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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP price hit a 7-year high.

On-chain data analytics firm Glassnode has identified an intriguing shift in retail investor preference, spotlighting XRP as a focal point of speculative interest. The findings, which come from Glassnode's newly published report titled “Rippling Away,” reveal that while Bitcoin market indicators edge closer to a bearish zone, XRP has seen remarkable inflows of capital and user activity—albeit with signs of waning momentum.

Bitcoin, which has been exhibiting signs of stabilization after weeks of hesitancy and erratic trading, is currently holding steady at $84,000. The long-awaited tariffs have finally been formally introduced, eliminating a significant layer of uncertainty that had kept markets cautious.

XRP (XRP) stabilized near its $2 support after today's marketwide sell-off sent the altcoin and several other cryptocurrencies close to their swing lows. Data now shows the XRP/USD pair exhibiting early signs of a bullish breakout.

Digital asset bull and social influencer John Squire has projected a bullish outlook for XRP. Amid the growing market uncertainty, crypto bulls have heightened expectations of a large recovery.