XRP (XRP), the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has been touted by proponents as a high-speed, low-cost solution for cross-border payments. But just how much value flows through the network on a daily basis?

BTC put bias is strongest since the U.S. regional banking crisis of early 2023, according to one observer.

Arthur Hayes said on Wednesday that Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by the end of 2025 because President Trump's crypto-loving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will make Fed chair Jerome Powell start printing again to keep the US government afloat.

As markets prep for President Donald Trump's sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, bitcoin remains resilient, posting a current price of $84,609. The digital asset's market capitalization stands at $1.67 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $19.84 billion and intraday price swings between $81,188 and $85,438.

Analysts are warning the bitcoin price could fall sharply in the aftermath of Trump's latest tariff salvo

There is a distinct possibility that XRP below $2 could soon become a reality.

While Minnesota's proposal names Bitcoin directly, Alabama sets eligibility criteria that only Bitcoin currently meets.

Bitcoin prices have jumped to $85,020 in the last 24 hours, marking a 1.2% increase that reverses some of the recent downward momentum. The cryptocurrency is now testing a key resistance level that dates back to its January peak of $110,000, according to market analysts.

In an interview with Bitcoin commentator Natalie Brunell, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) reaffirmed her commitment to establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), disclosing that the Treasury Department is probing its legal authority to purchase and custody BTC on behalf of the federal government.

Japanese hotel giant Metaplanet (3350) is going big on Bitcoin as the firm just scooped up 160 BTC. The firm acquired Bitcoins for around $83,600 each, adding $13.4 million to their crypto stash. This brings their Bitcoin holdings to 4,206 BTC, and their total investment to $363.5 million.

Despite a recent pullback, the last 12 months have been very kind to XRP (XRP -1.54%), a popular cryptocurrency that has seen its value more than triple over that time period. While the token is trading close to its all-time highs, you'd be mistaken to believe current levels represent the height of XRP's potential.

Something rather uncommon is about to happen on Bitcoin's price chart, something that does not fit into the usual textbook technical patterns traders rely on. It is not just a golden cross, and it is not just a death cross — it is both, forming at the same time on the daily time frame.

Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has shared his new take on the course crypto prices may take this year. Notably, the view point he expressed this time is quite opposite to the ultra bearish Bitcoin price outlook he shared several times earlier this year.

Despite XRP's remarkable 315% rally over the past year, the token has now faded into uncertainty, as it struggles to maintain momentum in 2025. Once driven by hopes of regulatory clarity and renewed institutional interest, XRP has dropped 20% over the past month.

Leading on-chain data provider CryptoQuant has revealed a shocking trend that public companies bought a massive 91,781 BTC in Q1 2025. Yet, despite this strong buying activity, Bitcoin's price dropped from $94,400 to $82,500, a 12% decline.

XRP is holding above key support on both USD and BTC pairs but remains under pressure, with no strong bullish momentum in sight. Price action is consolidative and leaning slightly bearish in the short term.

GameStop and Tether are deepening their exposure to Bitcoin, with GameStop raising $1.5 billion to add the cryptocurrency to its treasury and Tether expanding its Bitcoin holdings.

Much is still hanging on the market reading of President Trump's tariffs, which go into effect on Wednesday, but if positive, Bitcoin proxy companies Strategy, Metaplanet, and Boyaa, are all ready to breakout and head higher.

The stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly sitting on $3.86 billion worth of unrealized Bitcoin (BTC) profits. The crypto tracker Spot On Chain notes Tether has the sixth-largest Bitcoin wallet in the world, with its reserves totaling 92,647 BTC worth $7.88 billion at time of writing.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours despite several altcoins crashing on April Fools' Day. Despite the altcoin crash, the crypto market cap is up 0.50% and currently sits at $2.7 trillion.

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight – and not just because of the price charts. In the latest twist of crypto-meets-mainstream, Eric Trump has officially stepped into the Bitcoin mining game.

President Trump is expected to announce large-scale tariffs, including reciprocal tariffs, later on Wednesday.

Investors pulled $222 million from US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the first two days of the week, with Fidelity's FBTC leading Bitcoin ETF outflows.

