XRP's price dropped about 5% last week to around $1.03, underperforming as bitcoin, ether, and solana rose and the overall crypto market grew 1.4%. Although XRP-focused ETFs saw net inflows for a fourth consecutive week, new investments slowed sharply by 93% to roughly $1 million, while bitcoin and ether ETFs attracted hundreds of millions. The main reason for XRP's weak performance is regulatory uncertainty, with the Senate delaying the CLARITY Act vote that could clarify XRP's status and boost institutional interest. Despite this, some analysts remain optimistic about XRP's long-term role as a global bridge asset and potential recognition by the Bank for International Settlements as a top-tier asset.
David Schwartz, Ripple CTO Emeritus and original XRP Ledger architect, emphasized the need for the XRP Ledger to connect more deeply with everyday financial activities like payments and investments to increase its use. He highlighted missing elements...
As of October 13, 2026, Ripple-labeled accounts and locked escrow held approximately 35.6 billion XRP, including about 31.4 billion XRP in escrow. The method of counting—whether by individual wallet or grouped owner labels—affects the concentration f...
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed strong support for major cryptocurrencies including XRP, Zcash (ZEC), and Solana (SOL) amid controversy over Solana's expansion efforts in China. Solana's new office and advertising campaign in Shanghai f...
On October 16, XRP recorded the highest funding rate among five major cryptocurrencies, with an annualized rate of 8.9%, indicating strong demand for long positions. Dogecoin experienced the largest 24-hour increase in open interest, rising 8.49% to ...
XRP is consolidating above the $1.32 support level despite recent inflation data and macroeconomic headwinds. The token gained 3% in 24 hours after briefly dipping due to disappointing Producer Price Index figures. Market expectations for a Federal R...
