Wrapped XRP on Solana lets XRP holders access Jupiter, Phantom, and Meteora without selling the asset, the latest step in Hex Trust's multi-chain wXRP rollout first announced in December.
XRP gains momentum as technical signals improve while ETF competition grows among major asset managers.
Ripple's native digital asset has officially expanded its reach to the Solana ecosystem via a newly introduced wrapped variant known as wXRP. Solana announced the integration on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Cardano founder claims XRP holders have no legal claim to Ripple's other assets, alleging Ripple still controls 70–80% of the total supply.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to XRP's recent interoperability milestone on Solana. Wrapped XRP (wXRP) went live on Solana, enabled by Hex Trust and Layer Zero.
XRP's bullish SuperTrend suggests potential market optimism, but overcoming key resistance is crucial for sustained upward momentum. XRP SuperTrend turns bullish, resistance at $1.5 key for rally.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlights rising XRP demand as wrapped XRP launches on Solana blockchain.
XRP faces a tug-of-war between fresh Solana-driven utility and bearish signals, with price at risk of a 20% drop despite contrarian upside hints.
Ripple is set to unlock 1 billion XRP from its escrow contracts on May 1, continuing a monthly release program established in 2017.
XRP-backed ETFs have just recorded their strongest weekly inflow since mid-January. In a few days, flows accelerated significantly, accompanied by a price rebound.
XRP has followed the broader rebound in crypto markets as geopolitical conditions appear to be easing. With the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility—however uncertain—of progress toward an end to the Iran–US conflict, risk appetite has improved.
XRP has reclaimed key price levels and is now testing resistance as the market builds toward what looks like a decisive move. The price is accelerating — from $1.41 at the time of the data snapshot to past $1.45 shortly after — and the momentum is drawing attention.