Hoskinson Praises XRP as Superior to Centralized Stablecoins

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 1 hour ago

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Positive Remarks on XRP: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson praised XRP as a 'Web2.5' product, claiming it is superior to centralized stablecoins like Tether and Circle, indicating a shift in his relationship with the XRP community that could foster collaboration.
Support for Open Protocols: Hoskinson emphasized the open nature of the XRP Ledger, noting that developers can utilize the platform without Ripple's permission, contrasting sharply with centralized stablecoins that can freeze funds and control access, highlighting the importance of decentralization.
Stablecoin Market Context: Stablecoins play a crucial role in digital finance, with fiat-backed stablecoin supply exceeding $319 billion in April 2026 and adjusted transaction volumes reaching $10.9 trillion in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for decentralized finance solutions.
Impact of Regulatory Discussions: Hoskinson's comments come amid ongoing debates in the U.S. regarding stablecoin regulations, particularly the contentious CLARITY Act's stablecoin rewards provision, which has sparked significant disputes between crypto firms and banking groups, potentially influencing future market structures and compliance.

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Technical Analysis for XRP

Technical Sentiment Analysis for XRP (XRP). As of , XRP (XRP) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 7 technical signals, shows that 4 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XRP stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, XRP is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

XRP (XRP) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	1.173	1.237	1.3	1.365	1.427	1.492	1.555
Fibonacci	1.237	1.286	1.316	1.365	1.413	1.443	1.492

About XRP

Launched in 2012, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open-source, permissionless and decentralized technology. Benefits of the XRP Ledger include its low-cost ($0.0002 to transact), speed (settling transactions in 3-5 seconds), scalability (1,500 transactions per second) and inherently green attributes (carbon-neutral and energy-efficient). The XRP Ledger also features the first decentralized exchange (DEX) and custom tokenization capabilities built into the protocol. Since 2012, the XRP Ledger has been operating reliably, having closed 70 million ledgers.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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