XRP gained only 2% in the past week, signaling weak momentum and fading interest from buyers in the short term.
Technical indicators like the RSI, Ichimoku Cloud, and EMA lines are all starting to reflect increased bearish pressure. Here’s a breakdown of what the charts are saying and what could come next for XRP.
When the RSI drops this quickly, it can often indicate that traders are taking profits or beginning to rotate out of a position, especially after a period of modest gains.
While XRP hasn’t entered oversold territory yet, the drop below the 50 mark is typically viewed as a bearish signal, pointing to a potential shift in sentiment from bullish to neutral or bearish.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a widely used technical indicator that helps traders gauge the strength of a price trend. It ranges from 0 to 100, with readings above 70 considered overbought and readings below 30 considered oversold.
When the RSI is above 50, momentum is typically bullish, while levels below 50 reflect increasing bearishness. With XRP now sitting at 46.34, it suggests the asset is losing upward momentum and may be at risk of further downside unless buying interest returns soon.
Additionally, the price is now entering the green cloud (Kumo), which represents a zone of uncertainty or consolidation. The cloud ahead is relatively flat and wide, indicating potential support but also a lack of strong upward momentum.
The green Senkou Span A (leading span A) remains above the red Senkou Span B (leading span B), signaling that the broader trend is still slightly bullish—but if price action stays inside or breaks below the cloud, that trend may begin to reverse.
Overall, the Ichimoku setup points to caution for bulls unless XRP reclaims the Tenkan and Kijun lines convincingly.
This repeated rejection at the same level indicates strong selling pressure. The EMAs suggest momentum is fading as the shorter-term average is beginning to bend downward.
A potential death cross, where the short-term EMA crosses below the long-term EMA, appears to be forming. If confirmed, it could signal a deeper correction ahead, with XRP possibly retesting support levels at $2.02 and $1.96.
A breakdown below these levels could lead to a drop toward $1.61. However, if bulls manage to reclaim $2.17, the next resistance at $2.24 becomes the key target.
A clean break above that could trigger a stronger rally, potentially pushing XRP to $2.35 or even $2.50 if momentum accelerates.
Cardano is more than just another cryptocurrency. While many blockchain projects focus on hype and speculation, Cardano is different—it’s built for real-world applications that solve real problems.
Cardano’s ecosystem is growing with practical use cases that have the potential to make a lasting impact.
But having great technology alone isn’t enough. To truly make an impact, Cardano needs innovative startups and developers who can build on top of it. That’s where CV Labs comes in—a global blockchain accelerator that is now helping early-stage Cardano projects grow into successful businesses.
Cardano: A Blockchain Built for Real-World Use
Cardano is driving real-world change with:
Financial Inclusion & DeFi: Decentralized finance solutions for saving, borrowing, and earning interest, without a bank.
Supply Chain Transparency: Tracking products from origin to consumer to ensure authenticity and quality.
Decentralized Identity (DID): Digital ID management for secure and efficient identity verification.
Sustainability & Green Blockchain: An eco-friendly blockchain with initiatives like the Cardano Forest project supporting reforestation efforts.
ADA Spotlight: CV Labs is Helping Cardano Startups Succeed
Even with all these real-world applications, building a successful business on Cardano requires more than capital and an idea. Startups need funding, guidance, and connections to grow.
CV Labs is a blockchain startup accelerator with headquarters in Zug, Switzerland—known as Crypto Valley due to its high concentration of blockchain companies. In fact, Zug is the birthplace of another top blockchain – Ethereum.
CV Labs is part of Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC), a firm that invests in early-stage blockchain projects and provides them with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.
Recognizing Cardano’s potential, CV Labs has launched a specialized accelerator program for Cardano-based startups. This program is designed to give projects building on Cardano the support they need to scale.
What Does the CV Labs Accelerator Offer?
Imagine you’re a founder in web3 launching an early-stage startup on Cardano. The sheer amount of projects can be overwhelming, and founders new to the ecosystem often lack tailored guidance, funding connections, and ecosystem-specific support.
