Today’s crypto moves—April 1, 2025, by GLHR Investing
XRP’s been on a tear this week—March 17 to March 23, 2025—and at GLHR Investing, we’re breaking down the top 10 developments that have investors buzzing. From SEC breakthroughs to ETF filings, here’s how XRP’s shaking up stocks, markets, and your portfolio—straight from the front lines of crypto chaos.
1. SEC Drops Ripple Lawsuit
On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the SEC ended its four-year case against Ripple, spiking XRP 13% to $2.56. Stock Impact: Coinbase (COIN) rose 3% to $226 on trading volume surges. Investor Win: Regulatory clarity unlocks XRP’s potential—buy the hype. Market Effect: Crypto market cap jumps $50 billion overnight.
2. Trump’s Crypto Reserve Names XRP
Trump’s March 21 executive order locked XRP into the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile alongside BTC and ETH. Stock Impact: Marathon Digital (MARA) hit $33, up 10%, on crypto reserve buzz. Investor Angle: XRP’s legitimacy soars—long-term hold. Market Effect: Altcoins rally, confidence spikes.
3. XRP ETF Filings Hit Record 17
By March 23, 17 XRP ETF applications were filed, per X posts, with Franklin Templeton joining the fray. Stock Impact: BlackRock (BLK) at $950 could see indirect gains if ETFs launch. Investor Play: Institutional cash looms—early movers win. Market Effect: Liquidity floodgates open.
4. SWIFT-Ripple Deal Rumors Heat Up
X chatter on March 22 hinted at a SWIFT deal locking billions of XRP in escrow. Stock Impact: Visa (V) at $300 holds steady—payments integration looms. Investor Buzz: Supply crunch could push XRP to $3. Market Effect: Cross-border payment stocks perk up.
5. XRP Price Dips, Then Rebounds
XRP fell 3.84% to $2.38 on March 22 before climbing to $2.41 by March 23, per Coinpedia. Stock Impact: Ripple isn’t public, but COIN tracks XRP’s swings—up 2%. Investor Note: Volatility’s a trader’s dream—buy low. Market Effect: Altcoin sentiment stabilizes.
6. Ripple Custody Trademark Filed
Ripple’s March 19 trademark for “Ripple Custody” targets institutional crypto storage. Stock Impact: PayPal (PYPL) at $70 could rise 5% on custody tie-ins. Investor Edge: XRP adoption grows—steady gains ahead. Market Effect: Blockchain services heat up.
7. XRP Outperforms in 2025
Despite a daily dip, XRP’s 235% yearly gain trumps BTC’s 119%, per Motley Fool. Stock Impact: Crypto exchange Kraken (private) benefits—watch COIN as a proxy. Investor Win: XRP’s utility shines—hold tight. Market Effect: XRP steals altcoin spotlight.
8. Bitnomial Launches XRP Futures
On March 20, Bitnomial rolled out CFTC-regulated XRP futures, per Decrypt. Stock Impact: CME Group (CME) at $210 might see derivative competition—flat for now. Investor Play: Hedging options boost XRP appeal. Market Effect: Crypto derivatives expand.
9. Ripple Pushes Regulatory Clarity
Post-SEC win, Ripple’s March 22 filings aim to lift the institutional sales injunction. Stock Impact: No direct stock, but COIN rides the wave—up 1%. Investor Angle: U.S. expansion looms—big upside. Market Effect: XRP’s adoption ceiling rises.
10. XRP Ledger Tokenization Grows
X posts on March 11–23 highlight XRP Ledger’s RWA and stablecoin traction (e.g., RLUSD). Stock Impact: Stablecoin leader Circle (private) indirectly lifts sector—watch V. Investor Buzz: XRP’s utility explodes—undervalued gem. Market Effect: Tokenization drives blockchain buzz.
The XRP Edge
This week’s XRP wins—SEC surrender, ETF frenzy, and reserve status—have COIN, MARA, and BLK on the move. Investors should snag XRP dips and related stocks—volatility’s your friend here. The market’s buzzing, with altcoins stealing BTC’s thunder. GLHR Investing’s got the full scoop at glhrinvesting.com—don’t miss out!
