Solana (SOL) rose over 6% Friday morning to over $120.00, building on strong gains from earlier in the week as markets reacted to renewed institutional confidence and continued macro volatility. Its latest catalyst is a second major crypto purchase from publicly traded real estate tech firm Janover Inc, which snapped up 44,158 SOL—worth approximately $5 million—as part of its treasury allocation strategy.
XRP is trading flat on Friday morning, hovering around $1.99, as traders digest a wave of bullish long-term news following a dramatic week in the crypto market. While the broader altcoin market remains mixed after Wednesday's tariff-driven rally, XRP is holding ground above the $2 psychological level, showing resilience amid short-term indecision.
Solana is now facing critical liquidity resistance as the broader crypto market attempts to stabilize following weeks of extreme volatility and uncertainty. After a brutal downtrend that saw SOL lose more than 47% of its value since early March, buyers are finally stepping in.
In late 2023, Solana (SOL) was in the vanguard of the emerging cryptocurrency bull market, and in April 2025, the token appears to be at the speartip of a dreaded bear market.
It may seem like there has been a lack of action on the cryptocurrency market lately, especially after the roller coaster ride it has been on, but as some indicators suggest, this may just be the calm before the storm.
Crypto market volatility was high this week as regulatory developments, macro tensions, and the Binance exchange's decisions shook markets.
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XRP shot up almost 3% in the past 24 hours after Ripple and the SEC submitted a joint filing for a 60-day pause to their appeals and cross-appeals.
The Trump tariff pause the pause offers “breathing space” while keeping pressure on China, said one analyst.
XRP is currently priced at $2.003 to $2.011 over the last hour, supported by a market capitalization of $117 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $3.60 billion. Trading activity has remained concentrated within an intraday range of $1.93 to $2.
Friday is witnessing a surge in the crypto market. Bitcoin is around 4% up so far, and some of the leading altcoins are really outperforming.
Renowned blockchain platform Whale Alert, which monitors large-scale cryptocurrency transfers, has spotted an astounding crypto transaction initiated by Ripple cryptocurrency firm less than two hours ago.
The markets are recovering from the trade-war turmoil, which has dragged the Solana price below $100 for a while. The bears did try to drag the price below the range for two consecutive days but failed, with the price reclaiming $120 in no time.
The CEO of Ripple's major partner in Japan, financial behemoth SBI Group, Yoshitaka Kitao, has published a tweet, endorsing Ripple's new press release about the rapid expansion of the market for tokenized financial assets.
In the latest XRP news, Ripple has recently moved 200 million coins, fueling speculations in the market. Meanwhile, this comes as the crypto holds the $2 support despite recent volatile trading.
Ripple and the SEC filed a joint motion to halt legal proceedings as the case nears final settlement. The long-standing Ripple vs SEC lawsuit has come to an end this year amidst a regulatory shift in the US.
A growing number of voices in the crypto space are questioning whether Ethereum, once the undeniable leader in smart contracts, is showing signs of fatigue.
According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ripple USD (RLUSD) — the stablecoin developed by San Francisco crypto company Ripple — has lost over 50% of its trading volume in the last 24 hours.
The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.
Ripple has minted 350,026 new Ripple USD (RLUSD) tokens, marking its first issuance in over a week. This follows last weeks record-breaking minting of 100 million RLUSD tokens, signaling Ripples aggressive push into the stablecoin market.
Solana (SOL) is under heavy selling pressure, alarming both short- and long-term investors. Since its failed breakout attempt in March, SOL has plunged over 60% from its local peak near $210.
XRP is facing a critical inflection point as it trades around the $1.80 mark the lower boundary of its long-standing descending price channel. This level, historically known for triggering bullish reversals, is now being tested again amid growing selling pressure.
The legal fight between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple may be coming to an end.
XRPs performance against Bitcoin (BTC) appears primed for a shift, with the XRP/BTC weekly chart tightening into a narrow range, signaling that a major move could be on the horizon. After weeks of sideways trading and minimal volatility, XRP is showing signs of building pressuresimilar to its late 2024 pattern, which preceded a notable breakout.
Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to pause their respective appeals, signaling a potential resolution in the long-running legal battle. The filing states both parties have reached an agreement-in-principle, though the deal still requires final approval from SEC commissioners.
Ripple Labs and the SEC have jointly filed a motion to pause their appeals in the long-running legal battle over XRP. The post Ripple and SEC Request 60-Day Pause on Appeals, Hinting at Possible Settlement appeared first on Cryptonews.
Ripples XRP is experiencing a strong rebound, climbing 10.46% to $2.05 as investor sentiment improves following the launch of the first U.S.-based XRP ETF. This surge is accompanied by a 37.92% spike in trading volume, which now exceeds $8.92 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
The company just announced it has purchased approximately $4.6 million worth of SOL. This marks the first step in its newly adopted digital asset treasury strategy.
A massive XRP transaction has caught the attention of the crypto community. According to blockchain tracker Whale Alert, an anonymous wallet transferred 230,770,000 XRPworth over $414 millionto another unidentified wallet.
Solana (SOL) is under pressure after a major whale offloaded 100,000 SOL worth approximately $10.7 million just 30 minutes ago, triggering heightened volatility. The wallet, which previously held 1.32 million SOL (around $192 million), had already raised concerns after unstaking all holdings 15 days ago and depositing 1.2 million SOL into Kamino to borrow $20 million in USDC.
In an uptrend, Janover, a software company acquiring $4.6M Solana (SOL) would skyrocket prices. However, bear market dampens this bullish development, leaving Solana price to crash below $100 and retest $75, a level not tagged since December 2023.
Fartcoin surges over 100% in April, hitting overbought RSI levels that preceded a 92% crash. A breakout pattern now targets $2.14—but risks remain.
The XRP/BTC weekly chart looks like it's about to change after the alternative cryptocurrency has been trading sideways against its main counterpart for the past few weeks; stuck in a tight range with less and less volatility.
News of the case's pending resolution may be priced in, with the price of XRP holding steady following the agreement-in-principle.
The latest decision to pause the appeal entails that “no brief will be filed on April 16th.”
In a notable divergence from Bitcoin's institutional-driven rally, XRP has emerged as a retail investor favorite, with active addresses skyrocketing by almost 500% over the past 3 years, according to recent data from crypto analytics firm Glassnode.
XRP price climbs above $1.950 with eyes on $2.00 resistance while maintaining support at $1.920 as technical indicators show bullish momentum.
A crypto whale has accumulated 32,000 Solana (SOL) tokens following a significant leap in crypto prices. Digital assets spiked in line with traditional assets as bulls looked to recover losses picked up at the start of the week.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and blockchain payments firm Ripple agreed to pause their appeals in the ongoing XRP legal battle, signaling a potential move toward a final settlement.The SEC and Ripple agreed to put their appeals in “abeyance,” meaning the proceedings are now paused pending an anticipated settlement of the XRP (XRP) case. “An abeyance would conserve judicial and party resources while the parties continue to pursue a negotiated resolution of this matter,” the parties jointly stated in an April 10 court filing.
XRP price is showing a mixed outlook today, April 11. CoinMarketCap data shows Ripple has posted a slight 0.7% gain in 24 hours but trading volumes are down by 52%.
Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested a pause in their appeal to finalize a settlement agreement.
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Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have jointly asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to pause their ongoing legal dispute, suggesting a full settlement may soon be reached. The request, filed on Apr.
Defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has once again caused a market stir, unlocking roughly $21 million of Solana on Friday. As the collapsed crypto exchange looks to kick off creditor repayment plans as soon as May 30, this unlock has put SOL traders on red alert amid an already cooking crypto market slump.
Amidst the tariff turmoil of early April, XRP plunged into the unknown as it lost the critical $2 support zone.
A wallet address affiliated with the fallen crypto exchange FTX unstaked over 186,000 SOL, hinting at a potential selloff similar to last month.
Fartcoin surges 20% in one day and 80-104% weekly, defying market trends as traders target the $1 psychological milestone.
XRP has at last breached a crucial barrier on the chart in a possible change to its market narrative. A technical milestone that frequently signals a return to bullish momentum, the asset has successfully closed above the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) following an extended period of downward pressure.