First-Ever XRP Futures ETF to Launch on Nasdaq Today

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Folks – it’s happening! In a bold (and awesome) step toward mainstream crypto integration, Volatility Shares will officially launch the first-ever 1x XRP Futures ETF, and trade under the ticker $XRPI on Nasdaq. 

This debut marks a historic first for Ripple’s native token and signals that XRP may finally be stepping into the ETF spotlight long dominated by Bitcoin and Ethereum.

“Good signal that there will be demand for this one,” noted Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, pointing to surging interest in crypto-linked investment vehicles.

Here’s what you should know. 

Inside the XRPI Launch: Structure, Exposure, and Strategy

Filed with the U.S. SEC on May 21, the XRPI ETF is part of the Volatility Shares Trust and offers indirect exposure to XRP futures via a wholly-owned Cayman Islands subsidiary. The fund aims to invest at least 80% of its net assets in XRP-linked instruments – providing regulated access to Ripple’s price action without requiring investors to hold the token itself.

This 1x product stands out in a space mostly populated by leveraged plays, making it a more measured approach for those seeking XRP exposure without amplified volatility. 

Because some like playing it safe and there’s nothing wrong about that! 

The Race for Leverage: XRP’s ETF Wars Heat Up

This isn’t the last stop for Volatility Shares. The firm is preparing to roll out a 2x XRP futures ETF, promising double the daily price appreciation of XRP via leveraged exposure.

Teucrium Investment Advisors launched its 2x leveraged XRP ETF ($XXRP) on April 8, drawing $5.43 million in debut volume and now boasting $120 million in AUM with $35 million in daily trading volume. The demand is clear AND growing.

All Eyes on XRP

The timing couldn’t be better. Just days ago, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) rolled out XRP Futures and Micro XRP Futures, with CME’s crypto head Giovanni Vicioso noting increased appetite for “regulated derivatives products across a wider range of tokens.”

Meanwhile, the race for a spot XRP ETF is accelerating. Heavyweights like Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and 21Shares are already lining up. With new SEC Chair Paul Atkins – a noted crypto ally – at the helm, Polymarket betters now place 83% odds on a spot XRP ETF approval this year. Those are some good odds, right? 

All in all – say hello to the next phase of XRP’s journey. We’re excited! 

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Crypto Whales Bought These Altcoins in the Fourth Week of April 2025

The crypto market has seen a notable uptick in activity this week, with total market capitalization rising by 10% over the past seven days. 

This surge reflects renewed investor interest, particularly among large holders, who have strategically accumulated select altcoins. 

Uniswap (UNI)

Uniswap’s governance token UNI is one of the tokens crypto whales bought this week. This is evidenced by its large holders’ netflow, up 492% over the past seven days. 

UNI Large Holders Netflow
UNI Large Holders Netflow. Source: IntoTheBlock

The large holders’ netflow measures the difference between the amount of tokens that whales buy and sell over a specified period. When it surges like this, it signals strong accumulation by whales, suggesting growing confidence or a bullish outlook on the asset.

If whale accumulation persists, UNI could extend its rally to $7.10. On the other hand, if demand leans, UNI could shed recent gains and fall to $4.60. 

MANTRA (OM)

OM’s recent price downturn has opened the door for strategic accumulation by some of its largest holders. According to on-chain data from Santiment, whale addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million OM tokens scooped up 26 million OM during the week under review.

OM Supply Distribution.
OM Supply Distribution. Source: Santiment

This accumulation trend follows a dramatic collapse in OM’s price on April 13. The token suffered a flash crash that erased over 90% of its value in less than an hour, wiping out more than $5.5 billion in market capitalization. 

The price plunge shook retail sentiment, but whales appear to have viewed it as a discounted entry point, positioning themselves for a potential recovery.

If this trend continues, OM could rally above $1. However, once selloffs resume, its price could fall to $0.022.

Worldcoin (WLD)

Sam Altman-linked WLD is another altcoin that crypto whales bought this week. On-chain data shows that whales holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens have acquired 13 million WLD over the past week.

WLD Supply Distribution
WLD Supply Distribution. Source: Santiment

This group of WLD investors holds 798.06 million tokens at press time, marking their highest recorded balance. If WLD whales increase their accumulation, its price could rally back above $1.

On the other hand, if selloffs continue, it could fall to $0.57.

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Uniswap (UNI) Price Forecast: Dead Cat Bounce or Momentum Shift Ahead?

Uniswap (UNI) Price Set for 30% Surge Key Levels to Watch

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  • UNI price has largely followed Ethereum price action in the ongoing wider crypto recovery.
  • The Uniswap project has significantly benefited from the pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration.

After bleeding profusely YTD, Uniswap (UNI) has experienced a relief rally in the past three weeks. The mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $5.8 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of around $232 million, pumped over 12 percent in the past 7 days to trade about $5.87 on Friday, April 25, during the mid-North American trading session. 

The mild recovery of the UNI price, in the past few days, was partially attributed to the rising Futures Open Interest (OI). According to the latest market data from Coinglass, at the time of this writing, UNI’s OI had surged by around 9 percent in the last 24 hours to hover about $247 million.

UNI Price Analysis

As the largest DEX based on the Ethereum network, UNI price has recorded a high correlation with ETH in the past. Following Ether’s pump above $1.8k in the past few days, UNI price broke out of a falling wedge pattern.

In the daily timeframe, UNI price has so far consistently closed above the falling logarithmic trend, which was established YTD, in the past five days. The daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) has jumped above the 50 level for the first time in 2025. 

Additionally, the daily MACD line is almost crossing the zero line for the first time this year, amid the growing positive histogram bars. In case Ether’s price rallies towards $2k in the coming days, UNI’s price is well positioned to surge over 100 percent.

Nevertheless, having a stop loss of around $4.95 is prudent in case the crypto-bullish sentiment is invalidated.

Fundamental Outlook for Uniswap

According to market data from Intotheblock, UNI has recorded a $304 million surge in large transaction volume in the past seven days. With only 22 percent of all UNI holders in profit, the altcoin is well-positioned to rally further in the coming months.

Moreover, the Uniswap protocol has significantly benefited from the pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration. As Coinpedia reported, Uniswap is no longer under the U.S. SEC’s radar after the agency dropped the investigations earlier this year.

As a result, Uniswap’s TVL has grown to over $3.8 billion and more than $1.67 billion in 24-hour trading volume.

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UNI price has largely followed Ethereum price action in the ongoing wider crypto recovery. The Uniswap project has significantly benefited from the pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration. After bleeding profusely YTD, Uniswap (UNI) has experienced a relief rally in the past three weeks. The mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about …