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.

Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country's rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape.

Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,526.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,084.76 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $136.55 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1402 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058633 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 80,473 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $202.65 million.

Bitcoin Holds $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Over 1%

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more

Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a much stronger footing after months of weakness, with altcoins and meme coins rebounding and overall sentiment improving. What Happened: According to Santiment data, improving retail sentiment across major crypto assets is being driven less by hype cycles and more by macro forces, ETF flows, and positioning dynamics.

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Sentiment Is Turning Bullish In 2026

Ripple secured regulatory approval to scale its payments business from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Ripple Gets Green Light From FCA to Scale Crypto Payments in the UK

Ripple has secured approval from the UK's top financial regulator, clearing the way for an expansion of its platform in the country.

Ripple secures FCA authorization, clearing path for UK expansion

Solana

Experts note altcoins' superior performance compared to Bitcoin is driven by ETF narratives and markets awaiting key U.S. economic data.

Altcoins Defy Bitcoin Slump as XRP, Solana Notch Double-Digit Gains

Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

Bitcoin continues to trade around $90,000 as crypto sentiment remains neutral; liquidations stand at $222.72 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $398.95 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $159.2 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat Ahead Of Key Labor Market Data

Traders absorbed a two-step liquidation reset that left price trapped between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance.

XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book

Ripple is spotlighting how stablecoins can earn income onchain, reframing digital dollars as productive assets through yield strategies that go beyond payments and price speculation. Ripple Highlights Overlooked Stablecoin Yield Strategies Ripple shared a bullish explanation on social media platform X on Jan.

Ripple Breaks Down the Stablecoin Yield Opportunities Most Users Ignore

Leading cryptocurrencies came under pressure on Thursday as investors trimmed risk appetite after the market's recent advances.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Weaken, While Stocks, Oil Gain: Analyst Says BTC Needs To Hold This Level To Avoid Falling Below $70,000

XRP is consolidating near a critical support zone as tightening intraday trading, easing whale sell pressure, and steady retail activity point to a potential re-accumulation phase after its sharp pullback. XRP Price Holds Tight Range as Volatility Compresses XRP is holding a key technical level as intraday trading tightens around the $2.

XRP Holds Critical Support as Whales Step Back — Is This the Calm Before a Violent Breakout?

XRP's early‑2026 rally stalled on Jan. 8 as the token fell below $2.10, coinciding with its first‑ever ETF outflows of about $41 million since launch. Market Correction Erases Recent Gains XRP's early-year rally encountered a significant technical barrier Jan. 8 as the token retreated below the $2.10 support level.

XRP Technical Outlook Flips Bearish as Psychological Support at $2.00 Tested

Zcash

The Daily: ZEC drops as Zcash developer team at ECC quits, spot XRP ETFs see first net outflows since launch, and more

Bitcoin is back above $90,000 on Thursday afternoon as crypto markets look to digest their early-year gains.

Bitcoin Back Above $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

The outflow was primarily due to a $47.25 million redemption from 21Shares' TOXR, while other funds remained stable or positive.

XRP ETFs see $40M of outflows after eight-week run of inflows

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up about 12% over the past seven days despite a modest pullback in the last 24 hours from profit-taking, with technical indicators and on-chain data pointing to a potential re-accumulation phase. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.08 $126.4 billion +12.4% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,817.38 $1.8 trillion +2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,091.60 $373.2 billion +3.

XRP Up 12% In 1 Week: Can Technical Indicators Resist The ETF Outflows?

Crypto ETFs faced broad pressure midweek as bitcoin and ether both moved sharply lower. XRP recorded its first-ever day of net outflows, while solana stood alone in positive territory. Crypto ETFs Retreat as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Dump Over $620 Million Risk appetite faded across U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $486 Million as XRP Sees First-Ever Outflows

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) crashed 16% to $394 after the entire Electric Coin Company development team resigned on Wednesday. What Happened Between ECC And Bootstrap CEO Josh Swihart announced the mass resignation on X, stating the team was constructively discharged after Bootstrap changed employment terms in ways that prevented them from performing their duties effectively.

ZEC Crashes 16%: What Happened To The 'XRP Killer'?

Aptos (APT) was also an underperformer, down 5% from Wednesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple (XRP) Drops 4.5% as Nearly All Assets Decline

U.S. spot XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) ETFs reported their first net outflows on Wednesday, ending a 36-day streak as $40.8 million exited, led by $47.25 million leaving the 21Shares XRP ETF (CBOE: TOXR). First Red Day Since November Launch The outflows mark a notable shift after XRP ETFs accumulated $1.25 billion in total net inflows since the Canary XRP ETF (NASDAQ:XRPC) launched on Nov. 13, 2025.

XRP Crashes 15% In 2 Days As ETF Outflows Hit $41M: Is The Rally Over?

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Invest, outlined three key conditions that must be met for cryptocurrency markets to extend their early 2026 rally and transition from a bounce into a sustained uptrend. What Happened: Crypto markets have started 2026 strong, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) both up roughly 7% year-to-date, while higher-beta altcoins have significantly outperformed.

The 3 Conditions To Extend The Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rally: Bitwise

Bitcoin trading around $90,000 as crypto sentiment remains neutral and ETFs see heavy outflows; liquidations stand at $465.67 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $486 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $98.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Struggles Around $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Heavy ETF Outflows

Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs reported net outflows as well, with one analyst pointing to profit-taking after the recent market rally.

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