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HTX Community April Creation ContestBTC Shakes at $80K—Up or Down?Everything Can Be HuobaoRipple’s XRP token has come a long way since its launch in 2012. Although the coin had a few rough years after

Ripple’s XRP token has come a long way since its launch in 2012. Although the coin had a few rough years after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020, the suit settlement has brought significant regulatory clarity for investors. XRP has also seen significant institutional adoption over the years. Let’s discuss if institutional support could be a key trust factor for retail players.Does XRP’s Institutional Adoption Build Trust For Retail Investors?Source: Watcher.GuruFirstly, financial institutions will not invest in an asset that does not have regulatory clarity. According to a US court, retail purchase of XRP does not fall under securities laws, but institutional purchases do. The ruling led to a big spike in confidence, with XRP climbing to a new all-time high of $3.65 on July 18, 2026.XRP also saw the launch of several spot ETFs in late 2026. ETFs are another way for institutions to expose themselves to crypto without actually owning the underlying asset. Earlier this year Goldman Sachs revealed that the firm holds about $153.8 million worth of XRP ETFs. Goldman Sachs is a premier financial institution, and its significant position in XRP could be taken as a sign of trust.Institutional money is a major price driver for financial assets. For example, Bitcoin (BTC) has hit multiple all-time highs after the SEC approved several spot ETFs in early 2024. Institutions such as BlackRock, VanEck, etc., made their entry into the crypto space with the launch of their own BTC ETFs. Increased ETF inflows were a factor behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) hitting new peaks in 2025. XRP could potentially see a similar pattern once the ongoing bear market is over.Also Read: GraniteShares Ready To Launch the 3x-Leverage XRP ETF?Although institutions have increasingly opened their doors to XRP, the asset has faced a steep price correction since its 2025 all-time hig

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Altcoin rotation or cycle? Here’s why USDT dominance may hold the answer
The development of a sustained cycle depends on a few key factors.The market is currently exhibiting a textbook rotation phase.

On the technical side, Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) has logged four straight days of downside pressure after its early May breakout to 61.2%. At the same time, the Altcoin Season Index has jumped by more than 10 points in less than 24 hours, reinforcing a classic BTC-to-altcoin rotation setup.

Historically, however, altcoin rallies rarely sustain momentum unless Ethereum [ETH], the largest altcoin, starts gaining strength against Bitcoin [BTC], allowing deeper capital to flow across the broader altcoin market.As the chart below shows, the ETH/BTC ratio has rebounded around 0.7% after four consecutive weeks of decline. This could be an early sign that rotation might be expanding beyond Bitcoin. In short, several signals may be lining up for the market to start speculating on an altcoin rally.

That said, momentum remains the key variable. During the previous February-April cycle, the ETH/BTC ratio jumped by nearly 15%, pushing the Altcoin Season Index up more than 40% before topping near 55. This aligned with the BTC.D running into resistance around the 60%-level, creating a similar rotation narrative.

And yet, despite the improving structure, the setup never evolved into a full-blown altcoin cycle. The Altcoin Season Index failed to break above the 75-threshold typically required to confirm broad, market-wide altcoin expansion.

This raises the key question – Is the market simply entering another short-lived rotation phase, or is this setup fundamentally different

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥Post To Earn BonusThe May 6 pilot tested whether a tokenized fund redemption on a public blockchain could

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The May 6 pilot tested whether a tokenized fund redemption on a public blockchain could trigger a bank-account payout across borders and banks, using a transaction path that Ondo said operated outside traditional banking windows.

Ondo said the XRP Ledger leg processed in under five seconds. The cash leg stayed inside bank infrastructure, moving through Mastercard's Multi-Token Network, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, and J.P. Morgan's correspondent banking network.

That split is the core of the development. The pilot links public-chain settlement speed to bank-account completion while keeping the USD payout on bank infrastructure. The available record separates XRP Ledger's asset role from the USD payout, which was initiated on Kinexys and delivered to Ripple's Singapore bank account through J.P. Morgan's rails

