribute to the price surge. Related Reading: $10,000 XRP Theory: Factors Analyst Shares Scenarios That Could Drive Growth One is the crypto firm’s acquisition of the prime broker Hidden Road, which is expected to boost the XRP Ledger’s utility. This is ultimately bullish for the XRP price as the network’s native token. The crypto analyst also mentioned the alleged link between Hidden Road and the DTCC, which enables the prime broker to process trillions of dollars in US Treasury trades daily. Cryptoinsight also noted that Ripple has acquired a payments license in Dubai, which is bullish for the XRP price, since it is the native token of the crypto firm’s payment services. He alluded to reports of the crypto firm allegedly looking to acquire USDC issuer Circle and the XRP ETFs, whose approval odds continue to soar. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently discussed crypto ETFs, which the analyst believes could be a hint that these ETFs will be approved soon. Lastly, he mentioned the XRP lawsuit as another event that could be a catalyst if the long-running legal battle ends soon. Cryptoinsight predicts that the XRP price rally to $12 could happen in the next few months. From a technical perspective, he also highlighted bullish indicators like a bull flag that had formed on XRP’s weekly chart. The crypto analyst stated that momentum is starting to reverse to the upside and that buyers could step in soon. The Altcoin On The Verge Of A Local Low In an X post, crypto analyst CasiTrades stated that the XRP price hasn’t made a local low yet but is on the verge of doing that. She remarked that all signs point to a retest of the $2.25 to $2.26 zone. The analyst added that this is a major structural support that aligns with the macro .382 retracement and has been a key level for the last six months. Related Reading: XRP Price Explosion To $5.9: Current Consolidation Won’t Stop XRP From Growing If that support zone holds, she claimed it could mark the base for a new wave toward $2.70. However, if it breaks, the deeper support levels at $1.90 and $1.55 would come back into focus, meaning that the altcoin could still drop below the psychological $2 level before the next leg up. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.30, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.350 zone. The price is now moving lower and is currently at risk of more losses below $2.30. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.30 zone. The price is now trading below $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.305 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.350 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Dips Again XRP price found support at $2.265 and recently started a recovery wave, following Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $2.30 and $2.32 resistance levels, There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4767 swing high to the $2.2670 low. However, the bears were active near the $2.350 level. There is also a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.305 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.35 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.305 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $2.340 level. The next resistance is $2.3720. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4767 swing high to the $2.2670 low. A clear move above the $2.370 resistance might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance or even $2.450 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.3720 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.280 level. The next major support is near the $2.2650 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.2650 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.2350 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.2650 and $2.2350. Major Resistance Levels – $2.3720 and $2.420.
Investor optimism for a spot XRP ETF has climbed sharply. Based on Polymarket’s data, the odds of a green light sit at 83%. That figure comes even as the US Securities and Exchange Commission keeps pushing decisions back. Some industry watchers say the regulator simply uses its full review window. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $125K By End Of Q2? Bold Call From Bybit Executive Analyst Predictions And Timeline According to Bloomberg’s James Seyffart, the SEC often takes the full 240 days to weigh 19b-4 filings. He pointed out that the agency asked for an extra 45 days on May 20 to rule on Bitwise’s Ether staking change, moving the deadline to May 22. Based on his posts on X, almost all spot ETF bids now face final due dates in October. That makes any early summer approvals highly unlikely. Spot Versus Futures Products On May 19, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rolled out an XRP futures contract for the first time. A few days later, Volatility Shares listed the XRPI futures ETF on Nasdaq. Then Tectrium added a 2x Long Daily XRP ETF for those seeking more leverage. These products let traders bet on XRP’s future price in a regulated setting. They are not the same as a spot ETF, but they signal growing interest among big investors. Institutional Access Through ETFs Based on reports, Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, spoke on the company’s podcast about why ETFs matter. He said ETFs let Wall Street buy crypto without wrestling with exchanges