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XRP failed to sustain above $1.35 and slipped to $1.31, with falling volume and open interest indicating weakening trader confidence.
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471 million in inflows, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading, highlighting continued institutional participation despite volatility.
SEC’s proposed “Reg Crypto” framework and Solana’s DeFi security push indicate growing focus on regulation and infrastructure resilience.
The crypto market today saw major developments stemming from XRPs decline to $1.31 and Strategy posting a first quarter loss to outflows in Bitcoin spot ETF and a security push from Solana.
XRP failed to breakout above the $1.35 level and fell to the current $1.31 with 1.57% decline in the last 24 hours.
Volume also declined 14.43% to $1.63 billion and the asset formed lower highs. This indicates sellers remain in control.
Liquidity declined on Binance and at the same time open interest is also falling. It is a sign that traders are adding short positions.
The $1.35 level remains the immediate hurdle while $1.31-$1.30 is the key support zone. A break below this zone may trigger a decline toward $1.28.
According to SoSoValue, the Bitcoin spot ETF saw a total net inflow of $471.32 million yesterday.
The Bitcoin Spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was BlackRock's ETF IBIT, with a daily net inflow of $181.89 million.
The second highest was Fidelity's ETF FBTC with a daily net inflow of $147.32 million.
The total net asset value of Bitcoin Spot ETFs stands at $90.26 billion with an ETF net asset ratio of 6.46%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $56.43 billion.
Also Read: Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $70K Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Michael Saylor led Strategy (formerly Microstrategy), posts an unrealized loss of $14.46 billion in Q1 of 2026.
Despite the loss Strategy continued its Bitcoin buying program. In Q1 the company acquired 88,594 BTC for $7.25 billion at an average price of $80,929.
Between April 1 and 5 alone it added another 4,871 BTC for $330 million with a lower average price of $67,718.
Strategy now holds 766,970 BTC and this is roughly 3.65% of Bitcoin's total circulating supply. Among publicly listed companies Strategy alone added 94% of Bitcoin in Q1.
After the Solana-based Drift $285 million hack the Solana Foundation unveiled a two-tiered ecosystem-wide security initiative to predict any upcoming attacks before they happen.
The first layer will be Solana Trust, Resilience and Infrastructure for DeFi Enterprises (STRIDE).
It will evaluate monitor and escalate security issues across Solana DeFi projects with over $10 million in Total Value Locked (TVL).
Additionally, it will set standards for security requirements for every Solana protocol, including independent evaluations and public findings. For protocols with $100 million and above in TVL the Solana Foundation will support formal security verification.
Also Read: XRP News Today: XRP Price Rebound Could Target $2 as Network Growth Outpaces Price Action
Polymarket launches Polymarket USD stablecoin, replacing USDC.e to gain liquidity control and improve trading efficiency.
The prediction market will migrate from USDC.e to the new token which will be backed 1:1 by USDC.
In a recent tweet on X posted by Polymarket developers, they said the transition will happen over the next two to three weeks alongside upgrades to smart contracts, order books and the trading engine.
This comes as Polymarket records rapid growth recording $22 billion in trading volume in the first 11 months of 2025.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins will soon propose a Reg Crypto token fundraising exemption and a new innovation exemption for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Reg Crypto mirrors a proposed capital-raising exemption found in Section 103 of the Senate’s version of the crypto-focused Clarity Act.
The new exemption is specifically designed for crypto projects looking to raise capital from investors, distribute native tokens, and actively work toward network decentralization.
1. Why did XRP fall to $1.31?
XRP failed to break resistance at $1.35, and declining volume plus rising short positions pushed the price lower.
2. What do Bitcoin ETF inflows indicate?
Strong inflows suggest continued institutional interest and confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset.
3. Why did Strategy report a large loss?
The $14.46 billion unrealized loss is due to Bitcoin price fluctuations, despite continued accumulation.
4. What is Solana’s new security initiative?
Solana launched STRIDE to monitor, evaluate, and improve security across DeFi protocols to prevent future hacks.
5. What is the SEC’s “Reg Crypto” exemption?
It is a proposed framework that allows crypto projects to raise funds and distribute tokens while working toward decentralization amid regulatory clarity.
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