The XRP Ledger is preparing to activate a significant fix upgrade called fixCleanup3_3_0 in September 2026, which has reached over 82% consensus among node operators. This upgrade bundles multiple bug fixes affecting Single Asset Vaults, the Lending Protocol, Automated Market Makers, and pseudo-accounts, improving security and operational stability. Activation is expected around September 11, but requires sustained support above 80% during a two-week voting period. Node operators are urged to upgrade their systems to ensure continued operation post-activation.
On October 30, XRP experienced the largest 24-hour decline in perpetual-futures open interest among five major cryptocurrencies, dropping 15.22% to $339.3 million. Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Dogecoin also saw decreases in open interest, ranging from...
Prediction-market odds show a significant decline in XRP reaching $2 by year-end, falling from 29% to 20.5% in one day. Bitcoin's chances of hitting $100,000 by year-end stand at 14%, with a low 2% chance of reaching $87,500 by October's end. Ethereu...
After five days of no trading activity, Bitwise purchased 2.86 million XRP, while Franklin Templeton bought 4.34 million XRP, marking a return of institutional demand in the XRP ETF market. These purchases contributed to over $8 million in combined i...
Following the largest-ever $6.3 billion hack of Binance, XRP's trading volume surged 120% to $4.73 billion, yet its price fell 2.6% to $1.25. The broader crypto market also declined sharply, wiping out $130 billion in value as Bitcoin and Ethereum dr...
On October 29, 2026, altcoin spot ETFs showed mixed net flows: XRP, HYPE, and ZEC ETFs recorded inflows, while Solana (SOL) ETFs experienced significant outflows. XRP spot ETFs attracted $8.43 million, led by Franklin XRPZ and Bitwise XRP funds. Mean...
