The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady this week, with a 95% chance of no changes, as it adopts a cautious “wait and see” approach. Despite a slow economy in Q1, inflation remains slightly above the 2% target, while unemployment stays low, giving the Fed more time to assess market conditions. The FED interest rate decision is crucial, as the Trump tariffs and ongoing US-China trade talks could influence future actions.
Trump Tariffs and Trade Optimism
The latest Trump tariffs and trade discussions between the US and China are bringing renewed optimism to the market. Credit Suisse analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya notes that improving trade relations could boost risk assets and revive investor confidence in the US dollar. While the dollar didn’t surge during the peak of the tariff war, a shift in sentiment could drive its near-term performance.
FED to Stay in “Wait and See” Mode
The Federal Reserve remains focused on data, with many expecting no immediate rate cuts. As the Fed weighs Trump’s tariffs and a $4 trillion budget plan, it will likely hold off on making any drastic decisions. Although inflation is still above 2%, the FED interest rate decision will depend on the ongoing trade talks and economic trends.
Dollar Could Rebound Amid Trade Optimism
Trade optimism surrounding Trump tariffs and negotiations could potentially lift the dollar, shifting from a safe-haven narrative to broader confidence. Ozkardeskaya believes that this shift could reignite demand for the US dollar, marking a key development as the FED interest rate decision looms.
FED Interest Rate Decision
With little indication of drastic shifts in the economy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to keep messaging minimal, even as President Trump pushes for rate cuts. Analysts predict that the Fed may only cut rates if the labor market weakens significantly.
An early Bitcoin investor has resurfaced after nearly a decade of inactivity, drawing attention across the crypto space.
On March 22, the Bitcoin whale transferred 3,000 BTC—worth over $250 million at the time of the move. A Bitcoin whale is an individual or entity that holds more than 1000 BTC.
Why is the Bitcoin Whale Active After 8 Years?
According to Arkham, the Bitcoin whale’s wallet dates back to late 2016, when Bitcoin was trading below $1,000.
The investor’s original stake—estimated at around $3 million—has since grown into a massive fortune, reflecting the asset’s long-term potential.
During this holding period, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of almost $110,000 in January 2025. Though the price has since pulled back to around $84,274, the whale’s ROI remains staggering.
The motive behind the transfer remains unclear. However, analysts noted that the funds were moved to another wallet—not an exchange—indicating the holder may be restructuring rather than preparing to sell.
This detail appears to have calmed fears of a market dump. BeInCrypto data shows that the broader crypto market has stayed stable despite the whale’s activity. Bitcoin and other top assets have shown little price volatility in response.
Meanwhile, this transfer is not an isolated case. Over the past year, several long-dormant wallets have shown signs of activity.
Some analysts believe early holders are reassessing their positions as Bitcoin trades near historic highs. Others suggest these investors may be preparing for more complex strategies involving futures or options.
Nevertheless, this case reinforces Bitcoin’s reputation as a long-term store of value. The whale’s decision to hold for nearly a decade shows how the asset has outperformed traditional stores of wealth like gold and the US dollar.
Elon Musk isn’t holding back. The Tesla CEO has blasted The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for publishing what he called a “deliberately false” article claiming Tesla’s board is looking to replace him as CEO.
In a fiery post on X, Musk called it an “EXTREMELY SERIOUS ETHICS VIOLATION,” accusing WSJ of ignoring a direct denial from Tesla’s board. The report suggested that concerns over Musk’s political involvement and divided attention across his ventures pushed the board to seek a new CEO.
Tesla’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, didn’t waste time firing back. Posting from Tesla’s official X account, she stated clearly that the board has not contacted any recruiters and fully supports Musk’s leadership.
It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors! https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c
The WSJ report dropped just as Musk faces fresh criticism over his political ties – specifically his advisory role in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Critics argue that Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration has hurt Tesla’s image, especially in international markets.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s Q1 numbers haven’t helped the narrative:
Profits dropped 71% in the first quarter
Market value fell by over $800 billion since the start of the year
Tesla Stays Bullish on Bitcoin
Despite the rocky earnings, Tesla didn’t sell its Bitcoin. The company’s crypto holdings dropped from $1.076 billion to $951 million in Q1 2025, right in line with Bitcoin’s 11.56% price dip to $82,514.
Musk isn’t the only one calling out WSJ. Big names in crypto have been doing the same.
On April 12, Binance’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), slammed a WSJ report that claimed he agreed to testify against Tron’s Justin Sun as part of a DOJ deal.
“WSJ is really TRYING here. They seem to have forgotten who went to prison and who didn’t,” Zhao wrote in an April 12 X post. “People who become gov witnesses don’t go to prison. They are protected. I heard someone paid WSJ employees to smear me.”
