🚀 XRP Market Update – January 12, 2026
XRP is trading around $2.06–$2.09 USD, down ~1.3–1.8% in the last 24 hours after a strong early-January rally. It pulled back from highs near $2.40 but remains above key $2.00 support, holding its position as the #4 cryptocurrency by market cap (~$125B).
📈 Key Developments
Strong Start to 2026: XRP surged ~25% in the first week of January, outperforming BTC (~5.5%). Heavy spot XRP ETF inflows, whale activity, shrinking exchange supply, and institutional positioning drove this move.
Massive Trades: A $23M XRP trade in 60 seconds signaled coordinated buying among whales.
Regulatory Wins: Ripple secured FCA registration in the UK, expanding crypto operations under money laundering rules.
Ripple Updates: CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized focus on XRP and RLUSD growth in 2026. No IPO plans; strong private funding continues.
💡 Price Outlook & Predictions
Analysts see potential for $3+ in 2026, with long-term targets up to $7–$8 due to ETF adoption, cross-border utility, and regulatory clarity.
AI models predict $2.15 by end-January in a conservative scenario.
Technicals: XRP consolidating in $2.00–$2.17, breakout above $2.40 could target higher.
🌐 Broader Context
XRP shows decoupling strength from BTC/ETH, signaling potential for altcoin rotation.
XRPL developments in DeFi, tokenized assets, and interoperability continue to strengthen fundamentals.
Overall sentiment: Bullish on fundamentals, but monitor macro catalysts and breakout confirmation.
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