XRP and Solana prices stabilized on Friday ahead of the SEC CLARITY Rule Roundtable on April 16. Solana price hovered above the $80 support level, looking for further upside in the future. The SEC will lead the April 16 discussion. XRP price rose 0.66% to trade near $1.34, maintaining support above the $1.30 threshold.
The broader cryptocurrency market rose 0.75% and total capitalization reached 2.43 trillion in the same session. Bitcoin and XRP price Looking forward to further recovery despite Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz again with a ceasefire agreement.
Bitcoin price remained above $71,000 after the sharp rise recorded by the price on a daily basis, which boosted the overall mood in the market. Ether price rose to 2100 as buyers returned. Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin also recorded significant improvements amid renewed risk appetite.
This trend was reinforced by the fact that A Ceasefire for two weeks It has been confirmed between the US and Iran, easing geopolitical pressures.
CLARITY LAW Roundtable April 16: What could change next?
The upcoming discussion is expected to address how digital assets are classified under US law. In March, SEC and CFTC 16 tokens have been identified as digital goods. The April 16 meeting will consider whether such a framework needs to be formally established through legislation. The SEC and CFTC’s March 17, 2026 Binding Rule explicitly classified 16 of the top assets — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple — as digital commodities under CFTC oversight.
Sentiments of regulatory strengthening also gained momentum when SEC Chairman Paul Atkins urged Congress to move forward with the CLARITY Act. The SEC’s crucial April 16 roundtable is widely viewed as a potential catalyst.
According to analysts, recent times of regulatory clarity have been followed by prolonged rallies in the cryptocurrency market. Therefore, investors are closely monitoring the situation in Washington on how it will be directed in the long term.
The recent market recovery has also been supported by the introduction of benchmark ETFs and continued institutional demand. However, analysts warn that the subsequent action of XRP and Solana prices may depend heavily on the tone and outcome of the roundtable talks on April 16.
Will XRP price rise to $1.50 in April 2026?
the The price of XRP has increased to $1.39 during Thursday’s trading session, and remained flat on the four-hour chart.
XRP price is currently below the resistance level below $1.40, which is the first level that the bulls must overcome. A strong move beyond $1.40 will pave the way to $1.50 after the CLARITY Act Roundtable on April 16.
The MACD indicator indicates that the upward momentum is fading as the histogram turns slightly negative. Meanwhile, an ADX value around 17 indicates a downtrend environment. This indicates that consolidation may continue in the near future.
If the XRP price loses the $1.30 support, sellers could push the token towards $1.25.
Solana price is flat, and the market is looking to break $100
Advanced SOL price 1.12% to $83.43 over the past 24 hours, posting modest daily gains. This rise comes after improving sentiment linked to hopes of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and steady inflows of cryptocurrency ETFs. Trading volume rose by 50% as it indicated a new build-up among short-term and institutional traders.
On-chain data suggests that the total DeFi value locked is recovering by 6% since the Drift exploit. Staying above $80 could lead to a move towards $86. A strong break above $90 could pave the way for a push to $100 according to Solana’s full forecast report.
Whale Accumulation Signals Renew Confidence in XRP
Large XRP holders have reportedly resumed aggressive buying after trimming their positions near the $3.6 peak. Between late July and early August, their combined holdings fell from 8 billion to 7.58 billion tokens.
The accumulation resumed in mid-August and gained momentum in December. Whale balances have reached 11 billion XRP. The buying boom was a result of prices falling to $1.80, or 40% lower.
