Altcoinlerin son dönemde Bitcoin’den daha iyi performans gösterdiği yönündeki yorumlar kripto piyasasında yeniden gündemde. Ancak bir analistin yaptığı basit karşılaştırma, bu görüşün tüm piyasa için geçerli olmayabileceğini ortaya koyuyor.
VirtualBacon adıyla bilinen trader Denis Liu, Bitcoin’in 22 Ağustos ve 9 Eylül’de neredeyse aynı seviyede olduğu iki günü karşılaştırdı. BTC bu iki tarihte sırasıyla 78.313 ve 78.440 dolar seviyesindeydi.
Peki Bitcoin yaklaşık aynı yerdeyken altcoinler ne yaptı?
Bitcoin Aynı Yerdeyken Altcoinler Ne Kazandı? Liu’nun karşılaştırmasına göre büyük altcoinlerin çoğu Bitcoin’deki hareketsizliğe rağmen güçlü bir ayrışma göstermedi.
Ethereum %1, XRP %2, Dogecoin %2, Tron %1 ve Cardano %3 gerilerken, büyük altcoinler arasındaki istisnalardan biri Avalanche oldu ve %2 yükseldi.
Liu’ya göre dokuz büyük altcoinin altısı, 22 Ağustos’taki seviyelerine yalnızca birkaç puan uzaklıkta kaldı. Bu da Bitcoin yükseldiğinde altcoinlerin de hareket ettiğini, ancak BTC yatay kaldığında bu kazançların önemli bölümünün geri verildiğini gösteriyor.
Buradaki temel soru ise şu: Altcoinler gerçekten Bitcoin‘i geride mi bırakıyor, yoksa yalnızca Bitcoin’in hareketlerini daha sert mi takip ediyor?
Hangi Altcoinler Bitcoin’den Daha İyi Performans Gösterdi? Karşılaştırmada tamamen ayrışan coinler de vardı.
Solana iki tarih arasındaki dönemde %10, BNB %9 ve Chainlink %5 yükseldi.
Ancak Liu, bu hareketlerin başka bir sorunu beraberinde getirdiğini düşünüyor. Bir coin yükselmeye başladıktan sonra hikâyesinin piyasada yaygın şekilde konuşulmasını beklemek, yatırımcının hareketin önemli bölümünü kaçırmasına neden olabilir.
Bu nedenle trader, daha güçlü performans gösteren altcoinleri takip etmek yerine Bitcoin’i elinde tutmayı tercih ettiğini söyledi.
Liu’nun yaklaşımı, altcoin rallisinin tamamını reddetmiyor. Asıl itirazı, birkaç güçlü performansın bütün piyasaya mal edilmesine.
Bitcoin’den sadece daha sert hareket eden bir coin, yine de Bitcoin’i takip ediyor.”
— VirtualBacon
“Altcoinler Bitcoin’i Geçiyor” Görüşü Neye Dayanıyor? Piyasada bunun tam tersini savunan analistler de bulunuyor.
Matthew Hyland, 100’den fazla büyük altcoinin farklı zaman dilimlerinde Bitcoin’den daha iyi performans gösterdiğini öne sürüyor.
Hyland, temmuz ayında yayımladığı değerlendirmesinde makro risk göstergelerinin 2016-2017 ve 2020-2021 dönemlerine benzer şekilde olumlu bir yapıya dönüştüğünü savunmuştu.
Analist ayrıca Total 2, Total 3 ve OTHERS gibi altcoin piyasasının genel performansını izleyen göstergelerin uzun vadeli düşüş trendlerini kırdığını belirtiyor.
Altcoin Sezonu Gerçekten Başladı mı? Hyland’in görüşünü destekleyen bir başka gelişme de vadeli işlem piyasasında yaşandı. Altcoin sürekli vadeli işlem sözleşmelerindeki açık pozisyon miktarı, Aralık 2024’ten bu yana ilk kez Bitcoin’in üzerindeki seviyeye çıktı.
Hyland bu gelişmeleri, şimdiye kadarki en büyük altcoin yükselişlerinden birinin hazırlığı olarak yorumluyor.
Ancak VirtualBacon’ın yaptığı fiyat karşılaştırması başka bir şey söylüyor: Bitcoin yaklaşık iki buçuk hafta boyunca aynı seviyelerde kalırken piyasanın en büyük altcoinlerinin çoğu belirgin bir şekilde ilerlemedi.
