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 if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges.

What next for Ripple-linked XRP as price zooms above $2

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies.

XRP jumps 8% above $2 as traders bet on a friendlier SEC

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin spiked above $90,000 heading into the first weekend of 2026, even as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows this week. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,771.74 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,104.24 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.98 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.98 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1386 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058101 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 105,578 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $381.05 million.

Bitcoin Taps $90,000 As Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Rally On First Market Day In 2026

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is attempting to reclaim $2 as technical indicators turn constructive, exchange supply tightens and spot XRP ETFs record fresh inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.89 $115.1 billion +1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,240.56 $1.78 trillion +0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,049.31 $368 billion +2.3% Trader Notes: Web3Niels noted that while XRP's price action remains subdued, a significant supply shift is unfolding beneath the surface.

XRP Flashes Buy Signal As Ripple Executive Hints At 2026 Upside

Polymarket traders are giving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just a 31% chance to hit $100,000 in January, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at 8% for $4,000 and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) at 14% for $2.40—signaling traders expect volatility without breakouts. Bitcoin: Stuck In A $5,000-$15,000 Range Bitcoin conviction is strongest near current levels and deteriorates rapidly above key thresholds.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP To Surge 20% In January? Unlikely, Polymarket Says

Bitcoin edged above $89,000 on Friday morning, with liquidations at $205.18 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.1 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.06 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Rallies Above $89,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 3%

Exchange balances have decreased by about 57% since October, suggesting tokens are moving into longer-term storage.

XRP bounces, but $2 remains the hurdle as exchange supply hits 8-year low

Leading cryptocurrencies consolidated with thin liquidity on the first day of 2026, while stock futures rallied. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Flat On New Year's Day—XRP, Dogecoin Climb: Analyst Bullish On BTC Reclaiming $100,000 Soon

Ripple sees accelerating institutional crypto adoption fueled by regulatory clarity, tokenization growth, and surging demand for stablecoins, ETFs, and XRP-linked products, driving momentum heading into the new year.

Ripple Sees Institutional Acceleration: ‘We've Never Been in a Better Position Heading Into a New Year'

Bitcoin continues to trade below $88,000 heading into 2026 even as ETF flows turned positive into year-end. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,745.12 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,979.79 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $125.17 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1206 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056956 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 88,263 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $131.74 million.

Bitcoin Around $88,000 Closes In On Red Yearly Candle As ETH, XRP, Dogecoin Tread Water

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says 2025 reinforced a hard truth for the market: macroeconomic forces, not hype-driven cycle narratives, continue to dominate crypto price action. What Happened: In his 2025 "Reflections" video, Cowen argued that while the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle still technically held, with a post-halving peak forming in Q4, the drawdown that followed looked far more like 2019 than the sharp crashes seen in prior cycles.

Why Even XRP Surging Beyond $3 Couldn't Deliver A 2025 Altseason

U.S. crypto ETFs pulled in $443 million on Dec. 30 as Bitwise and Grayscale filed for Bittensor (CRYPTO: TAO) ETFs targeting AI and DeFi for 2026. Bitcoin Snaps Seven-Day Bleed With $355M Inflow Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs reversed a seven-day outflow streak with $355 million in net inflows, according to SoSoValue data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP ETFs End The Year Strong With $443M Inflows

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has crashed 48% from its $3.65 July peak despite winning the SEC lawsuit, landing $1 billion in ETF inflows, and Ripple deploying $2.7 billion in acquisitions—proving regulatory wins don't guarantee price gains. The SEC Victory That Should've Changed Everything The SEC lawsuit against Ripple concluded in August when both sides dropped their appeals, reinforcing a 2023 ruling that separated institutional XRP sales from retail activity.

How XRP's 'Incredible Year' Became A 48% Crash Despite Everything Going Right

Bitcoin is up 1% on Wednesday, supported by improving technical signals and sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $88,759 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,990 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.13 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.88 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1232 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Edge Up But Set To End 2025 In The Red

Solana

ETFs tied to altcoins need to pull in deeper liquidity to match BTC's chill.

XRP and solana volatility in 2025 was twice as bumpy as bitcoin's

Standard Chartered predicted XRP could rise to $8 by 2026 in an April note, supported by improved U.S. regulatory clarity and institutional interest.

Bullish calls of XRP to jump 300% in 2026 do the rounds again, implying $8 target

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Tuesday, while the stock market slipped as the Federal Reserve released minutes from its December meeting. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:35 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain As 2026 Looms: Analyst Expects 'Nice Little Surprise' On New Year's Day If BTC Does This

Data shows XRP is shedding its passive reputation as most FXRP stays locked in DeFi, signaling rising user activity, deepening liquidity, and renewed bullish momentum for XRP and the XRP Ledger via Flare Network.

The Bull Case for XRP Rises as Flare Data Confirms Real DeFi Demand

Mike Novogratz warns the16,703 active addresses holding XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) can't justify its $115 billion market cap, but social media chatter is nevertheless debating major institutional accumulation. What Happened: Galaxy Digital (TSX:GLXY) founder and CEO Mike Novogratz challenged XRP and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) to demonstrate genuine utility beyond loyal communities as the cryptocurrency market matures from hype-driven narratives to fundamentals-focused assets.

Do XRP's 16,000 Active Addresses Justify The $115B Market Cap? No Way, Says Mike Novogratz

Bitcoin is trading around $87,000 on Tuesday as liquidations stand at $188.74 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $19.3 million in net outflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $9.63 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pause Ahead Of FOMC Minutes Release

Crypto ETFs pulled $46.7 billion globally in 2025, but Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are down 6% and 11%, respectively, in 2025. Institutional Money Poured In While Prices Tanked BlackRock's IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) ranked sixth among all U.S. ETFs by inflows with $25.1 billion flowing in during 2025—despite posting a negative return for the year.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP ETFs Had A Huge 2025, But Why Are Prices Not Going Up?

Technical analysis suggests a defensive market stance, with XRP struggling to reclaim resistance levels and momentum indicators showing oversold conditions.

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the holiday-shortened week under pressure, while XRP and solana funds quietly extended their positive momentum. Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Broad Outflows While XRP, Solana Stay Resilient The final full trading week before year-end delivered a familiar pattern.

ETF Recap: Holiday Week Weighs on Bitcoin and Ether as XRP and Solana Hold Firm

Cryptocurrencies, the stock market, and commodities, including gold and silver, struggled on Monday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall Alongside Silver: Analyst Forecasts BTC Outperforming Gold Amid 'Massive Bullish Divergence'

Stablecoins are rapidly overtaking traditional payment rails, emerging as a dominant settlement layer with trillions in projected volume as institutions, governments, and enterprises accelerate real-world adoption across global financial infrastructure.

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