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Trump’s Bullish Election, XRP ETFs, and More

This week in crypto, BeInCrypto unpacks everything from Donald Trump’s historic election, its impacts on Bitcoin and SEC Chair Gary Gensler, to new XRP ETF applications amidst institutional support, and a major new upgrade for Cardano.
These chaotic and interrelated developments have spurred bullish sentiment across the entire crypto community.
Cardano’s Node 10.11 Upgrade Opens New Era
On November 1, the Cardano-led member organization Intersect MBO launched the Node 10.11 update. It was the first mainnet update for the platform to support the Chang #2 hard fork. This update offered several major technical and democratic innovations, and will hopefully mark a new era in Cardano’s maturity as an on-chain governance model.
“Following a successful Chang #2 hard fork, decisions on the Cardano blockchain will be shaped and voted on via fully decentralized governance, as detailed in CIP-1694,” Intersect stated.
However, although the community was excited about these decentralization upgrades, it has also taken an increasingly polarized view of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Hoskinson posted a poll via social media, asking, “Is Charles Hoskinson a Cancer for Cardano?” The results were almost a perfect tie, highlighting the community’s mixed views of him.
Grayscale Offers XRP Trust, 21Shares’ ETF Application
Grayscale, a major ETF issuer, launched trading on a new XRP-based trust fund. This aligns with Grayscale’s previous history of ETFs; namely, its Bitcoin ETF was converted from a similar trust fund. These trusts are legal to sell before official ETF approval, but their market value often suffers when approval takes place. This XRP Trust actually declined when sales went live.

21Shares, a competing ETF issuer, also applied for an official XRP ETF this week. The SEC has yet to officially confirm or reject it, but the race is officially on for a new crypto product. BitWise, too, filed for an XRP ETF, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse considers an eventual SEC approval “inevitable.”
Bitcoin Hits $77,000 All-Time High After Trump Win
After Donald Trump won the recent Presidential election, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. Its value jumped to over $75,000 in the immediate aftermath of his victory, and has continued rising to shift around $77,000 Friday. New investor interest in Bitcoin purchases has seen a massive demand on crypto exchanges.

A series of positive factors related to political developments are increasing the bullish case for Bitcoin. Trump’s election also brought heightened gains for risk-on ETF assets, and cryptoassets qualify as risk-on assets. BlackRock’s IBIT has already benefitted from this trend. Additionally, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 bps, another bullish signal.
Ripple Transactions Boosted By Institutional Demand
Ripple also reported strong growth in Q3 2024, claiming that institutional interest spurred the majority of this action. Major financial institutions like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange began offering XRP offerings, highlighting this acceptance. This trend took place despite regulatory challenges from the SEC, instilling confidence in CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
“The message from the market is clear — institutional interest in XRP products is stronger than ever…The SEC’s war on crypto has lost battle after battle — their continued disregard for the court’s authority will further erode the SEC’s credibility and reputation,” Garlinghouse said.
XRP as a whole enjoyed elevated trade volumes during this period. Average daily volumes on several exchanges consistently remained between $600 and $700 million, with a few outliers going much higher. XRP transaction volumes also nearly doubled, but a large proportion of these were microtransactions. These tiny moves left a reduced impact on total on-chain volume.
Justin Sun Offers Job to Gary Gensler if Trump Fires Him
Tron founder Justin Sun also offered a job to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in the event that Trump fires him upon taking office. At the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Trump publicly vowed to fire Gensler if elected, drawing an outsized reaction from the crowd. Trump made several promises to halt a “crypto crackdown” from regulators and legislators, and that includes Gensler.
“As an industry, we should have an inclusive heart, no matter who it is. I’m open to hiring Gensler if he can genuinely treat the crypto industry with sincerity. After all, this person also has a family to support,” Sun claimed.
It is unclear if Sun made this as a genuine offer, or mockery. Gensler’s hostile activities towards the crypto industry have earned him many enemies in the space, but he is intimately familiar with it. Sun also congratulated Trump on his electoral success, hoping he can “promote industry growth” through pro-crypto regulations.
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Coinbase to Rival Binance With BNB Perpetual Futures

Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced will introduce support for BNB perpetual futures starting next week.
This development marks a significant expansion of Coinbase’s derivatives offerings. The BNB-PERP market will launch on or after 9:30 AM UTC on April 3, 2025.
Coinbase Will Support BNB Perpetual Contracts
In an official statement, Coinbase International Exchange confirmed the move and revealed plans to add support for BNB perpetual futures starting next week.
“We will add support for BNB perpetual futures on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced. The opening of our BNB-PERP market will begin on or after 9:30 am UTC 3 APRIL 2025,” read the announcement.
Coinbase Traders, the official account for advanced trading on the platform, echoed the announcement in a post on X (Twitter). Introducing BNB perpetual futures on Coinbase’s international platforms presents new opportunities for traders.
For Coinbase users, this means access to perpetual futures contracts, a type of derivative that does not have an expiration date. It allows traders to hold positions indefinitely. The feature will be available on Coinbase International Exchange, catering to non-US users, and Coinbase Advanced, which is tailored for experienced traders.
This move strengthens Coinbase’s derivatives market and positions the exchange as a competitor to Binance, which already supports BNB futures. Expanding its futures offerings allows Coinbase to attract more traders looking for diversified investment opportunities.
For BNB users, the listing on a major global exchange like Coinbase International expands market reach and trading opportunities. This increased exposure could influence BNB’s market value due to heightened demand and trading volume.
Changpeng Zhao’s Reaction Sparks Criticism
For BNB, listing on a prominent exchange like Coinbase enhances its accessibility and credibility. This increased availability could boost adoption, though traders should remain cautious of speculative price movements and volatility surrounding the launch. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) commented on the development.
“No one applied for this. Focus on building. Listing comes naturally. BNB,” CZ chimed.
His remark suggests the strength of the Binance ecosystem, rather than direct listing applications, drives BNB’s growth and adoption.
Market sentiment remains mixed, with some traders expressing optimism about BNB’s future. Meanwhile, others challenge Coinbase’s “natural listing” of BNB perpetual futures, questioning the transparency and fairness of the selection process.
“Listing comes naturally? Doors that open naturally are often already open for some and locked for others. If there’s no application, who decides who gets “naturally” listed? True decentralization isn’t about not knocking — it’s about removing the doorman,” one user remarked.
This critique aligns with broader blockchain debates on true decentralization, which is expected to reduce trust and control disparities, not create new gatekeepers.
Nevertheless, with perpetual futures, leverage opportunities become a key factor. BNB traders on Coinbase can control larger positions with less capital. Notably, while leverage can amplify potential gains, it also increases the risk of significant losses.

Meanwhile, BeInCrypto data shows BNB was trading for $628.40 as of this writing, down by almost 2% in the last 24 hours. The listing is also expected to increase liquidity and volatility for BNB, particularly around the launch date.
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SUI Open Interest Surges 50%, Death Cross Could Fade Quickly

SUI has shown signs of recovery, and the crypto token’s price is trading at $2.65, which is just below the crucial resistance level of $2.77. This resistance stands as the last hurdle before the altcoin can reach the $3.00 mark.
Supported by improved market conditions and trader sentiment, SUI has been gaining momentum recently.
SUI Traders Are Optimistic
SUI’s Open Interest has surged by $273 million over the past week, increasing by 50%. The current Open Interest now stands at $825 million, signaling strong confidence. This rise in Open Interest indicates that more traders are actively participating in the market, and many are optimistic about the altcoin’s future prospects.
The positive funding rate also reinforces this sentiment, suggesting that long contracts dominate the market. With a majority of traders betting on upward movement, the market sentiment remains bullish for SUI.

Despite the recent formation of a Death Cross nine days ago, the macro momentum for SUI remains strong. A Death Cross, where the 50-day EMA crosses below the 200-day EMA, is typically a bearish signal, often indicating a potential price decline.
However, given the improving market conditions and strong investor support, the expected bearish decline may not materialize as strongly as it traditionally would. SUI’s price action suggests that the Death Cross may fade quickly, as it does not align with the current market environment.

SUI Price Is In For A Rise
SUI is currently trading at $2.65, just below the key resistance level of $2.77. Breaching this barrier could trigger a rally toward $3.00. If the altcoin successfully breaks above $2.77, it will likely continue its path toward $3.00, marking a strong recovery and potential for further growth.
Given the increasing market confidence and the positive Open Interest, SUI could aim to breach the next critical resistance at $3.18. Achieving this would help recover recent losses and potentially send SUI to new highs. A breakthrough $3.18 would indicate that the altcoin is poised for a significant rally.

However, if SUI fails to maintain its upward momentum and falls back to the support of $2.47, it could be vulnerable to further declines. A drop below $2.47 would likely strengthen the bearish implications of the Death Cross. This could potentially push the price down to $2.22 or lower, delaying recovery.
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XRP Price Slides Slowly—Is a Bigger Drop Coming?

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