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 is confronting unresolved crypto fault lines as CTO Emeritus David Schwartz warns that revived early disputes — including Jeffrey Epstein's behind-the-scenes involvement — expose deeper structural weaknesses still influencing trust, governance, and industry cohesion.

Schwartz Says He Knows of No Epstein Links to XRP or Ripple, Warns of ‘Giant Iceberg'

Crypto is shedding speculation and embedding itself into everyday finance, with quiet adoption, tokenization, and institutional integration pushing digital assets toward a normalized role by 2026, according to Ripple's legal chief. Crypto's Quiet March Toward the Financial Mainstream Crypto is pushing past skepticism and cementing its place in mainstream finance and daily life.

Ripple Legal Chief Identifies 3 Bullish Forces Pushing Crypto Into Mainstream Finance

Bitcoin

Ethereum

The crypto market's recent decline only accelerated Saturday, with Bitcoin falling to nearly $77,000 as liquidations piled up.

Crypto Crash: Liquidations Top $2.5 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Plummet

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin, ether, and solana bled heavily once again, while XRP stood out as the lone bright spot. The divergence highlighted selective positioning amid a deeply risk-off market.

ETF Red Tide: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Deeper as XRP Defies the Trend

The XRP price has fallen below $1.80, its previous bottom.

XRP Drops but Holds above $1.70

XRP slid sharply to fresh session lows as relentless selling broke key support, deepening a multi-day downtrend and leaving price vulnerable amid rising global uncertainty and a risk-off market tone. XRP Downtrend Extends as Rebound Attempts Fail At 11:17 a.m. on Jan. 31, XRP is trading at $1.

XRP Breakdown Deepens While Market Confidence Slips

Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.

XRP slides 7% as rapid selling breaks major $1.79 support

Ripple-powered payments are moving real U.S. dollars today, as a crypto brokerage activates live infrastructure that cuts bank transfer friction and puts XRP utility into daily financial operations, signaling tangible momentum beyond speculation.

Caleb & Brown Activates Ripple Payments, Strengthening XRP Utility

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is struggling to hold $84,000 as heavy U.S. spot ETF outflows signal institutional caution and fuel another wave of liquidations.

Bitcoin Below $84,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses On Heavy ETF Outflows

Ripple's (CRYPTO: XRP) Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has cast doubt on XRP reaching $50 to $100, sparking backlash from holders as the token plunged 12% this week to $1.75. Schwartz Plays Down $100 Target Schwartz responded to speculation about XRP hitting $50-$100 per token in the next few years with skepticism on X, saying he doesn't feel comfortable making such predictions despite acknowledging his own price forecasts have been consistently wrong.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz Crushes $100 XRP Dreams As Price Plunges 12%

XRP slid sharply as a global risk-off shock sparked a broad crypto unwind, with hawkish U.S. policy signals, geopolitical stress, and record ETF outflows driving heavy selling before losses began to stabilize. XRP Hit Hard as Risk-off Shock Triggers Broad Crypto Unwind At 9:02 a.m. UTC on Jan. 30, XRP is trading at $1.

XRP Slumps as Risk-off Wave Fuels Broad Selling Across Crypto Markets

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) spot ETFs on Thursday suffered their largest single-day outflow, with $93 million in net redemptions on Thursday, as XRP dipped to $1.80 on Friday morning. Record ETF Outflows Driven By Grayscale Grayscale's GXRP (NYSE:GXRP) drove the selloff with $98.39 million in redemptions, overwhelming modest inflows from other funds.

XRP Plunges 3% As ETFs Bleed Record $93M: What Is Going On?

New product lets companies manage cash, stablecoins and tokenized funds in one system, cutting cross-border settlement times from days to seconds.

XRP-linked Ripple rolls out treasury platform after $1 billion GTreasury deal

Bitcoin tapped $82,000 overnight, with liquidations at $1.80 billion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $817.9 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $155.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crash 7%, Liquidations Surge To $1.8 Billion

XRP bulls lose $70 million as Ripple-linked token plunges 7%

XRP Community Day 2026 signals accelerating institutional adoption and global coordination as Ripple spotlights XRP's expanding role in regulated finance, infrastructure, and real-world blockchain utility across capital markets and decentralized ecosystems. Ripple Unveils Global XRP Community Day 2026 Strategy XRP Community Day is taking shape as a high-energy touchpoint for the global digital asset community.

XRP Community Day Spotlights Institutional Momentum as Ripple Expands Adoption

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Thursday, as a tech-driven sell-off sent risk-on markets into a tailspin. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tank Amid Tech Rout; Gold Also Cools: Analyst Flags Key BTC Support, Resistance Levels

XRP's on-chain data is signaling renewed confidence as wealthy holders quietly return despite sluggish prices, with blockchain analytics highlighting early accumulation trends that could reshape longer-term market sentiment. XRP Millionaire Wallets Expand — A Subtle Whale Signal Beneath the Surface XRP market signals can shift even during periods of muted price action.

XRP Millionaire Wallets Are Growing — Whales Are Accumulating

Cardano

Bitcoin is down bad Thursday, but Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Litecoin are showing sharper losses, hitting lows not seen in over a year.

Dogecoin, XRP and Cardano Hit Lowest Prices Since 2024 as Altcoins Fall Harder Than Bitcoin

Bitcoin has plummeted below $84,000 as risk-off sentiment pauses the commodities rally. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,836 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,790 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $115.58 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.78 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1148 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057222 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 226,842 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $948.33 million.

Bitcoin Drops Below $84,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet 7%

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) have poured a combined $75 million into crypto super PAC Fairshake, yet find themselves on opposite sides of the crypto market structure bill. The Super PAC War Chest Fairshake announced Wednesday it raised $193 million total for the 2026 midterms, making it one of the best-funded political forces in the country according to Politico.

Ripple, Coinbase Add $25M Each To Crypto Super PAC, But Here's Where They Disagree

Traders are watching $1.80 as near-term support, with $1.87–$1.90 now the key resistance zone.

Ripple-linked XRP drops 5%, opening downside risk toward $1.70

XRP plunges through key support as heavy selling takes control, signaling a breakdown from consolidation and exposing the token to further downside amid intensifying macro stress and broad risk-off market conditions. XRP Suffers Technical Breakdown as Trump, Tech, Politics Rattle Markets At 11:22 a.m. on Jan. 29, XRP is trading at $1.

XRP Plunges Below $1.80 After Trump Iran Warning Sparks Market Fear

Bitcoin is back below $88,000 level while gold surged to fresh all-time highs; liquidations stand at $342.45 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $28.1 million in net inflows Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,639 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,9273 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $122.81 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.86 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1208 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057546 Trader Commentary: George Trader

Bitcoin Below $88,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Can't Catch A Break Either

On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.

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