The post XRP Steadies at $3 Amid Ripple’s DBS-Franklin Tokenized Finance Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP’s Neutral Funding Signals Calm Before the Next Breakout According to market analyst Tom Tucker, XRP is showing remarkable balance in derivatives markets, with funding rates holding steady at 0.02%.  This level is considered neutral, indicating neither aggressive long positioning nor panic-driven shorting. For traders, such equilibrium in funding is a signal worth watching, especially as XRP consolidates around the critical $3 support zone. Tucker pointed out, “No overheated longs, no panic shorts, just steady spot demand building at the $3 support zone. Neutral funding at key highs often sets the stage for the next leg up.” Source: Tom Tucker Notably, funding rates in perpetual futures reveal market balance because spikes signal overheated longs or shorts and heighten liquidation risks, while neutral funding shows futures traders moving in step with genuine spot demand. This explains why Tucker highlights XRP’s healthy setup, noting the absence of reckless leverage and the steady spot demand consolidating at $3, a structure that often precedes the next major rally with a 35% upside on the table.  Therefore, the $3 level has emerged as both a psychological and technical stronghold for XRP. Repeated tests after the recent rally have seen buyers step in with conviction, reinforcing $3 as a solid support zone and lowering the risk of a sharp pullback in the near term. Ripple’s Strategic Alliance Targets the Next Evolution in Tokenized Finance Ripple president Monica Long stressed that tokenization’s real potential goes far beyond digitizing assets. While blockchain has enabled tokenized equities, bonds, and real-world assets, the industry still lacks the building blocks for mass adoption.  “For tokenized finance to deliver on its promise, we need liquid secondary markets, real utility like collateralization, and stablecoins such as RLUSD,” Long said. This vision is at the core of Ripple’s new partnership with DBS Bank and… The post XRP Steadies at $3 Amid Ripple’s DBS-Franklin Tokenized Finance Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP’s Neutral Funding Signals Calm Before the Next Breakout According to market analyst Tom Tucker, XRP is showing remarkable balance in derivatives markets, with funding rates holding steady at 0.02%.  This level is considered neutral, indicating neither aggressive long positioning nor panic-driven shorting. For traders, such equilibrium in funding is a signal worth watching, especially as XRP consolidates around the critical $3 support zone. Tucker pointed out, “No overheated longs, no panic shorts, just steady spot demand building at the $3 support zone. Neutral funding at key highs often sets the stage for the next leg up.” Source: Tom Tucker Notably, funding rates in perpetual futures reveal market balance because spikes signal overheated longs or shorts and heighten liquidation risks, while neutral funding shows futures traders moving in step with genuine spot demand. This explains why Tucker highlights XRP’s healthy setup, noting the absence of reckless leverage and the steady spot demand consolidating at $3, a structure that often precedes the next major rally with a 35% upside on the table.  Therefore, the $3 level has emerged as both a psychological and technical stronghold for XRP. Repeated tests after the recent rally have seen buyers step in with conviction, reinforcing $3 as a solid support zone and lowering the risk of a sharp pullback in the near term. Ripple’s Strategic Alliance Targets the Next Evolution in Tokenized Finance Ripple president Monica Long stressed that tokenization’s real potential goes far beyond digitizing assets. While blockchain has enabled tokenized equities, bonds, and real-world assets, the industry still lacks the building blocks for mass adoption.  “For tokenized finance to deliver on its promise, we need liquid secondary markets, real utility like collateralization, and stablecoins such as RLUSD,” Long said. This vision is at the core of Ripple’s new partnership with DBS Bank and…