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XRP holds near $1.33 as falling exchange balances hint that selling pressure may be starting to ease. Mixed on-chain signals leave XRP at a crossroads, with weak trading activity offsetting bullish metrics. ETF inflows stay strong while whale activity fades, signaling a shift in XRP’s market structure. XRP is showing signs of a possible turning point, according to CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA, as on-chain data suggests the long downtrend may be stabilizing. The token is trading close to $1.33 while exchange balances keep falling and network activity stays steady. PelinayPA said XRP has now entered a consolidation phase after months of sharp price swings. The analyst noted that the token has been moving in a narrow range around $1.33. This suggests the market is no longer driven by strong buying or selling pressure. Instead, price action has settled into a holding pattern as traders
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XRP had a weak start to 2026 from a market view, but activity on the XRP Ledger rose sharply during the same period, according to Messari’s State of XRP Q1 2026 report. Summary XRP price fell 27% in Q1, but XRPL daily transactions rose 35.3% to 2.48 million. RLUSD reached $340.3 million on XRPL, making it the network’s largest stablecoin by quarter-end. XRPL’s RWA market cap jumped 124.1% QoQ to $2.25 billion, reaching a new quarterly high. XRP price fell as trading cooled Messari said XRP ended Q1 as the fourth-largest non-stablecoin crypto asset by market value, behind Bitcoin, Ethereum and BNB. Even so, the token followed the wider market lower during the quarter. XRP’s market cap fell 26.3% quarter-over-quarter to $82.21 billion. Its price also dropped 27.1% to $1.34, while circulating supply rose 1.1% to 61.34 billion XRP. Source: Messari Trading activity also slowed
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TLDR: XRP saw its largest exchange inflow of 2026 at 22.80M tokens, coinciding directly with the local price bottom. Over 25.24M XRP moved off exchanges shortly after, suggesting accumulation by longer-term holders post-selloff. XRP price climbed 5% since the capitulation day, leaving retail sellers who exited early at a disadvantage. XRPL’s RWA market cap surged 124% to $2.25B in Q1 2026, ranking it fourth among all blockchain networks globally. XRP exchange flows have drawn attention this week after a sharp spike in inflows quickly reversed. On-chain data shows that more coins have since left exchanges than originally entered. This pattern points to a notable shift in how market participants are repositioning their holdings. The movement follows a period of price weakness that caught many retail traders off guard. Large Inflow at Local Bottom Tri
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XRP had a rather difficult start to 2026 from a price standpoint, but the underlying XRP Ledger showed notable signs of growth, according to the latest State of XRP report by Messari. The analytics firm outlines a sharp contrast between the weaker market performance and strong network fundamentals, with stablecoin adoption, real-world asset tokenization, and transaction activity all increasing during the quarter. XRP Price Falls as Trading Activity Cools During the first quarter of the year, XRP was, for the most part, the fourth-largest non-stablecoin cryptocurrency by means of total market capitalization, trailing only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin. However, the token wasn’t immune to the broader market downturn. Its market cap declined by 26% quarter-over-quarter to about $82 billion, while its price dropped by 27% to $1.34 at the time of this writing. Source: Trading
XRP had a rather difficult start to 2026 from a price standpoint, but the underlying XRP Ledger showed notable signs of growth, according to the latest State of XRP report by Messari. The analytics firm outlines a sharp contrast between the weaker market performance and strong network fundamentals, with stablecoin adoption, real-world asset tokenization, and […]
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XRP’s Utility Goes Beyond Payments as Flare Co-founder Highlights Yield-Generating Opportunities In a special edition of the XRP in One Minute segment, Flare Network co-founder Hugo Philion challenged the usual perception of XRP, arguing that its role in crypto is evolving far beyond payments. For years, XRP has been known primarily as a payments-focused digital asset, valued for its speed, low transaction costs, and role in cross-border transfers. But according to Philion, XRP’s future extends far beyond payments. The Flare executive argues that XRP can evolve into a productive collateral asset capable of unlocking yield-generating opportunities across decentralized finance (DeFi). In other words, instead of simply holding XRP and waiting for price appreciation, investors can potentially put their assets to work while maintaining exposure to the token. The core of this shift sits with
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XRP holds near $1.33 as falling exchange balances hint that selling pressure may be starting to ease. Mixed on-chain signals leave XRP at a crossroads, with weak trading activity offsetting bullish metrics. ETF inflows stay strong while whale activity fades, signaling a shift in XRP’s market structure. XRP is showing signs of a possible turning point, according to CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA, as on-chain data suggests the long downtrend may be stabilizing. The token is trading close to $1.33 while exchange balances keep falling and network activity stays steady. PelinayPA said XRP has now entered a consolidation phase after months of sharp price swings. The analyst noted that the token has been moving in a narrow range around $1.33. This suggests the market is no longer driven by strong buying or selling pressure. Instead, price action has settled into a holding pattern as traders
The post XRP Eyes $1.40 Rebound From Key $1.34 Support appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
XRP trades near $1.34 channel support, with $1.37 and $1.40 targets as RSI stays below 50 and MACD remains bearish. XRP traded near $1.336 on the daily Bitstamp chart, as analysts watched the $1.34 rising channel support. The level remains a short-term focus because buyers are targeting $1.37 and $1.40 if support holds. XRP Holds Near $1.34 Channel Support XRP stayed close to the $1.34 area during the latest daily session. The level sits near the lower side of a rising channel. Ali Charts said, “The bottom of the rising channel at $1.34 is a potential buying zone.” The comment showed market focus on support. I’m watching the bottom of the rising channel at $1.34 as a potential buying zone for $XRP. If it holds, targets sit at $1.37 and $1.40. pic.twitter.com/to0eq1SADA — Ali Charts (@alicharts) May 31, 2026 If XRP holds this area, $1.37 is the first short-term target. A further move could place
