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.

Solana

Several financial giants are reportedly filing for crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as they anticipate the departure of Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

VanEck and Others File for Crypto-Related ETFs As Issuers Anticipate Departure of SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Report

It was a wild week for XRP, as the Ripple-linked asset blasted above $3 amid Trump optimism and other developments.

XRP's Massive Week: Nearly All-Time High Price, ETF Optimism, and SEC vs. Ripple

Litecoin

A Bloomberg analyst predicted that a Litecoin exchange-traded fund might be the next crypto ETF to win approval from the SEC.

Wave of ETF filings proposes Litecoin ETF, XRP and Solana leveraged funds, and more

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Shiba Inu

The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic of what is to come with Donald Trump serving as the next president. Optimism comes as many cryptocurrencies have hit all-time highs since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

EXCLUSIVE: Will Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Or XRP Gain More On Trump's Inauguration Day? 41% Pick This Crypto

Cardano

A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a top-30 altcoin by market cap while outlining the path forward for three other crypto assets.

Trader Says One Large-Cap Altcoin To Skyrocket by at Least 116%, Updates Outlook XRP, Cardano and Dogecoin

Ethereum

Trader demand for Solana's SOL rose as Donald Trump's so-termed official token was issued on the network.

XRP, Ether Dive as Trump Memecoin Bumps Solana 9% Higher

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

XRP and Solana Surge in Price Amid Rumors Trump Is Considering ‘America First' Crypto Reserve: Report

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Chasing New Highs But XRP Dwindling: 'Weekend Probably Gives Alts Breathing Room,' Trader Says

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

Bitcoin ETFs Outperform In First Year, But Solana, XRP ETFs Face Challenges, Expert Says

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

The Daily: Trump plans executive order to make crypto a ‘national priority,' XRP market cap approaches $200 billion and more

President-elect Donald Trump is set to move back into the White House on Monday after he officially assumes office, kicking off a flurry of speculation about immediate crypto-relation action, such as support for a U.S. crypto reserve. Benzinga talked to cryptocurrency experts, who are divided on the likelihood of immediate executive orders, but largely bullish on the near-term market outlook.

EXCLUSIVE: How Donald Trump's Crypto Plans Will Bitcoin, XRP, Solana

XRP currently trades at $3.25, with a commanding market capitalization of $186 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $18.96 billion. The intraday price range, spanning $3.19 to $3.40, showcases notable market activity within this bandwidth. XRP On the hourly chart, XRP reveals a transient consolidation phase, with prices fluctuating near the $3.20 level.

XRP Market Analysis: Resistance at $3.40 Poses a Crucial Test for Bullish Momentum

XRP futures open interest has surged since Monday to hit an all-time high, signaling heightened market anticipation.

XRP options data suggests bullish sentiment says Nansen analyst, as market cap nears $200 billion

Pepe

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is predicting a triple-digit rally for XRP as he offers his insight on two other altcoins. Martinez tells his 113,700 followers on the social media platform X that XRP could skyrocket by 200% from the current level.

Crypto Trader Says One Catalyst Could Trigger XRP To Explode by 200%, Updates Outlook on Solana and Pepe

Prices of SOL and XRP jumped when the New York Post published the rumor on Thursday. SOL, XRP, and USDC Might Join Bitcoin in a Newly Conceived Strategic Crypto Reserve Donald Trump is not a Bitcoin maximalist, he just rubs elbows with them.

Trump May Be Considering SOL, XRP, and USDC Alongside Bitcoin for an ‘America First' Strategic Reserve

XRP leads volume trends on Coinbase, with BTC and ETH taking second and third places. On Binance, bitcoin is still the most in demand.

XRP Volume Overtakes Bitcoin on Coinbase as U.S. Investor Interest Grows

Algorand

Polygon

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one top-10 altcoin is forming one of the most bullish digital asset market structures around. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 108,000 followers on the social media platform X that payments altcoin XRP is forming a bull pennant pattern.

Analyst Says Top-10 Altcoin Has a Massively Bullish Setup, Maps Path Forward for Polygon, Ethena and Algorand

With the XRP token approaching an all-time high, Ripple's 2024 election gambles appear to have paid off—big-time.

Ripple's XRP Holdings Have Gained $125 Billion in Value Since Trump's Election

Ripple-linked asset XRP surged to a fresh seven-year-high price Thursday, coming within two cents of its 2018 peak.

XRP Nearly Sets New All-Time High Price After 45% Spike

The Daily: Trump ‘receptive' to an ‘America-first' crypto reserve, XRP hits new all-time high and more

A leak has revealed the incoming Trump administration could create a wider crypto reserve—prioritizing U.S.

Shock Trump Leak Sparks Huge Crypto Price Rally—Boosting Bitcoin, XRP And Solana

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is surging on Thursday, up 11% at the time of writing, fueled by speculation about President-elect Donald Trump considering a reserve of U.S.-based crypto assets. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.36 $193 billion +15% +44.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,337 $397.9 billion -0.1% -1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $99,400 $1.97 trillion +0.3% +5.5% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez identified XRP as being in the midst of a substantial bullish breakout.

XRP Price Surges 15%: Why Is It Going Up (Again)?

Two crypto market observers raised concerns to CoinDesk over the idea of expanding a potential national strategic reserve to altcoins.

Solana, XRP Jump as Trump Reportedly Mulls 'America-First' Strategic Crypto Reserve, but Experts Suggest Otherwise

As XRP reaches new price milestones in 2025, drawing closer to its historic peak, a considerable share of the digital asset resides on centralized exchange (cex) platforms. According to data from Cryptoquant, over 23% of the 57 billion tokens in circulation are held across ten major trading platforms.

XRP Nears Historic Highs: Over 23% of Supply Held by Just 11 Exchanges

XRP's price is cruising around $3.26 to $3.30 over the last hour, reflecting an 18% gain over the past 24 hours. During this period, trading volume more than doubled to $25.67 billion, while market capitalization swelled to $187.28 billion. The cryptocurrency traded within an intraday range of $2.74 to $3.

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