Prime brokerage Hidden Road, which was recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) — a move that enhances its capacity in the fixed-income markets. As a FINRA broker-dealer, Hidden Road can further develop its fixed-income prime brokerage services and extend its capabilities in traditional markets, the company announced on April 17.

The Shiba Inu price continues to attract the attention of analysts, who are watching for its next potential move. A recent report from Finder, based on the insights of 26 crypto industry experts, reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for SHIB.

Cryptocurrencies are trading slightly up on Thursday as traditional financial markets closed out a low-volatility week. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,070 +0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,585 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.8 +2.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1565 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001177 +0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21% and daily active addresses falling by 1.6%.

The Shiba Inu price is indicating that it can bounce back as investors attempt to gain control of the popular meme token's price action. SHIB appears to be creating trends that would assist in propelling it to the crucial price of $0.00002.

Hidden Road, the prime brokerage firm that's being acquired by Ripple, has obtained approval to operate as a U.S. broker-dealer from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the company said Thursday.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has temporarily suspended the appeal proceedings in the SEC-Ripple case as both parties work on finalizing the $50 million settlement agreement, which positions XRP for a historic regulatory win and market resurgence.

Ripple's XRP, once seen as a slow mover in the crypto world, is now turning heads. For the past six months, it has been beating Ethereum, the worlds largest altcoin in the price growth.

Crypto market analyst Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) has declared XRP the strongest chart in the entire crypto space, citing Ichimoku Cloud dynamics that currently favor XRP over both Bitcoin and major altcoins such as Ethereum. XRP Is The ‘Strongest Chart' In a weekly comparison of XRP/USD and BTC/USD, Dr Cat explains that XRP continues to exhibit full bullish structure within the Ichimoku framework.

XRP is making headlines this month as whale activity surges across the network. In a surprising twist, reports indicate that XRP whales have dumped more than $700 million worth of tokens just this April.

Over the past year, most altcoins have struggled to keep up with Bitcoin, but one project is breaking away from the pack: XRP.While other tokens have stagnated or slid, XRP (XRP) has surged more than 300% in just six months against Bitcoin (BTC) to quickly become one of the best-performing assets in the crypto space. But what's really behind this rally — and more importantly, can it last?

XRP has posted a 1% gain today, with its completion of a double-bottom bullish reversal suggesting that it's in the middle of breakout. The post XRP Flashes Double Bottom Reversal – Is $10 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market remained subdued on Thursday. Bitcoin's price was stuck below the $85K mark, while other major coins like XRP and ETH showed muted movement. The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.66 trillion, down 0.29% over the past 24 hours. Total market volume in the same period is $71.

XRP has just achieved a feat few anticipated: surpassing Ethereum in market capitalization, if only for a few hours. This surge, unprecedented since 2018, is not insignificant.

The meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) recently faced a technical barrier it could not overcome, despite some early attempts. On the four-hour chart, the 23-period moving average crossed below the 50-period one — forming a local death cross — and the price reacted accordingly.

An industry expert panel sets targets for Shiba Inu's year-end price, hinting at 235% growth for the popular canine coin.

While the Shiba Inu price has crashed by 65% from its November highs, one crypto analyst believes it is too resilient to fail and that it is much better than other meme coins like Dogecoin and Pepe. As such, if her reasons are correct, the SHIB price will likely bounce back in the long term.

Cryptocurrencies have been performing positively in the past week after President Trump hit the pause button on his decision to implement high tariffs on imported goods from all countries.

Recent happenings with whales have caused turbulence in the XRP market. A transaction of 131 million XRP tokens, which is around $273 million worth, has sent jitters among investors.

Shytoshi Kusama, the leader of Shiba Inu, has been quiet for nearly three weeks. But now, he's back with a short, mysterious message, “Next week let's go back to it, can we?” This has made the SHIB community excited, thinking something big might be coming, maybe even a rise in SHIB's price.

XRP has been outperforming Ethereum for five straight months in terms of price performance. This is a record run in the battle between these two top cryptocurrencies.

The crypto market continue to waver this week as fears of a downturn in the United States remain. Ethereum has stalled below $1,500, while Bitcoin and Ripple have remained in a narrow range.

XRP was changing hands at $2.10 on April 17, 2025, giving the ledger's native token a market capitalization of $122 billion and $2.50 billion in 24‑hour trade volume. During the session, the price ranged between $2.07 and $2.11, a tight band that has chart watchers primed for the next decisive break.

XRP has been consolidating against both BTC and USDT after a period of strong volatility, finding support above key moving averages while remaining below major resistance levels.

