The proposed launch date of XRP futures comes as Coinbase expands its derivatives offerings, including recent SOL and HBAR contracts.

Coinbase has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch XRP futures contracts, with a target launch date of April 21, 2025.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Shiba Inu in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum and most of the market closed March in red and April opened with a tariff war which crashed prices this week.

Ethereum developers have locked in May 7, 2025, as the launch date for the network's next major upgrade, Pectra. The decision was made during a core developer call on Apr.

Scottie Pippen, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has taken to social media to highlight the advantages of crypto amid the global tariff-induced economic turmoil.

The crypto markets were heavily consolidating ahead of Trump's Liberation Day, where new tariffs were announced on various countries. Following the event, the US markets were disrupted and faced huge consequences not seen since 2020. The US tax hike was also massive, the highest since 1968, increasing the uncertainty over the markets.

The exchange submitted a filing to the CFTC to list XRP futures.

Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $99.86 million leave the products on Thursday, reversing the previous day's inflows of $220.76 million.

In a bold move, the popular AI trading powerhouse, AlgosOne, has rejected a series of acquisition offers ranging from $250 to $500, from leading global investment firms and tech giants. Instead, the project leadership is doubling down, and betting big on its upcoming AIAO token launch, later this quarter, which promises to give the opportunity for lucrative returns for its early investors.

A trader and analyst who accurately predicted the crypto bottom in November of 2022 is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of a downtrend. In a new video, the trader pseudonymously known as DonAlt tells 66,200 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel that Bitcoin remains at high risk of plummeting in value.

In a major development for the crypto market, Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify XRP futures. This move offers investors a regulated, capital-efficient way to trade XRP, one of the most liquid digital assets. The futures contracts are expected to go live on April 21, 2025.

XRP price is down slightly by 1.3% today, April 4, and stands at a crucial support zone between $2 and $2.10. However, a spike in volatility caused by an “odd filing” in the SEC vs.

The crypto market today has resumed its business with sentiments being unchanged over the previous day. Talking about numbers, the market cap has sunk 1.38% since yesterday to $2.65 trillion. The trading volume has taken a shot down 32.13% to $88.91 billion.

The crypto market is set to see $2.58 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, a development that could trigger short-term price volatility and impact traders' profitability.

Bitcoin's price appears to have resumed its downward trajectory after briefly recovering to the $87,000 level earlier this week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has experienced a 5.7% decline in the past 24 hours, bringing its price significantly below recent highs.

April could be a pivotal month for the XRP price, as a crypto analyst predicts significant price swings before a potential breakout. According to the analyst, the altcoin is expected to test lower and higher ranges before experiencing a final blastoff to new highs.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 yesterday, signaling “Extreme Fear” in the cryptocurrency market. Yet, an analyst suggests that the current panic might be exaggerated, largely driven by recency bias.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says US President Donald Trump's tariffs may rattle the global economy in some ways, but that same disruption could be exactly what Bitcoin needs to rally.“Global imbalances will be corrected, and the pain papered over with printed money, which is good for BTC,” Hayes said in an April 3 X post.

US crypto exchange Coinbase has filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch futures contracts for Ripple's XRP token.“We're excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures — bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets,” stated Coinbase Institutional on April 3.

Despite a 1000-point crash on Nasdaq on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins are showing some resilience as crypto market investors seem to be looking past the Trump tariff developments. BTC price today is down by just 1% to $82,698 after facing strong volatility earlier this week.

Justin W. Keener, a non-party to the Ripple case, files an emergency letter claiming to hold “decisive evidence” against the SEC's $2B penalty.

Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.

As one of the most tracked cryptocurrencies, Ripple's (XRP) price is closely tied to its ecosystem regulatory changes, market activity, and institutional investment. Looking towards April 2025, XRP encounters simultaneous bullish drivers and downside risks that are likely to determine its price.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has explained that Bitcoin is trading like a risk asset in the short term because it is supposedly the most liquid and salable asset on the planet.

April 4, 2025 05:15:56 UTC Coinbase Derivatives Set to Launch XRP Futures on April 21 Coinbase Derivatives has officially filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify XRP futures contracts. If approved, the new contracts are expected to go live on April 21, 2025.

