XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without requiring direct XRP custody.

XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple-Linked Exposure Structure

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is up 1% on Tuesday after weaker U.S. unemployment data revived expectations of the Federal Reserve delivering another rate cut in January. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,435.51 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,931.90 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.00 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.92 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1316 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057884 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 110,839 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $282.47 million.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Bump 1%, But Ethereum Disappoints

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Bitwise predicts bitcoin all-time highs in 2026, Ark Invest buys the dip, spot XRP ETFs top $1B in cumulative inflows, and more

Even though U.S. spot XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) ETFs surpassed $1 billion in cumulative inflows on Monday, XRP has lost over 13% since their launch on Nov. 13. ETF Inflows Surge While Spot XRP Drains The funds added $10.89 million in net inflows on Monday, led by products from Canary, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton.

XRP ETFs Cross $1B Milestone—But XRP Is Still Down 13% Since Launch

Solana

Bitcoin and ether ETFs opened the week under pressure as broad outflows returned, while solana and XRP continued to draw fresh capital. The split highlights a cautious market rotation rather than a full retreat from digital asset exposure.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Heavy Outflows as Solana and XRP Stay Green

Bitcoinis trading around $87,000 on Tuesday morning, with jitters in the stock market on Monday sending cryptocurrencies into a tailspin. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,232 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,958 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $128.67 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.92 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1317 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin Stumbles Around $87,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 5%

ETF inflows can remain positive even during market drawdowns because they reflect allocation decisions rather than near-term trading signals, one trader said.

XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch

US spot XRP ETFs' cumulative inflows reached $1 billion on Monday since the first such ETF began trading on Nov. 13.

Spot XRP ETFs surpass $1 billion in cumulative inflows since November launch

The crypto market fell below $3 trillion after bitcoin dropped to $85,140, triggering broad altcoin losses, with XRP among the worst hit as it slid to $1.85 and erased nearly all gains since April. XRP's Price Woes and Liquidation Spike The crypto economy saw its total market capitalization drop below $3 trillion late on Dec.

XRP Falls to $1.85; Analyst Says Pullback Was ‘Needed'

CME Group just launched spot-quoted XRP and Solana (SOL) futures, expanding its crypto offerings. The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace says it introduced the new contracts to meet growing demand from traders. The new futures are listed on CME and CBOT, complementing existing spot-quoted Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) products.

CME Group Launches Spot-Quoted Futures for XRP and Solana

Global markets mirrored this trend, with Asian equities and U.S. equity futures softening, while the dollar hovered near two-month lows.

Bitcoin, ether and XRP extend losses as year-end caution builds

Market participants appeared focused on liquidity conditions and risk reduction, with selling pressure intensifying around previously well-defined support levels.

XRP price weakens at critical level, raising risk of deeper pullback

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Monday, as investors prepare to analyze critical employment data. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Falls Ahead Of Jobs Report; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Retreat: Analyst Says BTC's Rebound Above This Level Would Mark End Of Correction

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) regained momentum during the second week of December, with bitcoin and ether snapping recent volatility to post solid weekly inflows. Solana and XRP extended their streaks, underscoring selective but resilient investor demand.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound, Solana and XRP Extend Inflow Streaks

The Daily: JPMorgan launches tokenized fund on Ethereum, Ripple taps Wormhole to expand RLUSD to Layer 2s, and more

Ripple is preparing to launch its stablecoin, RLUSD, on multiple layer-2 platforms. The payments firm says it is partnering with the multichain interoperability protocol Wormhole (W) and plans to begin testing Ripple USD on Optimism (OP), Base, Ink and Unichain.

Ripple Launching RLUSD Stablecoin on Layer-2s Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain

Bitcoin plunged to price of nearly $85,000 on Monday, hitting its lowest price since early December as hopes of a Santa rally fade.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Fall to Lowest Prices in a Week as Liquidations Top $500 Million

Ripple's push to bring regulated stablecoins deeper into crypto infrastructure is accelerating as RLUSD moves onto Layer 2 networks, signaling a multichain expansion aimed at compliant, scalable onchain finance and broader institutional adoption. Ripple Advances Regulated Stablecoin Strategy With RLUSD Layer 2 Expansion Growing momentum around regulated stablecoins continues to shape institutional crypto adoption.

RLUSD Moves Onto Layer 2 Networks as Ripple Accelerates Bullish Momentum in Regulated Onchain Finance

To support the growth of its RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple said the token is expanding next year to layer-2 networks on Ethereum.

Ripple to Expand $1.3 Billion RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum Layer-2 Networks

These are CME's smallest crypto contracts to date, aimed at active participants who prefer to trade in spot market terms without managing contract expiries or rollovers.

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures

Optimism

In November, Ripple raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, in a round led by investors from Fortress and Citadel Securities.

Ripple taps Wormhole to expand RLUSD to Layer 2 chains like Base and Optimism

Ripple said it's testing its U.S. dollar stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain with more blockchains to be added next year pending regulatory review.

Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push

Bitcoin has slipped below $90,000 on Monday morning as investors dial back risk ahead of key macro events this week, including jobs and inflation data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $49.2 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $19.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $90,000 XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat While Ethereum Rises 2%

The products have attracted fresh capital every trading day since launch, lifting cumulative net inflows to about $975 million.

XRP Spot ETFs Rack Up 30-Day Inflow Streak in Divergence From Bitcoin, Ether

Despite positive institutional developments, XRP's price remains disconnected from broader market improvements.

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