XRP price remains in focus after a sharp 30% surge last week, hovering near $3.20. Ripple's potential use in U.S. national debt repayment has sparked heated discussions among investors.

The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic of what is to come with Donald Trump serving as the next president. Optimism comes as many cryptocurrencies have hit all-time highs since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

XRP, in the last seven days, has progressed on a bullish trajectory in a move many anticipated would see it flip its all-time high (ATH). XRP stands just 17.74% away from surpassing its ATH of $3.84 set in January 2018.

Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoin at Ripple, has made a bold prediction for the stablecoin market, declaring 2025 as "the year of the stablecoin."

XRP's latest rally was succeeded by a bout of correction. Should you worry though?

XRP, the core native cryptocurrency of the XRPL blockchain, celebrates a new milestone as Weiss Crypto Rating grants it the "B+" label. XRP benefits from the positive outcome of the Ripple v.

Wall Street has recently found a good friend in AI. Market experts and participants have been using various AI models to predict the market and pick the next multi-bagger coin.

Donald Trump's TRUMP memecoin, which gained $8 billion within hours of launch, has sparked criticism from the Ripple community. Experts analyze the potential impact of TRUMP memecoin's launch on the XRP lawsuit.

Ripple has much to celebrate following the announcement of resignation of Gary Gensler as Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Related Reading: FDIC Under Fire: Senator Alleges Destruction Of Operation Chokepoint 2.

The last 24 hours have seen a notable issuance of 2,008,333 RLUSD by the Ripple stablecoin RLUSD Treasury. Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community account on X that tracks the minting, redemption and transfer of Ripple's RLUSD, reports this development in a tweet, highlighting the latest activity at the RLUSD Treasury.

XRP's price has been on a tear this past week. The coin breached the $3-mark earlier this week and hit levels previously seen in 2018. The coin made a five-year high of $3.39 earlier on January 17. XRP price has gained over 40% in the past week.

A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a top-30 altcoin by market cap while outlining the path forward for three other crypto assets.

Crypto trader and analyst Ali Martinez has push significant interest in the altcoin market with his bold predictions for XRP, Solana, and Pepe. In a recent post to his 113,700 followers on X, Martinez suggests that XRP could potentially surge by 200% if certain market catalysts continue to unfold.

Bitcoin spot ETF issuer ProShares has submitted filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a series of new XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) products. As reported by ETF Store President Nate Geraci, the proposed ETFs include leveraged, inverse, and futures options.

Amid the rising bullish sentiment in the crypto market, the price of Bitcoin has successfully maintained its value above the $100,000 mark. However, top altcoins such as Ethereum and XRP have recorded a bearish action during this period, highlighting a mixed action in the crypto space.

Austin King, co-founder and CEO of OmniNetwork, in a latest X post breaks down Ripple's latest move into tokenization and how it will reshape the onchain economy.

Crypto prices are up a ton since Donald Trump won the presidential election in early November, and crypto prices by and large have held up pretty well in the face of a recent rise in Treasury yields. Most investors are still bullish on the regulatory tailwinds Trump could unleash when he takes office.

Trader demand for Solana's SOL rose as Donald Trump's so-termed official token was issued on the network.

XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken to his official account on X to touch on the topic of Gary Gensler stepping down from the position of SEC chairman.

XRP (XRP -4.33%) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year.

The current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler, will resign this January 20, 2025, marking an end to an era. Gensler has been active in the crypto industry, especially for its legal connection with the Ripple token through the SEC Vs Ripple case.

XRP News: The odds of an XRP, Solana (SOL), & Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have gained significant traction in anticipation of Doland Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration and Gary Gensler's exit. Notably, renowned ETF expert Nate Geraci recently revealed that numerous asset managers have submitted filings for multiple crypto-backed exchange-traded products.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

XRP continues to hold below its all-time highs, with the market still showing potential for an upward move. The overall expectation remains bullish, as a possible five-wave Elliott Wave pattern suggests higher prices ahead. After completing a fourth wave triangle, XRP has been consolidating, and there are still opportunities for further gains.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Gary Gensler's time at the helm of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends this Friday. The San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is marking the occasion with enthusiasm.

Gary Gensler officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, commented on the event with a bold statement on social media.

The legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is far from over, with the SEC recently filing an appeal against the partial ruling in Ripple's favor from July 2023. This legal fight revolves around whether XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, should be classified as a security.

XRP continues its strong bullish rally, market experts are urging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to consider the long-term value of holding substantial amounts of the token. Recently, XRP surpassed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, reigniting discussions about its potential for future price gains.

The price of XRP is one of the biggest sensations in the altcoin world thus far this year with sustained rally. The coin is changing hands for $3.277, atop a marginal growth of 0.16%.

XRP's recent rally has some cracks as risk metrics hinted at overheated conditions and a possible correction.

XRP's Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval has surged to 70%, as predicted on Polymarket, a popular crypto-based prediction platform. This shift comes amid growing optimism after XRP experienced a major price surge, hitting $3.39 for the first time in almost seven years.

This week, Ripple's XRP stole the spotlight by hitting seven-year highs, surging nearly 45% in just seven days.

This Friday marks Gary Gensler's last full day as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP has become the focal point of the crypto market after experiencing a massive price surge and surpassing the $3 mark. For many investors seeking wealth, the previously stagnant cryptocurrency presented an opportunity to buy low in the hopes of a price increase.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $105,607.81 +5.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,426.67 +2.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.86 +1.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 -4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4148 +7.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002403 +7.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 6.4% and daily active addresses falling by 2.9%.

"If you think XRP is going to $100 this cycle, you might have an undiagnosed mental disability," one finance expert claimed.

XRP surged past $3.39, with bullish metrics hinting at a potential $15 milestone.

After a prolonged period of consolidation, cryptocurrency activity has picked up this week, with global crypto market capitalization rising by 2% during that period.

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

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XRP has enjoyed a rally beyond the $3.2 mark as on-chain data shows the cryptocurrency is among the altcoins witnessing the largest whale activity spikes. XRP Whale Transaction Count Has Exploded Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the list of altcoins that have seen the largest jumps in Whale Transaction Count during the past week.

Donald Trump's inauguration, which is slated for 20th January, might just be crypto's top catalyst in the short term. Indeed, expectations of crypto-friendly policies during his final term have the likes of Ripple and Cardano recording a stellar performance. Besides, with this positive sentiment, more investors are looking for opportunities beyond the crypto majors.