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.

Ripple has expanded its institutional prime brokerage services to support 24/7 trading of real-world asset (RWA) perpetual swaps across more than 100 markets. Ripple Prime now supports RWA swaps linked to equities, equity indices, ETFs, metals, energy and forex markets, allowing institutions to manage exposure beyond traditional exchange hours.

Ripple Expands Institutional Trading With Real-World Asset Swaps Across 100 Markets

Bitcoin

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rebounded to $82,000 after dipping below $80,000 on Thursday, while several major altcoins flashed technical buy signals. Where Bitcoin's Liquidation Clusters Sit Glassnode posted on X that Bitcoin is sitting on support, but a large cluster of long liquidations sits just below current levels, with another cluster near $75,000.

Bitcoin Bounces Above $82,000 as XRP, Solana Flash Buy Signals

Ripple has opened the door for institutional traders to gain around-the-clock exposure to more than 100 traditional financial markets—including stocks, oil, gold, and currencies—through perpetual swaps that keep trading even when Wall Street closes for the weekend.

Ripple Prime Introduces 24/7 Real-World Asset Perpetual Swaps

Hyperliquid

Ripple Prime has added RWA perpetual swaps tied to equities, ETFs, metals, energy and currencies, with 24/7 trading and settlement.

Ripple Prime adds RWA swaps referencing perpetual futures listed on Hyperliquid

Ethereum

Market analysts say that macro factors are pushing altcoin prices down, after ETH, XRP, and SOL all dropped on the day.

Ethereum, Altcoins See 'Outsized Drawdowns' Due to Macro Pressures

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) plunged 4.6% in a single day as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) struggles near $80,000, although bullish technical signals and expanding XRP Ledger adoption could support a recovery. SoSoValue data shows U.S. spot XRP ETFs recording $740,410 in daily net inflows, breaking a three-day streak of zero inflows.

XRP Drops 5% to $1.30: What Is Going On?

Ripple's Korean partnerships now connect cross-border business payments, bank-managed digital asset wallets, and blockchain-based settlement of government bonds. Its cooperation with Meritz Securities extends that strategy into capital markets, where regulated firms are preparing to use digital assets.

Ripple's Korean Expansion Reaches From Remittances to Government Bonds

Ether accounted for nearly 60% of the forced closures across the two largest cryptocurrencies, falling roughly twice as much as bitcoin.

Nearly $1 billion in crypto bets liquidated as bitcoin, ether and XRP slide

More than 100 DriveWealth partners, including fintechs and digital wallets, could gain greater flexibility to fund investments outside bank transfer windows. A new Ripple partnership targets capital tied up by cross-border delays as trading extends beyond regular market hours. Ripple Targets the Gap Between Trading Hours and Bank Transfers Financial platforms offering U.S.

Ripple and DriveWealth Target Faster Funding for 100+ Global Partners

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies sank alongside stocks on Wednesday as higher-than-expected consumer inflation raised rate hike odds. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:28 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Slide After Hotter-Than-Expected CPI: Analyst Says 'Decisive' BTC Breakout Soon

Evernorth's 473 million XRP treasury took the spotlight at Nasdaq's closing bell. The ceremony highlighted a corporate investment model that connects stock ownership with actively managed cryptocurrency holdings. Nasdaq Ceremony Highlights Publicly Traded XRP Exposure Stock investors' access to an actively managed XRP treasury took the spotlight as Evernorth Holdings Inc.

Evernorth Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Showcasing XRP Treasury

Nasdaq-listed Evernorth named Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase and BitGo to start deploying its 473M XRP treasury in Q4, with XRP Ledger DeFi plans to follow.

Evernorth Taps Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, BitGo to Put 473M XRP to Work

Bitcoin holds near $81,500 after falling 2% over the past 24 hours as hotter-than-expected CPI data fueled expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lose Over 2% in Cross-Market Selloff

DriveWealth, a global Brokerage-as-a-Service platform, is integrating Ripple's blockchain infrastructure to modernize funding, settlement and institutional digital assets custody across global financial markets. The partnership will initially introduce Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin settlement on the XRP Ledger in Europe, with plans to expand into the U.S. Additionally, the companies are exploring equity financing opportunities through Ripple Prime's Delta One business.

DriveWealth to Integrate Ripple as Evernorth Deploys XRP Treasury

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are down 1% as consumer price inflation rose by 3.7% in September.

Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Drop 1% Following Hot CPI Inflation Print

Newly public Evernorth is preparing to deploy its 473 million XRP treasury through institutional strategies with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitgo. Nasdaq-Listed Evernorth Activates 473M XRP Treasury Evernorth is wasting little time turning its massive XRP balance sheet into an active investment strategy.

Evernorth to Deploy 473M XRP With Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken and Bitgo

Ripple has signed its fourth Korean institutional partnership of 2026 with Meritz Securities, yet XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) keeps falling anyway. What the Meritz Deal Actually Covers Ripple announced Tuesday that it will work with Meritz Securities to explore bringing Ripple Custody and tokenization infrastructure into Korea's capital markets.

Ripple Adds Fourth Korean Partner but XRP Slides to $1.35

DriveWealth will use Ripple's RLUSD on the XRP Ledger for stablecoin settlement, collateral funding and custody, starting in Europe.

DriveWealth to use Ripple's RLUSD for stablecoin settlement, cross-border payments

Privy, the Stripe-owned wallet infrastructure firm, partnered with Ripple to bring embedded wallets to the XRP Ledger for apps built around XRP and RLUSD.

Ripple, Stripe-Owned Privy Bring Embedded Wallets to XRP Ledger

Evernorth said it is planning a phased move into XRP lending and yield strategies following its Nasdaq debut.

Evernorth taps Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase and BitGo to put $648 million XRP treasury to work

The integration will let software pay for online services using XRP and RLUSD, while questions remain about how much real economic activity the transactions represent.

Ripple adds Stripe-owned wallets to XRP Ledger as AI payments pass 14 million

Bitcoin and XRP social sentiment is bearish after price declines, including XRP's weekly drop exceeding 9%, while ether attracts roughly twice as many bullish comments as bearish ones. Santiment's assessment links the contrast to a potentially more favorable recovery setup for XRP and bitcoin.

Bitcoin and XRP Sentiment Turn Fearful as Ethereum Draws Bullish Buzz

Leading cryptocurrencies posted steady gains on Tuesday as investors awaited September's consumer inflation data against a backdrop of elevated oil prices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Gain Ahead of CPI Inflation Data: ETH FOMO Surging Even as BTC, XRP 'Turn Fearful,' Says This Analyst

XRPL Commons has selected startups developing stablecoin payments, AI commerce, and blockchain lending for its first fully online Aquarium cohort. The program connects founders with coaching, investors, and potential grants to expand XRP Ledger applications.

XRPL Commons Selects 13 Startups for Payments, AI, and DeFi Push

A former Coinbase Asset Management co-chief investment officer now directs Evernorth's treasury, which held approximately 473 million XRP at closing. His appointment brings institutional trading experience to a Nasdaq-listed company pursuing active cryptocurrency investment strategies.

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