Elon Musk changed his X name to Harry Bōlz after defending one of his DOGE acolytes, with the shift sparking Solana meme coin surges.

XRP currently commands a valuation of $2.435, flaunting a market cap of $142 billion—once again eclipsing tether's position. It boasts a 24-hour trading volume of $4.01 billion, representing 3.656% of Tuesday's $109.654 billion crypto market activity, with intraday fluctuations between $2.41 and $2.52.

The cryptocurrency market saw Layer-1 blockchain market capitalizations rise by 6% in January 2025, despite mixed performance across different segments of the industry, according to a report by J.P. Morgan (NYSE:JPM).

XRP has recently faced a significant setback, experiencing a sharp 25% drop in price over the course of a single week. This dramatic decline has raised concerns among investors, as the altcoin struggles to regain the momentum it once had.

Ripple (XRP) has long been a dominant force in the crypto industry, particularly in cross-border payments.

Ripple's XRP is one of the top performers across the cryptocurrency market in 2025. XRP gained by 44% into the year, with its market capitalization surging to $191 billion.

In Solana's fast-moving crypto space, a token without strong trading volume gets ignored. Investors, traders, and automated scanners track transaction activity to find the next high-potential asset. If a project lacks volume, it fails to gain traction.

After spending years struggling to meaningfully break above the $0.50 mark, the market-wide cryptocurrency bull run that ignited in November saw an immense increase in XRP price.

Regulatory filings show momentum for crypto ETFs, with Bloomberg estimating a 70% approval chance for spot Solana ETFs in the U.S.

The XRP price has risen by 2.5% in the past 24 hours, rising to $2.48 as prominent crypto-focused lawyer Jeremy Hogan predicts that Ripple's lawsuit with the SEC will end before any XRP ETFs gain approval. The post XRP Price Set to Explode to $10? Attorney Predicts Lawsuit Will End Before ETF Approval appeared first on Cryptonews.

The analysts estimate Dogecoin ETF approvals at 75%, while Solana and XRP ETFs have 70% and 65% chances, respectively.

Solana whales have show intent to protect the $200, but only time will tell SOL's next move.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Binance recently agreed to a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal battle. This has raised speculations that the much-anticipated Ripple SEC settlement could be on the horizon, a development that will put an end to a long-running legal battle that began in 2020.

Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have shared their updated approval odds for spot altcoin ETFs in 2025, with XRP having the lowest chance. The US SEC recently recognized Litecoin's ETF filing, improving its approval prospects. Amid these developments, XRP's price has remained steady and is aiming to break the $3 mark again.

Pro-crypto US attorney Jeremy Hogan sees the Ripple vs. SEC court battle coming to end before an XRP ETF is approved, which markets are betting will take place sooner than later.

XRP ETF approval remains uncertain as Ripple's legal battle continues, with analysts predicting a 65% chance amid SEC challenges and delays.

With the crypto market gearing up for another bullish cycle, investors are carefully selecting projects with strong upside potential. Among the top picks for 2025 are Dogecoin (DOGE), Coldware (COLD), and Ripple (XRP), each offering unique advantages in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Traders have been wondering where some sell pressure has been coming from amid mass buying by US ETFs and MicroStrategy. Binance.

Ripple has partnered with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicâmbio to introduce its blockchain-powered payments solution in Portugal, enabling faster and more cost-effective cross-border transactions with Brazil.

Bitcoin (BTC) is testing $98,000, remaining sluggish but slowly climbing towards $100,000. The flagship cryptocurrency is up over 1%, trading around $99,100, as buyers look to maintain control.

Ripple (XRP) has experienced impressive growth, surging 500% in just six months as investors regain confidence in its cross-border payment solutions

Eric Yakes—a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution—published a blunt critique of Ripple and its associated XRP token on February 10.

Cryptocurrencies have been experiencing some volatility recently, and the big question on everyone's mind is, “When will Altseason arrive?” Many investors are wondering if altcoins will start showing strength again after a period of underperformance compared to Bitcoin. At the moment, many altcoins are struggling against Bitcoin's dominance.

Spot altcoin ETFs stand a good chance of being confirmed in 2025, according to Bloomberg ETF analysts. What Happened: Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on Monday stated that Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) has the highest ETF approval odds at 90%.

