{"id":30142,"date":"2025-06-04T10:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=30142"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:01:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:01:47","slug":"rocket-pool-rpl-crypto-up-30-are-defi-tokens-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=30142","title":{"rendered":"Rocket Pool RPL Crypto Up 30%: Are DeFi Tokens Back?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Rocket Pool RPL is surging, adding 30%. Strengthening Ethereum prices played a role, but the team is also shipping updates ahead of the Saturn upgrade. Rocket Pool TVL is up 43% in one month. Will RPL break $10?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yesterday, without any apparent reason or fundamental trigger, UNI, the governance token of the major DEX Uniswap, surged above $7 before cooling off. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, top DeFi tokens like MKR, the governance token of the Sky Protocol (formerly Maker), also climbed, posting double-digit gains. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As these leading DeFi tokens rose, attention shifted to another key Ethereum player critical to decentralizing the first smart contracts platform: Rocket Pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RPL Crypto Surges 30%<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The native token powering Rocket Pool, RPL, soared nearly 30% in 24 hours, extending gains from early June and solidifying its position among the top 30 largest DeFi protocols by total value locked (TVL). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Coingecko data, RPL gained against the greenback, ETH, BTC, and some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best cryptos to buy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Technically, there is room for growth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With RPL adding nearly 30% yesterday, buyers are eyeing resistance levels at $7 and $10. If this psychological barrier is broken and RPL reaches new Q2 2025 highs, there is a high probability that the token could double to $20 in late H1 2025 or early H2 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-rpl\" data-coin-symbol=\"rpl\" data-price-usd=\"Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-header\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-change\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-6840183561e17\" class=\"cpp-chart-container\"><\/canvas><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors\"><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DeFiLlama data shows that Rocket Pool is the 26th largest DeFi protocol, managing over $1.7 billion in assets on Ethereum. With rising prices, its TVL increased 1% in 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-244707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038.png\" alt=\"Rocket Pool RPL is surging, adding 30% in 24 hours as TVL is up 43% in one month. With the team building, will RPL break $10?\" width=\"1626\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038.png 1626w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-1024x381.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-1536x572.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-50x19.png 50w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-308x115.png 308w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T093811.038-350x130.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1626px) 100vw, 1626px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/defillama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Source<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, the surge in inflows over the past month stands out, with the Rocket Pool TVL rising by 45%, outpacing most protocols in the top 30. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Raydium, the DEX powering Solana token swaps, saw a 42% TVL increase in the last month, signaling that traders may be returning to trade some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best Solana meme coins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, Morpho, EigenLayer, and Pendle also drew massive inflows, pushing the total DeFi TVL to $113 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will ETH Help Sustain Momentum?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interest in Ethereum staking may explain this revival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Notably, the spike in the Rocket Pool TVL coincided with a surge in ETH prices in May. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The second most valuable crypto broke above $2,000 before accelerating to nearly $2,800. Although prices have stabilized above $2,400, there are hints that buyers are accumulating, and a breakout above $3,000 is inevitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-eth\" data-coin-symbol=\"eth\" data-price-usd=\"Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-header\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-change\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-6840183561f10\" class=\"cpp-chart-container\"><\/canvas><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors\"><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/button><button class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On June 3, institutions in the United States purchased over $109 million worth of spot Ethereum ETF shares, increasing their holdings to over $9.8 billion, representing roughly 3% of the Ethereum market cap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-244708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728.png\" alt=\"Rocket Pool RPL is surging, adding 30% in 24 hours as TVL is up 43% in one month. With the team building, will RPL break $10?\" width=\"1807\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728.png 1807w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-1024x328.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-1536x491.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-50x16.png 50w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-308x99.png 308w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04T094013.728-350x112.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1807px) 100vw, 1807px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sosovalue.com\/assets\/etf\/us-eth-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Source<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Ethereum prices rise, Rocket Pool\u2019s TVL will likely expand, boosting RPL demand. This momentum could be further fueled by positive ecosystem developments in recent weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Over $14m worth of ETH was staked with Rocket Pool yesterday, fully clearing the validator minipool queue!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about becoming a node operator, now could be a good time to start \u2013 you just need 8 ETH, with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24RPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$RPL<\/a> optional to earn more commission <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UUbOPe72q0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/UUbOPe72q0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rocket Pool (@Rocket_Pool) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rocket_Pool\/status\/1926561438048342463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top 20 Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s Driving Rocket Pool Demand?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Analysts are closely monitoring progress on the upcoming Saturn Upgrade. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ahead of this key update, the team has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/rocket-pool\/bi-weekly-update-03-june-2025-a24fb2738615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">released<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> smart contracts for Saturn devnet-3 and is working on the Smart Node stack. Additionally, developers are preparing devnet-4, which, though less complex, will play a pivotal foundational role in the release scheduled for late Q3 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The team has also completed an internal code review for Saturn and is now engaging external blockchain security firms to audit the code thoroughly before the upgrade. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rocket Pool Community Call | 27 May 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yTCIVw5-U4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Security before deployment is critical because Saturn will introduce scaling features, including \u201cMegapools,\u201d which aim to improve validator throughput and dynamic fee splits to enhance protocol efficiency and RPL utility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beyond Saturn, Rocket Pool updated its Smartnode software in April and May to ensure compatibility with Ethereum\u2019s Pectra hard fork. The team addressed concerns about client integration, relay processing, and validator reliability, enabling node operators to continue staking on Ethereum with minimal disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The increasing interoperability with other DeFi protocols could also drive RPL prices. With expanded use cases for rETH, holders stand to benefit, encouraging more adoption of Rocket Pool. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">rETH &lt;&gt; wETH liquidity pool is LIVE!<\/p>\n<p>Provide liquidity, earn rewards <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2694.png\" alt=\"\u2694\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Get ETH staking yield on Ronin<br \/>\u2022 Earn boosted rewards in the Ronin Blitz<br \/>\u2022 Combine rETH with other DeFi primitives<br \/>Provide rETH liquidity on Katana now <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/1f447.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/1f517.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd17\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> : <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jL11T0QpvG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/jL11T0QpvG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UkZe4XVjjK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/UkZe4XVjjK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ronin (@Ronin_Network) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ronin_Network\/status\/1925921718905807029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After joining the Balancer Alliance Program, which unlocks revenue sharing for rETH\/ETH, Rocket Pool also integrated with the Ronin Network, adopting Chainlink\u2019s CCIP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:<\/span><\/strong> <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">15 Next Crypto to Explode in 2025: Expert Cryptocurrency Predictions &amp; Analysis<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Rocket Pool RPL Up 30%, Ethereum Steady: Are DeFi Tokens Back?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RPL is up 30%; will the token push above $10?<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rocket Pool DeFi TVL up over 45% in one month<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Developers shipping updates ahead of the Saturn upgrade<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ethereum staking boom and rising ETH demand driving DeFi tokens<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/rocket-pool-rpl-crypto-up-30-are-defi-tokens-back\/\">Rocket Pool RPL Crypto Up 30%: Are DeFi Tokens Back?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rocket Pool RPL is surging, adding 30%. Strengthening Ethereum prices played a role, but the team is also shipping updates ahead of the Saturn upgrade. Rocket Pool TVL is up 43% in one month. Will RPL break $10? Yesterday, without any apparent reason or fundamental trigger, UNI, the governance token of the major DEX Uniswap, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-30142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30142\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}