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Edo Farina, CEO of Alpha Lions Academy, has joined other community members to spread the listing of XRP on the leading investment platform Robinhood.
In a recent <a href="https://twitter.com/edward_farina/status/1835005542210605466?s=19" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tweet</a>, Farina wrote, “BREAKING: Major Crypto exchange Robinhood just listed $XRP!” Farina’s message immediately generated attention within the cryptocurrency community, signaling what many assumed to be a significant move by Robinhood.
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 BREAKING: <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Major Crypto exchange Robinhood just listed <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$XRP</a>! <a href="https://t.co/05nS0m4PJS" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/05nS0m4PJS</a>
 — EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) <a href="https://twitter.com/edward_farina/status/1835005542210605466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 14, 2024</a>
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Farina’s announcement regarding the listing of XRP caused speculation about Robinhood’s future crypto offerings. XRP is one of the most widely followed and traded cryptocurrencies globally, and listing the token on such a major platform would indeed be newsworthy. However, the announcement quickly faced scrutiny.
An X user swiftly pointed out the reality of the situation in response to Farina’s tweet, <a href="https://twitter.com/EricHar82699093/status/1835014527294849432?s=19" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stating</a>: “It’s actually been on there for quite some time now… It cannot yet be traded… Only for receiving REAL-TIME data for now…”
This response brings a key detail that may have been overlooked: although XRP appears on Robinhood’s platform, users cannot trade it yet. Instead, the digital asset is only listed to provide real-time data, such as live price updates, market capitalization, and performance trends.
The distinction between being “listed” for trading and being available only for informational purposes is important, especially in the cryptocurrency world.
A full listing, which allows users to buy, sell, or trade a token, differs significantly from providing data. The misunderstanding between these two functionalities has likely contributed to the confusion surrounding Farina’s announcement. Also, if there is a listing, it will be officially announced by Robinhood.
<h2 id="b-xrp-s-context-on-robinhood-b">XRP’s Context on Robinhood</h2>
The screenshot attached to Farina’s tweet does include XRP as one of the cryptocurrencies <a href="https://robinhood.com/eu/en/support/articles/about-robinhood-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">listed on Robinhood’s platform</a>, alongside other major tokens such as Solana (SOL), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Polygon (MATIC).
However, a more careful review of the situation reveals that XRP’s presence on the list does not make it available for trading on Robinhood.
Instead, as confirmed by the responding user, XRP has been listed for real-time tracking and price monitoring only. This may indicate that Robinhood is preparing for a listing where the digital asset will be tradeable.
<h2 id="b-broader-implications-b">Broader Implications</h2>
Robinhood’s crypto offerings have expanded significantly in recent years, as the platform seeks to cater to the growing demand for digital assets. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have been integrated into the trading platform.
XRP’s appearance on the list indicates Robinhood’s potential interest in adding more diversity to its crypto portfolio. However, the fact that trading is not yet available suggests that regulatory or technical challenges may still be at play.
XRP itself has been the subject of controversy, primarily due to the <a href="https://timestabloid.com/expert-analysis-on-sec-next-steps-in-case-against-ripple-and-xrp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">legal battles</a> Ripple Labs has faced with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has alleged that the digital asset is a security and that Ripple sold it without proper registration.
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Although the situation has seen some resolutions, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-vs-sec-update-odds-for-an-appeal-increased/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">legal uncertainty</a> continues to influence XRP’s standing in the broader market, and exchanges have been cautious in listing XRP for trading.
While Edo Farina’s tweet created excitement within the cryptocurrency community, a closer inspection reveals that Robinhood’s platform has not fully integrated XRP for trading. On the brighter side, the decision to list the token for data tracking is notable and reflects the growing interest in it, despite the legal challenges Ripple continues to face.
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