The prolonged legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally ended in a settlement, bringing an almost four-year court battle to a close. Ripple will pay a reduced civil penalty of $50 million, a 60% cut from the initially proposed $125 million.

Crypto trader CarpeNoctom outlined his thoughts on how US Dollar Index (DXY) could help shape the bull for Bitcoin price. With the sweeping tariffs from Donald Trump, the stock and crypto markets have become correlated and are sensitive to macroeconomic developments.

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The decision to finalize the May 7 date was made during a core developers' call, which followed a successful test on Hoodi.

The investors remain distressed after the announcement of new tariff plans. With this, the US stocks had their worst day ever since 2020. As a result, the investors are scared of further escalation and economic fallout. The negative impact has been seen over the crypto markets as Bitcoin & Ethereum remain consolidated within a range.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially joined the trading lineup on Kraken, marking another step forward for the digital asset.

XRP is probing critical support levels as the cryptocurrency market struggles with chronic volatility. The digital asset currently trades at $1.98, a daily trading volume of $10.50 billion and market value of $115 billion.

Coinbase's move to offer XRP futures could boost market liquidity and pave the way for broader institutional adoption of crypto derivatives. The post Coinbase files to launch XRP futures contract, calls XRP ‘one of the most liquid digital assets' appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Enish, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed gaming company, has announced the purchase of 100 million yen ($660,000) worth of bitcoin. The investment aligns with the company's strategy to deepen blockchain integration in game development and diversify financial assets. Enish Strengthens Blockchain Game Development With Addition of Bitcoin to Financial Strategy Japanese game developer Enish Co.

Coinbase Institutional has announced that Coinbase Derivatives has officially filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify XRP futures. This move aims to offer a regulated, capital-efficient way for investors to gain exposure to XRP, one of the most liquid digital assets in the market.

Bitcoin's liquidity and volatility make it a short-term risk proxy, impacting its perception and use in financial strategies. The post Saylor says Bitcoin's deep liquidity turns it into a short-term risk proxy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.050 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.10 level.

The long-running legal saga between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally reached a conclusion, with both parties agreeing to a settlement that has left the cryptocurrency community excited. Ripple has agreed to pay a reduced fine of $50 million, slashing the original $125 million penalty.

Poor network activity, low transaction fees, and a reduced ETH burn rate have increased inflationary pressures on Ethereum, sustaining the decline.

Keith O'Brien, a former Rippling employee, admitted to sharing internal information with a competitor in exchange for Ethereum ETH payments while still working at the company.

Bitcoin is trading at critical levels after spending over a month struggling to break back above the $90,000 mark. Despite several attempts, bulls have failed to reclaim higher ground, leaving BTC stuck in a consolidation range that reflects the broader uncertainty in financial markets.

Although sentiment toward Ethereum (ETH) remains largely pessimistic, crypto analyst Mister Crypto predicts that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could be on the verge of a parabolic rally, mirroring its historical price action from 2020. Ethereum About To Witness A Change Of Fortune?

Ethereum price attempted a recovery wave above the $1,820 level but failed. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $1,840 zone.

Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group says it's temporarily barred from expanding its Bitcoin treasury after a US court order has banned it from selling shares, raising funds and using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin.A New York District court issued the preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13 in connection with a broader dispute surrounding its merger with Fatbrain AI, the Genius Group said in an April 3 statement. Fatbrain AI and Genius Group completed a merger and purchase agreement in March 2024, but by Oct. 30, Genius initiated arbitration procedures to terminate, alleging fraud by Fatbrain AI executives connected to the deal.

Coinbase Institutional has officially filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify futures contracts for XRP through its subsidiary, Coinbase Derivatives. This filing aims to launch XRP futures on April 21, 2025, offering both institutional and retail investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP in a more capital-efficient manner.

XRP and BTC prices steady after Trump's tariff shock. Market eyes SEC moves, US jobs data, and Fed policy for the next major crypto shift.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from the $81,200 zone. BTC is consolidating losses and facing hurdles near the $83,500 resistance level.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to underperform in the broader cryptocurrency market, currently trading just below $1,800 after falling 4% in the past 24 hours. Despite a strong start to the year, where the crypto market experienced bullish momentum, ETH has failed to sustain its upward trajectory.