Why are Deribit options traders bearish on XRP?

TL;DR Hidden Road, recently acquired by Ripple, has obtained a broker-dealer license, allowing it to expand its financial services for institutional investors. The company aims to become a comprehensive, non-bank brokerage firm covering both traditional and digital assets.

XRP (XRP 1.58%) isn't intended to be a platform for all manner of blockchain applications like many other leading cryptocurrencies are. Instead, it's a focused and highly efficient chain that doesn't try to cater to everyone.

Technical and on-chain data indicate that Shiba Inu is about to enter a critical phase, which could see a spike in volatility. The next significant move of the token may be greatly influenced by the astounding 13.7 trillion SHIB tokens that are on the verge of activation currently sitting at or slightly below the break-even level of $0.000012.

XRP's price has faced a struggle to recover in recent weeks, with broader market conditions remaining bearish. Despite these challenges, XRP has managed to hold steady above the $2 mark.

Ripple coin wavered at a crucial resistance level this week as Bitcoin and most major altcoins stalled. Ripple (XRP) was trading at $2.10 on Thursday, up over 30% from its lowest point this month.

XRP is riding its longest-ever winning streak against ETH, with six straight months of outperformance — but is this momentum sustainable? Ripple (XRP) has now outperformed Ethereum (ETH) for six consecutive months, marking its longest winning streak on record against

Yesterday, the price of XRP for a moment risked falling below $2. It is likely that behind the decline there was also the involvement of the SEC, as well as that of the Fed.

The third biggest cryptocurrency, XRP, found itself on edge once again. A closer look at the daily chart of XRP/USDT reveals that the digital asset has formed a classic head-and-shoulders pattern.

The crypto investors are looking for Solana and XRP spot ETF approvals, as they witness the impact that Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds have on the digital assets' prices. Not only can this provide the much-needed regulatory clarity, especially for the Ripple token, but it could boost its price.

XRP price fluctuations in the last 24 hours saw the coin flashing mixed signals to investors in the ecosystem. Although XRP attempted a bullish breakout as it looked to reclaim higher levels, market volatility prevailed, leading to mild liquidations.

XRP price has shown signs of recovery today as the broader crypto market stayed in the green. But experts are not convinced about a full recovery yet.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has issued a scam warning, alerting the crypto community to an ongoing scam attempt aimed at XRP holders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

XRP remains one of the most popular coins in the market, with a cult-like community that has supported it for years. With the bullish sentiment surrounding it, the altcoin has performed quite well and continues to inspire support.

XRP might be the next cryptocurrency to get a spot ETF listing in the U.S. after bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), analysts argued this week. However, the Deribit-listed options market,doesn't share this optimism.

The enigmatic Shiba Inu lead known to the community under the pseudonym Shytoshi Kusama has returned after yet another long, almost three-week absence.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a split in sentiment after two high-profile events – Mantra OM's collapse and XRP's ETF journey.

Once again, XRP is exhibiting signs of waning momentum as it teeters perilously close to the $2.00 price mark. The asset is still struggling beneath important moving averages and trendline resistances, indicating that bears are still in control despite efforts to hold their ground and mount a breakout from its declining trend.

The biggest hurdle behind the XRP price slump is the Ripple vs SEC case, whose end date is approaching. A U.S. Court of Appeals has taken a significant shift in the XRP lawsuit, granting a joint motion from both parties.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) continues to face strong selling pressure, now trading around $0.00001168 after failing to establish solid support in recent sessions. The meme coin remains highly vulnerable to a potential drop toward $0.00001050, or even $0.00001000, a psychologically significant level for traders.

XRP continues to lag behind the broader crypto market, raising concerns among investors. Despite repeated attempts to rally, the token has failed to break above the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which remains a firm resistance point.

Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency XRP is making history with six consecutive months of gains against Ethereum (ETH), marking its longest winning streak ever in this trading pair. After a staggering 160% rally against ETH in November 2024, XRP has maintained strong momentum throughout 2025.

XRP is showing signs of a potential breakout as it navigates heightened volatility and tests key support levels. The token recently surged from $2.00 to $2.24 between April 12 and 13, marking an 11.7% price increase driven by intense buying pressure.

Shiba Inu is in the spotlight, joining the broader market rally amid a divergent burn rate outlook. As of press time, data from Shibburn shows the burn rate is down by 98.79%, with less than 857,632 SHIB torched in 24 hours.

Most financial experts doubt Shiba Inu will ever flip Dogecoin despite recent whale activity and SHIB's slight outperformance of ETH.