7*24

Hot topic

Market

Activities

As the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery, sentiment around XRP is also starting to shift. Early signs of renewed bullish momentum are emerging, with buyers gradually stepping back in and s

As the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery, sentiment around XRP is also starting to shift. Early signs of renewed bullish momentum are emerging, with buyers gradually stepping back in and supporting price action.
However, despite this short-term strength, key indicators suggest that underlying market conditions are still not fully healthy, leaving some uncertainty in the bigger picture.
The Real State of the XRP Market
After a period of weakness and sideways movement, XRP is attempting to regain strength and is moving closer to the $1.50 level. While this appears bullish on the surface, broader market signals still point to lingering weakness and an incomplete trend reversal.
Crypto analyst Teddy highlights the Sharpe Ratio as a key metric offering a more cautious view of the market. Currently, it remains in negative territory, suggesting that XRP is still in a post-decline recovery phase rather than a fully established uptrend.
What the Sharpe Ratio Indicates
The Sharpe Ratio measures returns relative to risk, helping investors understand whether price movements are truly efficient:
When the ratio moves strongly into positive territory, it often signals a mature trend where much of the upside has already played out
When it remains deeply negative, it reflects a “pain phase,” where the market is still resetting and volatility outweighs returns
At the moment, XRP is still in this latter phase.
Conclusion
In simple terms, XRP is showing early signs of recovery, but the underlying structure of the market is still fragile. Short-term momentum is improving, yet a confirmed bullish trend will require stronger and more consistent signals.

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge

As the broader crypto market shows signs of recove

#Bitcoin has steadily rebounded in price this April, with its price on Friday returning to $77,000. After news of Iran reportedly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crypto responded well, with the king c

#Bitcoin has steadily rebounded in price this April, with its price on Friday returning to $77,000. After news of Iran reportedly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crypto responded well, with the king cryptocurrency climbing 1.8%. In the last seven days, BTC is up 6%, and is up a further 8% in the last 30 days.JUST IN: Bitcoin surpasses $77,000 after Iran officially reopens Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/o2LYcnIK2G— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 17, 2026Bitcoin surged as US-Iran ceasefire talks temporarily eased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reversing prior risk-off sentiment. This triggered a massive $102.93 million liquidation of short positions in 24h, strengthening the upward move. Additionally, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw substantial net inflows this week, totaling over $186.03 million. BlackRock’s IBIT was a leading whale, buying over $500M in BTC. ETF inflows could be seen as a sign of what fund managers are feeling. BlackRock’s latest half-billion purchase could be seen as a bullish outlook from the world’s largest asset manager.Furthermore, Bitcoin’s rally has also positively impacted several crypto-focused US stocks. Strategy (MSTR), a leading institutional investor in BTC, is up over 13% on Friday and 33% in the last five days. In addition, Coinbase (COIN) shares also rose over 5% Friday, while crypto miner MARA saw its shares rise around 3%.Also Read: $50M Bitcoin by 2041? EMJ Capital Founder Lays Out the CaseBitcoin (BTC) could very much sustain its rally after breaching the $77,000 price level. There seems to be very little demand above current resistance levels, as it appears this level is the average price of a large number of holders. The next major hurdle is the $84,000–$85,000 zone (200-day EMA & 61.8% Fib extension). The immediate bullish case relies on holding above $75,000 and continued ETF inflows. Should sustained ETF buying continue, $80,000 could be next, a price BTC hasn’t seen since January 2026.

Bitcoin has steadily rebounded in price this April

On April 18, foreign media reported that California Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters is a thorn in the side of cryptocurrency on Capitol Hill. As a senior member of the House Financial Services 

Crypto Industry Intensifies Political Maneuvering: 70% of Opponent Waters' Funding Comes from Crypto

I used to rely on external opinions to guide my trading decisions, which often left me confused. I would follow advice without fully understanding it. Once I started building my own knowledge and thin

I used to rely on external opinions to guide my trading decisions, which often left me confused. I would follow advice without fully understanding it. Once I started building my own knowledge and thinking independently, I became more confident in my approach. CAMILAHFX on T£L£GRA.M helped me develop that independence.

ADVANTAGEOUS TRADING STRATEGY

edgeX: Sub-10ms Global DeFi Layer

On April 18, according to Coinglass data, as RAVE surged past $27 again, the cryptocurrency experienced a total liquidation of $20.64 million in the past 24 hours, only behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Am

RAVE Sees $20.64 Million Liquidation in 24 Hours, Following Bitcoin and Ethereum

BASED: Hyperliquid’s On-Chain Super App

Fresh BlackRock report. World’s largest asset manager - market’s daddy - just dropped Q1 2026 numbers. And the financial giant showed seriously strong results. 👀 Revenue: $6.7B Operating income: $2.7B

On April 18, Tokyo announced the launch of a business support program aimed at the social implementation of 'yen-denominated stablecoins.' The program provides subsidies for related expenses such as u

