Crypto whale bets $224,000 on XRP price stability through June

A breakdown of the major developments surrounding Ripple's ecosystem.

Ripple Prime’s EDX deal gives institutions spot and futures access, with RLUSD planned for settlement while XRP stays out of the main pitch.

Evernorth Chief Business Officer Sagar Shah has pushed back on the idea that Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD could replace XRP, arguing that the two assets are designed for different roles in on-chain finance. In a May 20 blog post, Shah said RLUSD can serve as a high-quality digital dollar, while XRP remains the neutral routing […]

Compare SOL and XRP through the lens of ETF demand, institutional access, staking potential, liquidity, regulatory clarity and long-term altcoin market risks.

As market dynamics evolve and pressure builds to strengthen Europe’s position in the global crypto economy, the European Commission (EC) has launched a review of its landmark crypto framework to keep pace with the evolving digital asset landscape. Related Reading: XRP ‘Under Heavy Resistance’ After Key $1.50 Rejection – Is A Drop To $1 Next? EC Opens Review Of EU Crypto Rules On Wednesday, the European Commission launched a consultation on the functioning of the European Union’s (EU) regulatory framework on crypto assets, the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCA). The regulator is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on whether the current framework remains fit for purpose, noting that the crypto markets and broader policy landscape have evolved since it took effect in 2024. According to the announcement, the Commission is evaluating whether updates to the framework are needed to reflect the developing landscape. Specifically, the consultation seeks input on MiCA’s co

XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.360 and $1.3620. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move if it clears $1.3940. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3620 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at $1.380 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.3940. XRP Price Eyes Recovery XRP price remained supported above $1.3450 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.3550 and $1.360 to enter a short-term positive zone. More importantly, there was a break above a declining channel with resistance at $1.380 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. However, the bears could be active near the $1.3820 zone and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5495 swing high to the $1.3465 swing low. The pr

XRP trades near $1.37 as Elliott Wave setup targets a late May breakout, with support at $1.31-$1.36 and resistance at $1.47. XRP is trading near $1.37 as traders track a two-week Elliott Wave setup that points to a possible late May breakout. The chart shows price compressed between nearby support and resistance, while momentum remains […] The post XRP Elliott Wave Setup Points To Strong Surge Through Late May Breakout appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

XRP is struggling below resistance as selling pressure weighs on a price that has retreated from the $1.45 level that briefly offered hope of a sustained recovery. The market is cautious, and an Arab Chain report tracking institutional accumulation behavior has identified a shift in large investor activity that provides a specific on-chain explanation for why the current weakness has been difficult to arrest. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 2026 Market Structure Reveals A Problem Hidden Beneath ETF Growth The institutional accumulation indicator for XRP on Binance has dropped to approximately -0.0059, returning to negative territory after a period of meaningful improvement through April. The regression matters because of what preceded it. From late March onward, the indicator had been climbing gradually — a sustained, directional improvement that reflected growing institutional buying interest as XRP’s price recovered toward $1.45. The positive readings that accompanied that price improveme