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XRP long-term holders are back in accumulation mode, but history warns of potential downside. A descending triangle pattern suggests XRP may drop 40% as bearish pressure builds

The cryptocurrency industry is known for its life-changing returns, and XRP (XRP -2.95%) is no exception. If you invested just $5,000 a decade ago, your position would be worth more than $1 million today, compared to the S&P 500 's (^GSPC 0.67%) return of just under $13,400.

"Whatever Bitcoin does, XRP will follow that. No altcoins can escape while Bitcoin is crashing," one industry participant envisioned.

Blockchain behemoth has unlocked three batches of XRP just now, triggering a heated discussion within the crypto community.

XRP is trading near a crucial support level around $2 amid a broader market risk-off triggered by tariff-related concerns. This level holds key significance in confirming a bearish reversal pattern known as the head-and-shoulders (HS).

XRP price dips below $2.10 with possible April swings between $1.79-$3.00 as analysts predict a potential 70% rally following current consolidation.

Ripple USD (RLUSD) has seen a huge boost, with over $100 million issued since April 1, one of the highest releases in months as the demand for the stablecoin rises. Earlier this week, Ripple issued $50 million worth of RLUSD on Tuesday, followed by another $50 million on Wednesday.

Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, in a bearish outlook in the past 24 hours. The flagship coin dropped over 1 percent in the past 24 hours to trade about $83.3k on Thursday, during the early Western financial markets.

The Ripple community has been eagerly awaiting updates on the prolonged XRP lawsuit as the case nears its ultimate resolution. As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a closed-door meeting today, all eyes are on its potential implications for the Ripple vs SEC case.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently took to the X social media network to highlight a recent report by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) showing that a whopping 21% of Americans own crypto.

The cryptocurrency market took a sharp hit on April 2, 2025, following President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff announcement. Bitcoin led the decline, dropping to $82,000, while other major cryptocurrencies also faced losses. The sudden market shift wiped out gains from the previous days when prices had surged.

On Wednesday, XRP dropped below the critical $2 mark, retesting the $1.96 level as the crypto market faced heightened volatility. The sudden downturn in the market erased gains from the past three days, with over $450 million in crypto futures liquidated in the last 24 hours amid the impact of new U.S. tariffs.

Industry leaders expect RLUSD to further shift crypto market dynamics, where upstarts tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) could see competition from Ripple's product.

Wobble in Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Prices Cause Crypto Bulls and Bears to See $230M Liquidations Each

April 3, 2025 05:24:41 UTC Ripple IPO Date : When Is the Launch Expected? Ripple has not officially announced a date for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), but industry experts predict it could happen within the next 12 to 18 months.

Ripple's RLUSD is now available for trading on Kraken, joining major exchanges like Bitso, Bitstamp, and Archax. With over $10 billion in cumulative trading volume, the stablecoin is gaining momentum.

A breakdown of the topping pattern could potentially halve prices to $1.07.

XRP, one of the leading altcoins by market cap, collapsed below the crucial $2 level on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month amid an all-out market sell-off.

In a newly released chart, crypto analyst Egrag (@egragcrypto) reveals a XRP price prediction for April. While emphasizing that current market sentiment remains in what he calls a “boredom phase,” Egrag's technical breakdown highlights several critical levels that may define the token's trajectory this month.

Ripple has officially integrated its US-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, into its enterprise-grade cross-border payments platform. This strategic move expands RLUSD's utility within Ripple's global transaction infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and scalability for international payments. The integration coincides with RLUSD's listing on Kraken, increasing its accessibility to both institutional and retail users.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently released a 4-minute video announcing that Ripple had won its long-standing legal battle against the SEC. The regulatory body decided to drop its appeal, marking the end of over four years of legal disputes.

Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain company, has announced the integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its cross-border payments platform. The growing adoption of RLUSD is already evident, with major providers like iSend and BKK Forex utilizing the stablecoin for efficient and cost-effective global transfers.

XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have recorded the largest percentage drops in supply currently in profit, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Over the past 30 days, these cryptocurrencies saw a significant decline in the Percent Supply in Profit metric, reflecting reduced investor profitability as prices fell across the market.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.10 level.