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The narrative surrounding XRP has undergone a fundamental transformation, and the token has begun to trade like an asset that has already endured its most punishing tests. Years of regulatory uncertainty, legal scrutiny, and prolonged underperformance have tempered speculation and reshaped its investor base, leaving behind a market that appears more resilient than reactive.

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Dogecoin defended its key support as sell pressure faded.

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XRP price is under renewed pressure, slipping around 1.6% in the last 24 hours and remaining one of the weakest large-cap cryptocurrencies on a weekly basis. Compared to levels seen a month ago, XRP is down roughly 16%, with price action compressing near the lower boundary of a descending triangle pattern.

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is promoting his latest venture, Midnight Protocol, as a major step beyond being just another Cardano sidechain. Instead, he is positioning Midnight as a cross-chain privacy infrastructure designed to bring programmable, compliant privacy to multiple blockchain ecosystems, including Bitcoin and the XRP Ledger.

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Veteran economist Peter Schiff has issued a renewed warning about Bitcoin following a dramatic surge in silver prices, suggesting the cryptocurrency could face a sharply different outcome compared to the precious metals rally. Schiff argued that while silver is accelerating upward, Bitcoin may experience a faster downside move, as market declines often unfold more rapidly under pressure.

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Gold and silver reached major highs in early August 2020, marking a turning point for global financial markets. After that peak, capital began rotating into higher-growth and risk-oriented assets, including Bitcoin, the broader cryptocurrency market, and major U.S. stock indices.

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According to a well-known crypto analyst, Bitcoin's (BTC) long-standing four-year cycle can no longer dictate the direction of the crypto market. For months, both Bitcoin and major altcoins have struggled to regain their previous highs, while traditional markets have flourished.

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Grayscale has published its 2026 predictions for the digital asset industry, tipping Bitcoin (BTC) to set a new all-time high in the first six months of the new year.

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Large-cap assets like Ripple's XRP and Cardano (ADA), which depend largely on committed communities, need to distinguish themselves with real-world use cases.

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A newly filed financial disclosure has raised questions after U.S. Senator David McCormick reported a series of sizable Bitcoin (BTC)-linked investments.

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Charles Hoskinson has refuted claims that he dumped his ADA holdings as the token set its current all-time high of over $3 more than four years ago.

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With scrutiny increasing each day, traders' want for autonomy has pushed privacy coins to the top.

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Completed Season 2 points distribution; “S3e” announcement hints at TGE.

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Layer 2 solutions and expanding use cases drive sustained growth in network deployment activity

 

According to Cryptowzrd's latest technical outlook, Ethereum ended the session with an indecisive close, offering little clarity on immediate direction. With the weekend likely to bring thinner liquidity, patience remains key as the focus shifts to waiting for a cleaner structure and a more reliable scalp opportunity to emerge.

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BitMine staked $219.2M in ETH as Tom Lee repeats 2026 targets, linking Ethereum upside to payments and settlement.

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Falling exchange reserves and ETF absorption place XRP at a critical supply and momentum inflection point

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Bitcoin avoided a real crash as a thin Binance pair briefly wicked lower, while PlanB flagged a widening stock and gold gap.

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XRP is down about 1.6% over the past 24 hours. On the weekly chart, it remains one of the weaker large-cap movers, sitting roughly 16% lower than last month's levels.

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XRP spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in mid-November and quickly amassed over $1.1 billion in inflows. Consistent weekly demand and rising assets positioned the products as a serious contender heading into 2026. Capital, Liquidity, and Conviction: XRP ETFs in 2025 XRP ETFs entered U.S.

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An investment in XRP at the beginning of 2025 has delivered a negative return so far, despite a year marked by some of the most consequential fundamental developments in the asset's history.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be on the brink of a recovery towards $90,000. In the meantime, Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) seems to be stabilizing, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is preparing for a potential surge in volatility, and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is back in focus as a mix of technical signals points to a possible change in direction.

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Solana co-founder Yakovenko forecasts $1T stablecoin supply by 2026 amid AI, robotics, and blockchain growth.

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Ethereum has spent much of December under pressure, and the recent fall below $3,000 has left a visible mark on investor positioning. On-chain data now shows a notable deterioration in profitability across the network, with the share of ETH supply sitting in profit falling below 60%.

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Peter Schiff has issued a fresh warning about Bitcoin after silver recorded a dramatic price surge. The veteran economist said Bitcoin may face the opposite outcome of silver's rally.