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The XRP ETF narrative just gained serious traction as a key industry voice has stepped forward with a clear signal — approval for a spot XRP ETF may not just be likely, but imminent.

ProShares has confirmed plans to launch a set of XRP futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by April 30, according to an updated April 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Products tracking altcoins posted net outflows across the board last week, except for XRP funds, marking a potential turnaround. The post Can XRP Defy the Bear Market Again? Price Analysis as Altcoin Inflows Return appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto community went buzzing as the prominent blockchain tracker Whale Alert shared the details of a transaction that moved a whopping 131,000,000 XRP anonymously. Still, additional on-chain data helped to shed light on the identity of the recipient.

XRP whales offload $800M as price tests $2 support, with rising exchange inflows and a major $273M transfer signaling potential further decline.

As the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit nears its conclusion, the anticipation surrounding XRP ETFs has reached a fever pitch. With multiple asset managers receiving green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the community is eagerly awaiting the regulator's approval.

Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to suspend their legal appeals in the long-running XRP case, signalling a possible end to one of the crypto industry's most high-profile court battles.

XRP is no longer waiting for a green light, it's pushing ahead. Multiple major asset managers, including ProShares and Bitwise, have now filed to launch XRP ETF, signaling a wave of institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

XRP's price has slipped below $2.1 today.

Bitcoin (BTC) and other major tokens lost more than 3% as Tuesday's rally was met with profit-taking during Asian morning hours Wednesday — in line with expectations.

The Ripple SEC case finally seems to come to an end as both the parties have agreed to pause their legal appeals as they enter settlement talks. There are speculations that the incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins could drop the case altogether.

Payments-focused XRP's immediate prospects look bleak, with its price chart flashing a "rising wedge" breakdown.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 resistance. The price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2.050 zone.

Ripple Labs' Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has issued a public alert following a suspicious post from John Deaton.

XRP leads crypto ETF filings as SEC shifts stance under new leadership, boosting hopes for institutional inflows and a bullish price breakout.

Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain company, has announced the integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its payment solutions, aiming to expand digital payment capabilities for global businesses. The update was shared via an official X post and is part of Ripples mission to offer fast, low-cost, and transparent cross-border transaction services that meet institutional standards.

Ripple eyes a landmark SEC settlement paid in XRP as CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly forecasts bitcoin hitting $200,000, signaling explosive momentum for the crypto market. Ripple Discusses Settling With SEC Using XRP, CEO Sees $200K Bitcoin Ahead Ripple Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse said the company's settlement with the U.S.

The mood in the equity and crypto market turned sour late Wednesday as Nvidia shares crashed in after-hours trading following a $5.5 billion charge tied to the Trump administration's decision to ban the company's H20 chip sales to China.

XRP has bounced back strongly after facing a steep decline last week that nearly pushed its price below $1. The token, which had fallen to a monthly low of $1.64 amid a broader crypto market sell-off, has since recovered, supported by renewed investor confidence and market stabilization.

Ripple, the blockchain firm based in San Francisco has announced via an X post, the integration of the RLUSD stablecoin into its payment option.

A few key factors might determine where XRP's price goes next.

Fifteen days into April, Ripple (XRP) price has endured volaltile swings. Reacting to recent catalysts ranging from RLUSD rollout to wew SEC Chair Paul Atkins' confirmation—prominent analysts have pegged bold XRP price forecasts between $1.80 and $4.50.

XRP exchange-traded funds may be the next SEC-approved product that gives investors exposure to crypto, according to data firm Kaiko.

A suspicious post from John Deaton's X account has raised concerns of a possible hack. This prompted Ripple Labs' Chief Technology Officer to issue a public warning, advising followers to refrain from engaging with the account.

Kaiko analysts said in a Monday report that Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency XRP is ahead of other alternative cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) when it comes to spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP emerges as the most likely candidate for the next crypto ETF, says Kaiko Research.

Major cryptocurrencies are in the red as macro uncertainty and trade war tensions weigh on sentiment. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,157.00 -1.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,609.19 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $128.50 -1.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.12 -1.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1554 -3.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001183 -2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 28.6% and daily active addresses growing by 19%.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is back in the spotlight with a strong 17% weekly rally. Traders are growing increasingly optimistic about a potential ETF approval, but not everyone is convinced the move has more room to run.

Golden Cross on XRP emerges to amplify crypto bull power: what's stopping the cross-border darling from hitting $2.50?

After the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the crypto world is now wondering which altcoin will be next. Crypto research firm Kaiko says XRP could become the next big cryptocurrency to get a U.S. spot ETF approval, possibly even before Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), or Litecoin (LTC).

XRP trades at $2.14 with a market capitalization of $124 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $2.47 billion, and a price range between $2.103 and $2.185, reflecting short-term consolidation as it positions for a potential breakout. XRP The one-hour chart for XRP reveals range-bound behavior, with the price oscillating between $2.13 and $2.18.

The price of XRP remains stable in an otherwise volatile market, currently selling at $2.15 with a an impressive 13% increase in the last seven days. The cryptocurrency holds on to being part of the top three digital currencies despite indicators pointing in varying directions.

Unanimity in the markets is never trivial, especially in the crypto world. On Binance, over 72% of traders are betting on the rise of XRP.

Flare is flashing signals of a potential comeback as it re-enters the buying zone. With deep XRP ties and an expanding ecosystem, could FLR finally deliver on its promise?

The numbers do not lie, but they also do not always tell the same story — and right now, XRP is stuck between two very different narratives. On the one hand is a climb against USD, up 1.79% to $2.16441, with the middle Bollinger Band acting as a major support.

XRP is currently hovering near the critical $2 mark, but technical indicators are flashing warnings of a potential volatility spike. Despite showing bullish impulses, XRP continues to struggle below the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA), which remains a strong resistance barrier.

A large Ripple whale has moved 29,532,534 XRP, valued at $63.81 million, from an unknown wallet to Coinbase. This Ripple whale transfer comes at a time when XRP is making waves in the cryptocurrency market, positioning itself as one of the top candidates for a U.S. spot ETF approval.

According to analytics firm Kaiko, XRP is positioned to be the next altcoin to get its own exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S.

XRP may have spent the past few weeks struggling to hold above the $2 level, but one analyst believes the recent price action is only in its early stages of a much larger surge. For those who think $3 is a reasonable target, this outlook predicted that the real move could take the altcoin far beyond that mark and possibly much sooner than expected.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has predicted that Bitcoin's mega explosion to the elusive $200,000 level is possible, as regulators in the United States have swiftly changed their approach to regulating crypto.

Analysts at Kaiko have identified key factors that position XRP ahead of other cryptocurrencies for potential spot ETF approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

While everyone is watching Bitcoin, XRP just pulled a sneaky breakout move. Is it a fakeout or the start of something bigger?

Prominent blockchain tracker Whale Alert, which monitors large cryptocurrency transfers, has spotted a massive crypto transaction that took place earlier today and carried tens of millions of dollars worth of XRP. The destination was the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. — Coinbase.

After a sharp break below the $2 support level last week that caught investors by surprise, the XRP price is back up again and looking to break out into another surge. This is highlighted by an analyst on the TradingView website who explained that XRP is making major strides after the recovery.

XRP has struggled to secure growth in recent days, with the altcoin failing to maintain key support levels. Despite an attempted price rally, XRP has been unable to break through the $2.32 level, leaving the price hovering just above $2.00.