Dolayısıyla iki görüş aslında tamamen aynı soruya cevap vermiyor. Hyland gelecekte oluşabilecek daha geniş bir altcoin hareketine dikkat çekerken, Liu mevcut fiyat performansına bakarak bunun henüz piyasaya genellenemeyeceğini savunuyor.
Altcoinlerde Asıl Hareket Nerede? Veriler, “altcoinler Bitcoin’i geçiyor” ifadesinin şu aşamada bütün piyasayı kapsayan tek bir hikâye olmadığını gösteriyor.
Solana, BNB ve Chainlink gibi bazı altcoinler belirgin şekilde yükselirken büyük bölümün Bitcoin’e kıyasla sınırlı hareket ettiği görülüyor.
Bu nedenle önümüzdeki dönemde asıl izlenecek konu, birkaç altcoinin yükselmeye devam etmesi değil, bu performansın piyasanın geneline yayılıp yayılmayacağı olacak.
Bu içerik genel piyasa verilerine dayanır ve yatırım tavsiyesi değildir. Kendi araştırmanızı yapmanızı öneririz.
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As top crypto assets continue to show mixed price actions, it appears that institutional investors across the broad crypto market are gradually withdrawing their interest, causing momentum in the ETF market to fade.
While the broader crypto ETF market is seeing less participation from investors, the latest data from SosoValue shows that XRP has emerged as the only major cryptocurrency among Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to attract fresh capital during the latest daily trading session.
XRP sees sustained demand After a day of zero participation in the XRP ETF ecosystem, it appears that investor demand for the XRP investment product has returned.
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Per the data, XRP ETFs recorded a modest $1.55 million in net inflows on September 8, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs all posted net outflows on the same day.
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With XRP being the only asset that attracted fresh capital on that day, Bitcoin ETFs collectively recorded about $46.65 million in net outflows, while Ethereum and Solana ETFs saw $24.29 million and $667,720 in withdrawals on the same day.
Although XRP only saw a very modest capital flow into its funds, it has taken dominance over the ETF market, as it shows that investors are more interested in gaining exposure to XRP through regulated ETF products rather than other assets.
XRP reclaims $1.43While XRP is back on a bullish trajectory, showing a modest price gain of around 3% over the last day, the sustained demand for its ETF product could further drive price appreciation for the asset.
As such, traders are increasingly becoming optimistic about a $2 breakout for XRP as momentum continues to build despite market instability.
South Korea-based digital asset wallet company IoTrust, led by CEO Sangsu Baek, unveiled a new brand identity for DCENT on September 8, marking the first major rebranding since the brand was launched eight years ago.
As part of the rebranding, the English brand name has changed from “D’CENT” to “DCENT,” removing the apostrophe, while the Korean brand name remains unchanged.
The new slogan, “Own your future. At ease.”, reflects DCENT’s commitment to keeping ownership of digital assets in the hands of users while reducing the burden associated with storing and managing them. The new wordmark and signature color, “DCENT Lime,” visually represent this direction.
Beyond the Name: Expanding the Digital Asset ExperienceThe rebranding goes beyond changes to the brand name and visual identity. Hardware wallets have evolved from devices used primarily for asset storage into access points for approving transactions, participating in staking, and using a wide range of digital asset services.
In line with this evolution, DCENT is expanding into a brand that provides a comprehensive digital asset experience encompassing storage, backup, management, and utility.
The key phrase behind the rebranding is “Beyond Storage.” It represents DCENT’s commitment to making the entire digital asset journey more convenient—from secure storage to backup, recovery, management, and use.
Unveiled alongside the rebranding, DCENT X is a premium hardware wallet that embodies this direction through its product experience.
DCENT X is a cold wallet that allows users to clearly review what they are signing on its 2.4-inch AMOLED display and approve it with a single fingerprint. With the addition of the touchscreen- and fingerprint-enabled DCENT X, DCENT now offers a broader range of options suited to different storage preferences and usage environments, alongside its biometric hardware wallet and the card-style DCENT S.
DCENT S and DCENT X both feature a backup and recovery method using the Recovery Card. This approach reduces the inconvenience of manually writing down and storing a recovery phrase and allows users to manage their recovery information through a separate physical card, improving the convenience of digital asset storage.
From Personal Wallets to Enterprise and Institutional SolutionsDCENT is also expanding beyond individual users to provide digital asset management environments for businesses and institutions.
