XRP price fell 2% to $2. 04 as Bitcoin pulled back towards $90,000. The XRP token jumped to $2. 40 last week, helped by record ETF volumes. Bulls need to defend $2 or risk falling to $1. 80 or lower.
The XRP market has opened 2026 by splitting into two distinct realities. On one side, the institutional “wrapper” trade is thriving, supported by shrinking exchange supply and deepening corporate infrastructure.
Ripple, the blockchain payments company, has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom. Its UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd. , has officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
XRP whale flows to Binance have decreased since mid-December signaling less selling pressure and potentially stabilized prices ahead for the digital asset.
U.S. spot XRP ETFs just recorded their first net outflow after 36 straight inflow days, raising questions over whether the record streak is pausing or ending. U.S. spot exchange-traded funds tracking XRP cryptocurrency recorded their first net outflow on Jan.…
XRP’s rally paused as spot ETF inflows slowed and early profit-taking emerged. Technical resistance triggered selling, but long-term holders stayed largely inactive. Price outlook hinges on holding key support while ETF demand stabilises.