XRP continues to hold well at $3. Here are some interesting predictions based on various technical indicators. Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for this Week Key Support levels: $3, $2.7 Key Resistance levels: $3.6, $4 1. Price Hovers Around $3 Despite mounting pressure from sellers in early August, XRP managed to pull back up and hold above the key support at $3. As long as buyers keep the price here, they have a good chance to regain control and push this cryptocurrency higher this month. Chart by TradingView 2. Momentum Turns Flat In the past two weeks, XRP has hovered just above $3 despite several attempts from bears to push it under this key level. This has turned the momentum flat with buyers and sellers battling for dominance. So far, there is no decisive winner as the price moves sideways. Chart by TradingView 3. Volume Drops Without a clear trend present, the volume continues to fall which makes any breakout less likely. This can keep XRP close the the $3 level until buyers or sellers decide to push and break the stalemate. Until the volume picks up again, don’t expect any major moves. Chart by TradingView The post Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for This Week appeared first on CryptoPotato .
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With Bitcoin’s multiple recent all-time high closes, the rise of Bitcoin-backed finance surprises no one. It includes, but is not limited to, using Bitcoin as collateral to secure a loan, which enables owners to access fiat currency or stablecoins for different needs without having to sell their cryptocurrency. You deposit Bitcoin with a lending platform, obtain the loan, and get the Bitcoin back after repaying the loan with interest. Centralized lending refers to borrowing or lending through any entity that acts as an intermediary between the lender and the borrower. On the other hand, decentralized lending takes place via DeFi protocols that operate based on smart contracts. You can lend Bitcoin directly through a dApp operating on the Bitcoin network or through protocols on Ethereum, Sui, or another blockchain using wrapped BTC (wBTC). As Bitcoin-backed finance gains momentum, offerings are becoming more complex, but also more valuable. Volo wBTC Vault, which optimizes DeFi yield, is an example. Volo, a leading liquid staking protocol on the scalable L1 blockchain Sui, recently announced its launch. The Vault leverages wBTC and integrates with NAVI Protocol to deliver potentially high-yield DeFi strategies with intuitive access on Sui. NAVI, also on Sui, allows users to borrow and lend cryptocurrency without intermediaries. Sui already has over 1,000 BTC in liquidity, and Volo’s launch strengthens its position as a Bitcoin DeFi layer. The integration with NAVI’s stable lending pools provides high-yield opportunities with low to no friction as well as leveraged positions and automated yield optimization through a one-click interface. The innovative vaults enable users to maximize wBTC utility, enhancing Sui’s position as a DeFi hub and offering new ways to engage with Bitcoin in a secure environment. Volo’s vault offerings will soon include altcoins, stablecoins, and other BTC variants with the purpose of improving capital efficiency and the DeFi experience overall. Decentralized products offer sovereign control and full transparency Lending or borrowing via a centralized platform is simple enough. The user deposits Bitcoin into the platform’s crypto wallet, sets the loan amount, expected interest rate, and loan duration, and confirms their lending offer. The platform finds borrowers and transfers the interest to the lender after taking its cut. Borrowing is similarly straightforward. Centralized lending platforms control the users’ assets, which means users can lose their Bitcoin if the platform goes bankrupt, is hacked, or suffers a rug pull. These risks have diminished since the series of insolvencies of centralized platforms in 2022, but remain to some extent. Centralized lending is also insufficiently transparent. The user must trust the platform to manage the loan terms and assets. As the transactions are internal, there may be no record of the loan on the blockchain. Decentralized Bitcoin-backed finance is a viable alternative as it automates the lending process via smart contracts, doing away with the need for a third party. When the