Ripple will release 1 billion XRP from escrow on May 1 as part of its ongoing monthly schedule started in 2017, designed to enhance supply transparency and avoid market shocks. Although the unlocked XRP is valued at about $1.47 billion at current prices, most tokens are typically re-locked, limiting immediate impact on circulating supply. This controlled release is expected to continue through at least 2027, supporting Ripple's operational needs while maintaining market stability. XRP's price shows short-term recovery but remains below long-term averages, indicating cautious investor sentiment.
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, signaling increased global adoption for sending and managing blockchain assets. This milestone coincides with whale wallets accumulating 70 million XRP in the past week, indicating strong dem...
Traders on the Kalshi crypto prediction market show more confidence in Stellar (XLM) than XRP for finishing 2026 with positive returns. Currently, 36% of traders bet on XLM ending the year in the green, compared to 31% for XRP. Historically, XLM has ...
After more than 150 days of sideways trading, XRP has surged above a key resistance level, signaling a bullish breakout. Analysts highlight that this move ends over a year of consolidation and retracement, potentially setting the stage for a sustaine...
Bitcoin's most popular call option strike price has shifted down from $80,000 to $70,000, indicating a lower expected price ceiling for the cryptocurrency. Open interest in the $70,000 call option now exceeds $1.6 billion, reflecting traders' bets th...
Bitcoin fell back to $64,000 after reaching a monthly peak of $65,500 due to profit-taking and geopolitical tensions from Iranian strikes on U.S. bases. Most altcoins also declined as bearish sentiment dominated the market, with XRP futures showing i...
