Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple's Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, announced a regulatory milestone Thursday.

Amid looming market uncertainties, XRP holders remain optimistic about the token's performance in the coming months, as historical data from CryptoRank reveals several consecutive Julys of gains in XRP's monthly returns.

With a SHIB burn of nearly 28 billion tokens in a day, there could be a strong impact on SHIB's price. The burn activity of Shiba Inu (SHIB) is receiving attention once more after a spike.

Ethereum's MVRV signals an undervaluation of the altcoin, but a bullish reversal remains unclear.

$2.3B in BTC and ETH options expire today—smart money leans bullish on BTC, while ETH faces looming sell pressure.

Fear remains the key emotion in the crypto space even as enthusiasts remain optimistic of a recovery in the foreseeable future. While most majors and meme coins are still under selling pressure, Bitcoin has benefited from its stability.

Amid the recent market downturn, several developments have occurred in the Dogecoin and Shiba Inu ecosystems. These include fundamentals, which provide a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coins.

XRP price hovers above $2.08 as traders weigh conflicting signals from spot and derivatives markets, suggesting short-term indecision. Ripple (XRP) price stagnates, mirroring BTC and ETH trends Ripple (XRP) is currently trading at $2.08, showing a modest 0.2% gain over the last 24 hours.

Revitalized activity after certain much-awaited upgrades has Hedera Hashgraph taking the number one spot on DeFi.

Without sufficient absorption, the risk of continued structural compression remains elevated.

Arizona is also leading the crypto reserve legislation race and Galaxy Research proposed a new voting system for Solana emissions.

Even though XRP recently dropped below the psychological threshold of $2 due to intensified volatility, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency's network remains robust.

Having traversed murky waters, all hope is not lost for Ethereum (ETH) after recently reclaiming the psychological threshold of $1,600.

Prominent Bitcoin pundit Davinci Jeremic has shared a bullish outlook for XRP despite his long-standing reservations about the Ripple-linked coin.

XRP is currently showing signs of indecision, trading sideways with limited momentum as traders await a clearer signal. Over the past 24 hours, XRP's trading volume has dropped by 20.37%, now sitting at $2.4 billion—a decline that reflects cooling interest in the short term.

Ethereum price continues to struggle just below the $1,590 mark on Friday, having failed to establish steady support above $1,600 this week. Can bullish-leaning derivatives trading signal fuel an ETH price breakout in the days ahead?

Ethereum (ETH) must address its scalability constraints to sustain the growth of layer-2 (L2) networks and avoid future transaction bottlenecks, according to The DeFi Report.

The wider altcoin market, led by memecoins, has signaled a bullish breakout soon amid ongoing trade war negotiations. ETH/USD has been following a similar fractal pattern in the ongoing macro bull run to the 2020/2021 cycle. Ethereum (ETH) price has stabilized around $1,583 in the past three days.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight range for a few days, but a minor positive is that the bulls have kept the price above $83,000. Usually, a low volatility period is followed by a range expansion, but it is difficult to predict the direction of the breakout with certainty.Cryptocurrency analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin's prospects because gold's rally in 2017 and 2020 was followed by a sharp rise in Bitcoin's price.

Ripple Labs-owned Hidden Road has announced that its subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

The HashKey XRP Tracker Fund's debut Friday marked the first of several planned collaborations between the Asia-based asset manager and Ripple Labs.

Based on historical data, July could be the next bullish month for the XRP price, which continues to consolidate amid this crypto market downtrend. Despite the market downturn, crypto analysts like CasiTrades are confident that the altcoin could still reach a new all-time high (ATH) in this market cycle.

Ethereum's price was in a tight range this week as crypto investors remained on the sidelines and exchange-traded fund outflows rose. Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $1,580 on Friday, where it has remained throughout the week.

HashKey Capital has launched the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, the first fund in Asia focused exclusively on tracking the performance of XRP.