preset terms are fulfilled, the smart contracts automatically execute the transaction. DeFi protocols determine interest rates algorithmically, so there is no centralized control over the rate amount. The borrower must lock up their collateral in a smart contract. Once they repay the loan with interest, the collateral is unlocked and sent to their wallet automatically. If they wish to lend Bitcoin, they must connect a wallet, set the loan amount and duration, and approve the transaction. DeFi protocols allow the two parties involved to negotiate rates directly and lend fiat or cryptocurrency via the corresponding decentralized network. The blockchain reflects all loan terms and transactions, providing clear, verifiable, tamper-proof records. Users retain control of their assets. DeFi lending is trustless because users can rely on open-source codes, which anyone can verify and audit. How stablecoins power efficient, low-cost Bitcoin-backed finance The total stablecoin transfer volume reached $27.6 trillion in 2024 , exceeding the combined volume of Mastercard and Visa transactions. Merchant settlements, B2B and cross-border payments, and retail remittances have increased the demand for more responsive, more secure, and less expensive solutions. Stablecoins don’t experience the price volatility typical of other cryptocurrencies as they are pegged to reserve assets. They address many of the limitations of legacy payment systems by offering high transaction speeds, minimal or nonexistent fees, 24/7 operation, and nearly instant settlement. Their circulation is growing in light of the maturing infrastructure. The total value of stablecoins issued has doubled to $250 billion over the past two years. It is predicted to surpass $400 billion by the end of 2025 and reach $2 trillion by 2028 . Yield-bearing stablecoins generate returns through tokenized US treasuries or delta-neutral trading. The number of yield-bearing, cash-equivalent tokens issued has increased in parallel with stablecoin value growth. Typically, these tokens represent investments in short-term government securities, an example being BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. They are denominated in USD and could be used at the point of sale and to accumulate returns in real-time. Stablecoins address the gap between traditional savings rates and market opportunities, like money market funds once did. A second parallel between the two is that the rate caps Regulation Q imposed on bank deposits drove MMF adoption, just like increased regulatory clarity in 2025 supports stablecoin growth. The jurisdiction is a key factor in determining the potential yield. Essentially, stablecoins’ role in the shift from centralized lending to decentralized, Bitcoin-backed finance is nothing short of critical. By providing a price-stable medium of exchange that operates on-chain, stablecoins allow users to borrow against Bitcoin without relying on intermediaries. They unlock capital efficiency by letting holders retain BTC exposure while accessing liquidity in a non-custodial, permissionless manner. Stablecoins support seamless collateralization, settlement, and repayment within decentralized protocols. As a result, they reduce costs, improve transparency, and make Bitcoin-backed lending more accessible and efficient. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) rose to the highest this month, touching $116,430 and establishing itself more firmly above the $115,000 level on renewed demand for risk assets as the implications from Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs market data sink in. The Federal Reserve is now widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points in September, with the CME’s FedWatch tool weighing a 93.4% chance of that happening. On Polymarket , traders are slightly less convinced, seeing a 79% chance of a cut. Traders are positioning for reductions at the following two meetings as well. Add in strong earnings from major companies and a weakening U.S. dollar, and the outlook is looking a little stronger for equities and other risk assets. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.65% today, the Euro Stoxx 50 is up 1.2% and the S&P 500 closed up 0.73% on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite closed up 1.2% on news of chip tariff exemptions and President Trump signaling he may appoint dovish members to the Fed. In a sign of long-term institutional interest, the State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) said boosted its bitcoin exposure through spot ETFs in the second quarter. Yet the real story may be how little BTC is moving. The cryptocurrency’s 30-day implied volatility, as tracked by the BVIV index from Volmex, has dropped to 36.5%, a level not seen since October 2023 , when bitcoin traded under $30,000. The pattern resembles Wall Street's bull markets, where implied volatility tends to shrink as optimism grows. In previous cycles, bitcoin's price and volatility moved in tandem. Structured crypto projects that allow investors to sell out-of-the-money call options to generate yield may be playing a part in reducing the volatility. Still, geopolitical risk isn't going to go away. Trump levied an additional 25% tariff on India over its Russian oil purchases, which could lead to a “mini crunch in supplies if Delhi draws on other crude sources instead,” Hargreaves Lansdown said in an emailed note. That would likely force OPEC+ members to amp up production to avoid a crisis, Hargreaves Lansdown said. On top of that, while peace talks on Ukraine have been advancing, recent nuclear rhetoric suggests there’s a long way to go. Stay alert! What to Watch Crypto Aug. 7, 10 a.m.: Circle will host a webinar , "The GENIUS Act Era Begins," featuring Dante Disparte and Corey Then. The session will discuss the first U.S. federal payment stablecoin framework and its impact on crypto innovation and regulation. Aug. 15: Record date for the next FTX distribution to holders of allowed Class 5 Customer Entitlement, Class 6 General Unsecured and Convenience Claims who meet pre-distribution requirements. Aug. 18: Coinbase Derivatives will launch nano SOL and nano XRP U.S. perpetual-style futures. Macro Aug. 7, 7 a.m.: The U.K.'s central bank, the Bank of England (BoE), announces its monetary policy decision. Bank Rate Est. 4% vs. Prev. 4.25% Aug. 7, 8 a.m.: The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) releases June producer price inflation data. PPI MoM Prev. -1.29% PPI YoY Prev. 5.78% Aug. 7, 8 a.m.: Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography releases July consumer price inflation data. Core Inflation Rate MoM Est. 0.3% vs. Prev. 0.39% Core Inflation Rate YoY Est. 4.23% vs. Prev. 4.24% Inflation Rate MoM Est. 0.28% vs. Prev. 0.28% Inflation Rate YoY Est. 3.53% vs. Prev. 4.32% Aug. 7, 3 p.m.: Mexico's central bank, Banco de México, announces its monetary policy decision. Overnight Interbank Target Rate Est. 7.75% vs. Prev. 8% Aug. 8: Federal Reserve Governor Adriana D. Kugler's resignation becomes effective, creating an early vacancy on the Board of Governors that allows President Trump to nominate a successor. Earnings (Estimates based on FactSet data) Aug. 7: Hut 8 (HUT), pre-market, -$0.07 Aug. 7: Block (XYZ), post-market, $0.63 Aug. 7: CleanSpark ( CLSK ), post-market, $0.30, Aug. 7: Coincheck Group ( CNCK ), post-market, N/A Aug. 7: Cipher Mining ( CIFR ), pre-market, -$0.07 Aug. 8: TeraWulf ( WULF ), pre-market, -$0.06 Aug. 11: Exodus Movement ( EXOD ), post-market, $0.12 Aug. 12: Bitfarms ( BITF ), pre-market, -$0.02 Aug. 12: Fold Holdings ( FLD ), post-market, N/A Token Events Governance votes & calls Arbitrum DAO is voting to renew its partnership with Entropy Advisors for two more years, starting September 2025. The proposal includes $6 million in funding and 15 million ARB for incentives for Entropy to focus on treasury management, incentive design, data infrastructure, and ecosystem growth. Voting ends Aug. 7. BendDAO is voting on a plan to stabilize BEND by burning 50% of treasury tokens, restarting lender rewards, and launching monthly buybacks using 20% of protocol revenue. Voting ends Aug. 10. 1inch DAO is voting on a $1.88 million grant to fund its participation in nine global crypto events through late 2025. The proposal aims to boost developer engagement, grow institutional ties and expand adoption across ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana. Voting ends Aug. 10. Aug. 7, 12 p.m.: Celo to host a governance call. Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m.: Axie Infinity to host a town hall on Discord. Unlocks Aug. 9: Immutable (IMX) to unlock 1.3% of its circulating supply worth $12.66 million. Aug. 12: Aptos (APT) to unlock 1.73% of its circulating supply worth $48.18 million. Aug. 15: Avalanche (AVAX) to unlock 0.39% of its circulating supply worth $37.2 million. Aug. 15: Starknet (STRK) to unlock 3.53% of its circulating supply worth $15.40 million. Aug. 15: Sei (SEI) to unlock 0.96% of its circulating supply worth $16.52 million. Aug. 16: Arbitrum (ARB) to unlock 1.8% of its circulating supply worth $36.52 million. Aug. 18: Fasttoken (FTN) to unlock 4.64% of its circulating supply worth $91.4 million. Token Launches Aug. 7: TaleX (X) to be listed on Binance Alpha, BingX, MEXC, and others. Conferences The CoinDesk Policy & Regulation conference (formerly known as State of Crypto) is a one-day boutique event held in Washington on Sept. 10 that allows general counsels, compliance officers and regulatory executives to meet with public officials responsible for crypto legislation and regulatory oversight. Space is limited. Use code CDB10 for 10% off your registration through Aug. 31. Day 2 of 2: Blockchain Rio 2025 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Day 2 of 5: Rare EVO (Las Vegas) Day 1 of 2: bitcoin++ (Riga, Latvia) Aug. 9-10: Baltic Honeybadger 2025 (Riga, Latvia) Aug. 9-10: Conviction 2025 (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) Aug. 11: Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2025 (Asuncion) Aug. 11-13: AIBB 2025 (Istanbul) Aug. 11-17: Ethereum NYC (New York) Aug. 13-14: CryptoWinter ‘25 (Queenstown, New Zealand) Token Talk By Shaurya Malwa The Solana-based Troll memecoin has surged over 1,050% in two weeks, jumping from a $16 million to $184 million market cap. It's now ranked No. 32 among all meme tokens, according to CoinGecko. But Carlos Ramirez, the artist behind the original Trollface meme, says he wants nothing to do with it, calling the token's hype a "cursed proposition" in his first interview in a decade. Ramirez told Decrypt he’s constantly offered Troll-related token allocations, but refuses to participate, saying he’d either be stuck holding worthless supply or blamed for a crash if he sold. Still, Ramirez promoted a separate Troll token earlier this year — and again this week — leading to confusion over his stance. He criticized the memecoin economy as profit-driven and artistically hollow, saying the financial incentives undermine authentic expression and reduce art to speculation. Ramirez added that at least 30 different Troll tokens have been minted across platforms like Bags, none with his blessing — a pattern he sees as exploitative and detached from the original spirit of the meme. The saga highlights the growing tension between viral internet culture and tokenized financialization, especially as legacy creators push back against involuntary meme monetization in Web3. Derivatives Positioning Bitcoin futures open interest remains firm at $78.5 billion, with CME leading at $16.24 billion (a 21% market share). This confirms persistent institutional engagement, especially as CME’s BTC basis rose to 3.6% — among the highest across venues — hinting at spot-driven interest or hedged long exposure. ETH futures open interest rose to $48.18 billion, a 3.57% increase over the past week. CME’s ETH OI rose 4.56% in the past 24 hours alone, alongside a basis of 2.6%, showing that institutions are re-entering ETH positioning aggressively — likely tied to ETF speculation and technical breakout setups. Altcoin positioning is back in focus, with XRP OI up 1.6% daily to $7.33 billion. CME's XRP basis is a standout at 8.4%, far exceeding other venues and suggesting leveraged long appetite or premium pricing for compliant exposure. XRP open interest is now concentrated across Bybit and Binance, indicating retail-trader skew. Funding rates remain elevated across majors, with BTC, ETH, DOGE and XRP all capped at the 0.03% daily limit (about 11% annualized). SOL funding is less aggressive around 0.006%, but the 30-day average sits at the cap, implying longer-term leveraged bias even if short-term flows are cooling. The derivatives volume remains concentrated, with Binance and Bybit collectively holding 29% of BTC OI, while CME continues to grow. For ETH, CME now accounts for nearly 12% of total open interest, a key institutional marker that wasn't true even two months ago. Risk-reward asymmetry may be building, as sustained long-heavy funding, rising CME premiums, and relative flatness in altcoin open interest suggest an environment ripe