After falling sharply toward the $1.10 region during the broader crypto market correction, XRP has rebounded above $1.40, with improving regulation, institutional adoption, and tightening supply dynamics suggesting the long-term outlook may be strengthening rather than weakening. Early Optimism Gives Way to Market-Wide Pressure XRP entered 2026 with growing optimism as several structural developments improved the token’s long-term outlook. Regulatory clarity continued to advance in key jurisdictions, institutional investment vehicles expanded, and adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for cross-border settlement ... (full story)