Why is this banking group still doubling down while crypto markets are shaken by scams and volatility?
Ripple's XRP is drawing renewed attention as 'institutional inflows' tied to spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accelerate sharply, even as the token's price action remains technically neutral. Market participants are increasingly framing the next leg for XRP around a single macro catalyst: whether the U.S. Congress advances and ultimately passes the proposed 'CLARITY Act', legislation widely viewed as pivotal to clarifying the asset's regulatory standing.
Real-money traders are assigning stronger odds to XRP testing the $1.60 resistance zone
Tensions between major crypto communities resurface. Charles Hoskinson had to respond to accusations relayed on X accusing him of participating in a campaign against XRP.
XRP ETFs saw $60.50M weekly inflows as network activity hit March highs, but price rejection kept traders focused on resistance levels now.
Sideways action continues as XRP nears the apex of a symmetrical triangle setup.
Real-world electricity production is now live on XRPL as tradable digital financial assets.
XRP has remained in demand despite the mixed sentiments seen across the broad crypto market, all thanks to its recent price rally that caused the asset to break a major barrier.
Bitcoin and XRP remained under heavy pressure as the cryptocurrency market continued to decline following rising inflation data and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026. The broader crypto market lost nearly $90 billion in value, pushing total market capitalization close to the critical $2.6 trillion support level.
Intesa Sanpaolo's crypto holdings rose to $235M in Q1 as the bank added Bitcoin, Ether and XRP exposure while nearly exiting Solana.
XRP Ledger activity has climbed to a 2-month high as over $2 billion in electricity tokenization gains momentum.
XRP-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their largest weekly net inflow of 2026, drawing $60.5 million over the past week—even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw sizable redemptions. The divergence is fueling fresh debate over whether institutions are beginning to reposition toward assets viewed as potential winners in a shifting U.S. regulatory landscape.