A new CoinGecko report shows that XRP liquidity is heavily concentrated on just three exchanges — Bitget, Binance, and Coinbase.
Together, these platforms control around 67% of all trading activity close to XRP’s market price. This means most buy and sell orders for XRP sit on just a few order books.
If any one of these exchanges faces issues or lowers support, XRP traders could face delays, slippage, or bigger spreads.
CoinGecko’s analysis looked at what it costs to trade XRP within a small price move of two cents, which equals about 1% of its price.
XRP Liquidity Across Different Centralized Exchanges. Source: CoinGecko
Within that range, XRP shows about $15 million in available orders across eight exchanges. Two-thirds of that sits with the top three.
Bitget Leads XRP Trading at Tight Price Bands
Bitget shows the most liquidity at very small price movements. That means XRP is easiest to trade there if you’re looking to move funds without big price changes.
However, Bitget’s liquidity drops off quickly as you move further from the market price.
By the time you reach the two-cent range, Binance andCoinbase have nearly caught up in volume. This reinforces how dependent XRP is on just a few platforms.
Other exchanges like OKX, Bybit, Kraken, and Crypto.com play a smaller role. Their XRP order books are much thinner compared to the leaders.
One surprising detail in the report is that XRP lags behind Solana (SOL) in both liquidity and trading volume — despite having a higher market cap.
Solana has around $20 million in trading depth within a $1 price range, which is stronger than XRP’s $15 million within two cents. SOL also saw nearly twice as much volume as XRP during the study period.
This gap raises questions about how much real trading interest there is in XRP. Higher market cap doesn’t always mean stronger market support.
In this case, SOL appears to have more consistent demand from active traders.
To sum it up, XRP’s trading activity is strong, but highly concentrated. Bitget, Binance, and Coinbase dominate its liquidity, leaving the asset vulnerable to exchange-level risks.
BeInCrypto sat down with members of the LBank team to analyze the possible resurgence of the meme coin market as a leading crypto narrative and what their fusion with artificial intelligence (AI) can have on their reach.
LBank also discussed the impact of the four-month-old Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on its operations across Europe. They described a fundamental change in investor confidence in light of greater regulatory clarity and simplified accessibility.
Have Meme Coin Highs Given Way to Devastating Lows?
In recent years, the meme coin market has largely been characterized by overwhelming highs and devastating lows. The first few months of 2025 have further confirmed the volatile nature of these tokens, to the point that a vocal part of the crypto community believes that their recent lows have marked the end of the meme coin lifecycle.
These claims are not unfounded, especially now that the US President has become a meme coin player. When Trump launched his meme coin in mid-January, TRUMP reached a market capitalization of nearly $8.8 billion, a number never before seen by a meme coin launch.
When insider traders capitalized on the surge to sell off their holdings and retain millions of dollars in gains, retail investors bore the brunt of the massive sell-off, suffering hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses.
“The decline in meme coin market cap since January can be attributed to a combination of market dynamics and sentiment shifts. A key driver was the rapid rise and subsequent crash of the TRUMP token, which drew significant market capital due to its viral appeal but collapsed sharply, eroding investor confidence and triggering a broader risk-off sentiment,” Eric He, Community Angel Officer and Risk Control Adviser at LBank told BeInCrypto.
After similar experiences with the MELANIA token and the LIBRA launch, some of these retail investors realized that meme coins —as unregulated and unpredictable as they are— may not be the best investments.
Is the Meme Coin Frenzy Coming to a Halt?
Given the devastating effects that these episodes have had on the meme coin market, trading has reduced significantly. The crypto community seems to have become saturated with news of pump-and-dump schemes and rug pulls, likely contributing to a halt in the meme coin frenzy.
The total meme coin market capitalization has been free-falling since January’s peak following the presidential token launches. Now, its levels resemble those of September 2024. The greater economic downturn that traditional and crypto markets experienced over the past several weeks has only worsened prospects.
Yet, despite this downward pressure, the market still experiences a high level of activity. It has a $14.5 billion trading volume and a $57 billion market capitalization.
Total meme coin market capitalization. Source: CoinGecko.
According to the LBank team, the meme coin industry is due for a revival.
LBank’s Belief in the Revival of the Meme Coin Market
Though the decline in meme coin performance has been significant, the LBank team expressed that these circumstances are far from unexpected. Meme coins are inherently tied to community support and social momentum.
The sustained trading volumes and large market capitalization serve as tangible indicators that, even in a downturn, the market is seeing active community engagement and liquidity. Investors still see value in the tokens’ cultural and speculative appeal.
