- Ripple announced plans to release a USD-backed stablecoin on the XRPLedger and Ethereum blockchains in 2024.
- Ripple’s move is aimed at boosting the utility and liquidity on the XRPLedger, however XRP price continues to decline.
- XRP price is range bound below the psychologically important $0.60 level on Friday.
Ripple (XRP) price is stuck within a tight range between its February 17 low of $0.5643 and March 18 high of $0.6686. On Friday, the altcoin traded below the psychologically important $0.60 level, at $0.5807.
Ripple announced the launch of a 1:1 USD backed stablecoin on the XRPLedger and Ethereum blockchain, to be released in 2024. The announcement failed to catalyze a recovery in the altcoin.
Daily digest market movers: Ripple stablecoin news fails to catalyze XRP gains
- Ripple announced its foray in the $150 billion market with a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar, on April 4.
- The payment remittance firm said the stablecoin will first be released on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, in 2024.
- Ripple explains that the move is aimed at both institutional and DeFi realms and the payment giant has plans to enhance its payment infrastructure for clients.
- The cross-border payment remittance firm acknowledges that crypto’s future is multichain and a stablecoin needs interoperability for adoption by users.
- The firm explains that the USD-backed token will be released on DeFi apps and will have compatibility with the existing DeFi infrastructure.
1/ The stablecoin market is booming – around $150B today, and projected to soar past $2.8T by 2028. There's a clear demand for trust, stability, and utility.
— Ripple (@Ripple) April 4, 2024
That's why later this year we’re launching a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the USD on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum.…
- While the announcement marks a watershed moment for the payment firm that is currently battling the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court, it failed to catalyze gains in XRPLedger’s native token XRP.
Technical analysis: XRP price stuck in tight range despite positive development
XRP price has been in a decline since the March 11 year-to-date peak of $0.7440. The altcoin has failed to make a comeback to the local top, despite numerous attempts and XRP is range bound between the February 17 low of $0.5643 and March 18 high of $0.6686 for nearly a month and half.
XRP price is likely to sweep liquidity at the daily support level, $0.5386. This level has acted as support since February 15, and held strong through multiple retests. The altcoin could bounce off the support and fill the Fair Value Gap (FVG) between $0.6185 and $0.6204, on the daily price chart.
The red bars below the neutral line on the Moving Average Convergence/ Divergence (MACD) indicator support the thesis of a liquidity sweep at support.
XRP/USDT 1-day chart
A daily candlestick close above $0.6147, the 50% Fibonacci placeholder of the rally from January 31 low to March 11 peak of $0.7440, could invalidate the bearish thesis. XRP price faces resistance at the upper boundary of the FVG at $0.6204 and the daily resistance level that held steady for nearly two months now, at $0.6686.
Open Interest, funding rate FAQs
Higher Open Interest is associated with higher liquidity and new capital inflow to the market. This is considered the equivalent of increase in efficiency and the ongoing trend continues. When Open Interest decreases, it is considered a sign of liquidation in the market, investors are leaving and the overall demand for an asset is on a decline, fueling a bearish sentiment among investors.
Funding fees bridge the difference between spot prices and prices of futures contracts of an asset by increasing liquidation risks faced by traders. A consistently high and positive funding rate implies there is a bullish sentiment among market participants and there is an expectation of a price hike. A consistently negative funding rate for an asset implies a bearish sentiment, indicating that traders expect the cryptocurrency’s price to fall and a bearish trend reversal is likely to occur.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks
Is Altcoin Season here as Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high?
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high of $98,384 on Thursday, with altcoins following the suit. Reports highlight that the recent surge in altcoins was fueled by the victory of crypto-friendly candidate Donal Trump in the US presidential election.
Shanghai court confirms legal recognition of crypto ownership
A Shanghai court has confirmed that owning digital assets, including Bitcoin, is legal under Chinese law. Judge Sun Jie of the Shanghai Songjiang People’s Court shared this opinion through the WeChat account of the Shanghai High People’s Court.
BTC hits an all-time high above $97,850, inches away from the $100K mark
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $97,852 on Thursday, and the technical outlook suggests a possible continuation of the rally to $100,000. BTC futures have surged past the $100,000 price mark on Deribit, and Lookonchain data shows whales are accumulating.
Shiba Inu holders withdraw 1.67 trillion SHIB tokens from exchange
Shiba Inu trades slightly higher, around $0.000024, on Thursday after declining more than 5% the previous week. SHIB’s on-chain metrics project a bullish outlook as holders accumulate recent dips, and dormant wallets are on the move, all pointing to a recovery in the cards.
Bitcoin: New high of $100K or correction to $78K?
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $93,265 in the first half of the week, followed by a slight decline in the latter half. Reports highlight that Bitcoin’s current level is still not overvalued and could target levels above $100,000 in the coming weeks.
Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads
VERIFIED Low spreads are crucial for reducing trading costs. Explore top Forex brokers offering competitive spreads and high leverage. Compare options for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.