Tokyo Launches Subsidy for Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Applications: Up to 40 Million Yen per Project

WL: Ethereum L2/Sidechain

Bitcoin has now pushed higher for two straight weeks — and the big question traders are asking is simple: is this the start of a bigger rally, or just the final push before a pullback? At the same tim

Bitcoin has now pushed higher for two straight weeks — and the big question traders are asking is simple: is this the start of a bigger rally, or just the final push before a pullback?
At the same time, broader headlines are adding a different kind of tension to the market environment.
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will step down from his role on May 31, 2026, moving into the private sector. The announcement was made by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who described Lyons as a strong and effective leader during a highly challenging period.
Lyons took over as acting chief in March 2025, after years of rising through the ranks within ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations. His career included key leadership roles overseeing deportation efforts and field operations across the U.S., eventually leading the entire agency.
His departure comes at a time when immigration enforcement remains one of the most debated issues in the country. Critics, including civil rights groups, argue that recent policies have pushed legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about due process and civil liberties.
Tensions escalated further after two fatal shootings in Minnesota earlier this year, which sparked protests and intensified fears within affected communities. Adding to the pressure, a recent case involving an ICE agent facing assault charges in Minneapolis has brought even more scrutiny to enforcement practices.
Despite the criticism, President Trump continues to stand firmly behind the administration’s approach, emphasizing strict enforcement as a key policy priority.
Meanwhile, in the crypto space, market momentum remains strong — but as always, sentiment can shift quickly. Traders are watching closely to see whether Bitcoin’s current strength turns into a sustained breakout… or signals a short-term top.

Bitcoin has now pushed higher for two straight wee

On April 18, the American financial blog portal ZeroHedge published on its X platform that despite recent statements regarding the 'opening' or ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest satellite 

Satellite Images Show Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Still Subject to Risks

According to monitoring by Dongcha Beating, on April 17, Anthropic launched Claude Design under Anthropic Labs, aimed at producing design drafts, interactive prototypes, slides, and marketing material

Anthropic Launches Claude Design for Generating Prototypes, Slides, and Landing Pages

Vote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!

European Central Bank Backs EU’s Plan For Centralized Crypto Firms Oversight

5 Minutes to Make AI Your Second Brain

Analyst Predicts Ethereum Price Will Rise 400% To $8,000 In 6 Months, And There’s A Pattern Behind It

Will Quantum Computing Kill Bitcoin and Mining? Is This Alarmist?

Bitcoin Millionaires Are Disappearing By The Thousands, And The Figures Are Shocking

How to Protect Your Digital Assets? A 15-Step Checklist from an OpenAI Co-founder

US Stablecoins Welcome New Regulations: Interpreting the FDIC Draft, How Bank-Issued Stablecoins Should Operate According to the Rules

Anthropic's 'Cry' Sparks Wall Street Panic! 27-Year-Old, Mythos Instantly Defeated by 8 AIs

From Failing to Start a Hedge Fund Before the Financial Crisis to Managing Trillions in Assets: BlackRock's Global Fixed Income CIO Shares Investment Philosophy

Crypto Market Structure Bill Enters Crucial Stage, Coinbase CEO Says “It’s Time”

Article

SOL broke through 90  USDT

cfg soared to 0.2448 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of -2.98%. It currently trades at 0.2214 USDT on HTX.

BTC broke through 78000  USDT

XMR fell below 350  USDT

XRP broke through 1.5  USDT

Fed's Daly: Rate Hikes Needed if Inflation Accelerates

Fed's Daly: Current Federal Funds Rate is Slightly Tight, Just Above Neutral Level of 3%

DOGE fell below 0.1  USDT

BTC fell below 77000  USDT

RAVE Sees $20.64 Million Liquidation in 24 Hours, Second Only to Bitcoin and Ethereum

News

Tariffs Crash Crypto

Share Your HTX Earn Strategies and Earnings

Hit March's Interaction Leaderboard

Share Your Thoughts on Popular Assets in March

Share Crypto Stories to Win 400 USDT

Contest for HTX Community's Most Popular Post

Post To Earn Bonus

Share Your Thoughts on Popular Assets in June

Check In to Win a 20g Gold Bar

Topic

Special

Post

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?

HTX Community Spring Creation Contest

Daily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!

HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches!

 Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow

Earn Limited-Time 10% APY on $HTX Staking

Join HTX Square to Define Web4

G: L1 for Mass Adoption & Omnichain Future

CFG: Native Token of Centrifuge Protocol

Pixels: Farming Metaverse on Ronin

WAR: Geopolitical Meme Coin on Solana

OPN: Omnichain Prediction Market

USOIL: Tokenized WTI Crude Oil

BTW: Bitcoin-Native L1

Recommend

Follow

Articles

Community

Tất cả bình luận0Mới nhấtPhổ biến

Chủ đề đang thịnh hành