The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially come to an end, as confirmed by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse just a few days ago.
While the announcement was met with celebrations among Ripple supporters and the broader crypto community, the XRP price failed to react as positively as expected. This muted response has led to growing anticipation and calls from XRP enthusiasts for an official statement or confirmation from the SEC.
Adding to the intrigue, an unusual filing recently appeared in the SEC vs. Ripple docket. A man named Justin W. Keener submitted an emergency request seeking to “present decisive evidence in favor of the defendants and in favor of liberty for the American people.”
The letter, however, left many questions unanswered. It doesn’t clearly specify what the so-called ‘decisive evidence’ entails or how it would benefit Ripple’s case. Keener hints that the evidence may relate to physical investment contracts he has been collecting, though details remain scarce.
In response, the SEC has filed an opposition to Keener’s request. According to Fox Business’ Eleanor Terrett, the SEC argues that the motion should be denied for several reasons. First, they claim the District Court no longer has jurisdiction over the matter since the case has moved to the Second Circuit.
NEW: The @SECGov has just filed an opposition to that “emergency request to present decisive evidence” in favor of @Ripple we saw filed last week by one Justin W. Keener.
Second, they assert that Keener failed to file the proper motion to intervene in the case. Lastly, the SEC contends that the request is unnecessary because Ripple is fully capable of deciding for itself whether the evidence in question could be helpful.
The SEC is now asking Judge Analisa Torres to dismiss Keener’s request entirely, arguing that it holds no legal standing and that the case has already reached a conclusion.
Onyxcoin (XCN) is down nearly 10% over the past seven days, cooling off after a sharp 200% rally between April 9 and April 11. Momentum indicators suggest that the bullish trend may be losing strength, with both the RSI and ADX showing signs of fading conviction.
While XCN’s EMA lines remain in a bullish formation, early signs of a potential reversal are emerging as short-term averages begin to slope downward. The coming days will be key in determining whether Onyxcoin can stabilize and resume its climb—or if a deeper correction is on the horizon.
Onyxcoin Shows Early Signs of Stabilization, but Momentum Remains Uncertain
Onyxcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently sitting at 43. Readings above 70 typically indicate that an asset is overbought and could be due for a pullback, while readings below 30 suggest it may be oversold and poised for a potential rebound.
XCN’s RSI signals a neutral state but shows signs of gradual recovery. While not yet a clear bullish signal, yesterday’s upward move suggests that bearish momentum may be easing.
For now, XCN appears to be in a wait-and-see phase, where a continued climb in RSI could signal a shift toward renewed upside, but any further weakness might keep the price trapped in a consolidation range.
XCN Uptrend Weakens as ADX Signals Fading Momentum
Onyxcoin’s Average Directional Index (ADX) has declined to 11, down from 13.92 yesterday and 15.26 two days ago. This decline reflects a consistent weakening in trend strength.
The ADX is a key component of the Directional Movement Index (DMI) and is used to measure the strength—not the direction—of a trend on a scale from 0 to 100.
Values below 20 typically suggest that the market is trending weakly or not at all, while readings above 25 confirm a strong and established trend.
With the ADX now at 11, Onyxcoin’s trend is losing momentum, even though it technically remains in an uptrend. This low reading suggests the current bullish phase is fragile and may lack the conviction needed for sustained upward movement.
Combined with EMA lines that are beginning to flatten, the weakening ADX adds weight to the possibility that the trend could soon shift or stall.
If no surge in buying pressure emerges to reinforce the uptrend, XCN may enter a period of sideways movement or even a reversal in the short term.
Onyxcoin at a Crossroads as EMA Lines Hint at Possible Trend Reversal
XCN EMA lines remain bullish for now, with short-term averages still positioned above long-term ones.
However, the short-term EMAs have started to slope downward, raising the possibility of a looming death cross—a bearish crossover in which the short-term average falls below the long-term average.
If this crossover materializes, it would signal a shift in trend direction and could trigger a deeper pullback, after a 200% rally between April 9 and April 11, making it one of the best-performing altcoins of the previous weeks.
Key support levels to watch are $0.016, followed by $0.0139 and $0.0123. If bearish momentum accelerates, XCN could drop as low as $0.0109, marking a potential 38% correction from current levels.
PI has been in a persistent downtrend since reaching an all-time high of $3 on February 26. In fact, it has traded below a descending trendline since April 12, highlighting the negative bias against the altcoin.
However, the tide may finally be turning. Technical indicators now point to a potential bullish resurgence, hinting at a PI rebound in the short term.
PI’s Quiet Accumulation Phase Could Trigger a Rally
BeInCrypto’s assessment of the PI/USD one-day chart suggests that the altcoin may be preparing for a bullish breakout. For example, its on-balance volume (OBV) has spiked over the past two days, showing early signs of accumulation.