About DCENT EnterpriseDCENT Enterprise is an institutional solution designed to help businesses and institutions securely store and manage digital assets. It supports internal control mechanisms such as multi-level approvals, enabling organizations involving multiple authorized personnel to manage digital assets according to their internal policies.
Connecting personal hardware wallets and organization-level digital asset management solutions under a single DCENT brand represents the direction of the company’s business expansion through this rebranding.
“This rebranding marks the beginning of DCENT’s expansion beyond an asset storage device into a digital asset experience brand that connects backup, recovery, management, and utility,” said a representative of IoTrust. “We will continue to expand our business by broadening the options available to individual users through DCENT X and DCENT S, while supporting the digital asset management environments of businesses and institutions through DCENT Enterprise.”
DCENT currently supports more than 100 blockchain networks and over 10,000 tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum, XRP Ledger, Solana, and Stellar (XLM).
Flare Networks co-founder Hugo Philion has responded to concerns about FXRP after Ripple engineer Neil Hartner raised questions about the security of blockchain bridges.
Notably, the discussion followed a security incident involving Liquid Network’s Liquid BTC. The company said hackers withdrew about 4,000 BTC, worth roughly $320 million at the time, from the Liquid Federation wallet.
Hartner responded to the incident by saying, “Bridges are hard.” Meanwhile, Flare promoter Hussein Badakhchani replied that Flare had “fixed” the problems associated with bridges.
However, Hartner responded by saying, “I think of this often,” while referencing a 2024 warning that there are essentially two types of bridges: those that have already been hacked and those that will eventually be hacked.
Giving a subtle jab at Flare, founder Philion joined the conversation.
Philion Defends FXRP Security Philion said it was “super depressing” to see comments from key Ripple figures that appear to ignore concerns important to XRP holders and the Flare ecosystem.
He said comments from well-known Ripple figures could make the XRP community think that Ripple is against Flare and FXRP. Philion stressed that this is not the case.
He then explained why he believes FXRP was built with security in mind. According to Philion, most of the XRP used in FXRP is protected through XRPL Escrow, the same system Ripple uses to hold its large XRP reserves.
He said XRPL Escrow has safely held large amounts of XRP for years, so the likelihood of a major, undiscovered security flaw is relatively low. Philion added that if XRPL Escrow itself had a serious security problem, it would affect much more than just FXRP.
FXRP Limits Potential Losses Philion also explained what could happen if FXRP were hacked. He said that if an attack occurred, most of the XRP held in escrow would be moved to a custodian for protection. The remaining XRP, usually less than 20%, is backed by additional collateral in stablecoins and FLR.
The idea is to limit how much money an attacker could steal.
Philion said FXRP was designed to keep the amount of funds at risk as small as possible. This means that even if a security breach occurred, the losses would be much smaller than those seen in some major bridge hacks.
Ripple Engineer Clarifies His Comments Meanwhile, Hartner later said Philion had misunderstood his earlier comments. He explained that his main concern was the long history of bridge hacks. Because of this, he believes users should be “hyper-vigilant” when using any bridge.
Hartner also said he was not suggesting that Flare is careless about security. Instead, he was warning that saying a bridge has “fixed” its security problems could make users overly confident.
You’re misreading me. Given how many bridges have been hacked over the years, users should approach all of them with hypervigilance. My worry is that framing any bridge as having “fixed it” breeds complacency. Not saying that Flare itself is complacent or lax on security.
— Neil Hartner (@illneil) September 7, 2026
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XRP is showing a bullish signal as its short-term moving average gets closer to its long-term moving average.
The 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) is moving toward the 150-day SMA. If the 50-day average crosses above the 150-day average, it would create a golden cross.
Notably, traders see a golden cross as a sign that momentum may be turning bullish. Traders are watching this setup because the last time XRP formed a similar pattern, its price climbed from around $2.20 to above $3.60, a gain of more than 63%.
If the current moving averages eventually cross, traders may look to that previous move as a possible reference for what could happen next.
XRP Golden Cross Is Not Confirmed Yet It is important to note that XRP has not formed a golden cross yet. As of September 8, XRP was trading around $1.39, up 2.10% over the past week.
The 50-day moving average is about $1.197, while the 150-day moving average is around $1.238. This shows that the two averages are very close.
XRP is now at an important point. If the 50-day average moves above the 150-day average, it could strengthen the bullish outlook and attract traders expecting a recovery.
