Morning Minute: $11T+ Schwab Goes All In on Crypto
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Schwab has launched a new offering allowing clients to trade spot Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a significant move into the crypto space with over $11 trillion in assets. However, the trading comes with high fees, and CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam faces political pressure regarding crypto regulations.
Crypto ETFs saw continued gains, with Bitcoin adding $26.05M and Ether $18.02M in inflows. Major assets like XRP and Solana also posted strong gains, signaling steady recovery in crypto investment markets.
XRP surged to $1.47, up 8.66% last week, driven by ETF inflows and institutional demand. The rally outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum, with XRP's market cap near $91 billion. Technical signals and bullish sentiment at key resistance levels contributed to the rally.
Speculation about a Solana and XRP collaboration has sparked market buzz. A cryptic Solana post referencing XRP has fueled hopes of interoperability or a merger, but no official confirmation exists yet.
Bitcoin reached $78,000 amid geopolitical developments as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open.' The market was also boosted by strong ETF inflows, highlighting the influence of geopolitical events on crypto prices.
Coinbase Derivatives has filed a market maker program for XRP with the CFTC, aimed at enhancing liquidity in its order books. This initiative is set to launch on May 1, 2026, and is part of a broader strategy to support XRP and other cryptocurrencies in the derivatives market.
The French finance minister has endorsed the Qivalis initiative, which aims to create a euro-pegged stablecoin under the MiCA regulatory framework. This initiative, launched in 2025, seeks to enhance the competitiveness of European digital currencies against US counterparts, reflecting a growing interest in stablecoin development within the EU.
