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Key points: Bitcoin price pushed above $95,000, increasing the chance of a rally to $100,000. Institutional investor demand is back, suggesting that the bearish trend could be over. Select altcoins could break above their respective overhead resistance levels if Bitcoin remains strong Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to sustain the price above $95,000, but they
Massive XRP transfer sparks speculation Another mystery wallet transfers over 29.5M XRP to Coinbase A significant amount of XRP, the digital currency linked to Ripple Labs, has been moved from the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, to a digital wallet with an unknown owner. Popular crypto tracking service Whale Alert spotted the transaction, which involved 57,304,617
First spot XRP ETF issued by Hashdex begins trading in Brazil Gino Matos · 4 hours ago · 1 min read The fund gives a head start to Hashdex in a race to conquer an $8 billion market. 1 min read Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 9:51 pm UTC Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes
In brief Twenty One Capital is set to become the third-largest Bitcoin treasury company after merging with Cantor Equity Partners and receiving major Bitcoin contributions from Tether and Bitfinex. CME Group will launch XRP futures on May 19, entering a $3.9 billion market where Coinbase and Kraken are already active. Upexi shares soared 335% after
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has seen explosive growth, with users supplying $76 million worth of RLUSD on Aave in just four days. Aave, one of the top DeFi protocols, enabled RLUSD on its V3 Ethereum Core market starting April 21. While users can now earn interest by lending RLUSD, they can’t use it as collateral yet,
The crypto market is abuzz with fresh optimism as Ripple’s XRP inches closer to institutional recognition, following news that the CME Group—the world’s largest derivatives exchange—is preparing to launch XRP futures. Slated for a May 19 debut, the move could significantly reshape the Ripple market and bolster long-term XRP value projections. CME Prepares for XRP
CME Group is launching new futures contracts based on the payments altcoin XRP. The derivatives marketplace giant says in a new announcement that it will be rolling out a micro-sized XRP-based futures contract worth 2,500 XRP and a larger-sized one worth 50,000 XRP. The launch date is scheduled for May 19th, but the firm notes
An American businessman has called attention to some audacious XRP price predictions, citing the asset’s potential to complement or replace SWIFT. American entrepreneur and financial commentator Patrick Bet-David brought new attention to XRP’s long-debated potential to transform global finance. XRP Potential to Complement or Replace SWIFT Speaking on an episode of his widely followed TV
XRP (XRP-USD) has quietly built one of the most surprising fan clubs in finance. Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Ashton Kutcher—some of the world’s biggest celebrities have thrown their support behind Ripple’s XRP. This isn’t just a token for banks and payment giants. It’s a crypto with serious cultural pull. Snoop Dogg Steals the Show for Ripple
XRP is once again commanding attention in the crypto market, with top analysts projecting significant price increases for the digital asset. Speculation is mounting over whether Ripple’s native token could soar to $27, a price level many once considered far-fetched. Analysts are now pointing to a combination of legal victories, bullish technical indicators, and institutional