CV Labs solves this by providing its Cardano accelerator with Cardano-specific mentorship, business development training, and direct access to investors, technical experts, and a global founder network.
Mentorship & Business Training: Startups receive 10 weeks of hands-on guidance from blockchain experts, venture capitalists, and experienced entrepreneurs. The program includes workshops on building products, tokenomics, marketing, and investor pitching.
Access to Funding: While CV Labs does not directly give startups large funding rounds, they provide up to $135,000 in seed money and introduce projects to venture capitalists who are looking to invest in promising Cardano startups.
Global Network & Exposure: The accelerator connects startups with industry leaders, giving them opportunities to network with investors and businesses across multiple countries. Participants also get a chance to present their projects at major events like Cardano Summits and Web3 gatherings.
Technical & Legal Support: Startups gain access to expert advice on regulatory compliance, smart contract security, and best practices for building on Cardano.
The CV Labs Cardano Accelerator is a 10-week program designed to fast-track early-stage startups building on Cardano. Offering up to $150,000 in funding (for 6% equity), the hybrid program includes a two-week in-person bootcamp in Zug, followed by eight weeks of remote workshops, culminating in a Demo Day where startups pitch for follow-on funding up to $500,000.
Targeting both Cardano-native projects and Web2 founders transitioning to Web3, the accelerator provides over $200,000 in perks, access to co-working hubs in Switzerland, Portugal, Liechtenstein, and South Africa, and mentorship from industry leaders in cybersecurity, legal compliance, and blockchain economics.
Tapping into Switzerland’s blockchain-friendly regulations and Crypto Valley’s $382.9 billion ecosystem, the program has already helped startups like Maestro raise $3 million. With applications open for May 2025, CV Labs aims to drive innovation, attract top talent, and cement Cardano’s position in Web3.
Success Stories on CV Labs
CV Labs has already worked with dozens of blockchain startups across various industries, and its recent focus on Cardano is bringing more innovation to the ecosystem.
At Cardano Summit 2024, CV Labs helped organize the Battle of the Builders, where Landano—a project focused on blockchain-based land registry—won top honors. This project uses Cardano to digitize land ownership records, reducing fraud and making property transactions more transparent.
Another example is Liqwid Finance, a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Cardano. By working with CV Labs, Liqwid Finance gained exposure to a wider investor audience and is now one of the leading DeFi platforms in the Cardano ecosystem.
These success stories show that with the right support, Cardano-based projects can go from ideas to fully operational businesses.
Why This Matters for Cardano’s Future
Cardano has built a secure, scalable, and sustainable blockchain that is already proving useful in multiple industries. But for Cardano to truly fulfill its potential, more projects need to build on it—and they need the right support to succeed.
CV Labs is playing a key role in bringing this future to life. By accelerating early-stage Cardano startups, it’s helping bring more real-world applications to life. These startups are not just creating new business models but also proving that Cardano can compete with blockchains like Ethereum and Solana.
As Cardano continues to grow, expect to see more partnerships, funding opportunities, and innovative projects emerge from its ecosystem. With organizations like CV Labs backing the next wave of startups, Cardano’s vision of a more decentralized, efficient, and inclusive global economy is becoming a reality.
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.
Grab a coffee to view the market from the eyes of financial experts across TradFi and crypto. Given the more established financial channels, there is growing overlap, with Bitcoin (BTC) inadvertently benefiting from TradFi woes.
Crypto News of the Day: Max Keiser Says Bitcoin and Saylor Are the Future
Warren Buffett made the ultimate case for Bitcoin as the American investor considers stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Pending board approval, Buffett could step aside at the end of the year, giving way for Greg Abel, vice chair of non-insurance operations, to become Berkshire’s new chief.
This revelation came at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2025, where Buffett also offered a stark warning about the long-term value of the US dollar.
He noted that every system eventually debases its currency. According to Warren Buffett, government decisions make paper money lose value over time.
“In the end, if you get people to control the currency, you can issue paper money, and you will,” Buffett told shareholders in Omaha.
