Crypto pundit Crypto Dyl has revealed how high the XRP price could reach if it replicates its historical surge in 2017. This comes amid former Ripple CTO David Schwartz’s statement in which he addresses predictions that the altcoin could rally to $10,000. Pundit Reveals XRP Price Target If It Mirrors 2017 Surge In an X post, Crypto Dyl stated that the XRP price could rally to $1,044 if it sees another supply shock and records a 768x gain as it did in 2017. He noted that in 2017, the altcoin rallied from $0.005 to $3.84 due to a supply shock. The pundit added that XRP had decoupled from Bitcoin prior to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, which helped contribute to this rally. Related Reading: Breaking Down The Price Modelling That Puts XRP As High As $18,000 Crypto pundit SMQKE had recently alluded to the XRP price surge in 2017, noting that this was something important for XRP investors to remember. He highlighted how XRP delivered nearly 350x returns during the period, compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, which gained 14x and 100x, respectively. SMQKE stated that XRP was able to achieve such massive returns without Ripple making any major acquisition at the time to boost the token’s use case. As such, he believes that the XRP price is better positioned to record more significant gains than it was back then, since Ripple has made major acquisitions that have boosted the token’s use case. However, amid these bullish outlooks for the XRP price, crypto pundit ChartNerd has warned about ultra-bullish price targets for the altcoin. He stated that the overly ambitious price targets being thrown around for XRP are far more “dangerous and unrealistic” than the predictions of a drop below $1, which are grounded in historical data. Former Ripple CTO Comments On $10,000 XRP Prediction In an X post, former Ripple CTO David Schwartz suggested that an XRP price rally to $10,000 as unlikely to ever happen. He stated that if there were a few “very rich, very rational” people who really believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could hit this target in ten years, they would be bidding the altcoin up to at least $20 today. Related Reading: Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP Meanwhile, he also addressed assumptions that Ripple had ways to drive the XRP price higher. He noted that they have explained what they are doing, why they are doing it, and what they hope to achieve. The former Ripple CTO added that they are not hiding any grand conspiracy about XRP, even if they aren’t transparent about everything. Schwartz also indicated that there is no way they would have waited this long if indeed they had ways to boost XRP’s price. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Stablecoin issuers spent years asking Washington for clear rules, and now those rules are becoming the industry’s biggest barrier to entry. The GENIUS Act gave dollar-backed tokens something crypto had wanted since stablecoins became a serious part of the market: a legal home in the US. It defined payment stablecoins, set reserve expectations, created a […]
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Heightened US-Iran tensions risk prolonged instability in the Gulf, impacting global oil trade and regional security dynamics.
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Stewart's appointment signals a shift towards a hardline approach, potentially stalling diplomatic progress and escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Anthropic's exclusion highlights ongoing trust issues in AI safety, potentially hindering its future government collaborations and market position.
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Israel's projected economic growth amid regional conflict may stabilize political dynamics, reducing pressure on Netanyahu's administration.
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Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.
The Iranian strikes on U.S. military sites could heighten regional instability, influencing geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions.
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The US troop withdrawal from Germany may signal a strategic shift towards diplomatic solutions over military interventions in Iran.
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The ongoing conflict and airstrikes suggest a prolonged Israeli presence in Lebanon, diminishing prospects for near-term peace or withdrawal.
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PENGU is beginning to regain momentum after a prolonged downtrend, holding steady near the $0.010 level as early signs of accumulation emerge. After weeks of weak price action, the structure is now stabilizing, with buyers stepping in and forming a stronger base beneath resistance. At the same time, the recovery is aligning with a renewed …
Ukraine's strategic pivot may reshape regional alliances, reducing U.S. influence and altering the dynamics of future ceasefire negotiations.
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The capture signals persistent conflict, reducing ceasefire prospects and prompting NATO to emphasize European defense investment over intervention.
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The rial's decline highlights geopolitical instability's ripple effects, influencing global commodities and cryptocurrency markets.
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Heightened Israeli-Lebanese tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global oil markets and complicating geopolitical alliances.
