He’s become a sort of folk hero in the crypto world, especially after Ripple’s epic legal showdown with the U.S. SEC. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This is a story that’s as much about vision as it is about regulation, and it all started in a place as unlikely as Topeka, Kansas.
Meanwhile, the crypto markets are buzzing with fresh energy as total capitalization surged past $3.65 trillion, marking a solid 5.24% gain in just 24 hours. Trading activity is booming too, with volumes jumping over 47% to hit $208 billion, a clear sign that buyers are back in force. Despite the Fear & Greed Index sitting at a steady 67, market momentum is tipping in favor of the bulls. 📈
But let’s talk about XRP, shall we? This little token has managed to push its market cap above $150 billion, landing at a cool $153.89 billion. The last time it hit $152 billion was back in May 2025, when it briefly became the third-largest cryptocurrency. It’s like XRP is having a mid-life crisis and suddenly decided to get a new haircut and a sports car.
Ethereum’s price jump was primarily fueled by Friday’s $609 million options expiry, according to data from Greeks.Live. With the “max pain” point set at $2,600, ETH’s sharp move to $3,010 inflicted losses on put sellers, forcing widespread short-covering. A put/call ratio of 1.11 further amplified the squeeze, with more downside bets than upside exposure leading to forced buying as prices rallied. 📉💸
According to a press release, those corporate heralds of our age, OpenSea’s chief technology officer, the venerable Nadav Hollander, will graciously pass the torch to Chris Maddern, the CEO of Rally. Rally’s co-founder, Christine Hall, shall also join the grand ranks of OpenSea as the chief of staff. A transition that aptly reflects the ethos of our times: expertise from the wild frontiers of mobile crypto trading has waltzed right into OpenSea’s midst.
Now, fear not, for the boffins at Robinhood have waved their ~magic~ technical wands, bundling ETH to tickle those validator thresholds, while also simplifying life for SOL holders. Think of it as some sort of benevolent staking concierge, where rewards for Ethereum come tumbling in at an impressive 50-100% of the protocol rate. Of course, that’s if Robinhood’s batching system doesn’t have a day off. 🦄
It’s been a rough few weeks for Elon. Trump dumped him (I guess that’s what they’re calling it these days 🤣), Tesla’s stock is in the toilet, his AI company had a chatbot go rogue (because, AI, am I right? 🤖), and now Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, is gone. Did she quit? Was she fired? Who knows? Who cares? 🤷♂️
The Diva Donate Campaign partnership was initially announced in March and has now concluded successfully. The pastoralists in Laikipia North, a constituency in Kenya, utilized Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD and Ethereum for coverage and potential payouts, demonstrating their applicability in humanitarian aid and disaster relief. It’s enough to make one wonder if the future of aid is as digital as our smartphones. 📱🌍
Previously, the crypto mogul predicted that Bitcoin could achieve this lofty milestone by early 2026. His latest statement comes amidst Bitcoin’s unyielding price rally, which has propelled the leading cryptocurrency to a series of record highs over the past two days.
As the crypto rollercoaster goes, expect some dips, some flips, and the usual dance with volatility. Prices will swing, support levels will be tested, and folks will lose their lunch. But hey, the trend is still bullish. Despite all the doom and gloom of tariffs, wars, and some overzealous regulators, the charts are whispering sweet nothings of a bull market that’s still alive and kicking. Who would’ve thought? 🙄