As Iran war odds swing on Polymarket and Kalshi, Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says prediction markets are fast becoming macro tools for crypto desks.
Ripple is back in the spotlight following a strategic move involving trillions in payment flows, sparking speculation about a potential breakout in XRP price. The development reflects Ripple strengthening its ties to the global banking infrastructure. Ultimately, the true significance lies in how this expanded access could influence XRP’s role in real-world financial transactions over time. Ripple Connects $13 Trillion Flows To Global Banking Ripple’s expansion stems from its $1 billion acquisition in 2025 of a treasury management platform that has been part of the SWIFT-certified ecosystem since 2014. Through this, Ripple gained compatibility with SWIFT infrastructure, including messaging systems, Alliance Lite2 connectivity, and SWIFTRef data, allowing its treasury solution to operate effortlessly alongside traditional banking rails. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Closing 6 Red Monthly Candles Isn’t Bearish, What To Expect The platform already processes around $13 trillion in annual payment flows, primarily across conventional financial systems. When compared to SWIFT’s estimated $150 trillion yearly volume, this integration places Ripple within proximity to one of the largest financial networks globally, without requiring direct membership. Within this framework, companies can manage payments, liquidity, and accounts across both fiat and digital assets through a unified system. The platform also supports multiple connectivity methods such as APIs, SFTP, and EBICS, alongside real-time validation tools like IBAN and ABA lookups, which improve transaction accuracy in cross-border payments. A defining feature is the dual settlement structure now available to institutions. Payments can either move through traditional SWIFT rails or be processed using blockchain-based settlement via XRP or RLUSD, offering significantly faster execution. For XRP Price, this development introduces exposure to a system handling trillions in value, but the impact depends on whether institutions actively choose blockchain settlement over traditional methods. XRP Price Outlook As Ripple Expands Utility Ripple’s integration of its treasury platform with SWIFT-compatible systems gives XRP a functional role in real-world payment flows, which could directly influence its price. A rule effective April 1 allows certain financial institutions to expand operations, enabling hybrid treasury solutions like Ripple’s to function efficiently. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Bottom: Pundit Reveals The 5 Phases To Know When The Bleed Has Ended Moreover, KBRA recently assigned a BBB issuer rating to Ripple Prime, Ripple’s prime brokerage arm (formerly Hidden Road, acquired for $1.25 billion in late 2025). The rating reflects a strong capital position, with nearly $5 billion in cash reserves, over 40 billion XRP tokens, and an additional $500 million capital injection expected in 2026. This status enables Ripple Prime to access institutional counterparties such as pension funds and insurance companies, removing structural barriers and increasing the likelihood that XRP could be used in high-value transactions, supporting potential price growth. Network growth reinforces this potential. The XRP Ledger surpassed 8.19 million addresses in early 2026, showing steady expansion and readiness to handle more transactional volume. Combined with the treasury platform’s capacity to process $13 trillion in annual payment flows, XRP now has exposure to a substantial financial ecosystem. Ultimately, Ripple’s move sets the stage for XRP to be used at scale. Any price increase will depend on actual adoption and transaction activity, not just theoretical access. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Tokenization could amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts, the report said.
Crypto analyst Scott Melker is now looking at altcoins through a more grounded lens, noting that the structure of this cycle is very different from what traders were used to before. While the broader market has seen movement, altcoins are not showing the same kind of expansion phase that defined earlier runs. Instead, the space …
Bitcoin price today surged back to its last week’s high price of $69,509 after reports of a possible 45-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The recovery also pushed major altcoins up. Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are all up by 3% to 5%.Despite this 45-day ceasefire, all eyes are on Trump’s 6-day deadline, which …
The federal government is preparing to redraw the boundaries of America's retirement accounts. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries (the employer committees legally responsible for plan investment decisions) should evaluate so-called “alternative” assets, including private equity, private credit, and…digital assets. The proposal came directly out of an […]
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Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 6.
The Bitcoin price experienced a strong bullish push and closed the weekly trade above $69,000. The volume also increased to some extent, highlighting the rise in trader participation. In the meantime, the token has entered a crucial phase where the next move could largely depend on the macro factors rather than the chart breakouts. The …
XRP is extending gains alongside the broader market, but its structure suggests the move may carry further. XRP coin is up roughly 3% on the day, yet continues to hold a compressed range just below resistance, indicating stability rather than a reactive bounce. If this structure holds, XRP appears positioned for continuation, but does this …
The peer-to-peer app runs entirely over Bluetooth and mesh networks without an internet connection, making it popular with protesters and incompatible with Beijing's censorship regime.