Warren Buffett Slams US Fiscal Policy at Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting
Without naming alternatives such as Bitcoin, the 93-year-old investor cautioned against holding assets denominated in a currency he said was systematically devalued by government policy.
“The natural course of government is to make the currency worth less over time… Some places devalue at breathtaking rates… it’s not evil, it’s just their job,” he added.
The investing icon said that if his late partner, Charlie Munger, had to choose a second area besides stocks, he would have gone into foreign exchange.
These remarks suggested an openness to non-traditional assets. Bitcoin advocate and broadcaster Max Keiser responded to the remarks in an interview with BeInCrypto.
Max Keiser interprets Buffett’s comments as a tacit validation of the thesis behind Bitcoin.
“Executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor is the Warren Buffett of the 21st century. He saw what Buffett described and built his strategy around it,” Keiser started.
“Warren Buffett built his empire on money printing. Most of his holdings over the years have been in banks, insurance companies, and financial services,” Keiser claimed.
In his view, Buffett benefited from having political leverage in Washington, particularly during the 2008 financial crisis. During this time, Keiser says, his [Buffett] investments in Wall Street institutions aligned with government-led rescue efforts.
Buffett’s Role During The 2008 Financial Crisis Is Well Documented
Michael Saylor, meanwhile, has taken a dramatically different approach. Under his leadership, MicroStrategy (now Strategy) began acquiring Bitcoin in 2020 as part of its corporate treasury strategy. The firm cited concerns about the long-term debasement of fiat currencies.
As of early 2025, the company holds more than 200,000 BTC, worth tens of billions of dollars at current market prices. A recent US Crypto News publication revealed one of Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchases.
Buffett has long been critical of Bitcoin, famously calling it “rat poison squared” in 2018. However, some in the digital asset space have interpreted his recent comments about currency debasement as aligning with core arguments made by Bitcoin proponents.
Based on his remarks, the American investor and philanthropist is concerned about the US fiscal policy.
His comments allude that while he may not like Bitcoin, he clearly understands why it exists. Sentiment on X (Twitter) shows that community members took notice.
Responses suggest that if Warren Buffett understands money and its flaws manifested in fiat form, why does he not endorse Bitcoin as the solution?
“Warren Buffet talks about the virtues of Bitcoin without mentioning Bitcoin,” one user on X quipped.
Meanwhile, others hope Buffett’s prospective replacement as CEO will see the next Berkshire Hathaway chief to lead the company in a different direction, potentially adopting Bitcoin.
A spokesperson for Berkshire Hathaway did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Keiser’s remarks.
Elsewhere, and in line with Buffett’s statement about foreign exchange, QCP Capital analysts cite a remarkable 8% rally in the Taiwanese Dollar (TWD) on Monday.
They cite this as the TWD’s sharpest move in decades, alongside gains in other APAC currencies with strong current account surpluses. According to the analysts, speculation over a potential US-Taiwan trade deal drove this rally, as did insurer-hedging flows, pushing TWD’s 1Y NDF spread to its widest since 2008.
While Taiwan’s trade surplus supports the TWD, capital outflows have historically balanced it. This shift mirrors past foreign exchange dislocations like the 2023 JPY carry unwind.
For crypto, the move signals possible macro volatility ahead, with gold up 3% and BTC facing a binary path tied to global capital flows and trade diplomacy.
“In a market where correlations are fraying, FX may once again be the canary in the macro coalmine,” wrote QCP analysts.
Chart of the Day
US dollar index (DXY) performance year-to-date. Source: TradingView
The chart shows the US Dollar Index (DXY) trend from 2025, reflecting fluctuations in the value of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies. It indicates a downward movement from February to May, with a recent slight recovery.
Byte-Sized Alpha
Here’s a summary of more crypto news to follow today:
A new discussion draft introduces a framework to reduce market concentration and foster innovation. The bill clarifies jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, emphasizing decentralized systems and providing regulatory clarity for digital asset markets.
