A major update from Japan is putting XRP back in the spotlight, as Rakuten Wallet rolls out a large-scale integration that could bring crypto into everyday payments. According to reports, starting April 15, 2026, Rakuten Wallet will support XRP not just for trading, but as a payment method.
A new report released on Monday by market analyst Sam Daodu lays out three potential paths for the XRP price this month, with the deciding factor tied to the US crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act. Daodu expects the bill to reach some kind of resolution within the remaining two weeks of April, and he argues that how the next few days unfold could determine whether XRP continues consolidating—or breaks out of its current trading zone.
Ripple (XRP) is struggling to establish a clear rebound, trading in a tight range as market participants look for a decisive signal. Multiple leading AI models broadly characterize the current setup as a short-term bounce attempt occurring within a broader, medium-term downtrend—making the $1.32 to $1.38 zone the key battlefield likely to determine near-term direction.
Crypto markets are having a strong Tuesday. Bitcoin jumped nearly $4,000 in 12 hours, hitting $74,461. Ethereum surged 7.85% to $2,366 and XRP climbed 3.11% to $1.36. The total crypto market cap crossed $2.52 trillion, adding over $100 billion in a single day. The move was fast and largely mechanical.
XRP has lost 38% of its value over the past year. Bitcoin hasn't done much better, sliding more than 16%.
XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3650. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.3880 zone.
A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how the support level of a 9-year long pattern could provide the “ultimate” buy-the-dip opportunity for XRP. XRP Has Potentially Been Following A Long-Term Ascending Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a long-term pattern in the monthly price chart of XRP.
Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Monday after President Donald Trump claimed Iran was willing to make a deal. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.
XRP has been under selling pressure for weeks. The uncertainty is higher.
XRP is currently trading around $1.33, down by about 64% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025. The irony is that the cryptocurrency has spent the past several months shedding value when Ripple, the company behind its primary use case, has been executing developments at a pace that few technology companies in any sector can match.
As institutional capital increasingly explores blockchain infrastructure, the focus is shifting from experimentation to execution. In this evolving landscape, the XRP Ledger is steadily positioning itself at the center of efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Market sentiment around XRP has dropped to one of its lowest levels in 2 years, with social metrics showing a near balance between bullish and bearish commentary. Historically, similar fear zones have preceded short-term rebounds of 10%–15%. Price is now testing critical support near $1.