or private wallets. He highlighted that the Bitcoin ETF hit $1 billion in assets faster than any other, and then reached $10 billion on record. That track record, he argued, paves the way for similar products tied to XRP. Market Outlook And Caution According to SEC filings and industry chatter, delays are normal. The commission has already postponed decisions on Grayscale’s XRP tracking fund and a Solana ETF. Related Reading: Investors Pour $2.75 Billion Into Bitcoin ETFs As Price Skyrockets Analysts warn that odds in prediction markets can shift wildly. An 83% chance today could drop if the SEC raises new questions or requests another comment period. Investors should keep an eye on the calendar as October approaches. Excitement And Patience The buzz around an XRP spot ETF reflects real excitement, but history shows regulators move slowly. Futures ETFs like XRPI offer one path into XRP’s market, yet they come with quirks like contango and premium swings. For now, institutions and retail traders alike will watch the SEC’s deadlines with keen interest—and maybe a bit of patience. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
XRP price started a consolidation phase above the $2.250 zone. The price is now rising and might aim for an upside break above $2.350. XRP price started a decent increase above the $2.30 zone. The price is now trading below $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.380 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Gains XRP price started a downside correction below the $2.420 level, following Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $2.350 and $2.30 levels. However, the bulls were active near the $2.650 level. A low was formed at $2.2670 and the price is now recovering. The price even surpassed the $2.300 resistance. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $2.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The pair even surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4767 swing high to the $2.2670 low. The price is now trading below $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.380 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4767 swing high to the $2.2670 low. The first major resistance is near the $2.40 level. The next resistance is $2.420. A clear move above the $2.420 resistance might send the price toward the $2.480 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.550 resistance or even $2.5650 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.650. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.380 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.320 level. The next major support is near the $2.30 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.30 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.2650 support. The next major support sits near the $2.250 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.320 and $2.30. Major Resistance Levels – $2.380 and $2.420.
BankSocial’s CEO, John Wingate, stirred up chatter this week by saying he met with Ripple’s team. He called it “possibly the greatest meeting in the history of international settlements.” It got people talking about whether BankSocial, Hedera, XRP and Ripple are about to team up in a big way. But so far, no one outside Wingate’s circle has confirmed a deal. Related Reading: Investors Pour $2.75 Billion Into Bitcoin ETFs As Price Skyrockets BankSocial Adds XRP To Roadmap Based on reports, Wingate still sees HBAR as a major piece of BankSocial’s plan. He wrote that HBAR will power backend operations and state checks. He also said XRP is now part of the mix. That hints at a dual-chain setup, with HBAR handling the heavy lifting and XRP moving money between borders. His words were clear: HBAR stays core, but XRP steps into the picture too. Just had a meeting with the @Ripple team. A great meeting. Maybe the greatest meeting in the history of international settlements.@hedera and $HBAR are still a huge part of the strategy. And now, so is $XRP You’re not thinking BIG enough. Think BIG – then 1000000000x it. — John Wingate (@PresidentHODL) May 23, 2025 Three Tokens, Three Roles According to Wingate, each token has its job. HBAR runs the Hedera Consensus Service for checking states and handling network messages. XRP moves cash across borders, especially into certain jurisdictions. BSL, BankSocial’s own token, is for lending, staking and running its DAO. Short story: HBAR does the engine work, XRP moves the money, and BSL runs the bank’s in-house features. Billion-X Ambitions In his post, Wingate challenged followers to “think BIG, then 1,000,000,000x it.” He wants a massive network that links banks, blockchains and countries. That’s a big ask. It points to a goal of tokenizing real-world assets and moving them without the usual delays or fees. If it works, it could reshape how banks use blockchain tech. But he didn’t share any timelines or proof of concept. Multichain. XRP too ???? — BankSocial.io (@BANKSOCIALio) May 19, 2025 Unconfirmed Partnership Details On May 19, BankSocial replied to a teaser about its new platform with “Multichain. XRP too.” That suggests the upcoming system—built on Hedera—will add XRP Ledger support. Yet there’s no press release from Ripple or Hedera saying they’ve signed on. Based on reports, this remains a well-publicized rumor more than a formal pact. Developers and users haven’t seen a test network or demo. Related Reading: Singaporean Crypto Investors Boost XRP Holdings To 17%, Report Finds Wingate also hinted at this two-chain plan back in March. He said BankSocial works with banks and governments on asset tokenization and cross-border cash movement. He named both XRP and HBAR as “major components.” He even pointed out they’re part of the DeRec Alliance, a group set on building open finance tools. For now, the market is watching. If BankSocial can pull off a three-token setup, it might open new paths for banks to handle crypto and stocks directly from customer accounts. But until code appears or an official alliance is announced, this is still a story in progress. Keep an eye on Wingate’s next posts and any updates from Ripple or Hedera. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
