Institutional investors are accelerating crypto exposure while tightening risk 
controls, signaling a shift toward regulated access, stronger governance, and 
infrastructure-led growth that could reshape how capital flows into digital 
asset markets. Crypto Markets Reshape as 73% of Institutions Plan to Expand 
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digital assets is increasingly defined by […]

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The potential impact of Ripple securing a full banking license is gaining 
significant traction after Teucrium Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sal 
Gilbertie discussed the crypto company’s massive holdings and the XRP price. 
Analysts are now weighing what it could mean if the XRP price climbs to $3 on 
the back of Ripple’s potential transformation from a crypto-focused firm into 
a top licensed bank. The XRP Price If Ripple Becomes A Top Bank In a recent X 
post, a crypto market commentator announced that Ripple could become a top-20 
bank globally by market capitalization if it secures a full banking license. 
She published a video interview featuring Teucrium CEO Paul Barron and the 
host of the Paul Barron Network. Related Reading: Inside Ripple’s Buying And 
Selling Cycle — And Its Impact On XRP During the interview, Gilbertie laid out 
a scenario in which Ripple could become one of the largest banks in the world 
by simply maintaining its existing XRP holdings. He emphasized that if the 
crypto company obtains a full banking license, its 40 million XRP held in 
escrow could dramatically increase its balance sheet value and elevate its 
market position. By retaining the tokens, Ripple could automatically leverage 
them as a strategic asset in a regulated banking environment. Gilbertie also 
highlighted that if the crypto company becomes a licensed bank, it could 
propel the XRP price to $3, and from there, Ripple could be ranked among the 
top 20 banks globally by capitalization. The interview also explored the 
potential scaling if XRP reaches “multiples of $3.” The Teucrium CEO 
emphasized that Ripple’s valuation would expand in proportion to the 
cryptocurrency’s price, potentially propelling it to the top as the world&#8217;s 
leading bank. The interview also addressed on-chain operations and traditional 
financial infrastructures such as ETFs. When Barron asked whether leveraged 
ETFs could ever be on-chain, Sal confidently said yes, noting that all 
financial instruments will eventually operate on-chain. His response suggests 
a future in which traditional finance could be fully integrated with digital 
assets and blockchain technology. Update On Ripple’s Banking License Status 
Ripple has continued to progress through regulatory pathways that would allow 
it to operate with bank-like authority in the US. The crypto company 
previously received conditional preliminary approval from the United States 
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank 
charter. Related Reading: Inside Ripple’s Buying And Selling Cycle — And Its 
Impact On XRP This approval places Ripple alongside a handful of other crypto 
firms that have also taken steps toward becoming regulated banks under US law. 
While full approval has not yet been granted, Ripple continues to develop its 
payment rails through acquisitions, partnerships, and share buybacks. At the 
same time, XRP, the primary token supported by Ripple, is currently trading at 
$1.43 after rallying 14% this week to $1.6. Although it has given up most of 
its gains, analysts still maintain a bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency. 
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Evernorth is advancing a billion-dollar XRP treasury strategy toward a Nasdaq 
listing, backed by Ripple and structured to deliver regulated, large-scale 
institutional exposure to XRP through a public market vehicle. Evernorth S-4 
Filing Unleashes XRP Treasury Strategy for Nasdaq Crypto Markets Growing 
institutional demand for regulated digital asset exposure is driving new 
public market structures, […]

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Crypto’s hidden trading costs demand the adoption of transaction cost 
analysis. Slippage, fees and fragmentation erode trust as crypto matures into 
institutional markets.

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Bitcoin&#8217;s fear gauge plunged back into &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; on Wednesday — the same 
day traders flooded social media with bullish calls following the US Federal 
Reserve&#8217;s decision to hold interest rates steady. Related Reading: Ripple’s 
$500M Raise And Institutional Ties Keep XRP Firmly In Place Sentiment Shoots 
Up Despite Grim Market Signals The Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, a widely tracked 
measure of overall market mood, had briefly climbed into plain &#8220;Fear&#8221; 
territory the day before, only to reverse course hours later. Yet traders 
appeared unfazed. According to sentiment platform Santiment, bullish chatter 
on social media spiked hard after the Fed announced it would keep rates 
unchanged at 3.5–3.75%. The platform&#8217;s social media discussion score shot from 
roughly nine to 71 within hours of the announcement. Bitcoin itself told a 
different story. It was trading at around $70,150 at the time of the Fed&#8217;s 
announcement, down more than 4% in the prior 24 hours. 🇺🇸 Today&#8217;s FOMC meeting 
has resulted in the expected outcome of interest rates holding steady at 
3.50-3.75%. There is an expectation that there will be one further cut 
sometime in 2026, and one in 2027. 📈 For now, traders are expecting a bullish 
relief rally in spite of no… pic.twitter.com/oBqLTcv3Ni — Santiment 
(@santimentfeed) March 18, 2026 Traders See Rate Hold As A Window For Gains 
Santiment attributed the surge in positive sentiment to a simple shift in 
trader thinking. The bearish price action tied to the absence of rate cuts had 
already played out a day earlier, the platform said, leaving room for traders 
to reframe the unchanged rate decision as a net positive. Holding rates 
steady, the logic goes, at least keeps the door open for cuts down the road. 
Fed policy has long shaped how crypto market participants read the broader 
economic environment. Rate cuts, in particular, are seen as fuel for risk 
assets like Bitcoin. Reports indicate traders had been watching the Fed&#8217;s 
moves closely throughout 2025 as a potential trigger for a bull run that never 
fully materialized. The S&amp;P 500 has shed 3.70% over the past 30 days, 
according to Google Finance data, adding pressure to an already skittish 
crypto market. Analysts Warn A False Rally Could Be Taking Shape Not everyone 
is buying the optimism. Onchain analysts warned that what looks like an 
uptrend could be a bull trap — a false signal that draws buyers in before 
prices reverse lower. Related Reading: XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As 
Exchange Supply Dries Up Some market observers expect Bitcoin and the broader 
market to stage a sharp rally once equities find a floor. Others made a 
similar call earlier this week, saying on X that a &#8220;massive rally&#8221; is coming 
in the months ahead. The divide among analysts reflects how unsettled 
conditions remain. Social media buzz has spiked, but the fear index says 
something else entirely. Whether the rally traders are counting on shows up — 
or fades before it starts — remains an open question. Featured image from 
Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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