for volatility. The next move — whether a breakout or a flush — is likely to be aggressive, given the significant directional leverage now in place. Market Movements BTC is unchanged from 4 p.m. ET Wednesday at $115,030.54 (24hrs: +1.29%) ETH is up 1.41% at $3,727.41 (24hrs: +4.97%) CoinDesk 20 is up 0.67% at 3,846.17 (24hrs: +2.98%) Ether CESR Composite Staking Rate is unchanged at 2.9% BTC funding rate is at 0.0095% (10.4386% annualized) on Binance DXY is unchanged at 98.13 Gold futures are up 0.52% at $3,451.20 Silver futures are up 1.29% at $38.39 Nikkei 225 closed up 0.65% at 41,059.15 Hang Seng closed up 0.69% at 25,081.63 FTSE is down 0.24% at 9,142.34 Euro Stoxx 50 is up 1.72% at 5,353.88 DJIA closed on Wednesday up 0.18% at 44,193.12 S&P 500 closed up 0.73% at 6,345.06 Nasdaq Composite closed up 1.21% at 21,169.42 S&P/TSX Composite closed up 1.27% at 27,920.87 S&P 40 Latin America closed up 0.89% at 2,613.50 U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate is up 0.3 bps at 4.235% E-mini S&P 500 futures are up 0.66% at 6,413.00 E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures are up 0.69% at 23,585.00 E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Index are up 0.45% at 44,511.00 Bitcoin Stats BTC Dominance: 61.6% (-0.20%) Ether-bitcoin ratio: 0.03239 (1.13%) Hashrate (seven-day moving average): 955 EH/s Hashprice (spot): $57.48 Total fees: 5.88 BTC / $674,584 CME Futures Open Interest: 138,150 BTC BTC priced in gold: 34.0% BTC vs gold market cap: 9.63% Crypto Equities Strategy (MSTR): closed on Wednesday at $383.41 (+2.12%), +0.13% at $383.89 in pre-market Coinbase Global (COIN): closed at $303.58 (+1.88%), +1.55% at $308.28 Circle (CRCL): closed at $161.71 (+5.05%), +2.03% at $165 Galaxy Digital (GLXY): closed at $27.34 (-1.23%), +2.63% at $28.06 MARA Holdings (MARA): closed at $15.89 (+1.73%), +0.44% at $15.96 Riot Platforms (RIOT): closed at $11.66 (+4.76%), +0.69% at $11.74 Core Scientific (CORZ): closed at $14.11 (+0.21%), +0.28% at $14.15 CleanSpark (CLSK): closed at $11 (+1.57%), +1% at $11.11 CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): closed at $25.73 (+3.54%) Semler Scientific (SMLR): closed at $35.66 (+2.27%), +1.65% at $36.25 Exodus Movement (EXOD): closed at $29.36 (+1.59%) SharpLink Gaming (SBET): closed at $22.14 (+9.44%), +3.16% at $22.84 ETF Flows Spot BTC ETFs Daily net flows: $91.6 million Cumulative net flows: $53.73 billion Total BTC holdings ~1.29 million Spot ETH ETFs Daily net flows: $35.1 million Cumulative net flows: $9.15 billion Total ETH holdings ~5.59 million Source: Farside Investors Overnight Flows Chart of the Day Top crypto traders — the 20% of users with the highest margin balance on Binance — turned bullish on BTC before its recent recovery, with the ratio of long to short positions reaching 1.51, indicating a strong lean towards longs, SoSoValue data shows. While the top traders’ ratio has since risen to 1.81, the overall market's is at 1.18, showing widespread bullish sentiment, per SoSoValue data. While You Were Sleeping Bitcoin's Volatility Disappears to Levels Not Seen Since October 2023 (CoinDesk): Despite a 60% rally since November 2024, demand for options remains subdued, driving 30-day implied volatility — a gauge of expected price swings — to its lowest since October 2023. Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War (The New York Times): Hours before new levies took effect, Trump floated a 100% tariff on semiconductors, seemingly brushing off stagflation warnings from economists and business concerns over unsustainable import costs. U.S. Trading Partners Race to Secure Exemptions From Trump’s Tariffs (The Wall Street Journal): Several trade partners with signed agreements, including the EU, Japan and South Korea, are still pressing for sector-specific relief while unresolved terms continue to create confusion around implementation. UK Crypto Investors Hail Regulatory Changes as ‘Pivotal Moment’ (Financial Times): U.K. retail investors will gain access to 17 bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes in October as the country’s financial regulator lifts its retail ban. U.S.-listed spot crypto ETFs will remain inaccessible. Exclusive: Rubio Orders US Diplomats to Launch Lobbying Blitz Against Europe’s Tech Law (Reuters): An Aug. 4 classified directive from the U.S. State Department, signed by Marco Rubio, called on embassy officials to push back against Europe’s Digital Services Act and defend U.S. tech interests. With South Korea's CBDC Plans Dead, KakaoBank Joins Stablecoin Gold Rush (CoinDesk): KakaoBank's CFO highlighted the firm’s preparedness for stablecoin issuance and custody, pointing to its work on Korea’s shelved CBDC pilot and its track record handling compliance for crypto exchanges. In the Ether