However, if the 50-day average fails to move above the 150-day average, the golden-cross setup could disappear, and XRP may not see the expected price increase.
BINANCE: XRP/USD price Chart Can XRP Repeat the $2.20-to-$3.60 Rally? XRP’s previous rally is interesting, but it does not mean the same thing will happen again.
For XRP to continue rising, buyers would need to push the price higher while keeping it above the key moving-average levels. A strong price breakout accompanied by higher trading volume would make the bullish signal stronger.
XRP Stuck Between $1.30 and $1.50 Meanwhile, according to analyst ChartNerd, XRP has been trapped in a tight range between $1.30 support and $1.50 resistance for about three weeks. He says this pattern looks similar to a range XRP traded in earlier in 2026, before the price eventually dropped.
XRP hit a low in February, then recovered toward $1.50 and moved sideways for several months. In May, it reached its 20-week moving average but failed to break above it and later fell to a cycle low of around $0.98.
Since then, XRP has recovered, moved back above the 20-week moving average, and climbed toward the 50-week EMA, which is now the main resistance level.
The 50-Week EMA Is the Key Test The two important levels are the weekly moving averages:
50-week EMA: around $1.53 20-week EMA: around $1.28 This puts XRP between two important levels, with the $1.50 area acting as the main resistance. Breaking back above the 20-week EMA is already a positive sign because XRP previously failed at this level in May before falling toward $0.98.
However, the 50-week EMA remains the bigger challenge. ChartNerd also pointed out that XRP faced the 50-week EMA in January near $2.50 and then dropped sharply. Because of this, how XRP reacts around the current 50-week EMA could be important.
For now, the analyst believes traders should wait for confirmation. A break above $1.50 could signal further upside, while a drop below around $1.20 could signal weakness.
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Key Highlights XRP currently trades at $1.43, posting daily gains of 3.8% and weekly advances of 4.2% Technical analyst Ali Charts monitors $1.40 as crucial resistance, with a breakout potentially driving price to $1.46 Crypto trader Dark Defender identifies bull flag formation with upside projection to $1.8815 Daily chart reveals bullish flag configuration suggesting potential 48% surge to $2.10 XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $13 million in net capital inflows during early September XRP has surged 3.8% in the past 24 hours, reaching a trading price of $1.43. The digital asset has also registered a 4.2% increase across the seven-day period as market participants observe the formation of promising technical patterns near critical support zones.
XRP Price This upward momentum persists despite broader market headwinds. Approximately $350 billion evaporated from US equity markets today as crude oil reached its highest levels in three months.
Nevertheless, cryptocurrency market sentiment maintains an optimistic tone. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently registers at 72, indicating investors remain in “Greed” mode despite the recent correction following the late-August price surge.
Technical analyst Ali Charts highlighted a descending triangle formation appearing on XRP’s hourly timeframe. In a social media update on X, the analyst stated they’re monitoring for an hourly candle close above the $1.40 threshold, noting that a validated breakout could catalyze upward momentum toward $1.46.
XRP BREAKOUT WATCH$XRP appears to be forming a descending triangle on the hourly chart.
I'm watching for an hourly close above $1.40. If confirmed, the breakout could trigger a rally toward $1.46. pic.twitter.com/K1RNqYkPnM
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) September 8, 2026
Meanwhile, prominent trader Dark Defender offered additional perspective, highlighting a bull flag configuration on XRP’s price chart. Dark Defender noted that a breakout and subsequent retest have already occurred, with the next upside objective set at $1.8815.
Bullish Flag Formation Suggests $2.10 Objective Examining the daily timeframe, XRP has developed a classic bullish flag structure following its powerful late-August price advance. This technical pattern functions as a continuation formation, typically indicating the preceding uptrend is preparing to resume.
The flag structure slopes downward, which technical experts interpret as a consolidation phase driven by profit-taking from early-entry traders. A decisive move above the $1.50 zone, representing the flag’s upper boundary, would be necessary to validate this bullish setup.
Should this breakout materialize, a measured move calculated from the flagpole’s height establishes a price objective at $2.10. This projection represents an impressive 48% appreciation from present valuation levels.
Blockchain Metrics Suggest Significant Price Movement Ahead Blockchain analytics from Santiment reveal that active wallet addresses on the XRP Ledger experienced a notable surge during late August before declining. A crossover event between the 7-day and 30-day moving averages for active addresses has historically served as a precursor to substantial price fluctuations in both directions.
