Binance co-founder CZ Zhao stated that competing crypto exchanges opposed his presidential pardon request, fearing it would enable Binance's re-entry into the U.S. market.
XRP’s Binance whale-vs-retail spread has dropped to ~88.8%, its weakest level since 2024, signaling reduced retail-driven speculation. Though not inherently bearish, this shift may lead to mid-term price weakness unless macro conditions deteriorate further. XRP currently trades at $1.41, up 2.28% in 24 hours.