And this isn’t new. Back in March 2023, Tether also rejected a WSJ article accusing it of using fake documents and shell companies to keep banking access. Tether called the claims “stale,” “inaccurate,” and “misleading.”
It’s Bigger Than Just Elon
This goes beyond one headline. Musk and major crypto players are pushing back hard against what they say is biased, agenda-driven reporting by legacy financial media.
With Musk now balancing Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and the recently merged X and xAI – while advising DOGE remotely – there’s more scrutiny than ever.
But for now, the message from Tesla’s board is crystal clear: Musk is still in charge.
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Elon Musk isn’t holding back. The Tesla CEO has blasted The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for publishing what he called a “deliberately false” article claiming Tesla’s board is looking to replace him as CEO. In a fiery post on X, Musk called it an “EXTREMELY SERIOUS ETHICS VIOLATION,” accusing WSJ of ignoring a direct denial …
Citi Group’s April 2025 report “Digital Dollars” noted that the stablecoin market could grow to be a $1.6 trillion sector. If Ripple’s RLUSD captures even a meagre 10% of the $1.6 trillion stablecoin market, how will it impact XRP price?
Despite Ripple being a new entrant to the stablecoin sector, RLUSD market capitalization has grown to a staggering $300 million since its launch in December 2024. XRP token is a bridge currency that helps transfer value from RLUSD to another currency like the US dollar, Yen, Euro, etc. Hence, if RLUSD manages to capture 10% of $1.6 trillion, aka, $160 billion, it could most definitely have a positive impact on XRP price.
Ripple price today trades around $2.16, dropping 5.2% in the past 24 hours.
XRP Price Reaction if Ripple’s RLUSD Captures 10% of $1.6 Trillion Stablecoin Market?
Citigroup, a top American bank, published a report on how the stablecoin market could grow to be a $1.6 trillion sector by 2030. This estimate is a 556% surge from the current level of $244 billion. The current stablecoin market is dominated by the likes of Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are likely to maintain their dominance. However, newer stablecoins like Ripple USD (RLUSD) could gain ground after Trump’s endorsement of USA cryptocurrencies. Although RLUSD was launched in December, it has already hit $300 million in market cap.
Unlike USDT, USDC and other stablecoins, the connection between XRP & RLUSD is something interesting. XRP is used as a bridge currency when a user wants to send RLUSD across borders, which will include conversion of RLUSD to XRP and XRP to the required currency, like EUR, GBP, YEN, and so on.
To be precise, if RLUSD market cap hits $160 billion, a 53,000% increase from the current level of $300 million, its daily volume would also spike from $50 million to roughly $26 billion. Let’s assume three scenarios to determine the price impact on XRP.
If 10% of the daily RLUSD volume is bridged via XRP: The token’s volume would triple to $4.5 billion from an average of $1.5 billion. The impact of this could push XRP price up between 50% to 200%, i.e., XRP price could hit $3.24 to $6.48.
If 25% of RLUSD volume is bridged via XRP: The token’s volume would hit $8 billion per day and XRP price could shoot up to a range of $6.48 to $10.80.
If 50% of RLUSD volume is bridged via XRP: XRP’s daily volume could reach a staggering $15 billion. In such a case, the FOMO and frenzy could cause XRP price to hit $10.80 to $21.60.
To conclude, if Ripple’s RLUSD captures 10% of the $1.6 trillion stablecoin market, it could push the XRP price to reach $6 to $12. The token could reach the $12 to $20 range in a highly bullish case.
Such an increase would impact the Ripple price in various ways. First, it would help Ripple to achieve its goal of taking market share from the SWIFT network. Second, it would also boost the network activity and fees of the XRP Ledger network. Further, the RLUSD growth would help to boost the XRP price and the burn rate, and boost its deflationary goals since part of the fees are incinerated
The long-term XRP price forecast is bullish, with some analysts predicting that it will rise as high as $15. The growth of its ecosystem, especially RLUSD, will help to supercharge this growth.
The weekly chart paints a long-term bullish outlook for Ripple. It formed a cup-and-handle-like chart pattern with the upper side at $1.9822. It has retested the upper side of this pattern, pointing to a continuation ahead.
XRP has remained above the 50-week moving average, which has provided crucial support in the past few months. Therefore, although it’s too early to predict, there is a likelihood that the coin will continue to soar in the near term. Further gains will be confirmed if the coin rises above its year-to-date high of $3.40. Such a move will boost the XRP price forecast to $5.
XRP Price Chart
A drop below the key support at $1.6075 will invalidate the bullish view of Ripple price. This invalidation point is the lowest level this week and also along the 50-week moving average. A drop below that level will point to more downside, potentially to $1.
