XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.

XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2

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Leading cryptocurrencies plunged on Sunday, and stock futures slipped as investors grew wary of President Donald Trump's tariff threat against the European Union over Greenland.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop Sharply Amid Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat: Analyst Predicts ETH Surge To $4,000 If This Pattern Holds

XRP slid sharply below key support as a broad crypto sell-off intensified, wiping out leveraged positions, driving extreme oversold signals, and exposing mounting macro and regulatory stress that continues to weigh on digital asset prices. XRP Breaks Below $2.00 as Selling Pressure Accelerates At 8:13 p.m., XRP is trading near $1.95 against the U.S.

XRP Drops Hard as Key Zone Breaks During Broad Crypto Sell-Off

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urged sustained, constructive engagement with Washington as crypto market structure talks stall, arguing the industry is close to regulatory clarity and should keep pushing lawmakers toward workable rules for U.S. digital assets.

Ripple Says ‘We Are So Close' as Senate Weighs Crypto Market Structure Framework

XRP's long-term investment case gains fresh momentum as Ripple and UC Berkeley advance institutional-grade development on the XRP Ledger, moving real-world use cases from academic research toward live deployment and expanding enterprise adoption signals. XRP's Long-Term Thesis Gets Supercharged by Ripple and UC Berkeley's Accelerator Breakthrough Ripple shared an insight on Jan.

XRP Sets Stage for Demand Shock as Ripple and UC Berkeley Expand Real-World Use Cases

XRP steadied after defending key support, signaling easing selling pressure as the token consolidates from recent highs, with technical momentum stabilizing and Ripple ecosystem developments offering a supportive backdrop. XRP Holds Key Support While Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases At 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 16, XRP is trading at $2.

XRP Reclaims Its Footing as Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases, Setting Stage for Next Move

Bitcoin is trading around $95,000 as traders remained cautious following the Senate's decision to postpone debate on a crypto market structure bill.

Bitcoin At $95,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trend Lower After Crypto Bill Delay

Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 as sentiment took a slight hit from news around the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin ETFs saw $100.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $164.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $95,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Market Structure Bill Delay

USDC

Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can now deposit USDC around the clock, with funds converted to dollars and credited to brokerage accounts within minutes.

Interactive Brokers accepts USDC deposits; Ripple's RLUSD coming soon

Short-term price action is driven by technical positioning, with $2.13 acting as a key resistance level.

XRP falls 4% on crypto market weakness even as ETF inflows stay strong

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Thursday after a key cryptocurrency bill stalled in the Senate following opposition from industry giants. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip After Crypto Bill Stalls In Senate: BTC Could Jump To $105,000 If This Pattern Holds, Says Analyst

XRP optimism is rebounding as long-term builders argue the XRP Ledger's unrealized utility, DeFi potential, and infrastructure upgrades could finally activate dormant liquidity and restore relevance beyond speculation.

XRP Could Explode as XRPL Targets Weak Links and Long-Trapped Liquidity

The integration is powered by Zerohash, a B2B crypto and stablecoin infrastructure provider backed by Interactive Brokers.

Interactive Brokers unlocks 24/7 funding with USDC, plans to rollout Ripple and PayPal stablecoins next week

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is testing $2.13 after four consecutive rejections at a key resistance line, but Ripple's $150 million deal with LMAX Group and $1.26 billion in ETF inflows are setting up a potential breakout to $3. Four Rejections Mark The Resistance XRP has tried to break above a descending trendline four times since July's $3.60 peak—and failed every single time.

Can This $150 Million Ripple Deal Lift XRP Back To $3?

Ripple's institutional push accelerates as RLUSD lands at the center of a major global trading venue, signaling deeper integration between regulated finance and digital assets while reshaping how institutions manage liquidity, collateral, and multi-asset exposure.

Ripple Locks RLUSD Into LMAX's $8.2 Trillion Trading Engine

The deal will see LMAX embed Ripple's $1.4 billion U.S. dollar stablecoin into the exchange's infrastructure.

Ripple injects $150 million into LMAX to push RLUSD stablecoin for institutions

Ripple will provide $150 million in financing as LMAX Group integrates RLUSD as collateral across its institutional trading venues.

Ripple, LMAX Group strike deal to expand institutional stablecoin use with $150 million in financing

Solana

Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP spot ETFs all posted net inflows on Wednesday, led by the strongest day for bitcoin funds in months.

Bitcoin ETFs take in $830 million amid positive inflows across ether, solana and XRP

Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU.

XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market

XRP holds a pivotal support zone as price steadies after a pullback, with tightening volatility, neutral momentum signals, and Ripple's expanding European regulatory approvals reinforcing confidence that consolidation may be setting the stage for the next directional move. XRP Consolidates as Ripple Secures New Key Regulatory Approval At 8:30 p.m. on Jan.

XRP Holds Technical Footing as Ripple's Expanding Global Regulatory Footprint Strengthens Bullish Narrative

Bitcoin rallied, while the stock and oil markets retreated on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and the upcoming vote on a cryptocurrency bill influenced investors' decisions. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Hits $97,000 Amid Senate Crypto Vote, Iran Developments; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall: Analyst Says BTC's Trend Is 'Upwards'

Ripple moved closer to Europe's regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU's financial system. Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core After Regulatory License Green Light A major step toward deeper regulatory integration unfolded in Europe's financial sector.

Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval

Bitcoin briefly spiked to $97,500 on Wednesday as improving macro sentiment boosted risk assets, driving a sharp increase in liquidations and renewed ETF demand. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,561.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,387.58 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $147.07 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1488 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058829 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 149,828 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $848.51 million.

Bitcoin Hits $97,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pop 2%

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Bitcoin taps $97K amid ‘Goldilocks' macro backdrop, Ripple secures preliminary license in EU payments push, and more

Crypto payments firm Ripple has revealed its second European license approval in the last week, fueling expansion ahead.

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