"By the end of 2028 we see XRP's market cap overtaking Ethereum's," said Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick in an email to The Block.

Standard Chartered sees XRP jumping over 500% to $12.50 by 2028, expects XRP ETF approval in Q3 2025

Ripple, the blockchain firm behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), has signed an agreement to acquire prime brokerage firm Hidden Road in a deal valued at $1.25 billion. The acquisition represents Ripple's most significant move yet to expand its offerings for institutional clients, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Ripple Acquires Prime Broker Hidden Road For $1.25 Billion

Ripple has announced a $1.25 billion acquisition of crypto prime broker Hidden Road, aiming to scale institutional offerings and integrate its blockchain ecosystem. The deal includes capital infusion, use of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, and settlement via the XRP Ledger.

Ripple Acquires Hidden Road in $1.25 Billion Deal to Expand Institutional Crypto Services

Teucrium Investment Advisors LLC is set to launch the first-ever XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. on April 8.

Teucrium To Launch First XRP ETF in U.S. on Tuesday, Spot ETF Still Awaiting Approval

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claims that the crypto industry is "at an inflection point for the next phase of digital asset adoption."

Ripple to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in crypto industry first

Among other things, the deal is expected to strengthen Ripple's stablecoin ambitions.

Ripple to Acquire Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25B, Expanding Institutional Push

Ether

Standard Chartered on Tuesday forecasted that XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) market capitalization will overtake Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) by the end of 2028, positioning XRP as the second-largest non-stablecoin digital asset. What Happened: The bold prediction, made by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, highlights XRP's growing role in cross-border payments amid shifting market dynamics.

XRP Will Overtake Ethereum By 2028: Standard Chartered

XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of of cross-border payments, the report said.

XRP Could Hit $12.5 Before President Trump's Term Ends: Standard Chartered

Ripple said on Tuesday it will buy multi-asset prime broker Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal, making it one of the largest acquisitions by the crypto company.

Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

Dogecoin

Total crypto market cap has pulled back to levels seen in early November, when Donald Trump's victory triggered a break through a resistance level.

XRP, Dogecoin Surge 10% as Crypto Markets Stage Relief Rally

Teucrium's leveraged ETF arrives amid a flurry of applications for spot XRP ETFs still under SEC review.

First XRP ETF in the U.S. to Go Live on Tuesday With Launch of Teucrium's Leveraged Fund

Ripple is forecasting a massive $18.9 trillion explosion in tokenized real-world assets by 2033, transforming the core of global finance. Tokenized Assets Set to Explode—Ripple and BCG Reveal Urgent Timeline Ripple published a new market outlook Monday, forecasting an unprecedented shift in financial asset infrastructure.

Ripple Predicts $18.9 Trillion Tokenization Boom—And It's Already Underway

Teucrium Investment Advisors' XXRP is a 2x leveraged fund on XRP's daily price performance, set to go live Tuesday on NYSE Arca.

First-ever XRP ETF to launch in US Tuesday; spot ETF still pending

Teucrium's XXRP leveraged ETF has beaten spot applications to market, amid wave of crypto fund filings centred on a shifting SEC narrative.

XRP ETF to Debut as 2x Leveraged Product on NYSE Arca

XRP takes a massive leap into traditional finance as a 2x leveraged ETF linked to its futures launches, delivering high-octane exposure to daily price swings. XRP-Based ETF Debuts on NYSE Arca With 2x Leverage Teucrium Trading LLC is preparing to launch its first U.S.

XRP-Based ETF Goes Primetime in US With 2x Power on NYSE Arca

Tokenization of assets could save significant costs for asset managers and issuers, driving broader adoption, the report noted.

Ripple, BCG Project $18.9T Tokenized Asset Market by 2033

Solana

Closely followed crypto analyst Jason Pizzino is warning that XRP and other top altcoins most likely have further to fall. In a new post to the social media platform X, Pizzino tells his 131,000 followers that, despite being down 20% in the last month, XRP's skid is not finished.

Here Are Downside Price Targets for XRP, Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), According to Analyst Jason Pizzino

Bitcoin

Major cryptocurrencies are staging a slight recovery after a brutal Monday sell-off. The broader downturn in digital assets continues to mirror turbulence in traditional markets, as investors react to escalating geoeconomic tariff conflicts.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin See Modest Rebound After Monday's Sell-Off

XRP is trading at $1.90 with a market capitalization of $110 billion and a robust global trading volume of $13.96 billion over the past 24 hours. Its intraday price has ranged from $1.65 to $2.05, showcasing significant volatility and liquidity in today's session.

XRP Price Update: V-Shaped Recovery Sparks Market Buzz

XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) joined the broader crypto sell-off on Monday, tumbling 10% and sparking a wave of liquidations. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.88 $110.05 billion -8% -10.5% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,338.92 $1.55 trillion -3.8% -6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,552.22 $187.3 billion -8.6% -15.7% Trader Notes: Crypto analyst Oscar Ramos shared his take on the current market chaos, noting he picked up XRP at $1.69 following its plunge to an intraday low of $1.61 — just before a modest bounce to $1.80.

XRP Down 10% In A Single Day: Is The Worst Over?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) plunged to $1.65 on Monday, its lowest price since November of last year, as investors fled crypto markets amid escalating global trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs. The so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs, issued April 2, introduced sweeping duties on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico—including a 20% tax on Chinese goods and 25% on steel and aluminum.

Why Is XRP Down Today? Trump's Trade War Triggers Sell-Off As Price Hits Five-Month Low

As markets reel from the escalating trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, crypto analysts and industry leaders are warning that the turbulence may reshape the digital asset landscape—well beyond the current sell-off. What Happened: More than $800 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) liquidations have occurred in just the past 24 hours, according to data cited by QCP Capital, as Bitcoin briefly dropped below $75,000 and volatility spiked.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Drowning In Tariff Tsunami: 'Fall To $50,000' Possible, Expert Warns

The cryptocurrency market experienced a staggering $1.42 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours, driven by a sharp decline in major digital assets following President Donald Trump's tariff policies and a broader market sell-off. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 7.5%, currently trading at around $76,650, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) dropped 17%, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) 15%, and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) both shed 16%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Obliterate $1.42 Billion In Liquidations, Plummet Up To 16%

Crypto Daybook Americas: XRP, SOL Lead Drop as Bitcoin, Equities Slide in Tariff-Fueled Wipeout

“We expect crypto markets to dip once US markets open,” one trader said.

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