Ripple USD (RLUSD) has seen a huge boost, with over $100 million issued since April 1, one of the highest releases in months as the demand for the stablecoin rises. Earlier this week, Ripple issued $50 million worth of RLUSD on Tuesday, followed by another $50 million on Wednesday.

Bitcoin (BTC) faces conditions similar to the 2022 bear market bottom as US business sees “very high risk” to come.In his latest analysis, Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole Investments, queried when the US would start printing money. ”Higher than expected” US tariffs pressure Bitcoin Bitcoin reacted noticeably worse than US stocks after President Donald Trump announced worldwide reciprocal trade tariffs on April 2.

Enish Co., the Japanese gaming firm behind blockchain-based game series ‘De:Lithe Last Memories,' has announced its first BTC purchase worth 100 million yen. According to a recently published document, Enish Co.

Fidelity Digital Asset Research Analyst Zack Wainwright states that bitcoin might still be in a euphoric, volatile period, which he calls an acceleration phase. At the end of this phase, bitcoin might experience a dramatic rally that could take the asset to new heights.

Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, in a bearish outlook in the past 24 hours. The flagship coin dropped over 1 percent in the past 24 hours to trade about $83.3k on Thursday, during the early Western financial markets.

This move lets US adults invest in Bitcoin through their 401(k) accounts. It makes saving for the future easier while diving into crypto.

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded an impressive surge in inflows while the leading product saw $116 million in outflows amid the United States tariff war.

Another day, another move in the markets. From fresh ETF inflows signaling institutional appetite to derivatives data revealing where traders are placing their bets, today's analysis offers key insights into what's driving price action.

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) over the next couple of months. In an interview on the Talking Tokens Podcast, Tapiero says Bitcoin could go up by around 112% from the current level during the current cycle.

Trump's 2025 tariff offensive may replay the Smoot-Hawley crisis of 1930—here's why Bitcoin traders should brace for a potential market downturn.

President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.

An important turning point in the world of finance and pensions comes from the United States: Fidelity Investments, the largest American provider of 401(k) retirement accounts, has announced the introduction of cryptocurrencies in individual retirement accounts (IRA). Investors can now include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) in their retirement plans. A decision that opens up new scenarios for the integration of digital currencies into long-term savings. With the launch of the new service, Fidelity allows its clients to open a “crypto IRA“, a retirement account that permits the purchase and holding of cryptocurrencies. Already known to the retail public through Fidelity's trading crypto service, the three digital coins can now be an integral part of the retirement investment strategy.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently took to the X social media network to highlight a recent report by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) showing that a whopping 21% of Americans own crypto.

Bitcoin dipped 1.41% to $83,437 after Trump's tariff bombshell rattled markets. With a 24-hour range between $88,466 and $82,182, traders are bracing for more turbulence ahead! But Arthur Hayes is keeping a close eye on a crucial level. He warns that if BTC holds above $76.5K until April 15—U.S. tax day—the market could stabilize.

President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. went back in the green, seeing fresh inflows just ahead of Trump's new “Liberation Day” tariffs. According to SoSoValue data, on April 2, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $220.

The cryptocurrency market took a sharp hit on April 2, 2025, following President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff announcement. Bitcoin led the decline, dropping to $82,000, while other major cryptocurrencies also faced losses. The sudden market shift wiped out gains from the previous days when prices had surged.

On Wednesday, XRP dropped below the critical $2 mark, retesting the $1.96 level as the crypto market faced heightened volatility. The sudden downturn in the market erased gains from the past three days, with over $450 million in crypto futures liquidated in the last 24 hours amid the impact of new U.S. tariffs.

Bitcoin continues to trade above the $85,000 mark, signaling a slight upward movement after weeks of price consolidation. As of today, the asset is up 2.2% on the daily chart, giving some traders a reason to anticipate a stronger rally ahead.

On-chain data shows the small Bitcoin holders have deepened their selloff recently, while the largest of investors have been ramping up their buying.

As tariff concerns added to the turmoil, markets were pinched ahead of Liberation Day. Bitcoin surged above $88,000 and was about to rise above the crucial resistance when bearish activity kicked in. Nearly $500 million has been liquidated from the markets in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin's price has been on a steady downtrend since the end of February, consistently struggling to break above the $85,000 mark.

Russian authorities are building a legal and operational framework to convert seized Bitcoin (BTC) into cash for the state treasury, as the country grapples with regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptoassets.

