XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has emerged as the top conviction altcoin trade according to a new report from 10x Research, citing improving market structure, technical breakouts and upcoming catalysts including the launch of XRP futures on CME Group. What Happened: According to 10x Research, while Bitcoin remains capped at the $94,000–$95,000 resistance zone, attention is beginning to shift towards select altcoins.

XRP Is The Top Altcoin Bet: 10x Research

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple (XRP) Gains 5.8%, Leading Index Higher

Crypto markets traded flat during the Asia morning hours, with bitcoin (BTC) trading above $94,000 and the CoinDesk 20, a measure of the performance of the largest cryptocurrencies flat.

Monero's XMR Rockets 40% as XRP Leads Crypto Majors Gains

Exchange-traded funds (ETF) issuer ProShares will introduce three XRP-tracked products this week after a tacit U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval.

ProShares Gets SEC Greenlight for Three XRP ETFs

ProShares is launching three new futures-based XRP ETFs on April 30, 2025, after receiving tacit approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

ProShares Set To Launch 3 Leveraged and Short XRP Futures ETFs on April 30 After SEC Review

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, the first XRP ETF debuts in Brazil, Argentina keeps winning the dollar battle, and experts warn about an energy collapse in Paraguay due to bitcoin mining.

Latam Insights: XRP ETF Debuts in Brazil, Argentina Keeps Trumping the Dollar

The first XRP futures ETF launched earlier this month, though approval of a spot XRP ETF has yet to come from the SEC.

ProShares to launch leveraged, short XRP futures ETFs on April 30

An XRP ETF has launched in Brazil, expanding regulated crypto investment and supporting XRP's global adoption.

XRP ETF Launches in Brazil, Securing Regulated XRP Access for Investors

XRP is currently priced at $2.19 with a market capitalization of $128.16 billion. Over the past 24 hours, the token has seen a trading volume of $2.41 billion and an intraday price range between $2.18 and $2.24, reflecting a market poised for its next major move.

XRP Price Watch: Sideways Action Sets the Stage for Volatility

Bitcoin

Learn the key differences between Bitcoin vs. Ripple (XRP).

Bitcoin Vs. Ripple (XRP): The Differences To Know

Dogecoin

NEAR Protocol

Solana

After launching Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the crypto asset manager is expanding its focus—now to Near Protocol.

Near ETF Next? Bitwise Seeks Approval Alongside Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Filings

Twenty One Capital has huge Bitcoin treasury plans, there's a new XRP futures issuer entering the chat, and SOL revived this little-known company.

Public Keys: Twenty One's Bitcoin Play, XRP Futures Competition, and Investors Love Solana Treasury Companies

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher as whales continue an accumulation spree to fuel bullish momentum. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $95,277.12 +2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,799.22 +2.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $151.53 -0.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.19 -0.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1815 +0.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001387 +2.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22.1% and daily active addresses growing by 7.8%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Surging, But 'Choppy' Weekend Could Precede The Next Push

CME Group is launching new futures contracts based on the payments altcoin XRP. The derivatives marketplace giant says in a new announcement that it will be rolling out a micro-sized XRP-based futures contract worth 2,500 XRP and a larger-sized one worth 50,000 XRP.

Derivatives Giant CME Group to Launch XRP Futures Next Month

Derivatives traders aggressively bet on XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) price increase amid the announcement of the coin's futures contracts on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) on Thursday. What happened: More than 70.73% of traders on Binance with an open XRP position were positioned long, up from 67.57% a week ago, according to Coinglass.

XRP Bullish Bets In Derivatives Market Surge As CME Group Announces Futures Offering

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is set to launch XRP futures contracts on May 19.

CME To Launch XRP Futures on May 19, Expanding Crypto Offerings to 4th Major Asset

Oregon's explosive legal assault on Coinbase reignites the regulatory war on crypto, slamming XRP and 30 other crypto tokens as unregistered securities in a sweeping and unprecedented state lawsuit.

XRP Among 31 Crypto Tokens Declared Securities in New Coinbase Lawsuit

Global crypto market cap slips 0.8% to $2.91 trillion amid low volatility. Traders expect more sideways action in the next days.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin See Flat Action On 'Dry Thursday'

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: CME to launch XRP futures as ETF momentum builds, Metaplanet reaches 5,000 BTC in expanding bitcoin accumulation race and more

XRP is trading at $2.198 to $2.22 over the last hour, with a total market capitalization of $129 billion, as bullish forces edge the price closer to the key resistance zone. With a 24-hour trading volume of $4.17 billion and an intraday range of $2.13 to $2.

XRP Price Analysis: Can Elliott Wave Impulse Sustain the Momentum?

CME Group is set to introduce XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory approval. The move expands its crypto derivatives offerings, giving traders access to both micro and standard-sized contracts tied to the XRP-Dollar reference rate.

CME Group to Launch XRP Futures Amid Rising Demand for Regulated Crypto Products

CME Group will launch futures contracts tied to the XRP cryptocurrency next month, the derivatives exchange said on Thursday, aiming to tap into the growing interest in tokens other than bitcoin and ether.

Derivatives exchange CME set to launch XRP futures in crypto push

XRP is arguably a natural expansion for the CME given that its $127 billion market cap, making it the fourth-largest token.

CME Group plans to launch XRP futures, its fourth-ever crypto add

CME Group on Thursday announced the upcoming launch of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) futures contracts on May 19, subject to regulatory approval, marking a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency derivatives offering. What Happened: The move comes as institutional and retail interest in XRP continues to grow, despite short-term price volatility.

CME Group To Launch XRP Futures In May: How Did XRP Price React?

The marketplace last month introduced Solana futures.

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