According to an analyst, XRP could jump to $27 within about 60 days if it really does follow the same path it took back in 2017. The market expert points out that the token is acting a lot like it did before, and that has some traders watching closely. The setup is simple: repeat history, hit big targets, cash out along the way. Related Reading: Traders Pile In: Bitcoin Open Interest Hits All-Time High As Price Nears $112K XRP Fractal Moves Mirror 2017 Based on reports, XRP first climbed from $0.0055 in March 2017 to $0.3988 by May of that year. Then it cooled off for roughly six months. In its current run, XRP lagged around $0.50 through most of 2023 and into early 2024. After the US elections in November 2024, it shot up nearly 600%—from $0.50 to $3.40 by January 2025. Now it’s pulled back and is sitting still. That pattern looks a lot like what happened eight years ago. #XRP – Fib Circle & The Surge (1700% in just 60 Days!): If #XRP is repeating the last section or pattern from October 2017, we might be on the brink of a major breakout soon! ???? Back in October 2017, XRP took roughly 63 days to explode and set a new all-time high, skyrocketing… pic.twitter.com/hXJLv6M5Tr — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) May 23, 2025 Fibonacci Levels And Profit Marks Analyst Egrag Crypto pinpoints three clear price zones before the big $27 goal. First is $8.49 (the 1.272 Fib extension). Next sits at $13.79 (1.414 Fib). Finally, if the token truly repeats 2017’s second wave—a 1,772% surge—it would top out near $27. To get there in 60 days is a stretch. But the math lines up if history really does rhyme. Traders are being told to book gains along the way instead of waiting for that final number. Support Lines Hold The Key He also notes that XRP needs to stay above the 21-week exponential moving average. That line is around $2.30 right now. XRP trades at about $2.33, so it’s only just ahead. If price dips under that moving average, the bullish case starts to wobble. A drop below $2.30 could see sellers step in and push it back toward tougher floors, like the $2.00 zone or other support bands from on-chain data. ???? #XRP is about to enter one of the most important moments in its history. Imagine holding 5589 XRP before the market explodes. Let me explain in this ???? why May 19 could change everything ???? pic.twitter.com/fS4GaWXENC — J4b1 (@XRPJ4b1) April 27, 2025 Futures And Volume Signals A fresh wrinkle comes from CME Group’s new XRP futures contracts. They went live in mid-May 2025, and only 1,380 contracts have traded so far—roughly $35.8 million in volume against XRP’s $138 billion market cap. hilarious that only 1,380 contracts of the new XRP futures traded on CME since launching over a week ago 1 contract value is $24k, so only $35.8mm USD market value traded in a week (~$5MM/day)… on a $138bn Market Cap/$233bn FDV token? over half of the volume is probably market… pic.twitter.com/xYavBXnDXO — Gold Mansacks (@Gold_Mansack) May 20, 2025 That’s a tiny fraction, and some say it’s underwhelming. Yet it could be the start of wider institutional flows if volume picks up. Watching that number in the coming weeks may tell us if big players are stepping in. Related Reading: Buy XRP Before It Explodes To $1,000, Market Expert Says Market watchers have doubts about a 1,772% move in two months. Regulators still have Ripple’s legal standing hanging in the air, and broader crypto sentiment can shift fast. Yet others feel that once XRP clears $2.70—that’s the 1.414 Fib level—it will have enough momentum to push past $3.00 and beyond. Based on all this, a move to $27 by July 2025 is not off the table, but it won’t be easy. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Ripple’s token XRP jumped to $2.44 Thursday, climbing 1.80% in under three hours. Traders who thought the rally was over got a surprise. Suddenly, talk of a fresh push above the $3.4 barrier is back in play. Related Reading: Bitcoin Goes Corporate In Indonesia With $100 Million Treasury Shift Golden Cross Signal According to Dark Defender’s post on X, a golden cross formed on the weekly RSI back on November 4, 2024. That same signal came before a run from $0.5029 to $3.388. Some believe history could repeat itself this time. If traders follow the pattern, a move to $5.85 isn’t out of reach. XRP Price Moves Based on on-chain data, XRP has bounced between $2.36 and $2.44 over the past day. Volume picked up as Bitcoin climbed. Right now, XRP sits at $2.445, up 0.83% in the last 24 hours. Breaking $3.33 would erase its 90-day slide of 5.62%. Clearing that level could clear the way for