Versan Aljarrah, host of The Black Swan Capitalist, has argued that XRP’s current market value is inadequate to support the growing tokenized financial ecosystem. Aljarrah’s recent remarks emphasize that if XRP is to facilitate large-scale asset transfers across blockchain networks, especially within the tokenization space, a much higher price is essential to ensure adequate liquidity. While XRP has long been recognized for its efficiency, offering rapid settlement times, low transaction fees, and high throughput, its role in powering the future of finance goes beyond basic functionality. According to Aljarrah, value is just as important as performance. In his view, liquidity cannot be sustained unless the asset serving as a bridge has sufficient market capitalization to meet the scale of tokenized asset flows. It’s not just about faster cross-border payments, it’s about liquidity sourcing at scale. The tokenized financial system being built requires a high value bridge asset to function. That demand can’t be met with a low $XRP price. For it to work, the price must rise significantly. pic.twitter.com/LV6It9hQn8 — Versan | Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) August 5, 2025 The Tokenization Market Is Expanding Rapidly Tokenization, the process of representing real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain, is gaining significant traction in traditional finance. Leading figures such as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev have highlighted its potential to transform capital markets. Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has also suggested that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is well-suited for RWA tokenization. Recent reports back this enthusiasm with hard numbers. A joint study from Ripple and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) stated that the tokenization market reached $600 billion as of April 2025. Forecasts suggest that this figure could surge to $18.9 trillion by 2033. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered projects a possible $30 trillion valuation by 2034. Given these projections, Aljarrah asserts that XRP, at its current price level, lacks the necessary capacity to support global liquidity for tokenized markets. He contends that as the volume of tokenized asset transfers grows, XRP’s role as a settlement layer becomes unfeasible unless its market value increases significantly. XRP’s Fixed Supply and the Need for Price Appreciation XRP is currently priced at $2.93 with a circulating market capitalization of approximately $174.27 billion. When the total supply of 99 billion tokens is taken into account, the fully diluted valuation stands at roughly $290 billion. Aljarrah argues that this level of valuation cannot support the liquidity demands of a market that could reach tens of trillions of dollars in total value. Unlike fiat currencies or inflationary digital assets, XRP has a fixed supply. Since additional tokens cannot be issued, the only way for the asset to meet growing demand is through a substantial price increase. This leads to speculation around future valuation targets. Analysts and members of the XRP community have proposed long-term price projections ranging from $100 to as high as $1,000 , based on various adoption scenarios and market expansion estimates. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Community Sentiment and Institutional Interest There is growing alignment within the XRP community regarding its future role in the global financial system. Many believe that XRP is well-positioned to address inefficiencies in cross-border payments and asset tokenization. Ripple’s transition from On-Demand Liquidity to Ripple Payments reinforces its ambition to support broader financial infrastructure needs. Additionally, institutional investors are beginning to take notice. Asset manager Bitwise recently referred to XRP as a potentially clean way to gain exposure to the tokenization trend, further strengthening the case for increased adoption. While XRP possesses strong technical fundamentals for bridging assets across financial networks, its current market valuation is a major limitation in the context of a tokenized global economy. Without a significant price increase, its ability to meet the liquidity demands of a multi-trillion-dollar market remains constrained. This reinforces calls for price appreciation if XRP is to fulfill its anticipated role in the financial landscape. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. 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In a surprising move that has stirred the crypto community, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has voted against the approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), becoming the sole dissenting voice among 13 commissioners. According to a post by crypto commentator Xaif on X, Crenshaw’s rejection of the XRP ETF adds to a growing list of ETF proposals she has opposed, raising concern that her stance may be driven by something more than regulatory caution. The Lone Dissent Recent SEC filings and public statements confirm Crenshaw’s consistent opposition to cryptocurrency ETFs across the board. Out of 13 crypto ETF-related votes—covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, in-kind redemption structures, and now XRP—Crenshaw was the only commissioner to vote “no” each time. SEC’s Crenshaw Says No to XRP ETF Out of 13 crypto ETF votes, she was the only one to say no and she’s mostly against XRP. People are starting to think this isn’t just caution… it’s hate. #XRP #Crypto #Ripple #SEC #ETF pic.twitter.com/YxZctCwWWI — Xaif Crypto | (@Xaif_Crypto) August 7, 2025 Her latest rejection of the XRP ETF proposal, despite XRP meeting all technical requirements, including a six-month derivatives history, has unsettled both investors and industry observers. The XRP ETF proposal gained significant momentum following the successful listing of ProShares’ Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) on NYSE Arca in July. Market confidence soared, with platforms like Polymarket showing approval odds as high as 90%. But following Crenshaw’s dissent, those odds have dropped to around 65%, casting fresh doubt on the token’s ETF future. A Pattern of Opposition Crenshaw’s position appears increasingly isolated within the SEC itself. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas has noted that XRP now ticks all the boxes needed for ETF consideration, similar to earlier Bitcoin and Ethereum products that received approval. Yet Crenshaw remains skeptical, continuing to express concerns that crypto ETFs could mislead investors or undermine financial stability. Her skepticism isn’t limited to XRP. In past months, she has pushed back against SEC guidance on liquid staking and USD-pegged stablecoins, arguing that such rules lack legal grounding and blur investor protections. Her criticism of the SEC’s Ripple settlement earlier this year further reinforced her hardline approach, calling the agreement weak and insufficient in holding crypto actors accountable. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 In a May address, Crenshaw voiced frustration at what she described as the SEC’s inconsistent stance— treating crypto assets as securities in some contexts while exempting them in others . At the “SEC Speaks” conference, she warned that the agency was engaging in a “regulatory Jenga,” dismantling long-established protections and exposing markets to heightened risk. What This Means for XRP and the Industry While Crenshaw insists her dissent is based on procedural integrity and investor safety, many in the crypto community now interpret her repeated “no” votes—particularly against XRP—as ideological opposition rather than objective oversight. Xaif and other observers suggest that her stance increasingly feels like a personal vendetta rather than policy-driven prudence. As the SEC continues to navigate the complex terrain of digital assets, Crenshaw’s resistance remains a major obstacle. Whether it stems from genuine concern or deeper bias, her dissent is reshaping expectations around XRP’s path to ETF approval and reinforcing the broader challenge crypto faces in achieving regulatory acceptance. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post SEC’s Crenshaw Says No to XRP ETF appeared first on Times Tabloid .