XRP exchange-traded fund products opened September with $13 million in net inflows, translating to a daily average of $3.3 million. If this pace continues, monthly inflows could reach $60–$70 million, though this would still represent a decline exceeding 50% compared to the previous month.
Source; SoSoValue Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse maintains his advocacy for the CLARITY Act, legislation designed to establish comprehensive regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest rate determination on September 16th, with market expectations of a rate increase currently standing at 60%.
The earlier XRP price forecast targeting $1.80 continues to hold validity, with the $1.50 breakout threshold representing the critical level for traders to monitor in the immediate term.
Native lending on the XRP Ledger is closer than ever, but it still needs to clear a high governance bar before it goes live. Two protocol amendments, XLS-65 and XLS-66, must each secure the backing of more than 80% of the network's trusted validators and hold that support for two consecutive weeks before either can activate on mainnet.
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Ripple CTO Emeritus and XRP Ledger chief architect David Schwartz has revealed the operational metrics of his private hub — essentially a major relay server through which other network nodes communicate.
The telemetry covers the period from August 25 to September 8, and validators' interest in it is no coincidence: this is one of XRPL's key nodes. The Ripple veteran's verdict is that the system has fully recovered from the recent crisis and is operating with rock-solid stability, or, as Schwartz himself put it, "Rock Solid."
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For the ecosystem, this publication is more than just a set of dry charts — it is a long-awaited seal of approval. Just over a month ago, on July 31, the XRPL network suffered a serious infrastructure crisis.
How one spam attack nearly overloaded the XRP network and why its creator had to personally prove that everything had been fixedAnonymous attackers launched a so-called "manifest storm." A manifest is the digital credential of a validator node, and the attackers flooded the network with thousands of fake credentials, forcing nodes to spend resources processing garbage.
At the time, Schwartz's hub suffered widespread connection failures with an onReadMessage error directly at the agreement stage — the point at which nodes compare the state of the ledger with one another. However, block finalization and consensus itself were not interrupted for even a minute, and the incident was resolved through emergency engineering intervention without shutting down the network.
XRPL Hub Server peer latency metrics from August 25 to September 8, 2026, Source: David SchwartzDevelopers had to rush out the xrpld 3.2.1 hotfix. It limited manifest sizes and reworked data caching for unknown nodes so that the system would no longer waste resources on suspicious participants. A month later, Schwartz presented the first results of the patch under real-world conditions.
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The latest charts prove that the consequences of the attack have been completely eliminated. The hub reliably maintains around 400 simultaneous connections, peaking at 423, including 135 inbound and 271 outbound connections. Latency — the response time between nodes — fell to 165 milliseconds.
The only anomaly was a one-off spike to 1.49 seconds on September 6, but the algorithms contained it without affecting consensus. Connection drops remained at 84.6 incidents per five-minute interval — a normal background rate rather than a sign of trouble. The malicious activity metric, labeled "Abuse," fell to nearly zero, as the updated protection now filters out almost all garbage traffic.
In essence, this is not a routine uptime report for a single server, but a public audit of the updated xrpld software under real-world load. It confirms that XRPL's infrastructure is ready for long-term, stable operation.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) futures trading volume hit a six-month high in August as spot ETFs have now logged eight straight weeks of positive inflows.
What the Futures Data ShowsAccording to CryptoQuant, XRP futures trading volume across major exchanges reached its highest level since February during August, with total volume across Binance, Bybit, and OKX alone hitting $64.6 billion for the month.
Binance led with roughly $37 billion, followed by Bybit at $14.54 billion and OKX at $12.88 billion.
CryptoQuant noted that high futures volume does not automatically signal a rally since elevated activity can reflect both long and short positioning.
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Funding rates and open interest remain the key factors in determining which direction the new liquidity is actually pushing.
Ali Martinez posted on X that XRP has spent nearly a decade forming a massive ascending triangle on the monthly chart, with $3.66 as the critical resistance level.
A monthly close above that level would confirm the breakout and activate a long-term technical target near $60.
In a separate post Tuesday, Ali Martinez flagged a near-term descending triangle on the hourly chart with a clean break above $1.40 needed to trigger a rally toward $1.46.
XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Eight WeeksAccording to SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs recorded positive net inflows for eight consecutive weeks through the week ending September 4, adding $18.96 million over the latest week.
That is a smaller figure than the $110.49 million added the prior week, but the streak extending to eight straight weeks without a single red print points to steady institutional accumulation rather than one-off demand.