The OBV indicator uses trading volume to predict price movements, adding volume on up days and subtracting it on down days. When its value rises like this, it suggests a surge in buying pressure.
OBV is considered a leading indicator, meaning it often moves ahead of price action and can signal shifts in market sentiment before they are reflected in the asset’s price. Therefore, PI’s rising OBV indicates that buyers are quietly accumulating the token, even as its price remains subdued.
This divergence signals that bullish momentum is building, increasing the likelihood of a PI breakout once broader market sentiment aligns.
Furthermore, the red bars forming PI’s BBTrend indicator have gradually shrunk. This reduction suggests that selling pressure is weakening, serving as an early signal that the current downtrend may be losing steam.
In technical analysis, a contraction in the BBTrend histogram is a precursor to a potential trend reversal, especially when accompanied by rising volume and other bullish indicators.
As the bars shorten, it indicates that volatility is stabilizing in the PI market and that a bullish shift in price is increasingly likely.
PI for Reversal as Bullish Signals Point to $1 Breakout
PI currently trades at $0.591, resting below its descending trend line, which forms resistance above it at $0.605. If bullish pressure strengthens and PI demand rockets, it could flip this price point into a support floor and climb toward $1.01.
Metaplanet Expands in US:- The race to acquire Bitcoin as treasury asset is intensifying. In the past week, two new Bitcoin strategic acquisition companies, Twenty One Capital, and Janover (though for Solana) have already emerged on the landscape.
In this scenario, the old and dominant players of the industry are trying to ramp up their number of BTC acquisitions.
In a latest move, Metaplanet Inc. has also striked a major move on Thursday. The Tokyo-listed Bitcoin Treasury company, Metaplanet, is now expanding into the US with a new wholly-owned subsidiary.
Dubbed as “Metaplanet Treasury Corp.”, the new subsidiary is set to be established in Florida, US.
Metaplanet New Subsidiary Taps into BTC Race
Before today’s new Metaplanet subsidiary update, it has only one corporate presence outside the firm’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Last year in July 2024, it established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Metaplanet Capital Limited in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
The firm has been a Tokyo-listed company since 1999 and began its Bitcoin acquistion plans last year – with just 97.8 BTC.
With the new US subsidiary, it aims to embark on global expansion. The new Metaplanet Treasury Corp. will support the parent Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Acquisition strategies in US.
The BTC treasury company will now be able to gain access to more efficient Bitcoin acquisition channels. This will lead to fast execution speed with the presence in the 24/7 global market of United States.
The new US-registered entity is expected to raise up to $250 million in capital. This will be used for accelerating its Bitcoin Acquisition strategy particularly in US market.
Overall, this expansion in US is expected to bring enhanced liquidity and treasury flexibility for the company.
At the moment, the firm has 5,000 BTC in Total Bitcoin Holdings. It made its latest purchase on April 24 adding 145 $BTC to its April 21 stack of 4,856 BTC.
Why Metaplanet Chose to Open its New Subsidiary in Florida
The firm’s decision to choose Florida as the site of its new susbdiary is also significant. The state is gaining prominence as a global crypto hub with new crypto bills and initiatives.
The Trump administration and new SEC Chair Paul Altkins are also continuing to augur well for the pro-crypto landscape in US.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said in a X post, “The reason for choosing Florida is clear: the state is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Bitcoin innovation, corporate adoption and financial liberalization.”
Last month on April 11, the unanimously voted Bill – Florida House Insurance and Banking Committee – passed to encourage public crypto adoption. The bill empowered the state to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset and allocate up to 10% of various state funds into Bitcoin.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis has also indicated that the state already holds approximately $800 million in crypto-related assets.
It is also exploring adding Bitcoin to public pension portfolios as a “digital gold” hedge against inflation.
What’s Next for the BTC Acquisition Race
Metaplanet’s decision to expand into US comes as the dominant players continue to take centre stage.
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (now rebranded as Strategy) made its latest purchase on April 28. The company purchased 15,355 BTC for approximately $1.42 billion, bringing its total holdings to 553,555 BTC.
The TradeFi giant BlackRock is also ramping up its Bitcoin acquistion strategy. BlackRock’s most recent Bitcoin buy occurred on May 1 – today. Its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) have acquired approximately $267 million worth of BTC.
Infact, Strategy and BlackRock are locked into a fierce competition. Both are expected to cross 1 million BTC mark soon with the debate going on about who will cross it soon.
Thus, the recent new subsidiary decision of Metaplanet comes as another bullish chapter in the ongoing BTC arms race.