XRP faces potential volatility after its futures open interest rose to 2.67 billion XRP, the highest since October, while its price hovers near a critical $1 level. A recent exploit drained about $200,000 worth of XRP from a bridge, adding to market uncertainty. The upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report could further impact XRP and other cryptocurrencies, as a hotter inflation reading might lead to higher interest rates and Treasury yields, pressuring risk assets. Conversely, a softer CPI could weaken the dollar and support crypto prices. Bitcoin and ether show muted expectations for CPI-driven moves, but surprises in inflation data could trigger market action.
After XRP briefly dipped below $1, whales and institutional investors aggressively bought over 72 million tokens, increasing whale holdings and signaling potential price recovery. XRP ETF inflows turned positive after four days of inactivity, led by ...
In Q2 2026, JPMorgan significantly increased its investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with $355.7 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and a 338% rise in Ethereum ETF holdings. The bank also re-entered the XRP market through multiple funds and a S...
Large XRP holders, or whales, have increased their accumulation near the $1 price level, buying over 72 million tokens in 24 hours and more than 452 million in recent weeks. This buying activity is helping offset weakening institutional demand, as XR...
Ripple recently minted an additional $50 million of its RLUSD stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain, pushing the total supply close to an internal record and nearly matching the amount on its native XRP Ledger. This shift highlights growing capital f...
XRP's price fell below $1 for the first time in over 600 days, despite record adoption metrics on the XRP Ledger. This break below a key psychological support level raises concerns about the token's short-term strength, especially as major institutio...
