The cryptocurrency market remained stable on Friday, with total market capitalization rising by over 1%. Bitcoin held firm above $96,000, Ethereum stayed above $1,800, and Solana hovered near the $150 mark. Amid the prevailing calm, two tokens are emerging as speculative plays with significant upside potential. XRP and early-stage DeFi project CartelFi are gaining traction, as investors rotate into high-potential plays in anticipation of renewed market momentum. Why XRP price can rally Ripple’s (XRP) price is holding steady above a key support level at $2.20, trading at $2.22 on Friday, as market sentiment improves on growing optimism around the potential approval of spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Confidence within the XRP community has strengthened following a leadership shakeup at the US Securities and Exchange Commission. With Paul Atkins now serving as Chair, the perceived likelihood of an XRP spot ETF approval has surged to 85%, up from 65% just two months ago, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Five issuers — Grayscale, WisdomTree, 21Shares, Canary, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton — have filed for XRP ETFs and are widely considered front-runners if the SEC gives the green light. Despite the regulator’s recent decision to delay a ruling on Franklin Templeton’s application to June 17, optimism remains high across the market. Blockchain analytics firm Santiment noted a clear uptick in bullish sentiment, with many traders now forecasting new all-time highs for XRP. On Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, odds for an XRP ETF approval by year-end have climbed to 79%. Should an ETF be approved, XRP could see a meaningful influx of institutional capital, further legitimizing its role in mainstream finance and potentially catalyzing a new wave of price discovery. CartelFi presale gains steam CartelFi’s presale is rapidly building momentum, having already raised over $1.4 million with strong investor interest showing no signs of slowing. Structured across 30 stages, each with a 5% price hike, the model incentivizes early participation and sustains buying pressure. At its current price of $0.0408, the CARTFI token offers early backers immediate paper gains, with the potential for significantly higher returns once it lists publicly. Another price increase is expected within the next 2 days. Investor traction is being driven by CartelFi’s core pitch: transforming idle meme coin capital into productive, yield-generating assets. By unlocking billions of dollars in dormant token value, the project aims to shift the perception of meme coins from pure speculation to a new class of functional digital assets. CartelFi’s “Yield Dorado” protocol comprises several integrated components aimed at maximizing yield generation while simultaneously applying deflationary pressure on the native token. With presale stages closing faster and capital inflows accelerating, CartelFi is positioning itself as one of the standout early-stage DeFi offerings in a market that continues to reward bold, high-potential ventures. Interested investors can head directly to the CartelFi website to learn more details. The post XRP and CartelFi: two coins looking set to beat the market appeared first on Invezz