XRP Price Analysis: Key Levels to WatchXRP holds flat Tuesday, compressing inside a symmetrical triangle that has formed since the September 4 spike to $1.4880.
The 20-day EMA at $1.3952 and session VWAP at $1.3944 both sit just below as thin support, with the 50-day EMA at $1.4011 as immediate resistance overhead.
Key levels for XRP: $1.40 — break above triggers move toward $1.46 $3.66 — monthly resistance, break confirms long-term $60 target $1.388 — triangle base support, losing this opens slide to $1.36 Image: Shutterstock
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Renowned American media personality Alex Jones has made noteworthy statements that are of great interest to XRP investors.
In a recent publication, Jones warned that with the global financial system coming under increasing pressure, governments might eventually try to seize private assets, and addressed this to XRP holders.
The Main Topic Was XRP! In a video posted from his Jones X account, he claimed that regulators could develop mechanisms to control citizens’ assets during a serious financial crisis, and that the possibility of federal authorities freezing private crypto assets during a systemic financial crisis could arise.
At this point, Jones specifically raises the possibility that authorities could target digital assets like XRP. Jones compares this potential scenario to the restrictions the US government placed on private gold ownership in 1933, noting that under extraordinary circumstances, digital assets could face similar interventions.
Jones also recalled earlier allegations that the US FDIC and European authorities discussed mechanisms that could lead to the use or damage of private financial assets during a banking collapse. However, he did not state or present any official documents confirming or showing that a coordinated plan to seize XRP or other private assets was being prepared.
However, Jones emphasized that he did not make a specific price prediction for XRP and that he does not consider himself an expert on cryptocurrency.
“I don’t think this will happen to the assets you hold. I’m not an XRP expert.”
XRP Community Objects to Jones! Jones’s statements also sparked debate within the XRP community. Vet, an XRP Ledger validator, countered Jones’s assessment, arguing that the claim of direct government seizure of XRP in a self-custody wallet, where the individual controls their own private keys, is technically problematic.
Vet, however, pointed out that while governments can impose legal and regulatory measures on centralized institutions such as exchanges and custody services, XRP held by individuals in self-custody wallets is not considered a bank deposit and would not be included in the FDIC liquidation process due to another bank’s bankruptcy.
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The amount of XRP an investor needs to rank among the top holders has fallen again.
Roughly 2,120 XRP is now enough to place a wallet in the top 10% of XRP Ledger accounts. At XRP’s current price of around $1.40, 2,120 XRP is worth approximately $2,968.
The latest figures show how XRP wallet distribution has changed as the XRP Ledger continues to add accounts. Notably, the total number of wallets on XRPL is 8,121,349.
2,120 XRP Reaches the Top 10% According to the latest XRP rich-list data, the thresholds increase as investors move toward the upper tiers.
XRP Holdings Approximate Ranking 2,119 XRP Top 10% 7,433 XRP Top 5% 10,019 XRP Top 4% 44,490 XRP Top 1% Current independent rich-list data puts the top-10% threshold at 2,119.55 XRP and the top-1% threshold at about 44,490 XRP as of September 8. That means a wallet holding 10,000 XRP, worth roughly $14,000 at $1.40, would already sit considerably higher than the top 10% threshold.
XRP Wealth Distribution Is Changing The shift coincides with the rapid expansion of the XRP Ledger’s account base. The network now has more than 8.12 million wallets, according to current rich-list data.
However, the number of accounts should not be interpreted as the number of individual XRP holders. One person can control multiple wallets, while exchanges and other custodians can hold XRP on behalf of many users.
There is also a major concentration effect at the top. Current data indicates that accounts below 1,000 XRP represent about 85% of the total, yet collectively hold only a small fraction of the XRP in those accounts.
For instance, 4,13 million accounts hold 0-20 XRP with a collective balance of 24.168 million tokens. Also, 2.55 million wallets hold 20-500 XRP with a collective balance of 220.8 million coins.
Could 2,120 XRP Become a Significant Position? A 2,120-XRP wallet may not look particularly large today. At $1.40 per XRP, it represents less than $3,000. But its ranking within the XRP Ledger appears significant.
If the value of XRP someday reaches $10, the same portfolio will rise to $21,200 or $212,000 at $100 per coin.
That does not mean 2,120 XRP is guaranteed to become a valuable portfolio in the future. XRP’s future price remains uncertain, and wallet rankings can change as holders accumulate or sell.