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Elon Musk's Al chatbot Grok has outlined a scenario in which Ripple's XRP could see significant valuation swings if major financial institutions adopt the XRP Ledger in place of SWIFT for cross-border transactions.It began when one XRP community member, going by the online moniker InvestWithD, asked Grok how much transaction volume the XRP Ledger could theoretically handle if major banks adopted it for 24/7 real-time settlements.Grok highlighted the global cross-border payments sector as a key potential growth area for XRP, estimating that total transaction flows were about $195 trillion in 2024 and could rise to roughly $320 trillion by 2032.Despite SWIFT's continued dominance in international banking transfers, the Al suggested that XRP could become more relevant as financial institutions increasingly adopt blockchain-based systems for faster, more seamless settlement.Grok also indicated that any transition would likely be gradual, with banks initially testing XRP in limited use cases, such as specific corridors or liquidity channels, before potentially scaling adoption across wider segments of the global payments network

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HTX Community April Creation ContestXRP Is the Engine Behind RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, Says Ripple SVP Ripple SVP Confirms $XRP Is Essential to $RLUSD on XRPL At Consensus 2026 in Miami, Ripple SVP Jac

XRP Is the Engine Behind RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, Says Ripple SVP

Ripple SVP Confirms $XRP Is Essential to $RLUSD on XRPL

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, Ripple SVP Jack McDonald delivered one of the clearest explanations yet of how $XRP and $RLUSD work together. His message was unmistakable: $RLUSD isn’t replacing $XRP, it relies on $XRP to function on the $XRP Ledger.

Explaining how $RLUSD functions on the $XRP Ledger, McDonald emphasized that $XRP remains essential to the network’s infrastructure. As the ledger’s native gas token, $XRP powers every $RLUSD transaction processed on XRPL behind the scenes.

While reinforcing $XRP’s central role in facilitating activity across the network, he said:

“Everything that we’re doing on the $XRP Ledger with $RLUSD requires us to use $XRP.”

McDonald described $XRP as the “grease in the wheel” powering $RLUSD activity on the $XRP Ledger, highlighting its critical role in enabling fast and efficient transaction flow across the network. His remarks push back against speculation that $RLUSD could diminish $XRP’s importance.

Instead, Ripple appears to be strengthening a dual-asset ecosystem where $RLUSD delivers price stability while $XRP continues to power liquidity, transaction fees, and core network functionality.

Ripple Clarifies $XRP & $RLUSD Roles as Dual-Asset Strategy Targets Global Payments Revolution

McDonald noted that many of Ripple’s payments clients still rely on $XRP because of its proven strengths in cross-border transactions, including fast settlement, low fees, network reliability, and deep integration across Ripple’s existing payment infrastructure.

In Ripple’s evolving ecosystem, $RLUSD is being positioned as a stable settlement asset for transactions that require minimal price volatility, while $XRP continues powering liquidity, bridge transfers, gas fees, and core activity across the $XRP Ledger.

This separation of roles could become increasingly important as Rippl

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HTX Community April Creation ContestBTC Shakes at $80K—Up or Down?$110K Spring Airdrop Rain—18 Days Straight! Trump's SNS Records 600 Billion Won Loss After Failed Bitcoin Investmen Purchased at Peak,

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The parent company of U.S. President Donald Trump's social networking service (SNS), Truth Social, has recorded a loss of approximately 600 billion won due to failed cryptocurrency investments.

On May 9 (local time), Bloomberg reported that Trump Media & Technology Group (Trump Media), the parent company of Truth Social, posted a net loss of 405.9 million dollars (about 594.8 billion won) in the first quarter of this year. The company's adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) was a loss of 387.8 million dollars (about 568.3 billion won), further widening the deficit compared to the same period last year.


The main reason for the first-quarter deficit was cited as failed cryptocurrency investments. The Guardian pointed out that Trump Media announced its intention to create a "Bitcoin Treasury" by purchasing 3.5 billion dollars (about 5.1292 trillion won) worth of Bitcoin last year, when Bitcoin prices were soaring. In particular, it was confirmed that in July of last year, the company acquired Bitcoin at an average price of 108,519 dollars per coin (about 15.903 million won).


However, at the beginning of this year, cryptocurrency prices plummeted, and Trump Media sold 2,000 Bitcoins in February when the price was below 70,000 dollars (about 10.258 million won) per coin. Trump Media explained that most of the losses were non-cash losses, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets and stock securities, unpaid interest, and stock-based compensation.


