The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC has kept the crypto world on edge. While the SEC recently dropped cases against major firms like Coinbase and Kraken, many wonder if Ripple could be next.

XRP price is up today ahead of the first White House Crypto Summit, and holding a key support level could see the altcoin rally toward $5.85.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome $90,000 as bears attempt to hold the level as resistance, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest the upside is the most likely path that prices will take.

The blockchain firm still faces legal action in appellate court from the SEC as its CEO plans to attend a crypto summit at the White House on March 7.

Check out why XRP might record additional gains in the short term.

Ripple News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the company will provide a $50 million grant to the newly launched National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). The non-profit organization aims to enhance crypto literacy and promote safe adoption across the United States.

Crypto prices have made solid gains today, March 5, 2025. The total crypto market cap is back above $3 trillion and Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 briefly before retreating to around $89,000.

Ripple has taken a step toward advancing crypto education in the United States by spearheading the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) launch. The NCA is positioned as an independent, non-partisan organization with no political affiliations.

Ripple Labs' chief technology officer (CTO), David Schwartz, said the company has a right to sell XRP tokens for operational funding, stating that Ripple is under no obligation to act in the interests of investors.

XRP has regained bullish momentum, climbing over 4% in the past 24 hours to trade above $2.4 mark. The token is rebounding from a sharp sell-off triggered by Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico.

Shaquille O'Neal , the NBA legend turned business mogul, has consistently voiced skepticism about cryptocurrency, yet evidence reveals he dipped into the market with a $20,000 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) purchase to acquire NFTs in 2021. "I don't understand it, so I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding," O'Neal told CNBC in 2022.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) is now officially live, aiming to clear up confusion, provide resources and give people a better understanding of how digital assets work. The person leading this effort is Stuart Alderoty, who will serve as president while continuing in his role as chief legal officer at Ripple.

WisdomTree has tipped XRP and Solana (SOL) to spearhead an altcoin resurgence in 2025 as investors turn their gaze outside Bitcoin (BTC). The firm's report points to impressive use cases and incoming mass institutional adoption for both assets.

Bitcoin and Ether were widely expected in a US crypto reserve, but American-made projects like Ripple, Solana and Cardano raise eyebrows.

President Donald Trump recently outlined five cryptocurrencies as potential candidates for the U.S. strategic crypto reserve: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Cardano (ADA).

XRP News: Ripple whales have once again sent shockwaves across the broader crypto market with their massive movers. On-chain data revealed by a top crypto analyst highlighted that over $5 billion worth of XRP was transferred in the past 24 hours.

Stellar (XLM) has gained more than 9% in the last 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.308 in the early Wednesday session. XLM is gaining traction, along with the rest of the cryptocurrency market.

Ripple Labs, the issuer and biggest holder of XRP, has been maintaining a system of gradual releases for additional tokens into circulation for years.

Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse has just reposted a tweet about the launch of the The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA).

XRP could take a different path and fall.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has put an end to speculation regarding the potential creation of additional XRP tokens. In response to recent claims on social media, Schwartz clarified that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) does not allow for the minting of new XRP under any circumstances.

XRP has experienced significant price movements recently, especially with the massive accumulation by whales. Over the past week, large holders have been quietly stacking up XRP, potentially positioning the altcoin for a significant price boost.

Pi Network's subscribers base on X may soon exceed Dogecoin's (DOGE).

Peter Schiff, economist and crypto critic, demands an investigation into Trump's crypto reserve, claiming that the announcement might amount to a pump and dump scheme.

After the massive turmoil on the cryptocurrency market in the past few days, on Wednesday, March 5, we saw a rebound, with the prices of digital assets shining green. In the midst of this relief, an unknown large investor withdrew 95,254,697 XRP, equivalent to 235.67 million USD, from major centralized exchange OKX.

Ali Martinez, a well-known cryptocurrency analyst, recently highlighted a significant rise in the number of active XRP wallets, according to data from Glassnode.

Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer of cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, on Wednesday attributed President Donald Trump's decision to include Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Ripple‘s (CRYPTO: XRP) in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve to his businessman instincts, despite market skepticism and a subsequent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price retreat. What Happened: Unveiled on Sunday, the reserve—set to include Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP, and Cardano—triggered a swift market reaction, with Bitcoin climbing from $85,000 to $95,000 before relinquishing all gains by Monday.

