Crypto Market is Down Today & Will it Rise? Why XRP is Falling

Crypto News: What Happened in Crypto Today?

Why is XRP Falling Today?

At the time of writing, XRP is down 0.67%, trading at $2.32, despite a market cap of $135.22 billion. Increased trading volume (up 52.84%) shows market activity, but a broader crypto downturn (-1.08%) impacts XRP. Key reasons include the ongoing SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, delaying clarity until April 16.

Bitcoin and Ethereum struggles also affect XRP. Additionally, macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainties make investors cautious. Analysts suggest a possible settlement, but uncertainty remains, keeping XRP’s growth in check for now.

Solana Celebrates 5 Years with 400B Transactions and Nears $1T Volume

Solana marks its fifth anniversary with major achievements. The blockchain has processed 408 billion transactions and nearly $1 trillion in total trading volume. With over 1,300 validators, 254 million blocks, and a $11 billion stablecoin market, Solana remains a top player in crypto.

Its DeFi ecosystem holds $7 billion in total value locked. Despite a 2.84% price drop to $128.63, 24-hour trading volume surged 47.54% to $2.59 billion.

Bitcoin Whale’s $380M Short at Risk as Traders Push Price Up

A Bitcoin whale's $380 million short position is in danger of liquidation as traders attempt to drive BTC higher. The investor placed a high-risk 40x leverage bet, with a new liquidation price of around $86,593.

Market expert Gordon noted a group of whales may be coordinating the price surge. Speculation also surrounds potential Trump insider information. With rising whale activity, Bitcoin’s rally could continue, making this a major crypto showdown.

Brazil Wants to Allow Bitcoin Salaries

A new bill in Brazil could let employees get part of their salary in Bitcoin. Federal deputy Luiz Philippe de Orleans e Bragança introduced the bill (PL 957/2025) on March 12. It says companies can pay in crypto, but at least 50% of wages must still be in Brazilian real.

The payments would be optional, so employees can choose. Orleans e Bragança, a São Paulo lawmaker and descendant of Brazil’s former royal family, also supports Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform.

Latest Cryptocurrency Market Update

The global cryptocurrency market is currently valued at $2.73 trillion, showing a 0.42% increase in the last 24 hours.

In terms of trading activity, the total crypto market volume in the past day has surged by 60.46%, reaching $73.15 billion.

• DeFi transactions account for $5.96 billion, making up 8.14% of the total daily volume.

• Stablecoins dominate the market with a $69.56 billion trading volume, representing 95.10% of all crypto trades in the past 24 hours.

The market is showing steady momentum, with a significant rise in trading activity.

Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index – Market Sentiment Update

The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index shows the current market sentiment. Right now, it's at 32 (Fear), meaning investors are cautious. Yesterday, it was 30 (Fear), and last week, it was 20 (Extreme Fear), showing even more panic earlier. A month ago, it was 50 (Neutral), indicating a balanced market. This index helps traders understand emotions in the crypto market—fear means people might be selling, while greed suggests buying pressure. Market sentiment is improving slightly from last week but still shows hesitation.