“We see it as a healthy market correction rather than a fundamental shift. Meme coins have always been volatile, but the fact that trading volumes remain high shows continued interest. What’s happening now is not the end of the trend—it’s just a recalibration before the next wave,” Mario Iemma, Head of Spanish Markets at LBank, told BeInCrypto.
In fact, Iemma believes that meme coins will not be dying out anytime soon.
AI agents represented the first significant shift in the evolution of the cryptocurrency industry. These autonomous systems proved that they could make decisions and perform tasks independently. This technology enhances intelligence, adaptability, and fairness in financial mechanisms.
Now, developers have unlocked artificial intelligence’s potential on tokens. Systems like Grok have already made news by using AI to automatically and independently design and launch tokens.
However, with a nascent technology like AI, the LBank team emphasized the need for responsible and thorough deployment for the long-lasting success of AI-generated tokens. This success hinges on two particular factors: accessibility and security.
Security and Accessibility Challenges for AI-Generated Tokens
The concept of security is frequently associated with any emerging technology. Artificial intelligence is no exception, especially in a particularly unregulated industry like crypto.
According to He, AI-generated token projects’ degree of security and transparency will determine their success.
Iemma agreed, adding that if AI-generative tokens become widely accessible, this development will also require additional layers of oversight.
“That same accessibility demands better filters, vetting, and AI-based security audits—areas where exchanges like LBank are already investing resources,” he said.
While reflecting on the security risks associated with artificial intelligence and the breaches in consumer trust that meme coins have had on the crypto community, the LBank team also emphasized the need for greater regulation in the industry.
The development of cryptocurrency regulations varies significantly across the globe. Notably, the European Union implemented comprehensive rules almost five months ago, while key markets such as the United States are still establishing adequate frameworks.
MiCA’s Effect on the European Crypto Market
Last December, with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the European Union became the first jurisdiction to establish a comprehensive and unified regulatory framework for crypto-assets across all its member states, marking a significant milestone.
According to the LBank team, MiCA gives users and institutions a trustworthy framework. This development has proven critical for industry growth across the region.
“MiCA has forced firms to become more transparent and compliant, which is a good thing for long-term trust. We’ve seen exchanges accelerate their legal and operational upgrades. For users, it creates a safer, more predictable environment,” Iemma said, adding, “With clearer rules, banks and investment firms are more willing to explore crypto partnerships, custody solutions, and even tokenized assets. Regulation reduces reputational risk, and MiCA is helping bridge that gap.”
However, this experience can be largely attributed to established firms in the industry and investors with access to substantial resources. Other players, however, have struggled to gather the requirements to apply for a MiCA license.
Future Accommodation for Smaller Crypto Businesses
In discussing the impact of MiCA since its enactment last December, He highlighted how different industry players have responded to the landmark regulation. He noted that startups struggle the most to obtain an operational license.
When evaluating the cost-effectiveness of an operational license, He’s conclusions make sense.
MiCA is an expensive regulation. It mandates minimum capital requirements based on the crypto services offered. These requirements range from €50,000 for advisory and order-related services to €125,000 for exchange and trading platforms and up to €150,000 for custody services. Businesses must maintain this capital as a financial safeguard.
Beyond minimum capital requirements, companies must factor in government and legal fees, local presence costs, bank setups, and ongoing operational costs. But for prominent exchanges like LBank, the benefits outweigh the costs.
Future MiCA updates could address the high compliance costs for smaller businesses. Meanwhile, other regions developing their crypto regulations should consider this aspect to avoid creating similar barriers.
ZORA launched its airdrop today, distributing tokens to early users. The rollout caused confusion, as no official claim site was provided. Users had to check their allocations manually through the smart contract. While the Content Coin narrative boosted coin creation and new users, trading volume dropped sharply from its initial peak.
ZORA’s price fell around 50% in the first two hours after the airdrop. It is now trying to recover, but momentum remains uncertain. The market is still reacting to the airdrop and overall token distribution.
Content Coin Narrative Boosts Zora Usage
The Zora airdrop officially launched today, distributing tokens to early users based on two snapshot periods—but it was met with confusion. Base founder, Jesse Pollak, addresses some of these points in an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto.
Many users were unclear on how to check their eligibility, as no official claim site or checker was provided. Instead, allocations had to be verified manually via the smart contract, leading to mixed reactions across the community.
While 10% of the total 10 billion supply was reserved for early adopters, the decision to allocate 65% of tokens to insiders (team, treasury, and contributors) raised questions about the distribution model.
Coins Created and Unique Creators Per Day. Source: Dune.
