Analysis states that traders shorting XRP are trapped, with downward pressure on BTC mirrored 1:1 but sometimes lagging. It predicts XRP will break through $1.50–$1.60, targeting $2–$3, then possibly retracing and rising again, forming a large-scale bullish trap with a high psychological driver. The Fed's rate cuts and quantitative easing are seen as catalysts. Another view suggests that if BTC approaches $79,900, XRP may retest $1.50–$1.53, with the key support at $1.39.

Coinbase is expanding its lending service to include major altcoins like XRP, Cardano, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. This allows eligible U.S. users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC against these assets without selling them, enhancing liquidity while avoiding tax implications. The service utilizes the decentralized Morpho protocol on Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, reflecting a shift towards integrating decentralized finance on mainstream platforms.