Price and market dynamics:
The current price of XRP is around $2.17–$2.39, with slight fluctuations. In the last 24 hours, the price has increased by 0.4–0.84%, but there has been a slight decline of 0.79–12% over the week. The market capitalization of XRP is estimated at $127–128 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrencies.
XRP is in a correction phase after a rise at the beginning of 2025, when the price reached $2.88 (the highest since 2018). Analysts note that selling pressure from long-term investors and reduced network activity contributed to an 18% decline over the last two weeks.
Despite the correction, technical indicators show a neutral-bullish sentiment (56% bullish signals), and the Fear & Greed index is rated at 63 (greed).
Regulatory news:
The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, which began in 2020, continues to impact the market. Rumor has it that appeals procedures have been paused for two months, which could give XRP a temporary reprieve.
The appointment of Paul Atkins as head of the SEC raised concerns among investors, leading to an outflow of $220 million from the XRP market due to regulatory uncertainty.
However, optimism remains due to the potential appointment of Brian Brooks, a pro-blockchain innovation advocate, as head of the SEC, which could improve regulatory clarity for XRP.
Institutional moves and ETFs:
Franklin Templeton has filed an application for the launch of a spot XRP ETF, marking the 17th such application. This could attract significant institutional capital.
Coinbase Institutional plans to launch futures on XRP starting April 21, which could enhance liquidity.
In Brazil, the B3 exchange is preparing to launch the world's first spot XRP ETF, which boosts global interest in the asset.
Technological and partnership achievements:
Ripple acquired the prime broker Hidden Road to strengthen XRP and XRP Ledger (XRPL) positions in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).
XRP Ledger launched an EVM-compatible sidechain test network based on Cosmos SDK, expanding opportunities for DeFi and cross-network compatibility.
Ripple integrated the Lumina oracle platform from DIA into XRPL, improving functionality for institutional users.
Partnerships with Mercado Bitcoin and Chipper Cash promote the adoption of XRP for cross-border payments in Brazil and Africa.
Forecasts and analytics:
Analysts at Valhil Capital estimate the theoretical value of XRP at $130,000, suggesting its role in the tokenized economy, although the current price remains significantly lower due to market constraints.
2025 forecasts vary: some experts expect a rise to $6–$20 under favorable market conditions and regulatory clarity, while others consider $10 a more realistic target.
Bullish sentiments are supported by high trading volumes on South Korean exchanges and purchases by large investors ('whales'), who acquired about $1 billion XRP in 48 hours.
Rumors and speculations:
On X, there is discussion about the possible integration of XRP into the SWIFT system for global payments starting April 21, 2025, although there is no official confirmation yet.
Speculative predictions are emerging about the price of XRP reaching $100 in the coming days, but such statements are not backed by reliable data and are likely an exaggeration.
Warning: The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile, and investments carry high risks. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) before making decisions.
