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.

Institutional demand through U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs remains strong, with net inflows continuing into early January.

XRP slips 5% as CNBC terms it 'hottest trade' of 2026 over bitcoin and ether

Ripple's treasury arm expands enterprise automation by absorbing reconciliation and regulatory reporting technology, signaling a push to eliminate manual finance workflows while unifying treasury, compliance, and digital asset operations under GTreasury. Ripple-Backed GTreasury Expands With Solvexia Acquisition A strategic shift in enterprise finance automation advanced Ripple's ecosystem through its treasury subsidiary.

Ripple Tightens Grip on Enterprise Finance With GTreasury's Solvexia Acquisition

XRP's role in global finance is broadening fast, with new details underscoring its growing footprint across settlement infrastructure, regulation, institutional balance sheets, ETFs, and real-world assets as adoption accelerates. XRP Enters the ETF Era While Institutions Secure Billion-Dollar Positions Behind the Scenes Ripple reposted details shared by blockchain developer platform RippleX on Jan.

XRP Quietly Locks in the Financial System: ETFs, Treasuries, and $1T Settled — Is the Market Still Asleep?

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Wednesday as investors cashed out following recent rallies.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back: Analysts Say Crypto Market Still In 'Downtrend' But Find 'No Reason' For It To Fall Lower

XRP stands apart with rare U.S. regulatory clarity after decisive court rulings, giving Ripple's token a defined legal status while much of crypto remains in limbo and awaits broader legislation to unlock growth.

Ripple Confirms XRP Is Already Cleared in US — Clarity Act Could Unlock the Next Surge

XRP broke through a major liquidity wall as Flare launched Hyperliquid's first XRP spot pair, unlocking deeper onchain liquidity, tighter spreads, and expanded institutional access that reshapes how XRP capital moves across chains.

Flare Launches First XRP Spot Market on Hyperliquid, Expanding Institutional Liquidity

Bitcoin is holding above the $90,000 level as traders lock in profits following last week's rally and a rejection at key resistance.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip Ahead Of Crucial Jobs Data

Global cryptocurrency markets have gained momentum at the start of 2026 as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) broke above key technical levels, reigniting speculation over a potential move back toward $100,000. What Happened: Entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor Lark Davis said the crypto market has staged a strong rebound to begin 2026, adding more than $250 billion in total market capitalization.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Are Surging In Early 2026

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

The Daily: Ripple confirms no IPO plans, Flare unlocks XRP spot exposure on Hyperliquid, and more

Ripple President Monica Long said the company has no plans to pursue an IPO after raising $500 million in November at a $40 billion valuation, choosing private growth over public market scrutiny. Ripple Chooses Private Growth Over Public Markets Long told Bloomberg the company plans to remain private, citing its robust financial position and preference for expanding through acquisitions and product development without accessing public markets.

Ripple Turns Down IPO After $500M Raise—Here's What They're Planning Instead

XRP is trading between $2.19 to $2.21 on Jan. 7, 2026, giving the token a market cap of $134 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $5.97 billion and an intraday range between $2.19 and $2.32.

XRP Price Stalls After Explosive Run, Leaving Traders Staring at a Technical Crossroads

FXRP allows XRP to be traded on Hyperliquid's onchain orderbook and can later be bridged back to the XRP Ledger.

XRP spot trading is now live on Hyperliquid with Flare's FXRP listing

Flare has listed FXRP on Hyperliquid, marking the first time XRP spot exposure is available on the platform.

Flare launches first XRP spot exposure on Hyperliquid via FXRP

The company raised $500 million in November 2025 at a valuation of $40 billion from investors such as Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities.

Ripple again rules out IPO, saying balance sheet gives it room to stay private

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has gained roughly 8% over the past month, outperforming Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which have traded largely flat amid heightened market volatility. What Happened: CNBC analyst MacKenzie Sigalos on Tuesday said "the breakout trade of the 2026 crypto rally isn't Bitcoin or Ether — it's XRP".

'The Breakout Trade Of 2026 Isn't Bitcoin Or ETH, It's XRP': CNBC

Bitcoin is holding near $92,000, with liquidations tallying $465.91 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $243.2 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $114.7 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Holds $92,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate At Key Levels

Traders are watching if XRP can reclaim the $2.31-$2.32 range or remain in a descending channel.

XRP could outperform bitcoin as XRP/BTC chart shows rare Ichimoku breakout since 2018

Ripple closed a $500 million funding round at a $40 billion valuation last November, with Fortress and Citadel among the key participants.

Ripple reaffirms no IPO plans, citing strong balance sheet and growth focus: Bloomberg

Leading cryptocurrencies halted their rally on Tuesday, even as stocks and precious metals kept climbing. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Fall, While Ethereum Trades Flat: Analyst Says Increase In This Indicator Could Mean A ' Very Positive' Signal For The Market

Bitcoin has slightly retraced gains from previous days, trading around $92,000 on Tuesday afternoon.

Bitcoin Slips To $92,000, Pushing Down Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Institutional investors are accumulating Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Solana (SOL) investment products as the new year begins. According to a new update from CoinShares, digital asset investment products recorded $582 million in net inflows over the past week, despite outflows earlier in the period.

Institutional Investors Pour $582,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto, Buying BTC, Ethereum and XRP to Start Year: CoinShares

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) ETFs pulled in $46.10 million on Monday, extending an unbroken inflow streak since launch and pushing cumulative flows to $1.23 billion. ETF Streak Stays Alive XRP spot ETFs haven't posted a single day of outflows since debuting Nov. 13, according to SoSoValue data.

XRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.23 Billion: Is A Trend Reversal To $4 Possible?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past its 50-day moving average as improving macro sentiment and potential Venezuela-driven oil supply shifts fuel a risk-on rally, though analysts warn the setup may not yet be “coiled” for a major breakout. What Happened: CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos on Monday attributed the latest crypto rebound to improving macro sentiment.

Regime Change In Venezuela—An Unexpected Tailwind For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP?

Bitcoin is consolidating below $94,000 as strong ETF inflows offset broader macro uncertainty and market sentiment remains neutral. The ISM manufacturing PMI declined for a third straight month to 47.9 in December, recording the lowest reading since October 2024.

Bitcoin Strong Above $93,000 As XRP Leads Ethereum, Dogecoin In Altcoin Rally

Sui and XRP notched double-digit rallies, leading overnight crypto market gains as Bitcoin held above $93,000.

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