Since Base chain began promoting the idea of Content Coins, activity on Zora has noticeably increased. The number of newly created coins has remained above 20,000 since April 17, reaching nearly 28,000 yesterday.
Meanwhile, unique creators on the platform grew from 3,683 on April 16 to 6,206 by April 22.
While this growth suggests rising interest, it also reflects a trend still in early development, with questions remaining around long-term sustainability and utility.
Zora Volume Peaked at $31 Million—Now It’s Down Over 70%
Zora’s trading volume in USDC surged sharply with the rise of the Content Coin narrative, hitting $30 million on April 16 and peaking at $31 million on April 17.
This initial spike reflected a strong wave of early interest and speculative momentum around the new use case for content on-chain. a
The increase aligned with Base’s push to promote content coins as a fresh alternative to traditional meme tokens, drawing attention from creators and traders alike.
However, despite the number of coins created continuing to climb, Zora’s volume fell significantly to just $9 million by April 22.
This divergence suggests that while more users are experimenting with the platform—launching and minting coins—actual trading activity has not kept pace.
The drop in volume may indicate fading speculative interest, uncertainty around the airdrop, or early profit-taking following the initial hype.
ZORA Price Dives After Airdrop, Now Eyes Recovery
ZORA’s price experienced a sharp selloff immediately following its airdrop, dropping roughly 50% within the first two hours of launch.
Such volatility is not uncommon for newly airdropped tokens, as early recipients often rush to secure profits, adding intense short-term selling pressure.
Since then, ZORA has shown signs of recovery, attempting to stabilize and build upward momentum. If it can break above the $0.023 level, it could move to test resistance at $0.0289, with a potential extension toward $0.034 if buying strength returns.
However, the recovery remains uncertain. If ZORA fails to hold current levels and bullish momentum fades, it may retest support at $0.019.
A break below that could lead to further downside, with the next key level around $0.0165.
This price action reflects a typical post-airdrop pattern—initial volatility, followed by a battle between early profit-takers and potential long-term holders looking to establish positions.
ZachXBT’s investigation claims that the mysterious 50X Hyperliquid whale is actually a British cyber criminal named William Parker (formerly known as Alistair Packover). Parker has a long history of fraud, hacking, and casino theft.
This trader made headlines by profiting roughly $20 million from a series of highly leveraged trades
Who is William Parker, AKA the 50X Hyperliquid Whale?
William Parker is a British cyber criminal with a long track record in hacking and fraud.
“I tracked down a recent payment from 0xe4d3 to an unnamed person who confirmed they had been paid by the Hyperliquid trader. They provided a UK phone number used to communicate with them. Public record reveals the name William Parker is likely tied to this number,” wrote ZachXBT.
He was arrested in 2023 for allegedly stealing around $1 million from two casinos. Even after serving time, Parker continued his illicit activities.
William Parker, AKA Alistair Packover. Source: BBC
So, how did he actually make $20 million in a very short time? The answer is ‘using leverage’.
Understanding 50x Hyperliquid Trades
In crypto, leverage means borrowing funds to increase the size of your trading position. In this case, the whale used up to 50× leverage. This means that even a small favorable move in an asset’s price could multiply his profits many times over.
For example, if he had a 50× leveraged position and the price moved 2% in his favor, that 2% swing could translate into about a 100% gain on his original investment.
“A whale who opened a $450 million short position on btc with 40x leverage closed all their trades, making a $9.46M profit in 8 days. Although this person is referred to as a “Hyperliquid whale,” they are actually a criminal, gambling with stolen funds,” wrote Web3 attorney Langerius.
The trader, William Parker, as revealed by ZachXBT, opened very large positions in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether during volatile market moments.
He timed his trades when the market was moving rapidly earlier this month due to the whole White House Crypto Summit and Bitcoin reserve saga.
The volatile market sentiment allowed him to move around big events or sudden price changes.
“When a whale shorts over $450 million in BTC and wants a public audience, it’s only possible on Hyperliquid. Anyone can photoshop a PNL screenshot. No one can question a Hyperliquid position, just like no one can question a Bitcoin balance. The decentralized future is here,” Hyperliquid wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
How Did Parker’s Leveraged Trades Affect the Market?
In some cases, his massive trades also forced other traders into liquidation. When a trader’s position is liquidated, the system sells its assets at a loss to cover the borrowed funds.
This boosted the whale’s gains and also disrupted the market. Although using 50× leverage is extremely risky, Parker managed his trades carefully.
His strategy was successful enough that he reportedly made around $20 million from these high-stakes moves.
