More than 8 million wallets now hold XRP — a milestone that comes even as the token's price sits well below where it stood less than a year ago. Related Reading: XRP Headed For A Price Shock, Japan's Financial Heavyweight Says A Market Still Chasing Its Peak XRP traded at $1.35 on Monday, up roughly 4% on the day, but still more than 60% below the $3.65 high it hit in July 2025.
XRP's recovery stays capped as loss-driven selling and overhead supply slow any sustained upside.
USDC and RLUSD stand out as enterprise-grade stablecoins issued directly on the XRP Ledger, combining regulatory compliance with native blockchain efficiency.
According to Santiment, active XRP wallets are currently underwater as a key profitability metric drops to lows last seen in 2022.
Future modules will add cross-border and intercompany settlement, potentially using XRP as a bridge currency, as On-Demand Liquidity has for banks.
XRP slipped as an oil-driven macro selloff and Iran fears outweighed bullish momentum from Ripple's Tokyo conference and fresh optimism around XRPL's post-quantum security work.
Investor sentiment around XRP has deteriorated sharply, with on-chain data showing that a majority of holders are now sitting on significant losses.
The XRP price is showing early signs of a potential bottoming phase, but the market isn't confirming it yet. The token is currently trading around $1.31, holding near key support after a weak bounce, while recent sessions have seen muted price action and inconsistent volume follow-through.
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XRP dropped roughly 2% to $1.31 after sellers stepped in aggressively near the $1.35 resistance level, a rejection that carries more weight than the percentage loss alone. The failed breakout combined with deteriorating liquidity across major exchanges like Binance sets the stage for a potentially sharp directional move in the near term.
XRP finds rock-solid support at $1.30. Technical indicators suggest a potential breakout toward $1.45 as Ripple's institutional utility expands in 2026.