"XRP at Crossroads: SEC Actions, Crypto-Friendly Admin; PlutoChain Speeds Up Bitcoin"

Ripple's XRP is at a critical juncture, with recent SEC actions and a pro-crypto administration shaping a more supportive regulatory environment. Meanwhile, PlutoChain is drawing attention with its innovative use of AI and smart contracts to enhance Bitcoin. With millions of tokens already sold in its presale, the project is rapidly gaining traction. Both are poised to shape the future of crypto.

XRP is currently trading slightly above the $3.05 zone, with a slight 0.6% uptick in the past 24 hours. Technically, XRP has support at $2.75, meaning it could bounce back up if the price drops to that point. The resistance level is at $3.21. Ripple's XRP recently hit a new high above $3, resulting from optimism around the legal battle with the SEC and expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory shift under President Trump.

Experts have different opinions on XRP's future. According to Nico4theshow, there are two possible scenarios for XRP – either it breaks below the current support, potentially dropping to $1.75, or it experiences a bullish breakout, reaching a new all-time high around $4.50.

PlutoChain ($PLUTO) might just be the solution to one of Bitcoin's biggest challenges—its slow transaction speed. While Bitcoin reigns as the leader of blockchain assets, its 10-minute block time makes it less ideal for more complex applications that today's networks demand. This is where PlutoChain could step in. As a Layer-2 solution, it could speed things up with a 2-second block time, making transactions feel as fast and seamless as using your everyday payment app.

Early testnet results have been promising, showing the system's ability to handle over 43,200 transactions a day. For context, that's hundreds of transactions in the time it takes Bitcoin to confirm just one block. PlutoChain also has the potential to bridge multiple blockchain ecosystems. By combining Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's EVM compatibility, users could experience the best of both worlds.

This may open the door for developers to build DeFi apps and NFT marketplaces directly on Bitcoin, which could attract those who have felt excluded from the DeFi space. On top of that, PlutoChain could introduce a more democratic governance model. Instead of top-down