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XRP has moved from the sidelines to the center of attention for institutional investors, according to Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg
Speaking on a recent AInvest podcast with host Adam Shapiro, McClurg explained that while XRP was once an asset he simply monitored from a distance,

A comment from a well-known XRP Ledger developer has stirred discussion about how people should think about savings in an era of inflation and digital assets.
Key Takeaways
An XRP Ledger developer says holding more XRP than bank savings signals financial foresight.
He argues bank interest

XRP whale and retail addresses have accumulated over $1 billion in XRP since 2026 began, with retail wallets holding 0.01 to 0.1 XRP contributing the most. The overall trend reflects a market recovery, increasing total holdings significantly.

As XRP continues to trail Ethereum in the global crypto rankings, discussions persist around the prospect of a “flippening.”
In 2025, many industry leaders and commentators predicted that XRP would overtake Ethereum and become the largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. This was fueled by XRP’s

The Clarity Act, a crypto bill moving through the Senate, could let investors use XRP ETFs almost like banks.
The bill looks to clarify digital asset rules and may give certain tokens lighter reporting requirements if they already back U.S.-listed ETFs, putting XRP and several other assets closer t

XRP has demonstrated a predictable price pattern over three cycles, characterized by an impulse followed by consolidation and expansion. Currently in the expansion phase, a historical analysis suggests potential for further price increases, although future movements remain uncertain.

Dogecoin currently trades at $0.14, showing slight volatility with a market cap of $23.56 billion. Analysts see potential for recovery if it maintains above $0.139, but faces resistance at $0.257. Significant upward momentum requires alignment of key indicators.

XRP could be one of the few major cryptocurrencies to break away from Bitcoin price cycle this year, according to Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg.
Speaking on a recent podcast with host Paul Barron, McClurg shared a cautious outlook on Bitcoin. At the same time, he pointed to a different

Solana's RWA ecosystem has surpassed $1B in TVL, indicating strong growth despite recent price fluctuations. With a current price around $143, maintaining support at $141 is key for further gains and avoiding deep retracement.

XRP is testing key support levels around $2.07 while analysts predict a potential bullish movement. Recent fluctuations show a slight decline, but a rebound opportunity is evident if XRP holds above critical support bands.

XRP treasury firm Evernorth plans to make institutional exposure to XRP simple as it prepares for a public listing in Q1 2026
The company believes that stronger regulation, especially in the United States, and growing institutional interest now provide the right conditions for its launch and

XRP has become the 6th most searched ticker on X, driven by increased crypto interest and new tools for tracking market activity. X is developing Smart Cashtags to enhance financial discussions on the platform, linking symbols to live data.

Amid the ongoing market uncertainty, the worst-case scenario for XRP points to a further 31% to 47% drawdown, but the market remains bullish.
XRP has continued to hold onto the $2 psychological price mark, but further drawdowns could still play out despite a 43.7% decline from the July 2025

The XRP ETFs recently recorded the largest daily capital inflow for any crypto ETF, beating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
According to data from market resource Sosovalue, XRP ETFs witnessed a little above $17 million worth of capital inflows on Jan. 15, marking their sixth consecutive intraday in

The essay compares XRP's current market position to Bitcoin's early days, suggesting XRP is at a similar price level and facing comparable skepticism. The analysis remains speculative and lacks data-driven support, noting potential for significant price growth reminiscent of Bitcoin’s past.

Confidence is building across the XRP community that 2026 could mark a turning point for the XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange (DEX).
Key Data Points
XRP Ledger insiders say 2026 could be the breakout year for the network’s built-in DEX
Validators and influencers argue XRPL’s native DEX is