In a recent interview with CNBC, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee shared his position on the possibility of a FED interest rate cut in 2025. Goolsbee states that the Fed may lower the rates in the next 10-16 months, albeit with a cautious approach due to trade policy unpredictability. Austan Goolsbee Shares His Timeline for an Interest Rate Cut Federal Reserve Bank official Austin Goolsbee posited that the Fed will probably keep interest rates steady for now, carefully evaluating the effects of evolving trade policies on the economy. Goolsbee emphasized that the unusually high EU tariffs could disrupt supply chains. However, as the economy remains strong, rate cuts could be possible if tariff-related uncertainties do not trigger inflation, added the Fed President. Forecasting future FED interest rate decisions, he stated, “I’m still underneath hopeful that we can get back to that environment, and 10 to 16 months from… Read More at Coingape.com
Closing the four-year legal battle opens a new chapter for XRP mainstream adoption, catalyzed by Ripple Labs’ payment products.
XRP price must hold above the support level of about $2 to invalidate further market correction.
The Donald Trump administration has gradually fulfilled its promises made during the campaign period to the crypto ecosystem. The successful replacement of Gary Gensler with crypto-friendly SEC chair Paul Atkins has helped expedite the closure of several web3-related cases, including against Ripple and Binance exchange.
SEC vs Ripple Case Update
Earlier on Wednesday during the mid-North American trading session, James K Filan, a prominent defense lawyer, released court documents dated April 16 regarding the SEC vs Ripple appeal.
According to the court documents, Circuit Judge José A. Cabrenas granted a joint motion, filed by the U.S. SEC and Ripple to temporarily suspend their appeals amid the case closure.
“The parties jointly move to hold this appeal in abeyance, with the U.S. SEC directed to file a status report within 60 days of this order,” the court order noted.
Meanwhile, Ripple Labs agreed to pay a $50 million fine to settle the longstanding case.
XRP Price Analysis
After closing the first quarter in bearish sentiment, XRP has attempted to regain a bullish outlook in the past few weeks. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $206 billion and a 24-hour average volume of about $3.45 billion, has been forming a potential reversal pattern in the daily timeframe.
The XRP price, against the U.S. dollar, has formed a possible inverse head and shoulders pattern, coupled with a bullish divergence of the daily Relative Strength Index (RSI). As a result, if the XRP price holds above the support level of around $2 and remains above the YTD falling logarithmic trend, a target of between $2.8 and $3 will be achievable.
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Closing the four-year legal battle opens a new chapter for XRP mainstream adoption, catalyzed by Ripple Labs’ payment products. XRP price must hold above the support level of about $2 to invalidate further market correction. The Donald Trump administration has gradually fulfilled its promises made during the campaign period to the crypto ecosystem. The successful …
Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, received regulatory approval from the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) to launch XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm.
This development marks a pivotal moment for institutional access to XRP altcoin, amid a broader derivatives market shakeup.
XRP Futures Now Live on Coinbase
Earlier in the month, Coinbase revealed its intention to bring regulated XRP futures to market, showing that it had filed for the offering with the CFTC. BeInCrypto reported that the US-based exchange filed to self-certify the product.
“We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP futures—bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets,” read the announcement.
The firm anticipated the contract going live on April 21. During the late hours of the US session on Monday, Coinbase confirmed in a follow-up post that the product was live.
“Coinbase Derivatives, LLC now offers CFTC-regulated futures for XRP,” the exchange stated.
This approval suggests a fast-track endorsement by the CFTC, potentially opening the door to broader crypto derivatives activity in the US.
It is unsurprising that the agency has recently pivoted toward easing entry into the crypto derivatives sector. As BeInCrypto reported earlier this month, the CFTC rolled back several regulatory hurdles that had previously deterred traditional and crypto-native firms.
“As stated in today’s withdrawal letter, DCR [Division of Clearing and Risk] determined to withdraw the advisory to ensure that it does not suggest that its regulatory treatment of digital asset derivatives will vary from its treatment of other products,” the CFTC explained.
The changes simplify registration requirements and lower operational barriers for launching crypto derivatives products.
XRP Network Activity Soars 67.5%
With XRP historically maintaining high liquidity and a global user base, it represents a strong candidate for derivatives trading, especially in a newly liberalized environment.
Unlike more volatile mid-cap tokens, XRP benefits from a combination of legal clarity following the Ripple lawsuit outcome, broad exchange availability, and a sizable market cap. These elements make it attractive to institutional traders seeking capital-efficient exposure.
Recent on-chain data reveals a sharp uptick in network activity, further bolstering the case for XRP futures. Data shows XRP active addresses surged by 67.5% between April 19 and 20, ahead of Coinbase Derivatives’ XRP futures debut, climbing from 27,352 to 40,366.
The spike suggests growing engagement from retail and institutional participants, possibly in anticipation of expanded market access through derivatives.
Still, market sentiment around XRP remains mixed. Despite the regulatory milestone, XRP’s spot price has declined 1.26% in the past 24 hours, reflecting broader market consolidation and investor caution.
This suggests that while futures listings can enhance liquidity and price discovery over time, short-term price action often diverges from structural developments.
Coinbase’s move aligns with its broader strategy to position itself as a regulated gateway to crypto derivatives in the US. With the futures of Ethereum and Bitcoin already live, XRP has joined the lineup. This signals Coinbase’s confidence in XRP’s long-term viability despite lingering skepticism in parts of the US regulatory arena.
The push to advance the digital currency ecosystem has taken a new twist. Reps. Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres have introduced a new blockchain and crypto regulation bill directed at developers. Dubbed the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), this bill is the second time it will be introduced in Congress and clarifies the definition of money transmitters, which concerns developers. The BRCA Blockchain Bill: Key Highlight This bill aims to establish that developers who do not custody user funds are not money transmitters. Notably, it provides the necessary legal clarity to position the United States as the top hub for developers. “If you don’t custody consumer funds, you aren’t a money transmitter. Plain and simple,” Congressman Emmer said in an official statement. “The longer we delay this commonsense clarification, the greater the risk that this transformative technology is pushed overseas, harming American investors and innovators.” Providing more context, the lawmaker… Read More at Coingape.com
