Is XRP finally finding a bottom or just a false start?
Ripple announced a structured four phase roadmap for XRP quantum security on Monday, targeting full quantum-resistant cryptography on the XRP Ledger by 2028 in response to Google Quantum AI research showing that current blockchain cryptography could eventually be cracked by
XRP is once again attracting attention across the cryptosphere as expectations build around its role in the next evolution of DeFi.
Coinbase will launch Trade at Settlement for XRP derivatives on May 1, 2026, aiming to support block trades and structured pricing.
Bitcoin is holding above $75,000 as sentiment remains stable ahead of a possible U.S.-Iran meeting. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,616.60 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,307.95 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.35 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09440 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056023 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 114,658 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $286.09 million.
Ripple transferred 75 million XRP, equivalent to approximately $108 million at the current exchange rate, from its own wallets to the Coinbase exchange. The operation was recorded by Whale Alert and XRPWallets, which documented how the funds moved through a chain of Ripple sub-wallets before being deposited on the exchange.
Michael Arrington, founder of Arrington Capital, said the XRP ecosystem could have “no upper limit” in value if Ripple stays focused on its mission and keeps executing, framing the company's infrastructure buildout as a long-duration bet on institutional crypto rails rather than a short-term market narrative.
SoFi Bank now supports XRP deposits and portfolio tracking alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, expanding access to major crypto assets within its platform.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) may be setting up for a short-term rebound, but analysts caution that the broader trend remains bearish unless key resistance levels are reclaimed. XRP's Cyclical Structure In an Apr. 20 podcast, technical analyst ChartNerd said XRP continues to follow a long-term cyclical pattern seen since 2020.
XRP's growth isn't tied to the CLARITY Act, according to the Digital Ascension Group Chairman.
John Bollinger, the creator of the famous "Bollinger Bands" indicator, broke a long silence on cryptocurrencies by publishing a resonant post on X. The legendary trader directly links the sluggish crypto market performance to the capital drain by government-affiliated entities.
Solana's SOL token ended the week down 0.75%, leaving its market capitalization just below $50 billion, as renewed macro jitters tied to the conflict in the Middle East weighed on markets.