Binance has unveiled a major update to its Spot Altcoin Liquidity Enhancement Program, effective April 6, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The expansion increases the number of eligible trading pairs from 20 to 40, making it easier for traders and liquidity providers to support more altcoin markets. One notable addition is the XAUT/USDT pair, aimed at …
Circle’s Arc blockchain said users will be able to create wallets that withstand future quantum computer attacks from day one.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are still trending low coming out of the weekend, and there is the possibility that this could continue this new week. A number of developments have hit the crypto market recently that could deepen the already negative sentiment surrounding the crypto industry. Thus, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the foremost digital assets in the space, they could be hit first by the wave of negative news coming out of the market. US-Iran War Is Far From Over: Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Could Crash Back in February 2026, the United States had attacked Iranian military forces, leading to what is now known as the US-Iran war. Since then, tensions have remained high, the financial markets have suffered greatly as a result, and risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have not been left out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Hits 5-Week Fear Level – Is A Reversal Coming? In the month that followed the initial attack, there had been talks of a ceasefire. However, President Donald Trump, in his latest address, completely dashed the hopes of a ceasefire. According to a report from SoSoValue, this has now pushed things toward escalation, rather than a resolution. With President Trump dismissing the need for global oil and leaving the Strait of Hormuz to be guarded by other nations, oil prices are expected to ramp up higher during this time. In addition, there is the expectation of interest rate hikes, and this could negatively affect the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices during this time. Crypto Market Hit By Another Hack With the move into the bear market and Bitcoin and Ethereum prices crashing, attacks on the crypto market seemed to have slowed down. That is, until now, when news of the DRIFT Protocol hack broke during the weekend. According to reports, the Solana protocol had been targeted by North Korean threat actors, who eventually succeeded. In jus 12 minutes, these bad actors were able to infiltrate the protocols wallets and make away with $285 million, with the attack attributed to the Lazarus Group. Naturally, the movement of liquidity out of the market remains a major concern given that Bitcoin and Ethereum are already suffering from low liquidity. The DRIFT token also crashed 40% once the news broke, leaving the market in a state of shock. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT also took to X to call out Circle for failing to act while the USDC from the DRIFT attack was being moved across over 100 transactions. The funds have since been moved from Solana to Ethereum, leaving users wondering as to what is being done to protect against these threat actors. Related Reading: Why XRP Supply Crashing On Coinbase Is A Good Thing For The Price Sentiment Falls Toward Record Levels Another factor that could drive down the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices is the fact that investors are still very wary of putting money into the market. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting in the Extreme Fear territory, which marks a time of low liquidity and participation in the market. If sentiment does not begin to improve and liquidity does not flow back into the market, then the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices could continue to decline. This could trigger a cascading event where investors panic-sell in order to reduce losses, thereby leading to a steep decline. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst Zach Rector is stepping back from the kind of extreme price targets that have flooded the XRP corner of the internet. Rather than chasing figures like $100 or $1000 that have become common online, he is focusing on a more grounded range of $5 to $10 by 2026. From current levels near $1.30, …
The Avalanche price has entered a significant phase since the start of the year. As layer-1 is gaining traction, on-chain activity is climbing, institutional players are steadily increasing, and real-world assets are beginning to take shape within its ecosystem. By most fundamental measures, the network is gaining traction at a time when much of the …
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has just become the first major stablecoin company to address the threat of quantum computers. It officially released a quantum-resistance roadmap for Arc, its Layer 1 blockchain. The company warns that by 2030, powerful quantum computers could break current cryptography, putting wallets, transactions, and blockchain data at risk. Circle’s Arc …
In a rare mining win, a solo Bitcoin miner connected to CKPool successfully mined block 943,411, earning the full reward of 3.139 BTC (about $210,000), made up of the block subsidy and fees. Solo mining is extremely competitive and uncommon today because large industrial operations dominate the network and difficulty is high, making individual wins …
In one of the experiments, the chatbot resorted to blackmail after it found an email about replacing it, while in another, it cheated to complete a task with a tight deadline.
Circle’s plan to make Arc quantum-resistant comes amid increasing fears that "Q-Day" may come sooner than anticipated.
Security researcher Taylor Monahan listed at least 40 decentralized finance platforms she claims have been infiltrated by North Korean IT workers at some stage of their lives.
Rising volume and steady support near $1.30 suggest buyers are active, though XRP remains tied to broader crypto sentiment.
Solana found support at $77 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating above $80 and might aim for a steady increase. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $80 and $82 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $80 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $82.80 and $85. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $77, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $80 level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $76.70 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $80 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. However, the bears are active near $82.80. Solana is now trading above $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $82.80 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $76.70 low. The next major resistance is near the $85 level. The main resistance could be $88. A successful close above the $88 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $82.80 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $80 zone. The first major support is near the $77 level. A break below the $77 level might send the price toward the $75 support zone. If there is a close below the $75 support, the price could decline toward the $66 zone in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $80.00 and $77.00. Major Resistance Levels – $82.80 and $85.00.
A report that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire lifted risk assets across the board on Monday, with short liquidations outpacing longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.
April 6 could be one of the more important days in Pi Network’s history. The project has set it as the hard deadline for its Protocol v21.2 upgrade, and this one is not up for debate. What makes the timing interesting is what just happened before it. Pi Network crossed 526 million KYC checks and …
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3200 and $1.3220. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.3480. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3220 zone. The price is now trading above $1.3300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3085 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.350. XRP Price Gains Some Ground XRP price remained supported above $1.280 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.3120 and $1.320 to enter a short-term positive zone. There was also a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.3678 swing high to the $1.2801 swing low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3085 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pushed the price above $1.320 but they struggled near $1.3480. The price is now trading above $1.330 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3480 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.3678 swing high to the $1.2801 swing low. The first major resistance is near the $1.350 level. A close above $1.350 could send the price to $1.40. The next hurdle sits at $1.4120. A clear move above the $1.4120 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4450 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.350 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3240 level. The next major support is near the $1.320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.320 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3120. The next major support sits near the $1.280 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2650. 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 – $1.3240 and $1.3120. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3500 and $1.4000.
Crypto markets are in the green on Monday, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all posting modest gains after weeks of subdued price action. Bitcoin is trading around $69,137, up 3% in 24 hours. Ethereum has climbed to $2,131, gaining nearly 4%. XRP is holding near $1.33, up roughly 2% on the day. Iran Talks Are …
Skepticism over a ceasefire highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and delaying potential diplomatic resolutions.
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Market skepticism highlights the fragile nature of diplomatic efforts, with potential geopolitical and economic ramifications if talks fail.
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Bitchat launched in July last year and has been used during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran as authorities attempted to restrict usage of the internet.
Bloomberg's Mike McGlone has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could plunge to $10,000, this time anchoring his outlook to a clear line in the sand: $75,000.