Ripple's native cryptocurrency, XRP, is experiencing a fascinating shift in its market dynamics. Recently, the number of small wallets holding under 100 XRP has surged by 11.6% over just two months.

Ripple (XRP) targets $5 as an upswing unfolds; Cardano (ADA) and DTX Exchange (DTX) are on whales' radars, with the latter—a new DeFi coin—tipped for a 50x rally

January was a festival for XRP: 50% increase, regulatory green lights, and a crypto market in ecstasy. But at 4 dollars, does the party continue or will the wake-up call be brutal?

Japan's banks are set to adopt Ripple's XRP, a move that could transform global banking, boost XRP's value, and streamline cross-border payments.

XRP's price is gaining attention as analysts predict a possible surge to $70. Market experts suggest that if the cryptocurrency follows historical patterns and technical indicators, it could reach new highs in the future.

XRP price has been down more than 3% in the last 24 hours as momentum shows signs of slowing. While RSI has dropped below 40, indicating weakening strength, whale activity has remained stagnant, suggesting that large holders are not yet accumulating.

As Dogecoin gears up for a major 6-month rally, investors are eyeing a new coin with the potential to rival Ripple. Could this emerging crypto be the next big breakout?

21Shares is making a bold move by applying for the first-ever spot Polkadot ETF in the U.S.

The current volatility in the cryptocurrency market has left traders and investors confused. Amid this, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is poised for a price decline as sentiment among crypto enthusiasts shifts toward the bearish side.

The Solana network continues to witness rapid expansion, with stablecoin issuer Circle minting a further 250 million USDC on Solana just hours ago, according to Spot On Chain data. This brings the total USDC minted on Solana in 2025 to a staggering $6 billion, including 1.25 billion USDC in the past week alone, indicating huge amounts of funds entering the crypto market.

A widely followed cryptocurrency trader is turning bullish on Solana (SOL) while expressing his reservations about the Ethereum (ETH) competitor.

The 1-month liquidation heatmap outlined the $3.2 and $3.45 levels as significant magnetic zones to the north.

XRP has been in a consolidation phase for the past two weeks, which has hindered its ability to reach a new all-time high (ATH). While the cryptocurrency continues to hold above key support levels, it is facing challenges in generating enough momentum for a breakout.

In the last 24 hours, XRP has plunged below the critical $3 level, losing more than 10 cents in its free fall. The sharp decline might signal that XRP could repeat its history in February.

Crypto asset manager Grayscale applied to convert its XRP Trust to a spot XRP ETF. If the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves, the fund will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

In the latest XRP news, the large investors, also known as whales, have caught the markets' attention with their recent trading activity. According to reports, Ripple whales have offloaded a staggering 70 million tokens recently, causing a slump in the asset's price.

Ripple recently published its quarterly XRP Markets Report, which includes insights on the state of crypto markets, updates on the XRP ecosystem and its XRP holdings, which stand at 4,485,366,320 XRP as of the end of Q4, 2024.

Purpose Investment set to achieve first spot XRP ETF approval ahead of the US. Institutional demand for XRP rises, and analysts predict Canada's approval could pressure US regulators to act.

Cryptocurrencies are back in vogue. The entire industry's market cap sits just under $3.5 trillion (as of Jan. 28), with investors adopting a risk-on approach.

Amid the broader market relief rally attributed to the latest US Fed rate pause decision, crypto favorites like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have rebounded, with aggressive leverage activity among bulls traders, signaling growing conviction on further upside. Meanwhile, newer entrants like DTX Exchange (DTX) are emerging with significant growth potential.

The crypto market is heating up, and meme coins are stealing the spotlight once again. With an XRP ETF likely coming in 2025—an event that could open floodgates for altcoin adoption—and Strike CEO Jack Mallers being ultra-bullish on Bitcoin, the market sentiment is turning electric.

It's hard to predict the future -- especially in the roller coaster ride of cryptocurrency investing. But with prices up by a jaw-dropping 473% over the last 12 months, many investors might wonder if the Ripple network's native token XRP (XRP -3.22%) can continue its run to $5 in 2025.

Here's how the crypto community reacted to the first U.S Polkadot ETF application.

