XRP's perpetual funding rates remain negative, show a bias for bearish short positions.

Ethereum ETFs surge $1.5B as the altcoin utility and growing ecosystem makes a key investment contender for 2025?

Ripple is refocusing its hiring strategy in the US after years of moving operations offshore due to regulatory uncertainty. The shift comes amid a more favourable regulatory landscape, with the company now directing its recruitment efforts back to the US.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is reportedly shortlisted for a key position on President Donald Trump's U.S. Crypto Advisory Council. The council, formed by executive order in Trump's first week back in office, is expected to play a major role in shaping U.S. crypto policies and regulations. U.S.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has shown some support for the XRP cryptocurrency, arguing that it has a "narrative" in a recent interview.

Growing interest in XRP among institutions could turn positive for the asset.

Cboe has submitted a 19b-4 filing to the SEC to approve the listing and trading of options on spot Ethereum ETFs. The exchange is requesting expedited approval for this rule adjustment.

Ripple executives have mocked Jorge Tenreiro, the demoted lawyer of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who was leading the agency's crypto enforcement efforts.

Eric Trump's Ethereum tweet lined up with one of the biggest reversals in months.

The ongoing Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit is back in the spotlight as legal experts predict a potential shift in the agency's approach. With uncertainty surrounding SEC leadership and a notable change in its stance on crypto cases, speculation is rising on whether the lawsuit could be dismissed or settled soon.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a significant shift in its personnel, moving its Chief Litigation Lawyer, Jorge Tenreiro, to a position in the IT department. This department handles the agency's computer systems.

XRP has suffered a staggering 43% drop, wiping out weeks of gains. The latest price action saw a sharp 30% intraday decline, signaling panic selling and extreme volatility.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than three percent and is retesting levels below the $2.50 mark. The price hit a low of $2.36 in the last 24 hours and is now eyeing to break above the $2.50 and $2.70 levels. These levels have provided strong support for XRP's price in the past.

XRP price struggled to continue higher above the $2.75 zone and dipped. The price is showing a few bearish signs below the $2.60 level.

The Official TRUMP (TRUMP) coin has surged 4.27% in the last 24 hours, reaching $18.50, with a market cap of $3.7 billion. Despite this short-term rally, TRUMP remains down 75.36% from its all-time high of $75.35 set on Jan. 19.

The Official TRUMP (TRUMP) coin has surged 4.27% in the last 24 hours, reaching $18.50, with a market cap of $3.7 billion. Despite this short-term rally, TRUMP remains down 75.36% from its all-time high of $75.35 set on Jan. 19.

Ripple's CLO, Stuart Alderoty, recently shared his thoughts on the new U.S. administration's approach to cryptocurrency. In an interview with CNBC, Alderoty expressed his satisfaction with the changes brought about by the new administration. He explained that the previous administration had essentially waged a “war” on crypto, pushing the industry out of the U.S.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,650 zone. ETH is showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $2,880 resistance.

XRP Price Dips Amid SEC Appeal Uncertainty XRP slides 5.8% as traders weigh the impact of SEC's legal shake-up. Could a shift in regulatory stance boost XRP's long-term outlook?

Broader cryptocurrency markets saw declines over the past 24 hours, with total market capitalization dropping 2.01% to $3.17 trillion. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.15 p.m.

Broader cryptocurrency markets saw declines over the past 24 hours, with total market capitalization dropping 2.01% to $3.17 trillion. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.15 p.m.

Ethereum experienced one of the most chaotic trading days in its history last Monday, as it plunged over 30% in less than 24 hours amid escalating U.S. trade war fears. However, the market quickly rebounded after President Trump announced negotiations with Canada and Mexico, leading to a sharp recovery across crypto assets.

XRP, the native cryptocurrency of Ripple Labs, has faced significant struggles recently despite earlier bullish projections. Like many other cryptocurrencies, XRP has been caught in the turbulence of a volatile market.

