XRP recovered above the $1 mark following Ripple's approval under the EU's MiCA regulatory framework and consistent inflows into XRP spot ETFs. This regulatory clarity from Luxembourg's financial authority enhances Ripple's institutional appeal and supports plans to launch a Ripple-branded stablecoin for euro cross-border payments. Despite a recent price decline, the combination of regulatory progress and ETF inflows is easing downside pressure and could drive further institutional adoption and price stability. Investors will watch for continued ETF inflows and institutional usage to confirm a sustained recovery.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Strategy's method of funding bitcoin purchases through issuing preferred shares, calling it unsustainable financial engineering that harms long-term value. Strategy's preferred shares dropped 25% below their $1...
XRP's price fell 8% over the past week to around $1.05, marking a 43% decline year-to-date in 2026. Despite this, open interest in leveraged contracts rose 1.13% to $2.37 billion, while funding rates turned negative, indicating bearish sentiment. Ana...
Cryptocurrency prediction markets indicate a 78% probability that XRP will trade above $1 by July 1, 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence despite recent price volatility. Traders also expect XRP to remain above lower key levels like $0.60 to $...
Affluent crypto investors are concentrating their holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP as market volatility drives a risk-off approach. These top cryptocurrencies dominate portfolios due to their liquidity and brand strength, while many altcoins re...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains bullish on bitcoin but criticized Michael Saylor's preferred-stock funding strategy used by Strategy to buy bitcoin. He called the approach "financial engineering" that distracted the market and pointed to the Str...