The National Cryptocurrency Association officially launched on Wednesday, aiming to help Americans better understand the industry.

As of March 5, 2025, XRP traded at $2.48, commanding a $143 billion valuation and $8.04 billion in daily activity, fluctuating between $2.30 and $2.54—a harmonious equilibrium across temporal intervals. XRP Looking at the 1 hour XRP chart, a near-term upward bias materialized as XRP charted rising minima below the $2.54 barrier.

Ripple's XRP got a major validation boost when US President Donald Trump included it in the US Strategic Crypto Reserve. This has led whales to turn their attention to XRP, along with the altcoins (Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano) named in the reserve.

“Ripple can, will, and should act in its own interest,” said David “JoelKatz” Schwartz in response to criticism regarding the firm's XRP sales.

XRP price jumped more than 5% today and hovered near the $2.5 mark while its one-day trading volume was down 25% to $9.5 billion. It's worth noting that the crypto has faced massive volatile trading lately, slipping below the $2 mark recently.

The crypto market took a sharp hit on March 4, losing $800 million in value as prices dropped. After briefly crossing $3 trillion, the total market cap fell 9% to $2.77 trillion, with trading volume also dipping 14% to $177 billion. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP initially jumped after Trump announced plans for a U.S.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Wednesday that despite a bumpy rollout, President Donald Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement remains bullish for the market, a view tempered by industry critique over its scope. What Happened: Unveiled on Sunday, the reserve—set to include Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) triggered a swift market reaction, with Bitcoin climbing from $85,000 to $95,000 before relinquishing all gains by Monday.

The crypto market stabilized today as the trade war jitters eased. BTC price crawled back, rising by 6% in the last 24 hours.

While speculations of the XRP lawsuit resolution surge, lawyer Jeremy Hogan hints at the possibility of an early resolution in March. Amid discussions of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse attending the White House Crypto Summit, the lawyer weighs in on the Ripple vs SEC case settlement.

Could XRP's regulatory battle take a shocking turn as debates over its security status resurface?

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez has shared a chart provided by on-chain data company Glassnode about a tremendous increase in the number of active XRP wallets faced by the network recently.

XRP's focus on fast, low-cost transactions has made it one of the frontrunners in the digital currency space when it comes to utility. At the time of writing, XRP is the third largest cryptocurrency in the world by market cap.

Inflows to exchanges from funds and traders usually imply an intention to sell, as large token holdings are usually stored in cold (or offline) wallets.

XRP exploded to nearly $3 after President Trump sounded plans for a United States crypto reserve alongside Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL).

XRP's price is somewhat stuck between 50 and 100-day moving averages, which creates a tight range in which both bulls and bears are trying to establish dominance. The momentum for now is certainly not decisive.

Ripple's XRP has seen a notable bounce in the past 24 hours, rising by more than 6% to trade at $2.44. As the broader cryptocurrency market experiences a bullish surge, with Bitcoin surpassing $86K and ADA up 16%, XRP eyes the $2.50 mark.

The market capitalisation of the third largest cryptocurrency, XRP, remains at $142,889,441,501 – at least 46.48% lower than the Ethereum market cap of $267,009,007,063. A recent post on X by a crypto analyst and trader, identified as Dom, suggests that XRP is currently testing a historically strong resistance level versus Ethereum.

XRP price surged above $2.50 with analysts predicting a potential rally that could challenge Ethereum's market position.

Upbit, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange, has skyrocketed to the top, now holding the largest XRP reserves among all tracked exchanges by CryptoQuant. This comes just days after President Donald Trump revealed plans for a US crypto reserve featuring XRP and other tokens.

Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) have received much attention this week after President Donald Trump confirmed their inclusion in a US crypto strategic reserve. As the crypto market awaits to see whether Congress will support Trump's plan, speculation is rife about which other altcoins will be included.

David Schwartz, chief technology officer at enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has clarified that Ripple should not be expected to act in someone's interests to the detriment of its own interests or the interests of its shareholders.