In addition, the downward trend and a stock price crash led to the resignation of the CEO. Devin Nunes, former U.S. Representative and former CEO of Trump Media, resigned on April 22, and 

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HTX Community April Creation ContestHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥MEGA: Real-Time Execution Layer for Ethereum115 Million XRP Withdrawn From Spot Exchanges, Is Demand Rising?According 

115 Million XRP Withdrawn From Spot Exchanges, Is Demand Rising?According to CoinGlass data, $XRP recorded $115.02 million in spot outflows in the last 24 hours, which represents $XRP withdrawn from exchanges in the said timeframe. This exceeded spot inflows, which came in at $99.41 million, resulting in a negative net spot flow of -280.65%.

The $XRP outflow suggests that investors are removing their coins from exchanges, which suggests accumulation and long-term holding rather than short-term selling, and may be a positive indicator of demand.

This is accompanied by a rise in open interest, an indicator of open positions, which is up 3.96% in the last 24 hours to $2.96 billion, according to CoinGlass data.

The timing of the withdrawals is notable as it coincides with a surge in $XRP ETF inflows. According to Sosovalue data, $XRP saw positive daily net inflow of $6.04 million on May 8.

Increased outflows can sometimes indicate quiet accumulation by whales or institutions who might be positioning ahead of potential catalysts and hence remain significant. However, outflows can also be due to internal wallet reshuffling, custodial changes, or OTC transactions that might not necessarily reflect direct buying pressure, which adds a bit of caution to the bullish narrative.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin traders are closely watching the market after John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands, revealed that his trading model has flipped bullish on BTC.
The signal comes as BTC breaks above a key Bollinger Bands setup that has historically appeared before major rallies, sparking fresh speculation that the market could be preparing for a move toward the long-awaited $100,000 level.Bollinger Band Creator Turns Bullish On BitcoinBitcoin may be entering a new bullish phase after Bollinger revealed on X social media that his trading model has turned positive on BTC.
The veteran market analyst said his Tactica program, a systematic trading and investment strategy, is now fully invested in BTC following the latest signal, a move that quickly caught the attention of crypto traders. Related Reading: This Russell Signal Has Predicted Every Bitcoin Bull Market And It Just Got Triggered Again The update came after Bitcoin broke through a major Bollinger Bands setup on May 7, which many analysts had been watching closely for months.
Recent market action showed Bitcoin breaking above the upper Bollinger Band after a long period of tight price movement.
This was the first time Bitcoin recorded its second consecutive daily close above the upper Bollinger Band since January. The setup has historically appeared ahead of some of BTC's biggest rallies. Similar conditions were seen before the strong bull runs in 2017 and 2021, leading many traders to believe another large move could now be forming. Bollinger's comments also sparked discussion about market timing. One community member, Temporos, claimed that their own model turned positive on April 7 and suggested that waiting for confirmation could leave traders late to the move.
Bollinger responded that traders who wait for confirmation

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BTC Shakes at $80K—Up or Down?The Nobitex dilemma: How Iran's biggest crypto exchange stays off the OFAC blacklist Iran’s internet formally remained part of global routing, but user activity fell almo

The Nobitex dilemma: How Iran's biggest crypto exchange stays off the OFAC blacklist

Iran’s internet formally remained part of global routing, but user activity fell almost to zero. That points to a managed restriction on citizens’ access to the external network. Source: IODA.

But in that digital darkness, one vital financial service continued to operate without interruption: Nobitex, a cryptocurrency exchange linked to Iran’s ruling elite.

We compiled the available information about the platform and tried to understand how Iranian authorities use it, what investigations by analytics firms have revealed, and why, despite all these findings, the exchange is still not on OFAC's SDN List.

The scale and scope of Iran’s crypto giant

Nobitex is far from a niche platform. While estimates vary, analysts agree that the asset flows moving through the exchange are measured in the billions of dollars. For instance, TRM Labs recorded an observed volume of approximately $5 billion between 2025 and March 2026.
Earlier, Chainalysis noted that asset inflows to Nobitex addresses exceeded the combined figure for Iran’s 10 other largest exchanges. Source: Chainalysis.

Nobitex has an extensive retail user base. According to the platform's own figures, it serves about 11 million Iranians — almost 12% of the country's population.

The exchange offers a suite of services typical for the industry: spot and margin trading, yield-bearing products, liquidity pools, digital gift cards, and even crypto-collateralized lending.

Nobitex also caters to professional market participants and institutional players. These entities are provided with specialized terms, such as increased limits and high-speed APIs.

What drew attention to the platform, however, wasn't its retail operations. It was information suggesting Nobitex functions as a national currency gateway for a country cut off from SWIFT.

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