Solana (SOL) has declined since its rejection of the $260 top price.

XRP recently surpassed $3.02, forming bullish patterns, but its long-term trajectory remains debated. Yet, analysts question whether it can reach $10 by 2025 given its historical performance and market dynamics. Meanwhile, Rexas Finance (RXS), an ERC-20 token priced at $0.20 in its ongoing presale, is gaining traction due to its real-world asset tokenization model.

According to analysts from Bloomberg, there is a 90% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Litecoin (LTC) by the end of 2025. They estimate the chances of approval for other crypto ETFs, such as those for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE), at 65%, 70%, and 75%, respectively.

The crypto market is heating up, with some analysts predicting XRP could overtake Ethereum before the end of 2025.

After a massive liquidation crash in January, the crypto market has been struggling to this day. Not only the smaller and less volatile cryptos but also the top ones, Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, struggled and faced high consolidations.

The rivalry between Solana and Ethereum just took a new twist with SOL outshining ETH in key metrics.

XRP price has been closely watched by investors as the crypto fell from its January high of $3.39 to the $1.95 mark recently, sparking market concerns. However, the crypto has wiped off some of its recent losses and traded in the green today, reflecting renewed investors' confidence.

Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital is a “much bigger Solana fan than Ethereum,” as said in a recent interview to CNBC. Solana (SOL) is a direct competitor to Ethereum (ETH) as a leading Layer-1 (L1) blockchain for decentralized applications and tokens.

XRP's on-chain data is showing a substantial recovery, and the price action supports on-chain strength. Looking at the data, there is certainly a sign of a potential recovery.

Solana is attempting a bullish breakout after a corrective structure. A move above $216.90 could push SOL toward $231.72 and $246.54, while failure to hold $195.81 risks downside.

As the crypto market heats up, investors are debating Ethereum (ETH) vs. Ripple (XRP)—which will reach a new all-time high (ATH) first?

The expansion of Ripple in Europe

XRP has maintained bullish momentum, surpassing a key demand zone and approaching a crucial supply resistance. The cryptocurrency, currently trading around $2.60, has seen increased buying interest, but traders are closely monitoring whether the rally has enough strength to break past upcoming barriers.

TL;DR Trust Wallet announces full integration of XRPL tokens, enabling users to send, receive, and manage tokens on the XRP Ledger. The integration expands functionalities for users, leveraging XRPL's speed, efficiency, and reliability for managing digital assets.

It looks like the race to launch an XRP ETF is picking up speed. Big names in finance - Grayscale, Nasdaq and CBOE - are making moves, each one filing applications with the SEC to bring XRP-based ETFs to market.

Ethereum‘s (CRYPTO: ETH) underperformance compared to other big cryptocurrencies has caused a stir in the crypto community, but its leadership maintains that its culture is the key to long-term success. What Happened: According to Devansh Mehta, public goods and governance lead at the Ethereum Foundation, Ethereum's strong, community-driven culture focused on openness, transparency and challenging authority is Ethereum's core strength.

Solana vs. Ethereum: an open challenge

XRP is showing a modest 5% increase, currently trading at $2.50. While this growth isn't massive, it comes alongside some major announcements from Ripple that could drive further momentum. Ripple's president, Monica Long, recently shared exciting updates on X, revealing two key expansions that aim to boost Ripple's global payments network.

XRP broke descending resistance, reclaiming $2.45 support. The next challenge is $2.77.

Well-followed Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas believe exchange-traded products based on cryptocurrencies Ripple's XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Litecoin all have favorable odds of securing approvals. Notably, they see the chances of a Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) going live in the coming months as higher than those of other ETFs currently proposed.

"Not because it has to happen in that order, but because the ETFs will just take longer to dot the i's and cross the t's," Jeremy Hogan stated.

Recently, Ripple CEO boasted that the approval of an XRP ETF is simply inevitable. Notably, Polymarket bettors also think that there is at least an 81% chance for an XRP ETF proposal to receive its approval this year. However, a research, led by renowned ETF analyst Eric Balchuas, suggests a different view.

Investing in cryptocurrency is not for the faint of heart. Although it is possible to make money in cryptocurrency, analyzing this industry requires much more due diligence and risk tolerance compared to picking stocks.