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 and XRPL developers say recent mainnet upgrades and upcoming features position the XRP Ledger as a hub for regulated, real-world finance.

XRP at center as Ripple lays out institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL

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Bitcoin slid roughly 8% in a day to $65,000, pushing the crypto sentiment index to Extreme Fear (5); liquidations stand at $2.60 billion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $434.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $80.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Slides To $65,000 As Liquidations Hit $2 Billion; Ethereum, Dogecoin Sink, XRP Holds Steady

XRP fundamentals are strengthening as institutional infrastructure expands, unlocking new onchain utility and regulated access that could reshape demand even while price action lags amid broader market pressure. XRP Pulls Back While Hex Trust and Flare Build Institutional Utility Layer XRP fundamentals remain increasingly bullish even as short-term price action stays subdued.

XRP Falls, But Institutional Utility Expands Through Hex Trust–Flare Deal

Ripple Prime expands institutional reach into onchain derivatives by integrating Hyperliquid, allowing firms to access decentralized liquidity while managing multi-asset exposures under a single, capital-efficient prime brokerage framework. Institutions Just Got New DeFi On-Ramp as Ripple Backs Hyperliquid Liquidity The expansion of institutional crypto infrastructure continues as platforms integrate decentralized markets.

Ripple Signals Next Institutional Liquidity Wave as Hyperliquid Joins Prime

On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, XRP suffered one of its steepest declines of the year, plunging 15% in 24 hours to a low of $1.22. This crash wiped out nearly 45% of its value since its January peak and erased gains dating back to late 2024.

XRP Down Nearly 45% From January Peak Following Brutal 15% Intraday Crash

Bitcoin fell right through the $70,000 mark on Thursday, with over $1.5 billion in liquidations sweeping through the markets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,948.45 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,927.92 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $82.26 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.24 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09185 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Plunge 10% In $1.5 Billion Liquidation Tsunami

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are reeling from double-digit percentage crashes, with crypto sentiment deep in extreme fear. Short-Term Relief Rally On The Table?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Sentiment Turns Extremely Bearish In Crypto Market Crash

XRP crashes 15% as crypto markets plunge into "Extreme Fear" territory, wiping out over $1.4 billion in value for traders.

XRP Leads Crypto Losses as Ethereum, Dogecoin Prices Crater Alongside Bitcoin

XRP fell more than 16% in the past 24 hours to around $1.29, making it the worst performer among major tokens as bitcoin dropped 7% on Thursday.

XRP plunges 16% in worst drop among bitcoin, ether and major tokens

Sui (SUI) joined Ripple (XRP) as an underperformer, falling 9.5% since Wednesday.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ripple (XRP) plunges 12.2% as index declines

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has erased all post-elections gains by plunging 13% in a week, yet Santiment data shows sentiment turning optimistic. The Contrarian Signal Santiment reported that while sentiment turned extremely bearish toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) following crypto's major downswing, XRP is seeing a more optimistic outlook among traders.

XRP Plunges 13% In A Week: What Is Going On?

Custodian Hex Trust will let clients mint and redeem FXRP and stake FLR through its platform, giving institutions a way to put XRP to work.

XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access

Crypto venture capital firms are struggling to raise new funds, with major firms pivoting away entirely and half of Paradigm's team departing in two months. The VC Fundraising Crisis Commitments to crypto VC funds remain at historic lows and didn't recover during Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) generational bull run, according to crypto founder Miya.

'Crypto As We Know It Is Over': Why Investors Are Turning Away From Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP

Bitcoin extended is down over 8% in 24 hours as liquidations stand at $1.03 billion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $544.9 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $79.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Crashes Below $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plunge 8%

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is continuing to back XRP and bitcoin during a sharp crypto sell-off, maintaining his buying strategy even as prices have moved lower, signaling conviction rather than a short-term price call.

‘I'll Keep Buying': Dave Portnoy Doubles Down on XRP as Price Falls

XRP holders are gaining new ways to unlock yield and credit as Flare introduces permissionless modular lending, expanding XRPFi with institution-grade DeFi infrastructure that keeps XRP exposure intact while enabling composable onchain strategies. XRP DeFi Accelerates With Morpho-Powered Lending on Flare A new development highlights expanding decentralized finance ( DeFi) options for XRP holders.

XRP Enters a New Yield Era as Modular Lending Goes Live on Flare

XRP has fallen to $1.44, its lowest level since November 2024, as bitcoin's decline fuels broader risk aversion in the crypto market.

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win

Leading cryptocurrencies fell further on Wednesday, while gold and silver held steady, as risk-off sentiment dominated the market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Deepen Losses, While Gold, Silver Hold Steady: Analyst Says Crypto Momentum 'Deteriorating Faster'

Bitcoin is hovering around 15-month lows as market sentiment stays firmly in “Extreme Fear” territory. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,351 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,161 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $93.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.54 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1035 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056622 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 145,087 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $631.75 million.

Bitcoin Hits 15-Month Low As Fear-Driven Selling Drags Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lower

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is integrating Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) into Ripple Prime, its institutional prime brokerage platform, marking the first time the company has directly supported a decentralized finance venue. The First DeFi Integration The integration allows Ripple Prime clients to access Hyperliquid's on-chain derivatives markets while managing those positions alongside traditional markets like foreign exchange and fixed income, a press release announced on Wednesday.

Ripple Teams Up With The Hottest DeFi Protocol In Town, But XRP Dives To $1.50

On Wednesday, XRP spot values traded in a tight $1.53 to $1.62 range over the past 24 hours and was last seen at $1.56 at press time on Feb. 4, as derivatives data signaled a market growing more selective rather than outright confident.

XRP Derivatives Paint a Cautious Picture as Price Stalls Under $1.65

Hyperliquid is booming lately as it expands with precious metals futures and more, and now Ripple Prime is letting institutional investors tap into it.

Ripple Broadens Institutional DeFi Access With Hyperliquid Integration

Weighed down by deteriorating broader crypto market sentiment, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has fallen 18% over the past week, but some traders refuse to give up hope. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.55 $94.6 billion -18.6% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,778.91 $1.49 trillion -16% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,172.83 $262.8 billion -27.3% Trader Notes: Trader Cryptoinsightuk said multiple long-term narratives are converging around XRP, highlighting its low transaction fees, high throughput, built-in decentralized exchange and automated market maker, and a ledger that has operated reliably for years without major disruption.

XRP Down 18% In A Week: What Is Going On?

This integration allows cross-margining of decentralized finance derivatives alongside traditional assets, enhancing centralized risk management.

Ripple's prime brokerage platform adds support for decentralized exchange Hyperliquid

Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply as bitcoin products faced heavy redemptions, while ether, XRP, and solana managed to attract fresh capital. The split highlighted selective risk-taking as February's early momentum cooled.

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