Industry leaders expect RLUSD to further shift crypto market dynamics, where upstarts tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) could see competition from Ripple's product.

Inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have surged once again as investors chose to look past the Trump reciprocal tariffs. The net inflows across all US ETFs for Bitcoin stood at $220 million, recovering all of the early week selloff.

Amid the recent implementation of President Trump's “Liberation Day” policies, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has plummeted to its lowest level since mid-October 2024. This signaled a turbulent time for the greenback.

Wobble in Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Prices Cause Crypto Bulls and Bears to See $230M Liquidations Each

April 3, 2025 05:24:41 UTC Ripple IPO Date : When Is the Launch Expected? Ripple has not officially announced a date for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), but industry experts predict it could happen within the next 12 to 18 months.

Digital asset markets have taken a massive hit following the US President's rollout of global trade tariffs.

Ripple's RLUSD is now available for trading on Kraken, joining major exchanges like Bitso, Bitstamp, and Archax. With over $10 billion in cumulative trading volume, the stablecoin is gaining momentum.

A breakdown of the topping pattern could potentially halve prices to $1.07.

A renowned crypto analyst caused a huge market stir by forecasting a highly bullish outlook for Dogecoin price this Thursday. Market expert Ali Martinez revealed that a roughly 250% rally for the dog-themed meme coin to the $0.5 level looms.

West Virginia's Bitcoin reserve strategy and Bitfarms' $300 million loan show the embrace of digital assets by US states and crypto firms.

After President Trump completed announcing reciprocal tariffs, the US stock market and cryptocurrencies crashed. However, Bitcoin price managed to hold $82K despite the US event-driven sell-off.

XRP, one of the leading altcoins by market cap, collapsed below the crucial $2 level on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month amid an all-out market sell-off.

One of Bitcoin's key communication tools used to discuss potential protocol changes was knocked out for several hours starting on April 2, with one moderator speculating it may have been a targeted attack assisted by bots. For several hours across April 2 and 3, Bitcoin core developers and researchers were unable to interact on Google Groups after Google banned the group for spam.

In a newly released chart, crypto analyst Egrag (@egragcrypto) reveals a XRP price prediction for April. While emphasizing that current market sentiment remains in what he calls a “boredom phase,” Egrag's technical breakdown highlights several critical levels that may define the token's trajectory this month.

With bullish sentiment gradually returning to the broader crypto market, Dogecoin, the largest dog-themed meme coin, has recovered briefly from recent bearish pressure. As upside momentum builds, many crypto analysts are predicting a potential rally for DOGE, which indicates that the bearish performance will soon come to an end.

Ripple has officially integrated its US-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, into its enterprise-grade cross-border payments platform. This strategic move expands RLUSD's utility within Ripple's global transaction infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and scalability for international payments. The integration coincides with RLUSD's listing on Kraken, increasing its accessibility to both institutional and retail users.

Asian equities and U.S. stock futures have declined, while bitcoin is nearing a bearish technical pattern amid escalating trade tensions.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently released a 4-minute video announcing that Ripple had won its long-standing legal battle against the SEC. The regulatory body decided to drop its appeal, marking the end of over four years of legal disputes.

Bitcoin edged down 0.3% to $84,965.1 on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trumps unexpected tariff announcement, which triggered a wave of caution across global markets. Trump revealed plans to impose at least a 10% reciprocal tariff on all imported goods, with even steeper rates for countries levying higher duties on U.S. exports.

Michael Saylor, chairman and founder of Bitcoin-focused firm MicroStrategy, revealed via X on April 2 that the companys Bitcoin treasury operations have generated a profit of 15,586 BTC. The recent market uptrend has pushed Bitcoin past $87,000, delivering $1.36 billion in gains for the company over the past week alone.

Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain company, has announced the integration of its RLUSD stablecoin into its cross-border payments platform. The growing adoption of RLUSD is already evident, with major providers like iSend and BKK Forex utilizing the stablecoin for efficient and cost-effective global transfers.

XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have recorded the largest percentage drops in supply currently in profit, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Over the past 30 days, these cryptocurrencies saw a significant decline in the Percent Supply in Profit metric, reflecting reduced investor profitability as prices fell across the market.

A massive Bitcoin transfer worth 1,097 BTC, valued at around $94 million, has just been moved to Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. While initially flagged by Whale Alert as coming from an unknown address (bc1qumh), blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence has identified the sender as ARK Investspecifically its Bitcoin ETF, ARKB.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.10 level.

Soon, altcoins may stop riding BTC's coattails.