Ethereum (ETH) has been consolidating since it dropped sharply to around $1,375 in early April following President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

HashKey Capital has rolled out the first-ever XRP tracker fund in Asia, locking in a new investment option for professional buyers who want access to the Ripple token without needing to handle wallets or keys. The product, officially named the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, was announced Friday and is already live.

SHIB will return to its bullish trend once the buyers push the price above the moving average lines and the positive momentum continues.

TL;DR Over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, potentially increasing short-term market volatility. The “maximum pain” price for BTC is set at $82,000, and for ETH, it's $1,600. Despite global uncertainty, technical indicators reflect cautious optimism from investors, reinforcing a crypto outlook for the coming days.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has registered notable price gains in the last 24 hours as it broke a critical resistance level. Given its upward trajectory, SHIB looks set to lose another zero in price as activity picks up on the crypto market.

XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is holding steady at around $2, despite a notable 25% drop in trading volume over the past 24 hours. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP saw $2.46 billion in 24-hour volume, a significant figure, but down from recent highs.

Ripple's XRP started the week strong, as market indicators display patterns that favor XRP bulls. On Monday, a notable market indicator flipped bullish for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

The crypto market continues to move sideways due to macroeconomic fears caused by the trade war between China and the US. However, the sentiment might shift if President Trump manages to make changes at the Federal Reserve in a bid to lower interest rates.

Ripple continues to watch the $2 level very closely, as we are trying to see a lot of noise in this market. That being said, are we going to see more adoption by banks or not?

The Ethereum market looks as if it is trying to form a bit of a base, as the $1500 level continues to exert its influence on this market. Looking at the past, it's a huge level to pay attention to.

Despite having one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, India lacks a formal regulatory framework. One renowned financial expert suggests that strategic exposure to crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ripple-affiliated XRP token is essential for India's future economic resilience.

When looking at Shiba Inu coin price history by CryptoRank, one thing stands out - the next few months might not be kind to SHIB holders. While there is always hope that things could change, the trend is clear - the next seven months could be tough.

Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum.

The debate between XRP and Bitcoin has been a long one as Ripple's vision for the blockchain spanned far beyond the initial expectations of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin continues to lead in terms of adoption, but that has not stopped comparisons of altcoins to the pioneer cryptocurrency.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has seen a significant setback, erasing all its gains from 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) continues to lead in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space. What Happened: CoinGecko's Q1 Crypto Industry Report indicates that Ethereum's value took a steep dive by 45.3%, closing Q1 at $1,805.

The ETH price's bearish sentiment since January 2025 has taken a toll on investor confidence, with Ethereum ETFs witnessing significant outflows. As ETH's value continues to plummet, investors increasingly withdraw their funds.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to struggle below the $2,000 mark, a level it hasn't reclaimed since March 28, as bearish momentum lingers across both technical and on-chain indicators. Despite attempts to stabilize, recent data reveals rising concentration of ETH among whale wallets, alongside persistent weakness in trend indicators like EMA lines.

The latest XRP derivatives data is pointing to a rise in bearish sentiment.

What happens when a longtime Ethereum insider calls the ecosystem a “religion” that's lost touch with reality? A critical look at Soleimani's thread — and why it struck a nerve.

TL;DR Asia's First XRP Tracker Fund: HashKey Capital, based in Hong Kong, has launched the region's first fund exclusively tracking XRP performance. Flexible, Investor-Friendly Design: With both cash and in-kind subscription options and monthly liquidity for subscriptions and redemptions, the XRP Tracker Fund simplifies exposure to XRP.

Due to a concerning trend found in data from its on-chain activity, XRP is currently at a pivotal point in both its technical and fundamental development. Six of the eight key performance indicators on XRP Ledger are trending lower, according to an analysis of the metrics, which could indicate a drop in investor activity and market interest generally.

It has officially expanded its European footprint. Bitwise listed four of its institutional-grade crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP's explosive growth and Ripple's game-changing blockchain strategy.

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