bigger gains. On 4 November, #XRP had a Golden Cross Signal on weekly RSI. We warned in October. Today, XRP RSI has produced the same signal after 200 days! XRP is targeting $3.33 in the short term, and is expected to fire the bullet, which will then likely flatten itself against the $5.85… pic.twitter.com/SthErQvaJE — Dark Defender (@DefendDark) May 22, 2025 Bitcoin’s New High Last week, Bitcoin surged past $109,000—its highest mark ever. That jump has lifted many altcoins, and XRP is no exception. Another analyst pointed out that Bitcoin rose from $27k to $74k over about two years, while XRP could match that rise in a much shorter span. It’s a bold claim, but the timing does feel ripe. ETF Approval Odds Based on prediction by Polymarket, there’s an 83% chance the SEC will approve an XRP ETF. Big names like Bitwise and Grayscale have filings in play. If those get the green light, institutional flows could pour in. Some US-listed leveraged XRP futures already trade heavily, showing strong demand. Whales And Wider Trends Whale wallets keep accumulating XRP, adding to the buzz. Every time large holders buy, prices tend to spike. At the same time, broader market mood matters. If Bitcoin pulls back, altcoins often follow. But right now, the tide seems to be turning in XRP’s favor. Related Reading: Buy Bitcoin, Ditch The Banks Before It’s Too Late—Kiyosaki What Comes Next A break above $3.4 would set a new cycle high. Hitting $5.80 would mean doubling today’s price. It won’t be easy. Traders will watch RSI, moving averages, and whale activity closely. Regulatory news on the ETF front will be crucial. For now, XRP bulls have reasons to cheer—but they’ll need patience too. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
XRP price started a consolidation phase above the $2.40 zone. The price is now rising and might aim for an upside break above $2.50. XRP price started a decent increase above the $2.40 zone. The price is now trading above $2.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key rising channel with resistance at $2.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.480 resistance. XRP Price Eyes More Gains XRP price remained supported above the $0.2320 level and started a fresh increase, following Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $0.2350 and $0.2365 resistance levels. The price even surpassed the $0.240 resistance. There was a break above a key rising channel with resistance at $2.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls pushed the price toward the $0.250 level. A high was formed at $0.2479 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.3360 swing low to the $2.4796 high. The price is now trading above $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.480 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.50 level. The next resistance is $2.550. A clear move above the $2.550 resistance might send the price toward the $2.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.720 resistance or even $2.750 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.80. Are Dips Limited? If XRP fails to clear the $2.50 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.450 level. The next major support is near the $2.40 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.3360 swing low to the $2.4796 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.350 support. The next major support sits near the $2.3250 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.450 and $2.420. Major Resistance Levels – $2.480 and $2.50.
XRP price started a consolidation phase above the $2.320 zone. The price is now rising and might aim for an upside break above $2.450. XRP price started a decent increase above the $2.3650 zone. The price is now trading above $2.380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.3580 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.450 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Steady Increase XRP price started a fresh downside correction in a range and traded below the $2.380 zone, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $2.3650 and $2.350 levels. The price tested the $2.3350 zone. A low was formed at $2.33360 and the price is now moving higher. There was a move above the $2.350 and $2.3650 levels. The price cleared the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4315 swing high to the $2.3360 high. The price is now trading above $2.38 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.3580 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.410 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4315 swing high to the $2.3360 high. The first major resistance is near the $2.4320 level. The next resistance is $2.450. A clear move above the $2.450 resistance might send the price toward the $2.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.550 resistance or even $2.5650 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.650. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.450 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.3650 level. The next major support is near the $2.3580 level and the trend line If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.3580 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.320 support. The next major support sits near the $2.2650 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.3580 and $2.320. Major Resistance Levels – $2.420 and $2.450.
