XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

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XRP flirted with the $2.00 mark on Dec. 21, 2025, but it's not quite ready to make that leap. Trading at $1.91, the digital asset showcased a tepid bounce after weeks of lower highs and creeping lows.

XRP Bulls Slam Into the $2 Wall—Momentum Wrecked at Resistance

XRP is moving toward a historic inflection point as Ripple advances the XRPL Lending Protocol, introducing protocol-level, fixed-rate institutional credit that could unlock scalable yield, deeper liquidity, and new balance-sheet flexibility across global onchain markets. XRP Entering First Protocol-Level Credit Era as XRPL Lending Targets Institutional Liquidity Ripple shared on Dec.

XRPL Lending Protocol Is Coming: First Protocol-Level Credit System Puts XRP at Center of Institutional Liquidity

Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure. Ripple Expands Prime Brokerage Ties as Institutional Crypto Demand Grows Institutional momentum in crypto market infrastructure accelerated with a high-profile expansion. Ripple announced Dec.

Ripple Deepens Prime Brokerage Stack as Institutional Demand Pushes Execution and Clearing Capacity Higher

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Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as markets digested a fall in volatility, boosting risk assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,822.17 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,988.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.27 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.91 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1329 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057612 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 121,778 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ $408.07 million.

Bitcoin Taps $88,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Ahead Of Weekend

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly being treated as a monetary asset rather than a speculative trade, as institutional capital concentrates in BTC and leaves most altcoins struggling to keep up. Bitcoin Separates From The Rest Of Crypto Messari's 2026 outlook frames 2025 as a turning point where Bitcoin decisively broke from the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin's 2026 Outlook Is Positive, But Ethereum, XRP May Face A Reckoning: Report

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) slipping below the $2 mark signals near-term weakness, even as technical indicators begin to hint at a potential buying opportunity. What Happened: YouTuber Blockchain Backer says XRP's outlook remains difficult to read amid heightened volatility, describing the current environment as a "goblin town" phase defined by sideways price action.

XRP Below $2 Is An Opportunity, But It Better Not Follow This Cardano Pattern, Trader Warns

Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed holding BTC and the Senate confirmed crypto-friendly nominees. Bitcoin ETFs saw $161.3 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $96.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin To $88,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Bounce Too, But Why's XRP Lagging?

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Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson accused U.S. policymakers of lacking objective, data-driven standards when favoring select cryptocurrencies such as ADA, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). Hoskinson Questions Government Crypto Selection Logic Cardano founder argued in an appearance on Decrypt Media that governments should not be making discretionary decisions about which cryptocurrencies belong in official systems without transparent, data-driven standards.

Cardano's Hoskinson Says US Crypto Picks Show 'Zero Objectivity' On ADA, XRP, Solana

The deal is less about chasing returns and more about access to familiar market structures, regulated intermediaries and predictable settlement.

Ripple expands institutional trading push with TJM partnership

Institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets remains strong, though overall market participation is limited.

XRP higher after early dip as buyers step in near $1.80

Bitcoin is trading around $85,000, with a muted response to softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,553 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,825 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $119.45 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.82 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1207 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057071 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 154,181 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $504.89 million.

Bitcoin Slides To $85,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stare Into The Abyss

Crypto markets swung sharply Thursday following a softer-than-expected U.S. CPI print, which briefly lifted bitcoin above $89,000 during U.S. hours.

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge

The XRP treasury firm plans to source Ripple Labs shares for a South Korea-focused vehicle, pitching equity exposure as a proxy for XRP.

Publicly-Listed VivoPower Sizes Ripple Share Deal at $900M in XRP Value

Bitcoin is holding firm near $87,000 as traders stay cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision; liquidations stand at $545.09 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $457.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $22.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Defends $87,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Ahead Of Japan Interest Rate Decision

XRP's price chart paints a bearish picture, but a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation could spark a rebound.

Is XRP crashing? The sustained break below $2 signals trouble

Traders are positioning for downside risks, with a significant build-up of put options indicating expectations of a dip below $85,000.

Bitcoin could drop to $10,000, one analyst says, spelling doom for ETH, ADA, XRP

The joint venture aims to source $300 million in Ripple Labs equity for institutional and qualified retail investors in South Korea.

VivoPower eyes $300M Ripple share deal, bagging nearly $1B in XRP exposure

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors await the Consumer Price Index report for hints on the Federal Reserve's next moves. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Decline Ahead Of Consumer Inflation Data Release: 'Exhausted' Market Needs To Hold This Key Level, Says Analyst

Ripple's RLUSD stormed into the top tier of U.S. dollar stablecoins in just one year, posting explosive market cap growth, deep regulatory alignment and fast-expanding institutional adoption that is reshaping enterprise crypto liquidity worldwide.

Ripple Celebrates RLUSD Ascent: ‘We've Gone From 0 to Top 5 USD Stablecoin in Record Time'

XRP is gaining momentum with institutions as new yield and tokenization models take shape in Asia, positioning the XRP Ledger for compliant, enterprise-grade finance and expanding XRP's role as a productive digital asset.

SBI Ripple Asia Targets Institutional XRP Yield Through Doppler Collaboration

The wealth advisory firm enlisted the help of crypto-based algorithmic trading firm Arch Public to create the strategy.

Digital Wealth Partners introduces algorithmic XRP trading for qualified retirement accounts

Bitcoin dropped back below $86,000 on Wednesday, erasing the gains from Tuesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,439.48 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,797.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.86 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1251 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057496 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 143,978 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ $490.00 million.

Bitcoin Slips To $85,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Sink Over 4%

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) all moved sharply lower on Wednesday as multiple chart breakdowns signaled that the ongoing selloff may not be finished yet. XRP Breaks Down Below Key Value Area Price Prediction for XRP on TradingView XRP is down around 3.5%, following a decisive daily breakdown that keeps price pinned against long-term ascending support.

XRP, ADA, SOL Slide Drop 3% As Charts Warn That Selloff Isn't Finished Yet

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has fallen about 9% over the past week, even as steady inflows into spot XRP ETFs point to strengthening long-term positioning. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.87 $113.7 billion -9% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,550.00 $1.72 trillion -6.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,852.96 $344.4 billion -15.3% Statistics: SoSoValue data shows XRP ETFs logged $8.54 million in net inflows on Dec. 16, while Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw sharp outflows of $277 million and $224 million, respectively.

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