The crypto market's underwhelming performance continues, although a bounce is anticipated in the coming days or weeks. Ethereum's (ETH) struggle below $4,000 persists, sparking concerns. On the bright side, the current price presents a good entry. Meanwhile, whales have been stockpiling Solana (SOL) and IntelMarkets (INTL), a low-cap AI crypto.

Ripple's Q4 2024 XRP Markets report highlights a strong resurgence in on-chain activity, trading volume, and institutional demand.

The Solana blockchain recently recorded a 73% increase in its stablecoin supply, reaching $11.1 billion, following the launch of the memecoin $Trump on January 18, 2025. The launch of this memecoin led to a significant increase in activity on the network, with over 200,000 new users joining the blockchain.

Solana price has experienced consolidation, recently bouncing to $241 before correcting to the $230 support level. Despite this, the altcoin is eyeing a $300 target.

On-chain data shows the adoption rate of XRP has accelerated recently, led by an influx of retail-sized investors into the network.

The XRP Ledger has just introduced a significant update with the implementation of the AMMClawback amendment, a crucial feature designed to enhance security and regulatory compliance on the network. This update, as confirmed by XRPScan, introduces the ability to recover tokens even after they have been sent to a recipient's account.

Purpose Investments, a major Canadian asset manager, is pushing to become the first company to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), filing a preliminary proposal with Canadian regulators.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse just dropped a bombshell, revealing major milestones that could send XRP skyrocketing! From record-breaking XRP ETF filings to a booming decentralized exchange and a surging stablecoin, XRP's Q4 2024 was one for the history books.

The main culprit behind a possible new all-time high is the resolution of the SEC v. Ripple case.

According to data from the crypto ranking platform CoinGecko, XRP is up 511% yearly. In Q4, 2024 alone, XRP market capitalization gained 246%, according to a recent report by Messari.

SOL is down by 8% since last Saturday.

Solana (SOL) is currently navigating a period of consolidation, with its price hovering around $237.80, reflecting a slight 0.22% decrease in the past 24 hours. This stability follows a period of bullish momentum, leaving traders unsure of the next significant move.

The crypto market has gained some appeal again as Donald Trump signed an executive order paving the way for a national digital asset stockpile. In this environment, crypto coins like Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) have seen big price gains on the monthly charts.

Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has published a tweet to share Ripple's quarterly XRP markets report and make a recap of the biggest milestones achieved by the company and the XRP token.

21Shares is taking a radical step in the crypto investment sector by submitting a spot Polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If given the green light, this ETF would enable investors to acquire direct exposure to Polkadot without the need to purchase and maintain the cryptocurrency themselves.

Grayscale Investments is seeking SEC approval to convert its $16.1 million XRP Trust into an ETF, coinciding with significant regulatory changes that could impact the future of cryptocurrency investments.

XRP price has stayed in the red today but recent market developments indicate a potential reversal trend for the crypto ahead. Notably, top experts have set the short-term target for the crypto to $4, spotlighting a crucial support that the crypto must hold.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has recently expressed confidence in XRP's price trajectory, identifying a promising technical pattern that could drive the cryptocurrency higher. Despite a recent decline, XRP has demonstrated strong potential for a breakout, with Brandt predicting that the asset could surge to as high as $4.4.

The crypto-verse has displayed a strong bullish recovery during the second half of January after recording a strong bearish action during the first half. Following this, the altcoin market has displayed a significant rise in volatility with multiple tokens heading toward a new ATH.

DOT, Polkadot's native cryptocurrency is up by 6% as asset manager 21Shares filed for a spot Polkadot ETF, the first such filing for this altcoin. As a result, the DOT price has made quick gains shooting to $6.5 as analysts believe that a potential breakout could lead to a new high ahead.

Asset management firm 21Shares has officially filed with the SEC to introduce a spot Polkadot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The post 21Shares Seeks SEC Approval for Polkadot ETF Launch in Latest Filing appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC now has a pro-crypto Chairman, but the legal battle against Ripple remains ongoing.

After a strong rally to $280, Solana price is now consolidating around $232. Will it break resistance and surge higher, or is a pullback coming?

Asset management firm 21Shares has filed its S-1 registration statement for the Polkadot ETF offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).