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.

Standard Chartered forecasts that XRP could reach $12.50 by the end of 2028, representing a potential 500% rise from its current price.

Standard Chartered Predicts XRP To Hit $12.50 by 2028 Following ETF Prospects and Legal Clarity

The bank also expects the token of the XRP Ledger to soar to $12.50 before crypto-friendly Trump leaves office.

XRP Could Soar 200% by Year's End: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin

Ethereum

A widely followed crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of a massive bullish reversal after correcting into the $70,000 range. Closely followed strategist Credible Crypto tells his 466,700 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may be printing a bullish triple-bottom reversal pattern on the four-hour chart.

Crypto Analyst Hints at ‘Most Legendary' Bottom for Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Ethereum and XRP

Blockchain payments firm Ripple is announcing its planned acquisition of global prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in cryptocurrency history.

Ripple To Spend $1,250,000,000 Acquiring Prime Broker Hidden Road

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are down on Tuesday, amid the White House announcing a 104% tariff on Chinese goods, further intensifying fears of a global trade war. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $76,817.60 -2.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,465.08 -5.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $105.02 -0.9% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.83 -3.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1441 -2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001073 -5.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 75.8% and daily active addresses growing by 16.2%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses As White House Hammers Chinese Goods With 104% Tariff

On Tuesday, XRP is currently priced at $1.86 to $1.90, with a total market capitalization of $110.90 billion and a 24-hour global trading volume of $5.579 billion. The cryptocurrency's intraday trading range has fluctuated between $1.83 and $1.97, positioning it 43.9% below its all-time high of $3.40.

XRP Price Watch: Market Wavers as Bulls and Bears Battle Below Key Resistance

The blockchain technology firm's acquisition of the prime brokerage marks one of the most highly valued deals in its industry.

Ripple Labs Buying Prime Brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) surged more than 11% Tuesday to trade at $1.95, clawing back losses from Monday's tariff-driven sell-off as optimism over potential U.S. trade negotiations lifted sentiment across risk assets. The rally also comes as Teucrium Investment Advisors launched the first-ever leveraged XRP ETF on the NYSE Arca exchange, giving investors 2x daily exposure to the token's price moves.

Why Is XRP Up Today? Teucrium's 2x ETF And Rebound In Risk Appetite Spark Rally

"By the end of 2028 we see XRP's market cap overtaking Ethereum's," said Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick in an email to The Block.

Standard Chartered sees XRP jumping over 500% to $12.50 by 2028, expects XRP ETF approval in Q3 2025

Ripple, the blockchain firm behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), has signed an agreement to acquire prime brokerage firm Hidden Road in a deal valued at $1.25 billion. The acquisition represents Ripple's most significant move yet to expand its offerings for institutional clients, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Ripple Acquires Prime Broker Hidden Road For $1.25 Billion

Ripple has announced a $1.25 billion acquisition of crypto prime broker Hidden Road, aiming to scale institutional offerings and integrate its blockchain ecosystem. The deal includes capital infusion, use of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, and settlement via the XRP Ledger.

Ripple Acquires Hidden Road in $1.25 Billion Deal to Expand Institutional Crypto Services

Teucrium Investment Advisors LLC is set to launch the first-ever XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. on April 8.

Teucrium To Launch First XRP ETF in U.S. on Tuesday, Spot ETF Still Awaiting Approval

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claims that the crypto industry is "at an inflection point for the next phase of digital asset adoption."

Ripple to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in crypto industry first

Among other things, the deal is expected to strengthen Ripple's stablecoin ambitions.

Ripple to Acquire Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25B, Expanding Institutional Push

Standard Chartered on Tuesday forecasted that XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) market capitalization will overtake Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) by the end of 2028, positioning XRP as the second-largest non-stablecoin digital asset. What Happened: The bold prediction, made by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, highlights XRP's growing role in cross-border payments amid shifting market dynamics.

XRP Will Overtake Ethereum By 2028: Standard Chartered

XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of of cross-border payments, the report said.

XRP Could Hit $12.5 Before President Trump's Term Ends: Standard Chartered

Ripple said on Tuesday it will buy multi-asset prime broker Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal, making it one of the largest acquisitions by the crypto company.

Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

Total crypto market cap has pulled back to levels seen in early November, when Donald Trump's victory triggered a break through a resistance level.

XRP, Dogecoin Surge 10% as Crypto Markets Stage Relief Rally

Teucrium's leveraged ETF arrives amid a flurry of applications for spot XRP ETFs still under SEC review.

First XRP ETF in the U.S. to Go Live on Tuesday With Launch of Teucrium's Leveraged Fund

Ripple is forecasting a massive $18.9 trillion explosion in tokenized real-world assets by 2033, transforming the core of global finance. Tokenized Assets Set to Explode—Ripple and BCG Reveal Urgent Timeline Ripple published a new market outlook Monday, forecasting an unprecedented shift in financial asset infrastructure.

Ripple Predicts $18.9 Trillion Tokenization Boom—And It's Already Underway

Teucrium Investment Advisors' XXRP is a 2x leveraged fund on XRP's daily price performance, set to go live Tuesday on NYSE Arca.

First-ever XRP ETF to launch in US Tuesday; spot ETF still pending

Teucrium's XXRP leveraged ETF has beaten spot applications to market, amid wave of crypto fund filings centred on a shifting SEC narrative.

XRP ETF to Debut as 2x Leveraged Product on NYSE Arca

XRP takes a massive leap into traditional finance as a 2x leveraged ETF linked to its futures launches, delivering high-octane exposure to daily price swings. XRP-Based ETF Debuts on NYSE Arca With 2x Leverage Teucrium Trading LLC is preparing to launch its first U.S.

XRP-Based ETF Goes Primetime in US With 2x Power on NYSE Arca

Tokenization of assets could save significant costs for asset managers and issuers, driving broader adoption, the report noted.

Ripple, BCG Project $18.9T Tokenized Asset Market by 2033

Solana

Closely followed crypto analyst Jason Pizzino is warning that XRP and other top altcoins most likely have further to fall. In a new post to the social media platform X, Pizzino tells his 131,000 followers that, despite being down 20% in the last month, XRP's skid is not finished.

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