Shifting regulatory tides in the U.S. and favorable price action could set up XRP for a 40% move higher in the near term.Since hitting highs near $2.9 in early December, payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP has lost steam to carve out what is known as

After retracing below the psychological $100,000 threshold, Bitcoin has investors wondering if this is a short-term decline or a more substantial change on the market. As of right now, Bitcoin is trading at about $95,933, down 1.04% from the previous

A decline in social media posts and overall sentiment around Dogecoin could signal a buying opportunity for traders, according to crypto analysis firm Santiment.“Crowd sentiment has been near its lowest point over the past year,” Santiment said in a

XRP price is holding the ground above $2.25 despite pressure on Bitcoin. The price is now consolidating and aiming for a fresh increase above the $2.40 resistance.XRP price is showing a few positive signs above the $2.25 zone.The price is now trading

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Despite recent declines and volatility, a crypto analyst has declared that the XRP price is on the cusp of breaking out of a bullish flag pattern. According to the analyst, a successful breakout of this bullish flag could result in a massive 50% pric

Already the largest gainer among major cryptos since the U.S. November presidential election, Ripple's XRP outperformed even more on Wednesday after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty dined with President-elect Donal

Ripple’s market activity reflects a period of equilibrium, with buyers and sellers locked in a standoff.The lack of volatility underscores indecision, emphasizing the need for a breakout to define the cryptocurrency’s next direction.XRP AnalysisBy Sh

Bitcoin has pulled back near $95,000, indicating that the bears are trying to strengthen their position. A minor advantage in favor of the bulls is that the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds witnessed inflows of $52.4 million on Jan. 7, even whe

Ripple president Monica Long expects its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin to be listed on major crypto exchanges “imminently.”In a Jan. 7 interview with Bloomberg, Long confirmed that Ripple is actively pursuing additional exchange listings for RLUSD.  

On Jan. 7, Ripple President Monica Long discussed her company’s strategic direction during an interview with Bloomberg TV. She highlighted Ripple’s ongoing efforts to increase the distribution and availability of Ripple USD (RLUSD) across additional

By Callum KeownBitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies were under pressure Wednesday as traders assessed another sharp pullback.But this slump may be different and significant — it appears to be a reaction to U.S. economic data.Bitcoin was trading j

Rising Treasury yields as a result of falling bond prices Tuesday knocked tech stocks in the Nasdaq Composite down nearly 2%.Aside from BTC, Ethereum fell nearly 8%, Ripple dropped by 6%, and Solana slumped by nearly 10% in the 24-hour window.BTC Pri

A lot can change in the cryptocurrency markets within 24 hours, and the last day proved that narrative, as BTC slumped from over $102,000 to $95,200.The altcoins have suffered even more, with massive price declines from the likes of ETH, DOGE, ADA, A

After a phenomenal 2024, which saw XRP’s price surge from around $0.50 to as high as $2.90, the cryptocurrency is now range-bound, trading at $2.31 at the time of writing. However, a key pattern on the weekly chart suggests that XRP could be on the v

By Callum KeownBitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies were under pressure early Wednesday as traders assessed another sharp pullback.But this slump may be different and significant — it appears to be a reaction to U.S. economic data.Bitcoin was tra

XRP price is down today, dropping 4.8% over the last 24 hours. This drawdown mirrors a similar move in the broader crypto market, whose total market capitalization has dropped by 6.5% on the day to rest at $3.35 trillion. XRP’s price performance on

US fintech firm Ripple and blockchain oracle provider Chainlink have partnered to accelerate the adoption of the cross-border payments firm’s stablecoin, Ripple USD.“Ripple has adopted the Chainlink standard to access highly secure and reliable prici

XRP price failed to surpass $2.50 and corrected some gains. The price is now consolidating and aiming for a fresh increase above the $2.40 resistance.XRP price is struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2.40 zone.The price is now trading below

Monica Long, president at Ripple, believes that the XRP cryptocurrency will be next in line for spot ETF approval in the U.S. During a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg, Long predicted that various cryptocurrency spot ETFs will be launched in 2025.Las