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UVIX is experiencing intense community focus as traders brace for potential market volatility stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over oil supply disruptions. Investors are actively debating whether recent diplomatic overtures are genuine or merely market-calming maneuvers, leading to significant volume in both hedging and speculative positions around the ETF.

Nokia Oyj engages in the provision of network infrastructure, technology, and software services. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. The Mobile Networks segment offers technologies for Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as Microwave Radio Links (MWR) for transport networks. The Network Infrastructure serves communication service providers, enterprises, webscales and public sector customers. The Cloud and Network Services segment builds around software and the cloud and is focused on driving leadership in cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models, as demand for critical networks accelerates; and with strong market positions in communications software, private wireless networks, and cognitive (or intelligent) services. The Nokia Technologies segment, building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today, is expanding the Nokia patent licensing business, reintroducing the Nokia brand to smartphones through brand licensing, and establishing a technology licensing business. The company was founded by Fredrik Idestam in 1865 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

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Nokia Corp

Nokia is trending as investors digest significant institutional accumulation and strategic partnerships, including a recent major defense contract and collaboration with top-tier technology firms. Community sentiment remains bullish, with many traders focusing on the company's long-term potential as an AI infrastructure leader and anticipating a breakout from its recent trading range.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Tesla Inc

Tesla is currently facing heightened investor scrutiny following a decline in quarterly vehicle deliveries, with community discussion sharply divided between those betting on long-term AI, robotics, and potential SpaceX-related catalysts and those citing concerns over shrinking margins and fading consumer demand. Skeptics are actively questioning the stock's valuation and the company's shift away from its core automotive focus, while bullish traders remain fixated on technical price levels and potential rebound opportunities heading into the upcoming long weekend.

Aehr Test Systems engages in the design, manufacture, market, and sale of test and burn-in equipment used in the semiconductor industry. Its products include FOX-XP, FOX-NP, and FOX-CP wafer contact parallel test and burn-in systems, the WaferPak full wafer contactor, the DiePak Carrier, the WaferPak Aligner, the DiePak Autoloader, and test fixtures. The company was founded by Rhea J. Posedel on May 25, 1977 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Aehr Test Systems

Aehr Test Systems is currently at the center of intense community focus ahead of upcoming earnings, with investors closely watching for updates on critical production orders and the company's pivot to AI processor testing. The community is actively debating whether the stock's recent volatility and technical accumulation indicate an imminent breakout, fueled by potential new customer validation and long-term demand for high-power burn-in solutions in the data center supply chain.

Eastman Kodak Co. engages in the provision of analog and digital innovations. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Printing, Digital Printing, Advanced Materials and Chemicals, and Brand. The Traditional Printing segment consists of Prepress Solutions, which includes Kodak's digital offset plate offerings and computer-to-plate imaging solutions. The Digital Printing segment contains Electrophotographic Printing Solutions, Prosper, Versamark and Software. The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment consists of four lines of business: Industrial Film and Chemicals, Motion Picture, Advanced Materials and Functional Printing, and Kodak Services for Business (KSB). The Brand segment includes licensing of the Kodak brand to third parties. The company was founded by George Eastman in 1880 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

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Eastman Kodak is trending as investors rally around the company's operational turnaround, specifically pointing to improved EBITDA, reduced debt, and a strategic pivot into pharmaceutical manufacturing and advanced materials. Community discussion is heavily focused on potential government contracts, insider buying, and speculative interest in the company's untapped real estate value and facility capabilities.

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UVXY is attracting intense retail attention as traders debate the ETF's structural decay and its role as a high-volatility hedge against Middle East geopolitical instability. The community remains sharply divided between those betting on aggressive upside driven by fear-based volume and those advocating for short positions to capitalize on the instrument's long-term negative roll yield.

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The MATH community is actively debating the token's potential for a significant breakout, fueled by its low market cap and historical patterns of sudden, sharp volatility. While some investors are expressing frustration over stagnant price action and questioning leadership, others remain optimistic that upcoming altcoin cycle trends could act as a catalyst for a sustained move upward.

ElizaOS

ELIZAOS is capturing significant trader interest as the community focuses on a major token migration and the potential for a technical rebound following recent volatility. Investors are actively debating key support levels and monitoring for a breakout, driven by the project's expanding role in cross-chain AI agent infrastructure and ongoing exchange-led promotional campaigns.

The Coca-Cola Co. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages. It operates through the following segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, Global Ventures, and Bottling Investments. The company was founded by Asa Griggs Candler on May 8, 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Coca-Cola Co

Coca-Cola is currently trending as investors rotate into defensive "Dividend King" stocks, seeking refuge in the company's consistent cash flow and pricing power amid broader market volatility. The community is actively debating the company's long-term durability as a safe-haven asset, frequently contrasting its steady performance against higher-growth but more volatile tech sectors.

McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and the U.K. The International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate segment consists of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s system. The firm's products include Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages. The company was founded by Raymond Albert Kroc on April 15, 1955, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

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McDonald's Corp

McDonald's is currently trending as investors debate the impact of its new value-focused menu initiatives and expansion plans against persistent consumer spending pressures and inflationary headwinds. The community is actively discussing the company's valuation, the long-term sustainability of its pricing strategies, and recent executive messaging.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Coinbase, on Thursday, received conditional approval from the OCC to establish Coinbase National Trust Company.</li><li>The company said the trust charter is intended to bring federal regulatory oversight to Coinbase’s custody and market infrastructure services.</li><li>Conditional approval requires Coinbase to complete governance, staffing, and operational readiness steps before launch.</li></ul>Coinbase (COIN) announced on Thursday that it has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to charter Coinbase National Trust Company. With the approval, Coinbase joins Circle (CRCL), Ripple (XRP), and Paxos, which received conditional trust bank charters back in December.The company said that the approval does not signal a shift into traditional banking. “Coinbase is not becoming a commercial bank. We will not be taking retail deposits. We will not be engaging in fractional reserve banking,” it&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinbase.com/en-in/blog/coinbase-receives-conditional-occ-approval-building-the-future-of-finance">said</a> in a blog post. It explained that the trust charter is intended to formalize its custody and infrastructure operations under a unified federal framework.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/COIN">COIN’s stock</a> edged 0.72% lower in afternoon trade amid weakness in the broader markets, both cryptocurrency and equities. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the cryptocurrency exchange remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_02_133038_png_30719e7580.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-02 133038.png" width="1275" height="145"><figcaption>COIN retail sentiment and message volume on April 2 as of 1:30 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Conditional OCC Approval Means For Coinbase</h2>Conditional approval from the OCC means that a company’s application is acceptable in principle but still subject to additional requirements before it can begin operations.For Coinbase, this means completing several steps, including establishing a board, finalizing governance structures, and passing a pre-opening regulatory examination. Only after these conditions are met can Coinbase National Trust Company begin operating as a national trust bank.The debate over whether companies like Coinbase will be allowed to offer rewards on stablecoin deposits continues to unfold in Washington. Crypto firms are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/new-clarity-act-stablecoin-rules-set-for-crypto-review-today-banks-next/cZ7xDkORI8K">reportedly</a> scheduled to review a new draft of the stablecoin yield proposal today in a close-door session on Thursday, followed by the banking industry on Friday.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-below-67-after-oil-spikes-trump-iran-warning-rattles-risk-assets/cZ7xFXXRI8G">Bitcoin Falls Below $67,000 After Oil Spikes, Trump's Iran Warning Rattles Risk Assets</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Coinbase Joins Circle, Ripple, Paxos In US Crypto Trust Bank Cohort After OCC Conditional Approval 

Coinbase said it will not take retail deposits or operate as a commercial bank.

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Coinbase said it will not take retail deposits or operate as a commercial bank.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ripple CTO reiterated a 2017 argument on Monday, saying total payment cost remained the same regardless of token price.</li><li>A Standard Chartered analyst, Geoffrey Kendrick, reportedly predicted XRP could reach $28 by 2030.</li><li>Ripple traded over $1 on Monday, and a $28 price level by 2030 would mean XRP would need to increase by over 2700% in 5 years.</li></ul>Ripple CTO David Schwartz said on Monday that a higher price for the Ripple token (XRP) would make it more efficient for payments.Responding to a user on X, Schwartz&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/2038523085763318236?s=20">explained</a> that as XRP’s price rises, fewer tokens are needed to transfer the same amount of value, making payments more efficient. He added that the total cost of a transaction remains unchanged regardless of the token’s unit price.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/2038523085763318236?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_at_7_50_36_AM_png_998dbca633.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 at 7.50.36 AM.png" width="908" height="948"></a><figcaption>Ripple CTO on XRP's price: Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JoelKatz">@JoelKatz</a>/x</figcaption></figure>The comments clarified a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/932748963526066178">point</a> Schwartz first made in 2017, when he argued that XRP does not need to be low-priced to be useful, since the same value can be transferred by adjusting the number of tokens used.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Standard Chartered Analyst Sees Long-Term Gains</h2>Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/29/xrp-price-prediction-standard-chartered-predicts-xrp-could-reach-28/">reportedly</a> maintained a long-term bullish outlook on XRP. Currently,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP</a> is trading at $1.35, up 1.2% over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around XRP remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_30_at_7_49_17_AM_png_27cf0a2b5d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-30 at 7.49.17 AM.png" width="956" height="560"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment on March 30 as of 7:50 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Kendrick projected XRP could reach $28 by 2030, despite cutting his 2026 price target earlier this year following a broader market downturn. For XRP’s price to match Kendrick’s prediction, the token would need to increase by over 2700% over 5 years. Standard Chartered lowered its XRP target for 2026 by 65%, from $8 to $2.80, after XRP dropped to $1.16 in February.The revised outlook suggested near-term performance would remain tied to macro conditions, while longer-term targets depend on factors such as regulatory clarity and sustained institutional adoption. Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mara-clsk-migi-stocks-rise-pre-market-after-bitcoin-rebounds-to-68-k-analysts-warn-time-pain-persists/cZERm8VRIZ8">MARA, CLSK, MIGI Stocks Rise Pre-Market After Bitcoin Rebounds To $68K – Analysts Warn ‘Time Pain’ Persists</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Representation of Ripple cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on June 4, 2021. (Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Why XRP ‘Can’t Be Dirt Cheap’: Ripple CTO Revives 2017 Argument Amid Price Calls

After XRP fell to $1.16 in February, Standard Chartered cut its 2026 XRP prediction by 65% to $2.80.

XRP Price Debate Rekindled: Ripple CTO Says Higher Prices Improve Efficiency

After XRP fell to $1.16 in February, Standard Chartered cut its 2026 XRP prediction by 65% to $2.80.


As a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Ripple (XRP), on June 15, 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by S3studio/Getty Images)

XRP Remains Under Pressure Since October As On-Chain Flows Point To A Bearish Structure

Overall, the alignment of the price structure and on-chain behavior indicates that XRP is still operating in a distribution-driven market.

No Buyers, Only Sellers? XRP’s On-Chain Data Paints A Very Bearish Picture

Overall, the alignment of the price structure and on-chain behavior indicates that XRP is still operating in a distribution-driven market.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said expectations for the U.S. Clarity Act to pass have slipped from April to potentially May.</li><li>Garlinghouse noted that corporate interest in stablecoins is growing and that stablecoins are becoming an important point of entry for businesses.</li><li>Additionally, he stated that Ripple is still developing XRP's use in financial infrastructure and payments.</li></ul>According to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple (XRP), the anticipated timeline for the U.S. Clarity Act has been postponed, indicating slower-than-expected progress on important crypto legislation.Speaking on Friday at the Future Investment Initiative, Garlinghouse&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeEqyavUdAQ">stated</a> that although he had previously projected that the bill would become law by the end of April, he now anticipates a delay. He stated that "the likelihood of that has gone down" and that he now expects passage by the end of May.&nbsp;The Clarity Act is <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-crypto-talks-stablecoin-yields-clarity-act/cZbUbatR4YB">a crucial framework</a> for defining regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency sector. Garlinghouse stressed that important issues still need to be resolved, especially with regard to the structure of some parts of the legislation. However, he expressed optimism despite the delay, stating that his recent conversations with lawmakers in Washington are progressing and that a compromise is likely imminent.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">Ripple XRP's price</a> was trading over $1, flat in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XRP remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, as chatter levels remained at ‘low’ over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_28_at_7_07_25_AM_png_8a58d8c4a8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 7.07.25 AM.png" width="471" height="63"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment and message volume on March 28 as of 7:09 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">CLARITY Act Could Be Beneficial To Banks</h2>According to Garlinghouse, greater participation by <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/banks-need-clarity-act-more-than-crypto-industry-says-former-cftc-chair/cZdVBLzRI46">US financial institutions</a>, many of which are hesitant to become more involved in cryptocurrency due to regulatory uncertainty, would be enabled by clearer regulations."It's an unlock for the banks," he said, adding that enshrining regulations in legislation would promote wider adoption and help avert future regulatory reversals.Garlinghouse emphasized Ripple's robust business momentum beyond regulation, citing two significant acquisitions last year that exceeded $1 billion and projections.One, now known as Ripple Treasury, provides corporate finance teams with an international liquidity management platform. He said that Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are looking into stablecoins as a faster, less expensive alternative to conventional cross-border payments.According to him, corporate interest in stablecoins continues to grow rapidly, and executives and boards are increasingly asking how to incorporate them into treasury operations.&nbsp;Garlinghouse said "stablecoins are becoming the entry point into crypto," characterizing the trend as a "ChatGPT moment" for the sector. Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-faces-worst-start-in-five-years-as-17-b-options-expiry-and-liquidations-weigh-on-market/cZ3x376RImY">Bitcoin Faces Worst Start In Five Years As $17B Options Expiry And Liquidations Weigh On Market</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple, on Centre Stage during day three of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images)

Ripple CEO Admits He Was Too Early On Clarity Act, Says Stablecoins Are Crypto’s ‘ChatGPT Moment’

Garlinghouse also noted that key structural difficulties under the Clarity Act still remain.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a new guidance on Tuesday clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto assets and related transactions.</li><li>This comes nearly a year after the SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs ended.</li><li>The lawsuit revolved around whether the XRP token itself was a security, and Ripple argued that it should be treated separately from its sale contracts.&nbsp;</li></ul>Nearly a year after the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) high-profile legal battle with Ripple (XRP), the regulator issued new guidance to clarify how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets.The regulatory body&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-30-sec-clarifies-application-federal-securities-laws-crypto-assets">clarified</a> on Tuesday the framework for determining when a crypto asset may or may not be considered an investment contract and included guidance on staking, airdrops, and token wrapping. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said it would apply its oversight consistently with this interpretation.&nbsp;At the 2026 Blockchain Summit held at Washington DEC on Tuesday, the SEC Chairman Paul Atkins&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DigitalChamber/status/2034002537599173063">said</a> that “after the SEC's persistent failure to provide clarity” for “more than a decade,” the commission had to rewrite the investment contract. Under this contract, “most crypto assets are not themselves securities.”&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">From Ripple Lawsuit To Revised Interpretation</h2>In December 2020, the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020-338">SEC sued Ripple Labs</a> and its executives, alleging the company had raised over $1.3 billion through an unregistered securities offering tied to XRP, Ripple’s crypto token. The case became central to the agency's approach to applying securities laws to digital assets. Three years later, Ripple won the lawsuit.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">Ripple’s XRP</a> was trading at $1.51, up by 0.1% over 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around XRP remained in the ‘bullish’ territory, as chatter levels around it remained ‘high’ over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_18_at_7_48_21_AM_png_29351604cb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-18 at 7.48.21 AM.png" width="1138" height="674"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment on March 18 as of 7:249 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Howey Test Remains Intact</h2>The main issue in the case concerned whether XRP was a security in and of itself. The company contended that the token should be separated from the investment contracts associated with its sale. A crypto asset can exist independently of a securities classification depending on context, according to the SEC's most recent interpretation, which seems to move closer to that distinction.However, the reliance on the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/howey_test">Howey Test</a> has not been erased. The Howey Test, in place since 1946, is a standardised framework for determining whether a transaction qualifies as an investment contract. The SEC’s new guidance reflects a shift from enforcement-driven ambiguity toward clearer regulatory definitions.Industry experts contend that, because cryptocurrency is decentralized, dynamic, and utility-driven, the Howey Test struggles to apply to it, as it assumes centralized actors and static assets. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/HesterPeirce/status/1148302756643594240">said</a> that it “[felt] like a regulatory version of an escape room.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-enters-leverage-fueled-equilibrium-blackrock-data-shows/cZ37en9RIgf">Ethereum Enters Leverage-Fueled Equilibrium After ‘Silver Bullet’ Boost From BlackRock, Data Shows</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin is displayed with the SEC seal in the background. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

SEC Issues New Crypto Guidance Nearly One Year After Ripple Case – What’s Actually Changed?

SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce previously deemed the Howey Test inadequate for determining whether a crypto token is a security. 

Seven Months After Ripple, SEC Rewrites The Rules For Crypto: What Changed?

SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce previously deemed the Howey Test inadequate for determining whether a crypto token is a security.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Monday’s rally pushed XRP above the $1.50 level while Bitcoin traded near $73,600 after briefly touching $74,000.</li><li>A Stocktwits poll showed 35% of respondents labeled XRP as the potential “regret trade” of 2026, ahead of Bitcoin.</li><li>Ripple reportedly launched a share buyback program of up to $750 million last week, implying a company valuation near $50 billion.</li></ul>Ripple’s XRP (XRP) outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in midday trade on Monday after oil prices eased and equity markets recovered. According to retail traders, investors will regret not buying XRP more than Bitcoin in 2026.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP’s price</a> rose 6.3% in the last 24 hours to cross $1.50, while Bitcoin’s price gained 3.1% and was trading around $73,600 after touching an intra-day high of over $74,000. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XRP flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day. Chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_16_133022_png_737dc738b9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-16 133022.png" width="1289" height="149"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment and message volume on March 16 as of 12:35 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin also saw a retail edge higher to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day. However, chatter remained at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_16_133037_png_cc04d17fe9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-16 133037.png" width="1268" height="146"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 16 as of 12:35 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">XRP Is This Year’s Regret Trade, Says Poll</h2>While Bitcoin has always been the default cryptocurrency to own for many, a recent poll on Stocktwits showed 35% of respondents labeled XRP as 2026’s ultimate “regret trade,” narrowly beating out the apex cryptocurrency.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_16_133240_png_493c20c959.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-16 133240.png" width="1367" height="982"><figcaption>Results of a Stocktwits poll asking traders about which cryptocurrency investors will regret not buying in 2026. | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>When asked which cryptocurrency they would regret not buying this year, Ethereum (ETH) only got 18% of the vote, and Solana (SOL) trailed with a 13% dominance.Many retail investors said they anticipate XRP’s rally after its break past $1.50.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/SwissStockHolder/message/647622919</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Gradoths/message/647616364</stembedurl>XRP’s price is currently trading nearly 60% below its record high of $3.65, seen in July last year. Last week, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-11/ripple-kicks-off-share-buyback-at-50-billion-valuation">reported</a> that Ripple has kicked off a share buyback of up to $750 million shares, which would value the company at $50 million.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/btm-stock-hits-record-low-after-company-projects-40-core-revenue-dip-in-2026/cZ3PTMrRIfM">The Largest Operator Of Bitcoin ATMs Is Projecting A 40% Core Revenue Dip In 2026 – BTM Stock Hits Record Low</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

XRP Outpaces Bitcoin While Retail Traders Call It The Biggest ‘Regret Trade’ Of 2026 

XRP rose about 6.3% over the past 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin, which gained roughly 3.1%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their biggest drawdown since launch, with more than $8.9 billion flowing out during the recent market correction, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.</li><li>BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust was hit the hardest, losing over 42,000 BTC from its peak holdings of more than 806,000 BTC.</li><li>On Tuesday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded daily inflows, while spot Ethereum ETFs saw daily outflows.</li></ul>While Bitcoin hit the $71,000 mark on Wednesday, after a weak February, analysts have flagged that Bitcoin ETFs have seen the largest drawdown since their launch in July of 2024.According to CryptoQuant&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/69a7c79021484b085831c1ec-Bitcoin-ETFs-experienced-largest-Drawdown-since-launch?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=sns&amp;utm_campaign=quicktake&amp;utm_content=darkfost">analyst</a> Darkfost, Spot Bitcoin ETFs suffered their largest drop since inception, while Bitcoin traded below $70,000. This had put a lot of pressure on ETF investors, who had an average cost basis of about $79,000, the analyst said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_04_at_5_21_21_AM_png_435cb51e7f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-04 at 5.21.21 AM.png" width="884" height="1432"><figcaption>Crytoquant analyst darkfost flags Bitcoin ETF outflows reaching an all-time high. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/quicktake/69a7c79021484b085831c1ec-Bitcoin-ETFs-experienced-largest-Drawdown-since-launch">CryptoQuant</a>.</figcaption></figure>During the recent correction, “more than $8.9 billion has flowed out of this market,” said Darkfost. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock was hit the hardest, losing more than 42,000 BTC from its peak holdings of more than 806,000 BTC. Despite the sharp outflows, things seem to be getting better, with the drawdown returning to about $7.8 billion from its all-time high. If ETF investors continue to buy more Bitcoin, it could help the price settle down more in the near future.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ETHA/sentiment">iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA)&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;was up by 5.36% from its previous close of $14.93. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around ETHA changed from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Markets React To Rising Geopolitical Conflict</h2>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-climbs-past-71-000-to-its-highest-level-in-nearly-a-month/cZd9iBGRI5L">sharp rise in Bitcoin’s price</a> comes amid the geopolitical background where Israeli and US strikes on Iran continued, while Israel reportedly intensified attacks on Tehran and Beirut. In response to the escalating conflict, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) released a statement saying it would closely monitor the situation and expressed “serious concern” over the escalation.&nbsp;The bloc warned that the conflict posed risks to civilian safety and regional and global stability and called on all countries to respect international law and the United Nations Charter.&nbsp;Previously, analyst George Tung cited historical data and stated that while Bitcoin’s price initially reacts negatively&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/us-iran-war-headlines-bitcoins-structure-is-stable/cZdcyRNRIce">to war headlines</a>, ETF inflow surges, pushing prices back up.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">XRP, Solana ETFs See Daily Gains, Ethereum ETFs Buck The Trend</h2>As of Tuesday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $225.15 million every day. At the same time, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs lost $10.75 million every day. U.S. spot XRP ETFs had a daily net inflow of $7.53 million, while U.S. spot Solana ETFs had a smaller daily net inflow of $1.03 million.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ETHA/sentiment">iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA)&nbsp;</a>was up by 5.36% in pre-market hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around ETHA changed from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.The largest inflow was seen in the Bitwise XRP ETF, the largest XRP ETF, up 0.38% in pre-market hours. Similarly, Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) was up 6.49% pre-market hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XRP ETF remained in the ‘neutral’ territory, while BSOL was in the ‘bearish’ zone.&nbsp; Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mara-sell-bitcoin-amid-one-billion-net-loss/cZdeZAuRIPZ">MARA Plans To Sell Bitcoin Amid $1.7 Billion Q4 Net Loss</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin ETFs See Highest Drawdown Since Launch While BTC Reclaims $71,000 

Analyst Drakfost pointed out that the Bitcoin ETF drawdown has now returned to $7.8 billion from its all-time high of $9 billion.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Nasdaq would reportedly be entering the prediction market space by proposing binary “Outcome Related Options” tied to the Nasdaq 100 Index.</li><li>The contracts would allow traders to take yes-or-no positions on defined index outcomes, with fixed payouts.</li><li>The proposed products were pending SEC approval and would mark Nasdaq’s first direct move into prediction-style trading.</li></ul>Nasdaq Inc. is reportedly planning to enter the prediction market by launching binary-style contracts tied to the Nasdaq 100 Index.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-02/nasdaq-plans-prediction-market-yes-or-no-options-on-nasdaq-100">report</a>, the exchange operator filed a proposed rule change with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce an “Outcome Related Options.” The contracts would allow traders to take a yes-or-no position on whether a specified index-related event could occur, with payouts determined by the outcome of that binary proposition.If approved, the products would trade on both the Nasdaq 100 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Micro Index. The contracts are expected to be priced between $0.01 and $1.00, creating a fixed-risk structure in which traders either receive a full payout or lose their premium depending on the outcome.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wall Street Moves Closer To Event Trading</h2>The move would mark Nasdaq’s first formal step into prediction markets, a segment that has gained traction in recent years through platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These venues have popularized event-based contracts tied to elections, macroeconomic data, and geopolitical developments.Unlike the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated prediction platforms, Nasdaq’s proposed contracts would fall under SEC oversight as listed options products.&nbsp;The Nasdaq 100, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the exchange, like Apple (AAPL) and NVIDIA (NVDA), is already among the most actively traded indices globally. Options tied to the index saw significant growth, particularly among short-term traders using weekly and daily expiries.Nasdaq’s proposal is yet to receive the SEC approval.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bmnr-stock-jumps-acquires-nearly-fifty-thousand-eth-last-week/cZd3QpCRI2I">BMNR Stock Jumps 11% After Bitmine Immersion Acquires Nearly 51,000 ETH Last Week</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Nasdaq Eyes ‘Yes-Or-No’ Contracts On Major Indexes, Steps Into Prediction Market

Unlike CFTC-regulated prediction platforms, Nasdaq's proposed contracts would be regulated by the SEC.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors continued trading during the downturn and spread their holdings across a wider range of cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.</li><li>Users showed growing comfort with market volatility, treating price declines as opportunities to adjust positions rather than as reasons to exit the market.</li><li>Institutional players also moved toward yield-focused products, including proposed staking-based exchange-traded funds.</li></ul>Robinhood’s (HOOD) head of crypto, Johann Kerbat, told CoinTelegraph that investors are expanding beyond basic crypto tokens and pointed towards the growing demand for staking and decentralized finance tools.In an exclusive interview with CoinTelegraph on Sunday, Kerbrat&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-investors-explore-assets-bitcoin-ethereum-market-uncertainty-robinhood">said</a> Robinhood customers are treating the recent market downturn as “an opportunity to buy the dip.”&nbsp;He said that trading activity has remained steady, with users diversifying beyond the largest tokens, such as <a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum (ETH)</a>. “We actually see a lot of customers continuing to trade crypto and diversifying, not just on the top two or three assets, but actually going pretty wide,” he added.Kerbrat pointed out that Robinhood’s staking feature has gained “very strong traction” since it was introduced in December. He said more customers are using staking to earn rewards on their tokens and are exploring decentralized finance tools instead of simply holding the assets. The Robinhood exec added that this trend is “pretty fun to see.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">BlackRock Moves Toward Staked Ethereum ETF</h2>This trend of focusing on earning yield has not been limited to retail investors. According to an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2099103/000143774926004276/iset20260214_s1a.htm">S-1/A filing</a> from early February, BlackRock is preparing to launch its proposed iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), which would allow the fund to stake Ethereum directly and earn rewards from the network. The filing stated that the trust may stake a large share of its Ethereum while keeping some assets available in case investors choose to sell their shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Investment Products Expand Beyond Bitcoin And Ethereum</h2>Amid this broader shift toward active crypto participation, crypto investment products have also grown sharply over the past five years. According to CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinshares.com/corp/insights/research-data/fund-flows-29-12-25/">report</a> from late December, digital asset investment products recorded year-to-date inflows of around $46.3 billion.&nbsp;The report also showed that while Bitcoin and Ethereum products saw recent outflows, newer ETFs tied to digital assets such as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">Ripple’s XRP (XRP)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">Solana (SOL</a>) saw inflows following their US launches. According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">Sosovalue</a>,&nbsp;the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XRP">US XRP ETF</a> saw $1.23 billion while the US Solana ETF saw around $889.49 million in cumulative total net inflows as of Friday.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/economist-timothy-peterson-bitcoin-price-by-year-end/cZRqgz4R4UB">Economist Timothy Peterson Sees Bitcoin Rallying Towards $122,000 By Year-End</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Robinhood Says Investors View The Bear Market As ‘An Opportunity To Buy The Dip’

Crypto traders are not retreating amid volatility, instead diversifying holdings as US XRP ETF saw $1.23 billion while US Solana ETF saw around $889.49 million in cumulative total net inflows as of Friday.

Robinhood Executive Says Traders Are Treating Bear Market As A ‘Buy The Dip’ Moment

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>XRP drew fresh attention after a bold price target from a popular chartist CryptoBull.</li><li>Market analyst and commentator Paul Barron shared on X about a possible Ripple development coming soon after the CLARITY Act passes.</li><li>Separately, Japan's SBI Holdings announced a tokenized bond sale offering XRP rewards.</li></ul>A popular crypto chartist known as CryptoBull on Friday said he is “mega bullish" on XRP and projected a possible move to $13 by the second week of March.&nbsp;The commentator&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cryptobull2020/status/2024844680211411423?s=46">shared</a> a 3-day XRP/USD chart, stating that the token is breaking out of a long-term upward pattern, which he believed could lead to a strong rally in the coming weeks.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CryptoBull2020/status/2024844680211411423?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_5_58_54_AM_png_82f5ee3592.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 5.58.54 AM.png" width="948" height="700"></a><figcaption>CryptoBull on XRP's price reaching $13 by March 11. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CryptoBull2020">CryptoBull2020</a>/x</figcaption></figure>He also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cryptobull2020/status/2024865325313880371?s=46">listed</a> 17 reasons to support why he is bullish on Ripple’s XRP (XRP). He included XRP’s legal clarity in the United States, its status as not a security, faster, cheaper transactions compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and its use case for cross-border payments as reasons to support XRP.&nbsp;He also pointed to Ripple’s banking partnerships, the strength of XRP Ledger (XRPL), rising liquidity, and the token’s previous all-time high of $3.70 as reasons the token could keep moving higher. “Ripple is literally the most transparent digital asset company,” he added as one reason among many others.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">Ripple’s XRP (XRP)</a> traded at $1.44, up by 0.9% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around XRP remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, with chatter at ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Possible Ripple Development After CLARITY Act?</h2>On a separate note, the prominent media entrepreneur Paul Barron&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2024941783793258899?s=20">said</a> that his team had spotted a possible Ripple-related development following the CLARITY Act. He said, “This could be the Ripple team's biggest bombshell yet,” adding that more about this will be shared in the coming week.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2024941783793258899?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_6_01_32_AM_png_8dfcec5341.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 6.01.32 AM.png" width="960" height="348"></a><figcaption>Paul Barron on XRP. &nbsp;Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/paulbarron">paulbarron</a>/x</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2025158146348495291?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_21_at_5_56_46_AM_png_8474af1eb1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-21 at 5.56.46 AM.png" width="970" height="670"></a><figcaption>Paul Barron on Ripple's stablecoin $RLUSD. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/paulbarron">paulbarron</a>/x</figcaption></figure><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2025158146348495291?s=20">According</a> to Barron, broker-dealers are no longer required by regulations to handle $RLUSD as "dead capital." Stablecoin holdings can now be listed on the balance sheet as near-cash since the haircut was lowered from 100% to 2%. This eliminates a structural barrier to stablecoin ownership, unlocks deployable liquidity at scale, and significantly increases capital efficiency.<h2 class="st-heading-2">XRP Included In Japan’s Security Token Bond Plan</h2>Amid market watchers’ bullish sentiment towards XRP, Japan’s SBI Holdings&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/news/pdf/2026/0220_a_en.pdf">announced</a> plans to issue ¥10 billion, or about $64 million, worth of Security Token (ST) bonds using blockchain infrastructure instead of the traditional settlement system. The bonds will be available to domestic investors, and eligible buyers will receive XRP benefits based on their subscription amount, effectively tying the token to a regulated fixed-income product within Japan’s financial system.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-v-shape-accumulation-whale-after-ethereum-tomlee/cZR8IThR4UG">After Ethereum, Bitcoin Whales Pile Back In With V-Shaped Accumulation</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Prominent Chartist Reveals New XRP Target After Bullish Analysis

XRP gained attention after a strong chart call, alongside fresh Ripple speculation and bond news from Japan.

Chartist Drops Bold New XRP Price Target As Ripple Readies For ‘Biggest Bombshell Yet’

XRP gained attention after a strong chart call, alongside fresh Ripple speculation and bond news from Japan.


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