Whales are using the dip to aggressively buy Ethereum, even as the top altcoin's dominance falls to historical lows of 8%. Like many other altcoins, Ethereum (ETH) remains largely weak as sell-off pressure for risk assets continues.

Ethereum (ETH) whales are now entering the market, accumulating 130,000 ETH as the asset dropped to $1,700–its lowest since November 2024–on April 04, 2025, per a report from IntoTheBlock.

Ripple, the blockchain-based payments firm behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), is raising fresh concerns over the UK's sluggish approach to crypto regulation, arguing that it's leaving British banks unwilling to engage with digital assets. What Happened: At a policy summit held in London, Cassie Craddock, Ripple's Managing Director for the UK and Europe, said that the country's banking institutions remain hesitant to adopt Ripple's services due to lingering uncertainty around crypto laws.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are both rising by 1.2% and 1% respectively in the past 24 hours despite a wave of potentially bearish news.

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.

TL;DR This Friday, Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth a combined total of 2.58 billion dollars are set to expire, potentially causing short-term volatility in the crypto market. The put-to-call ratio for BTC (1.25) and ETH (1.41) reveals a bearish sentiment, with prices likely to approach their respective “max pain” levels.

Opinion by: Matt Mudano, CEO of Arch Labs Ethereum is struggling, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is suffering as a result. Layer-2 (L2) solutions have fractured liquidity, making capital inefficient.

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has seen a significant drop in fees, drawing attention on the crypto market.

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.

Solana price has stalled at a crucial make-or-break support level that could determine its next direction. After peaking near $300 in January, SOL price now sits around the key level at $120.

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.

For ether, things aren't looking good. The chart below very clearly shows just how painful of a spot ETH is in right now.

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.

Ethereum remains under pressure as the broader market sentiment struggles to shift bullish. The price continues to hover around key demand zones, with little sign of immediate strength from bulls, while derivatives and on-chain activity show signs of caution.

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

"I buy once the streets are filled with blood, now is a good time," Doctor Profit said.

TL;DR Upgrade Date & Preparations: Ethereum devs now target May 7, 2025, for the Pectra upgrade, with client releases by April 21 and a detailed specifications blog post on April 23.

Since Ethereum has formally fallen below the crucial $1,800 support level, investors are becoming more concerned about the asset's short-term future. ETH has now broken through this psychological barrier following weeks of pressure suggesting that the bearish momentum is still in control.

Ethereum has experienced a challenging month and a half, with its price nearing a 17-month low at $1,802 at the time of writing. Despite this ongoing downtrend, which nearly sent ETH into a bear market, key investors have remained optimistic.

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.

Ethereum (ETH) investors continue to suffer as the price trades below $2,000 for 25 consecutive days. Although many altcoins have experienced massive rallies, Ethereum price has failed to move, and four charts accurately explain why this is the case.

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 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.

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

This new timeline comes after a successful test on the Hoodi testnet. It was confirmed during a key core developers' call on Thursday.

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.

The highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will launch on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet on May 7, 2025, after overcoming a series of technical challenges and delays in the testnet phase.

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.

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