An investor who bought $1,000 worth of XRP at the start of 2026 now faces a nearly 20% loss, with the portfolio dropping from $1,268 to about $802 by mid-May. Despite this decline, large holders known as whales have increased their XRP holdings by over 5 billion tokens this year, controlling about 68.5% of the supply. Optimism remains due to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee advancing the Clarity Act, which could legalize crypto assets and potentially boost XRP's value. Investors are watching closely for regulatory developments that may impact the token's future performance.
Bitcoin surged above $81,000 and Ethereum rose over 2% following the Senate Banking Committee's advancement of the Clarity Act, which is expected to improve crypto regulation and boost institutional adoption. XRP saw a notable 6% increase, reflecting...
CME Group plans to introduce Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8, pending regulatory approval. This new market-cap weighted product offers institutional investors exposure to seven major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solan...
CME Group has included XRP in its new Nasdaq Crypto Index, joining Bitcoin, Ether, and other major altcoins. This move coincides with CME's transition to 24/7 crypto trading starting May 29, enhancing liquidity and market access. XRP's inclusion mean...
Amid a broader market correction, XRP is emerging as a key altcoin to watch as capital rotates back into the sector. Despite a prolonged bearish sentiment reflected in negative funding rates on Binance, XRP has rallied over 27% recently. Analyst Dark...
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.4% to 2169.26, with 13 of 20 assets trading higher. Bittensor (TAO) led the gains with a 1.7% increase, closely followed by Ripple (XRP) at 1.6%. Meanwhile, ICP and NEAR were the laggards, dropping 5.2% and 1.7% respectiv...