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The world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has started May on a strong note, rising nearly 2% after breaking key resistance levels. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Bitcoin is currently moving within a tight range, with liquidity data showing the market could soon make a strong move toward $84,000. BTC Liquidity Map Shows Key Levels According …
The seizure intensifies U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially hindering diplomatic progress and impacting future uranium negotiations and sanctions.
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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heighten global economic uncertainty, yet Bitcoin's resilience suggests confidence in its stability.
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Iran's diplomatic overture may stabilize regional tensions, reduce military conflict risks, and ease global oil market volatility.
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Rehn's hawkish stance suggests the ECB's focus on inflation control may limit rate cuts, impacting economic growth and market expectations.
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Dinosaur fossils are emerging as high-value collectibles, but ethical and legal challenges loom large.
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The Iran-France talks highlight Europe's role in regional diplomacy, but US absence limits immediate conflict resolution prospects.
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Trump's troop reduction threats could strain NATO unity, signaling potential shifts in US foreign policy and alliance commitments.
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Geopolitical tensions are amplifying market volatility, undermining investor confidence and complicating the achievement of crypto price targets.
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The Bitcoin market registered a significant rally in April with prices rising over 14%. In this first month of Q2 2026, the leading cryptocurrency reached a local peak of $79,000 before slipping into its current mini-consolidation. As prices remain range-bound, data from the Bitcoin Options market has highlighted traders’ expectations, which include a potential short squeeze ahead. Related Reading: Bitcoin Renko Mari-Ashi Reveals Where The Bottom Lies And When The Rise Will Begin Again Call Positioning Builds At $80K To Create Resistance Zone In an X post on May 1, analytics platform Glassnode shared an insightful update on the Bitcoin options following a general positive performance in April. This month, Glassnode analysts reported that implied volatility notably dropped, with short-term (1W) volatility expectations declining by 16 points and longer-term (6M) volatility declining by 8 points. After April’s rally, this data largely suggests traders are no longer expecting explosive moves immediately. Interestingly, the realized volatility confirms this notion, having aligned with the implied volatility trend. A reduced realized volatility is highly important to prevent traders from hedging heavily, thereby reinforcing a self-repeating low volatility cycle. In other developments, traders are accumulating calls (upside bets) at $80,000, suggesting a renewed confidence that the price will retest this barrier following two previous rejections in April. Glassnode noted that demand for puts (sell bets) had decreased in April but reversed sharply when prices neared the $80,000 zone. However, amid renewed low volatility, traders appeared assured of a return to this level, which is developing into a major psychological and technical resistance. Related Reading: ‘Ethereum’s Price Should Have Dropped Already’ – Analyst Explains The On-Chain Signal Behind The Warning The Play To $82,000 Another important on-chain metric shared by Glassnode is the Bitcoin Options Gamma Exposure, which measures how dealer hedging activity is positioned around key strike prices and how that positioning can influence price stability or volatility. In line with the data shared, a concentration of negative gamma valued at $2.5 billion at the $82,000 region suggests that market makers are likely to hedge in a way that reinforces price moves—selling into declines and buying into rallies. Therefore, if Bitcoin breaks out of its current range above $80,000, a surge in buying activity from traders hedging their risk could trigger a sharp price swing, potentially setting off a short squeeze. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $78,175, up 2.44% over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, its daily trading volume stands at $32.96 billion, up 32.34% from the previous day. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
The UAE's OPEC exit could disrupt global oil market dynamics, challenging OPEC+ cohesion and potentially altering future pricing strategies.
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The tokenization narrative is picking up serious momentum, and now industry insiders are starting to say the quiet part out loud. At a recent interview at the XRP Las Vegas event in May 2026, Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla shared a bold take: tokenization isn’t just a trend, it’s about to become the default. He compared …
The Bitcoin sell-off by BlackRock clients highlights the cryptocurrency's vulnerability to geopolitical shifts, impacting its role as a risk hedge.
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The Pi Network Core Team has officially announced a major Mainnet upgrade, requiring all node operators worldwide to migrate to Protocol 23 before the May 15 deadline. This new protocol is expected to improve the Pi Network ecosystem by adding native smart contract features, which could help bring more apps and real-world use cases. However, …
The prolonged internet blackout in Iran highlights regime instability, affecting market perceptions and signaling potential shifts in power dynamics.
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