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.3350 zone. The price is now recovering losses and might aim for an upside break above $2.40. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.40 zone. The price is now trading near $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.3620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $2.420 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Upside Break XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.420 zone, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $2.40 and $2.3650 levels. The price tested the $2.3150 zone. A low was formed at $2.3157 and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above the $2.335 and $2.350 levels. The price tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4068 swing high to the $2.3157 high. However, the price now faces hurdles near the $2.3650 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.3620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading near $2.35 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.3650 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.3850 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.4068 swing high to the $2.3157 high. The next resistance is $2.420. A clear move above the $2.420 resistance might send the price toward the $2.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.50 resistance or even $2.550 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.650. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.420 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.3150 level. The next major support is near the $2.30 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.30 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.220 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.3150 and $2.30. Major Resistance Levels – $2.420 and $2.50.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has expressed frustration after a meeting with pro-crypto US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who chairs the Senate’s Digital Assets Subcommittee, was canceled. In a May 19 post on X, Garlinghouse revealed he was in Washington, D.C., for discussions with lawmakers to promote reasonable regulations for stablecoins and crypto market structure. However, Garlinghouse […]
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The stablecoin issuer took part in informal talks over a potential sale from which it was seeking at least $5 billion.
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.350 zone. The price is now recovering losses and might face hurdles near the $2.420 zone. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.450 zone. The price is now trading above $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $2.450 resistance. XRP Price Faces Hurdles XRP price attempted a fresh decline below the $2.450 zone, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the $2.40 and $2.350 levels. The price even tested the $2.2850 zone. A low was formed at $2.2848 and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above the $2.32 and $2.350 levels. The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.449 swing high to the $2.848 high. However, the price now faces hurdles near the $2.40 level. The price is now trading above $2.35 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.40 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.420 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.449 swing high to the $2.848 high. The next resistance is $2.50. A clear move above the $2.50 resistance might send the price toward the $2.60 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.650 resistance or even $2.680 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.80. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.420 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.350 level. The next major support is near the $2.320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.320 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.20 support. The next major support sits near the $2.120 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.350 and $2.320. Major Resistance Levels – $2.40 and $2.420.
StraitsX has launched its Singapore dollar-pegged stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger to meet the rising demand for regulated multi-chain stablecoins in cross-border payments.
According to a recent video by Edward Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, XRP holders should think twice before selling every time the market dips. He pointed out that on May 12, XRP fell from $2.47 to $2.33—a 5.60% drop in 24 hours. Such moves stoke fear. But Farina says sticking around might pay off in the long run. Related Reading: Trump Token Mania: Over 6,000% Pump Or Classic Solana Trap? Strong Reminder To Hold Farina urged investors not to let a 20–30% pullback scare them out. He warned that selling during a small slide often kicks people out just before the next surge. When XRP fell to around $0.50–$$0.70 in past years, many sold. Those same coins later climbed by hundreds of percent. Holding through the downturn would have turned a small stake into a much larger gain. Big Gains Lost By Early Sellers Based on reports, people who bailed at $0.60 missed out on big rallies. That drop to the $0.50–$0.70 range represented a massive buying opportunity. But paranoia took over. Investors sold to shield themselves from more losses. They thought the dip would last. It didn’t. XRP’s price shot up, leaving many behind. When the $XRP train ???? leaves the station it won’t stop to take more passengers. Make your choices NOW or regret later, unfortunately 95% will be left behind. REPOST ???? only if you are still holding! pic.twitter.com/mcGk5urQdd — EDO FARINA ???? XRP (@edward_farina) May 12, 2025 Simple Three-Step Approach Farina laid out what he calls a clear plan: buy the coin, hold it long term, and stay brave when the market gets shaky. He dismissed the need for complex tactics like day‑trading or staking. He even said you don’t need a huge pile of cash to get started. Instead, courage during volatility is what counts. That message is meant to be easy to follow. Institutional Interest And Conviction He also spoke about doing a “conviction move” by studying XRP’s tech, financials, and geopolitical role. According to Farina, XRP serves as a bridge currency for fiat transfers. He claims this has drawn the eye of big players like the IMF and the Bank for International Settlements. He believes this backing shows that demand could stay strong. Warning On Risks And Reality Farina admitted he once sold in panic and missed out. Now, he says he’d hold his XRP even if the price fell to zero. That’s a bold stance. Yet, real markets can be unpredictable. No amount of courage can replace the need for risk checks and exit plans. Related Reading: XRP 100x Gains Coming? The Future Is Closer Than You Think—Analyst XRP Price At A Glance At press time, XRP traded at $2.37, down 3.25% over 24 hours and 1.7% for the week. Farina warned that when XRP takes off, it could move so fast that 95% of investors get left behind. He urged people to act now if they want a seat on the “XRP train.” Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView