After three months of bullish trading, Ripple’s XRP growth has come to an abrupt stop.
The drop has come after as enthusiasm over its potential inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve fades. After briefly touching nearly $3, XRP has sharply dropped to $1.7 at one moment – we’ll cover this below in detail.
On the other hand, while the rest of the market struggles StratoVM ($SVM) is gathering more and more attention each day. This new Layer-2 solution could improve Bitcoin’s utility, scalability, and dominance in the DeFi space.
Today, we’ll break down XRP’s news today, how far it can dip, and StratoVM’s potential to change how Bitcoin is used.
XRP News Today – XRP Drops 11% as Trump’s Crypto Reserve Buzz Wears Off
Ripple’s XRP is taking a serious hit, tumbling 11% over the past month to land at $2.21. Just days ago, it was riding high at $2.94, thanks to a wave of hype after Donald Trump hinted at a U.S. strategic crypto reserve that would supposedly include XRP.
That excitement didn’t last. As skepticism grows over whether this reserve will actually happen—especially for anything beyond Bitcoin—XRP’s rally has completely unraveled.
Broader market jitters aren’t helping either. The introduction of new tariffs on Mexico and Canada has rattled both crypto and traditional markets, with the S&P 500 feeling the pressure as well.
Critics wasted no time in pushing back on the reserve idea once it hit the news. Some argued that using taxpayer money to invest in highly volatile assets is a terrible idea, especially given the U.S. is already drowning in debt.
Others were more open to the concept but scoffed at the idea of including altcoins like XRP, insisting that if the government backs anything, it should be Bitcoin and Bitcoin alone.
All this uncertainty has sent XRP into a freefall, with investors quickly losing confidence. Whether it can regain momentum depends on how the narrative around Trump’s crypto stance develops—but for now, the hype is fading fast.
Could StratoVM ($SVM) Be the Key to Expanding Bitcoin’s Role in DeFi and AI?
Bitcoin has long been seen as digital gold—valuable, but not exactly versatile. Unlike Ethereum and Solana, which dominate in DeFi and smart contracts, Bitcoin has mostly stuck to basic transactions. But that could change.
StratoVM ($SVM), a Layer-2 network built to expand Bitcoin’s capabilities, might open new possibilities—from faster transactions to DeFi applications and even AI-driven projects.
According to CoinGecko, StratoVM grew over 10,730% in the past month, now sitting at $0.2945.
Even with that explosive growth, its market cap is still sitting at $23 million, a fraction of CoreDAO’s $990 million. If adoption continues, there could be room for further growth.
SVM 7-day chart, Source: CoinGecko
Meanwhile, Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) has been expanding rapidly, with total value locked (TVL) jumping from $307 million to $5.85 billion in just a year, according to DefiLlama.
Beyond price action, StratoVM may be gaining attention in other ways. The project is already listed on Uniswap, and rumors suggest a CEX listing might be on the horizon.
On its testnet, there are over 113,000 wallets and 56,000 daily transactions—an early sign of potential adoption.
If StratoVM continues delivering on its roadmap, it could help shift Bitcoin’s role beyond a simple store of value. Instead of just being digital gold, Bitcoin might evolve into a more functional blockchain, supporting DeFi, smart contracts, and possibly even AI-driven applications.
Closing Thoughts
XRP’s decline shows how fragile hype-driven rallies can be, especially when optimism fades as quickly as it appeared. With doubts surrounding a U.S. crypto reserve and broader market pressures weighing in, investors seem to be reconsidering their positions.
That’s where StratoVM ($SVM) could come in. Unlike XRP, which is struggling to maintain momentum, StratoVM might be on an entirely different trajectory. Its focus on enhancing Bitcoin’s functionality could make it a major player in DeFi, and its early adoption signals real interest.
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