However, the growing bear action in the broader market has continued to impact altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, SUI, and Avalanche (AVAX) in different measures. As of writing, the combined crypto market cap is down 1.56% to $3.16 trillion, proving that headwinds remain.

Recently, XRP's price has plummeted below the 50 EMA, which frequently serves as a crucial support for bullish momentum. Many traders are wondering if a return to the $3 mark is still feasible given that the asset is currently having difficulty holding above $2.50.

With recovery uncertain and BTC capital flow slowing, Ethereum's long-term price action is in question.

The Cboe BZX Exchange proposes Rule 19.3 amendment to list Ethereum ETF options, as spot ETF trading volume hits record $1.5B amid growing institutional demand.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed listing and trading options on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Ripple's XRP Ledger experienced a brief but significant outage on February 5, 2025, causing a 64-minute disruption in network operations. The temporary shutdown caused some concerns among users and impacted the price of XRP, leading to a slight dip in market sentiment.

XRP traded relatively quietly on Thursday following a strong performance on Wednesday, when it outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market, rising by 2.5%. The uptick came after CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared a photo of himself with the President-elect, sparking renewed interest in the crypto.

XRP price remains under pressure, trading within a key range as technical indicators signal potential downside risks. The recent 64-minute outage, which briefly halted transactions, has now been resolved, but it did little to boost investor confidence.

Solana's ecosystem is displacing demand for altcoins and Ethereum-based tokens, due to ease of use and more opportunities to bet on new tokens.

Ripple's new partnerships with Revolut and Zero Hash mark significant expansion for RLUSD stablecoin, aiming to challenge USDT and USDC market dominance.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Jason Pizzino believes three top altcoins may be forming bullish reversals after the market's correction. In a new video, Pizzino tells his 348,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum (ETH) may soon regain $3,000 as support after bouncing off of a low of around $2,100.

The growing rivalry between Tron (TRX) and Ethereum (ETH) has taken a new twist with an unusual network shift. According to data insights from the crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, Tron has surpassed Ethereum in network fee revenue.

Cryptocurrency and stablecoin infrastructure platform Zero Hash is integrating Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin. The integration lets Zero Hash customers access RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 5) press release.

The XRP price has entered a Golden Pocket—a key Fibonacci retracement level that often acts as strong support. According to a crypto analyst, this new development could present an attractive buying opportunity for investors, especially as the market consolidates.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to enable options trading on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move follows the rapid growth of Ethereum-based investment products and could lead to increased liquidity and price stability.

The Ripple-linked XRP is the biggest loser in the top 10 coins by market cap Wednesday following XRP Ledger technical issues.

The XRP Ledger halted block production for over an hour on February 4 before spontaneously recovering — marking a rare network disruption for one of the crypto industry's oldest blockchains. Developers confirmed that no customer funds were lost during the network halt.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the Pectra upgrade will be deployed in March. The Ethereum Network continues to undergo changes, boosting its scalability amid tight competition from new networks.

The largest asset manager in the world is buying the Ethereum dip to custody funds for its ETH-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to BlackRock's data, the firm picked up 100,535 ETH – worth about $276.2 million at time of writing – for its iShares ETHA product.

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Crypto analyst Michaёl van de Poppe urges investors to hold their crypto assets, emphasizing that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is fairly valued while altcoins remain heavily undervalued. What Happened: Van de Poppe highlighted on Wednesday on X that the crypto market is currently experiencing one of the most extreme bearish sentiments in its history, following a prolonged period of capitulation.

Ether could be trading at a discount, but reclaiming $3,400 could be a huge challenge.

The latest cryptocurrency investment of a US legislator, who bought Ethereum (ETH) when its price dropped below $3,000, is generating headlines. Representative Michael Collins has reportedly taken advantage of the dip by purchasing between $1,000 and $15,000 worth of Ethereum.

Cryptocurrencies rose today as the more friendly regulatory environment promised by President Donald Trump began to take shape, and as new economic data sent Treasury yields lower.