XRP News Today: MoonBull's Liquidity Lock vs. Solana's $160 Support: Will XRP's Growth Ignite 2025's Bull Run?

The crypto market is heating up as investors eye high-potential assets ahead of the anticipated 2025 bull run. Among the most talked-about projects is MoonBull ($MOBU), a meme coin with a structured presale that has drawn comparisons to established names like Floki ($FLOKI) and Shiba Inu ($SHIB). Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) is consolidating near a critical $160 support level, and XRP is seeing surging wallet growth despite a recent price decline.

MoonBull, currently in Stage 5 of its 23-stage presale, has captured attention with its Ethereum-based deployment and transparent liquidity lock model. At a presale price of $0.00006584, the token is projected to deliver a staggering 9,256% return on investment (ROI) if it reaches its target listing price of $0.00616, according to a Coindoo comparison.

Analysts highlight its fair-launch architecture, which includes a 2-year liquidity lock and a claim-delay mechanism to stabilize early trading. Over $550,000 has been raised so far, with more than 1,700 holders participating. Early-stage investors are already up roughly 163%, and the next price increase—scheduled for a 27.40% jump—is fueling speculation about a breakout, the Coindoo piece adds.

Solana, on the other hand, is navigating a pivotal moment as its price hovers near $160, a level where strong-handed buyers have historically intervened. Recent technical analysis suggests the asset is in a consolidation phase after breaking out of a descending triangle, according to a TradingView analysis. While ETF inflows have pushed Solana's institutional exposure to $323 million in just eight days, a Blockonomi report notes growing institutional interest; on-chain data in that report also reveals pressure from treasury-linked sell-offs that could test the $150–$160 demand zone. Crypto analysts remain divided: some view the pullback as a strategic entry point, while others warn of a deeper correction if the $150 level breaks, an InvestorEmpires analysis adds.

XRP, Ripple's native token, has also seen notable movement. Despite a 15% weekly slide to $2.27, wallet growth metrics indicate rising adoption, a BeInCrypto report notes . Ripple's recent acquisition of Palisade, a crypto custody firm, underscores its push into institutional markets, though the disconnect between corporate expansion and XRP's price performance remains a key question for investors.

The broader meme-coin landscape continues to evolve. While Floki and Shiba Inu maintain their relevance through ecosystem upgrades and community engagement, MoonBull's structured approach is positioning it as a standout contender. Floki's 3.06% dip and Shiba Inu's 1.83% decline highlight the challenges of sustaining momentum in a crowded market, the Coindoo piece notes. Analysts argue that MoonBull's Ethereum deployment, combined with its scarcity model and governance roadmap, differentiates it from traditional meme projects, the Coindoo article adds.

As the crypto market braces for potential volatility, the interplay between institutional inflows, technical support levels, and project fundamentals will likely dictate short-term outcomes. For now, MoonBull's presale, Solana's consolidation, and XRP's wallet growth are the stories to watch.