Currently, the Bitcoin market stands over 30% below the all-time high. In February, the market recorded a drop of 17.5%. In the previous months, it registered a decline of 2.19%. In the last seven days alone, the market has decreased by 3.2%. However, in the last 24 hours, it has witnessed a surge of 0.9%.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have backed a new company, American Bitcoin Corporation, which used to be called American Data Centres. American Bitcoin recently acquired ASIC miners from the company Hut 8.

As markets brace for the impact of President Trump's tariff announcements, experts point to regulatory clarity as bullish catalyst, while a looming correction in equities remains the most prominent downside risk. What Happened Despite a global macro backdrop filled with uncertainties—from proposed sweeping U.S. tariffs to stubborn inflation and elevated rates—digital assets have shown remarkable resilience.

Japanese hotel firm deepens bitcoin strategy with new BTC purchase and impressive Q1 performance

Ripple (XRP) price is poised for volatility this week as President Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs go into effect today, April 2. The impact that these tariffs will have on risk assets such as crypto and stocks is also causing jitters among investors.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price fluctuations have affected bull traders following recent outflows. The general market downturn has impacted trading volumes in the top crypto assets and altcoins.

As per a latest tweet from Whale Alert, Ripple has locked 700 million XRP tokens in escrow. As part of its regular escrow program, Ripple releases 1 billion XRP each month to keep the token supply predictable. These released tokens are used for institutional sales, operational costs, and other purposes.

GameStop, the 2021 short squeeze icon, has roughly $1.5 billion to begin acquiring Bitcoin for its treasury after completing its private offering of five-year convertible notes.

Once again, GameStop defies expectations. Known for its stock surges and status, the video game retailer makes a new move by raising $1.5 billion through a convertible debt issuance.

A reversal on tariffs is "almost inevitable" because "markets crave clarity," an expert said on a Wednesday trading note.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Hashrate has set a new all-time high (ATH) recently, a potential sign that miners are still hopeful about BTC's future.

The Bitcoin price is currently down more than -22% from its all-time, displaying a series of lower highs on the daily timeframe. While the weekly and monthly time bullish, the calls for the beginning of the Bitcoin bear market are growing louder on X.

TL;DR $1.5B Raised via Convertible Notes: GameStop raised $1.5 billion through a convertible senior note sale, surpassing its initial $1.3 billion target due to strong investor demand, with notes maturing on April 1, 2030.

Crypto critic Peter Schiff once again sparked debate with his stark criticism of Bitcoin (BTC). In his recent X post, Schiff debunked the notions of ‘digital gold,' reinforcing his skepticism about BTC.

XRP (XRP) price fell 22% between March 19 and March 31, potentially forming a local bottom at $2.02. The price then increased by 9% to $2.20 before retracing to the current levels.

Just 24 hours ago, the crypto market seemed like a prosperous place after days, if not weeks, of uncertainty. Even the popular Fear & Greed indicator made it back into greed mode and reached a reading of 44.

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Ripple Labs has made a major escrow move with over 700 million XRP locked in, the first since its US SEC resolution.

The crypto market is abuzz after a bit of a lull in March. Things are getting active and volatile again.

The Texas Senator's Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions bill aims to make the state “the number one place for Bitcoin mining.”

As the tariff war reignited by Washington captures attention, Bitcoin hovers around $85,000. Some see a cause-and-effect link.

Anthony Scaramucci, an influential cryptocurrency advocate and founder of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has alternated between supporting President Donald Trump's pro-cryptocurrency pivot and warning of the potential pitfalls of some of his decisions. What happened: Scaramucci, who served as the White House Communications Director for a brief 11-day stint during Trump's previous presidency, has evolved into a vocal critic of the president on matters such as tariffs and economic growth.

XRP is on the edge! Will it break out and soar, or crash down hard?

Russia is moving closer to selling Bitcoin confiscated during criminal investigations as officials work to create a legal structure for handling such digital assets, local media outlet RBC reported. According to the report, Russia's Federal Bailiff Service, in coordination with other government agencies, is leading efforts to turn seized crypto into government revenue.