Latest crypto news: the crypto market faces renewed turbulence as Bitcoin dips below $85,000, Ethereum drops under $1,800, and XRP experiences a short-lived spike.

A surprising new filing has appeared on the docket of the XRP lawsuit between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, promising what its author calls “decisive evidence” in favor of the defendants and broader “liberty for the American people.” FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett broke the news via X.

XRP has faced a significant correction in recent weeks, resulting in an 18% decline in the altcoin's price. As a result, XRP is currently struggling to maintain upward momentum, with investors losing confidence.

The crypto industry has been abuzz that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs might finally bury the hatchet.

On-chain analytics form Glassnode has highlighted an important diversion between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What Happened: In their latest report, the firm points out the catalyst-driven growth for Bitcoin, compared to XRP's retail-driven speculation.

XRP faced intense selling pressure this week, plunging below the critical $2 mark amid broader market panic triggered by President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff announcement.

Coinbase is preparing to launch XRP futures, accelerating institutional access and signaling surging confidence as U.S. markets embrace regulated, liquid crypto derivatives.

On-chain metrics and price action both suggest a concerning short-term outlook, and XRP is displaying indications of waning market support. Recent data indicates that key on-chain values for XRP have fallen by more than 65%, indicating a sharp decline in network engagement and user activity.

The crypto market remained firmly in the red as it continued to grapple with market uncertainty and volatility following the introduction of heavy tariffs by President Donald Trump. As a result, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced considerable declines.

Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez has shared an XRP chart showing that the fourth-largest cryptocurrency could face a massive price decline.

Coinbase puts up a USD-settled index future product, opening doors to leveraged XRP trading to 108 million customers.

Polygon (POL) was also a top performer, gaining 1.4% from Thursday.

TL;DR Filing for XRP Futures: Coinbase Derivatives has submitted a CFTC self-certification application for XRP futures contracts, targeting an April 21, 2025 launch. Market Impact: The move is aimed at offering a regulated, capital-efficient way for both institutional and retail investors to gain exposure and manage risk with XRP.

There is a quiet tension in XRP's price action right now because something's about to happen — but the direction is not obvious yet. The Bollinger Bands, popular volatility indicator, are sketching out two very different possibilities, and which one plays out depends entirely on whether the weekly or daily chart takes the lead.

After a free fall, the crypto markets are trying hard to recover and sustain themselves above their respective support levels. Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) & Ripple (XRP) prices have been gaining some strength regardless of the negative on-chain data.

After months of Donald Trump nominating Paul Atkins for the SEC Chair role, the Senate committee has concluded their take. Although the banking committee has nominated him, complete senate voting is still pending.

XRP price has been subdued by the risk aversion in financial markets, but recent developments signal an impending explosion.

XRP rebounded from the sub-$2 levels, Kraken became the latest exchange to embrace RLUSD, and more recent Ripple news in this article.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has hinted at an exciting event set to take place in June. He confirmed the XRPL Apex 2025 event will take place in Singapore from June 10 to 12. This annual event is a major gathering for XRP Ledger enthusiasts and could have a strong impact on XRP's price.

Coinbase has filed for XRP futures trading with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The post Coinbase Files for XRP Futures Trading appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new report from Glassnode reveals an interesting shift in crypto investment trends. While Bitcoin struggles to maintain bullish momentum, XRP has become a hotspot for retail investors. Since 2022, active XRP wallets have surged by 490% compared to Bitcoin's modest 10% rise.

Coinbase Institutional filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures. XRP futures contracts will be cash-settled and margined under the symbol XRL.

Crypto Prices Today (April 4): The broader market sentiment remains uncertain this Friday as Bitcoin (BTC) price held around the previous day's levels, at $83K. Moving on to other metrics, the global cryptocurrency market cap jumped slightly by 0.20% to $2.6 trillion.

Crypto exchange Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to launch XRP and nano XRP futures, aiming to go live on April 21.

The crypto market has been all over the place recently, and XRP is no exception. While its wallet activity took a noticeable dive, other key metrics tell a more interesting story. Overall, the market has been facing a bearish trend, with uncertainty driven by Trump's tariffs and economic turmoil. XRP has dropped to $2.

Coinbase Derivatives has taken a major step toward expanding its crypto offerings by filing with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch an XRP futures contract. If the CFTC gives the green light, trading could begin as early as April 21, 2025.

It's no secret that cryptocurrencies come and go, often after experiencing 15 minutes of fame that cause many to call for their ongoing dominance as part of a new paradigm of financial technology. But some coins, like XRP, (XRP 2.58%) have demonstrated staying power that lasts for years rather than months or weeks.

FIL witnessed a major price surge after its listing on Upbit exchange, along with a notable surge in development activity.

Given its strong retail-driven demand, could XRP emerge as a key asset to watch in Q2?

In a major development for XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value, Coinbase Derivatives, has officially submitted a self-certification application to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling its intent to launch XRP futures contracts.

Ripple's XRP is back in the spotlight after a surprising new filing in the long-running SEC case. The unexpected twist, along with the upcoming launch of XRP futures on Coinbase, has raised concerns about its impact on the XRP price.

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on XRP (XRP) as the fourth-largest crypto asset by market cap hovers around 40% below the 2025 high of about $3.40. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 69,300 YouTube subscribers that XRP is currently in a consolidation phase.

XRP (XRP 2.25%) and Bitcoin (BTC 0.62%) are proven cryptocurrencies that aren't going to go to zero. In the long term, they're more likely to be more valuable than they are today.

Built on the Cosmos SDK, this new sidechain is the result of a successful collaboration. It brings together RippleX, Axelar, Common Prefix, and Peersyst.

XRP reacted well to its recent slip below $2.

XRP (XRP 2.21%) investors received some great news recently -- the Securities and Exchange Commission dropped its case against Ripple, the company behind the token. The case hung over the cryptocurrency for years, as regulators alleged Ripple should have registered XRP as a security.

XRP is showing renewed strength as it holds firmly above the critical $2 level and stabilizes near the 200-day EMA around $1.94. This key support zone is acting as both a technical and psychological anchor, boosting investor confidence and suggesting a potential midterm recovery.

XRP has recorded a sharp 10.77% decline in wallet activity over the past week, according to a recent report by CoinMetrics. This marks the steepest drop among major altcoins, second only to Ethereum.

Coinbase filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch futures contracts for Ripple's XRP token.

In his recent tweet, Brad Garlinghouse, the chief executive officer at the Ripple blockchain heavyweight, has invited the XRP community to join him at the approaching event – XRPL Apex 2025 that is scheduled to take place in Singapore in two months and one week from now – on June 10-12.

It's exciting times for Ripple's native token XRP (XRP 2.36%), as the team celebrates the end of over four years of legal battles. The SEC is dropping its charges against many players in the crypto industry, and Ripple's leadership says that includes XRP.

XRP maintains $2 support amid key developments including Ripple's stablecoin integration, SEC case updates, and upcoming Coinbase futures launch.

Coinbase plans to introduce futures contracts for Ripple's XRP token and has filed with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to get the green light.

Coinbase submitted a filing with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce XRP futures trading, which is expected to launch on April 21.

The XRP lawsuit takes a surprising twist with a mysterious filing, featuring an emergency request to present “decisive evidence” that could potentially impact the Ripple vs SEC case's outcome. Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett has shed light on this filing, sparking curiosity among the XRP community.

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.