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Ripple CTO Emeritus and XRP Ledger chief architect David Schwartz has shared detailed operational metrics for his private hub, a pivotal relay server that forms a major communications point for other XRP Ledger nodes.
XRPL recovers after July infrastructure crisisThe latest telemetry, which spans August 25 to September 8, comes roughly a month after an infrastructure crisis rocked the XRP Ledger. On July 31, anonymous actors targeted the network with a “manifest storm”—an attack that flooded the system with thousands of fake validator credentials.
A manifest acts as a digital credential for each validator node. By overwhelming the network with inauthentic manifests, attackers forced legitimate nodes to divert resources toward processing spam, putting the ledger’s operational stability at risk.
Schwartz’s core relay hub was among the most affected servers. It experienced numerous connection failures, including an “onReadMessage” error right at the agreement stage, the critical moment when nodes compare and validate the state of the ledger. Despite the widespread disruption, block finalization and consensus mechanisms continued without interruption, and network engineers intervened swiftly to resolve the problem without taking the network offline.
Security upgrades and real-world performanceXRP Ledger developers quickly released the xrpld 3.2.1 hotfix after the incident. The update curtailed the potential impact of spam by capping the size of manifests and improving how the system caches data from unknown nodes. This change aimed to prevent the network from wasting computing power on unauthenticated entities.
Schwartz reviewed the impact of these security measures in his latest publication, revealing that the system’s stability has not only recovered but also strengthened against similar attacks. New monitoring data shows that his relay hub reliably supports around 400 simultaneous connections, reaching a peak of 423 in this period—comprising 135 inbound and 271 outbound links with other network nodes.
Latency, a core indicator of network health reflecting the response time between nodes, dropped to 165 milliseconds. This improvement highlights the recovery from the prior disruption. The only irregularity spotted was a brief latency spike to 1.49 seconds on September 6, which the system’s algorithms managed without any impact on ledger consensus.
The updated XRPL node software effectively contained threats and maintained both connectivity and consensus, eliminating nearly all malicious traffic while keeping connection interruptions within normal operational ranges.
Metrics for malicious behavior, labeled as “Abuse,” have almost vanished, as the enhanced filters now block the vast majority of suspicious activity. The network’s rate of dropped connections registered at 84.6 incidents per five minutes, within typical limits for XRPL hubs under heavy load.
Wider trends: Web3 infrastructure and tokenized assetsThese technical improvements and resilient performance come at a time when traditional financial infrastructure is facing a paradigm shift. Industry participants are turning to Web3 solutions, with platforms such as 1stepSwap enabling investors to directly hold shares of leading U.S. companies, gold, and silver in crypto wallets. Tokenization of real-world assets—and automatic optimization for best prices across markets—removes intermediaries, streamlining market access for users accustomed to complex traditional brokerage systems.
Schwartz’s findings serve as a public demonstration that the XRP Ledger and its core hubs are ready for ongoing, stable network activity, even as market participants increasingly explore on-chain infrastructure and asset tokenization.
Network data confirms the latest software update has prepared XRPL for stable, high-volume operation, building resilience for the ecosystem’s next phase of growth.
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Major crypto exchange Coinbase appeared to record a massive surge in its XRP holdings, according to X account XRP Rich List Bot, which posted an hourly update showing Coinbase's XRP balance rising 4,870.7% to 5,569,165,957 XRP.
The surge coincided with no announcement of new buys or of Coinbase receiving the massive stash of XRP, causing popular XRPL explorer XRPScan to set the record straight.
The clarification remains necessary given that the XRP Rich List Bot is an automated monitoring bot for XRP-rich wallet balances, which reports hourly tracking of significant wallet changes, making it crucial for XRPScan to add the right context.
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Clarifying the 4,870% increase, XRPScan noted that Coinbase did not gain 5.5 billion XRP. The change was rather caused by a major update to its wallet identification system; XRPScan stated it had just completed the identification and labeling of 146 previously unidentified Coinbase wallets.
The update brought those XRP holdings under Coinbase's recognized rich-list balance. As a result, Coinbase moved into the No. 3 position on the XRP rich list.
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In August 2026, XRPScan announced a revamp of its platform, with the recent consolidation of the Coinbase wallets being part of its efforts to provide streamlined and accurate data reporting.
Coinbase now boasts a 5,683,635,165 XRP balance, or a 5.684% share of XRP supply, across 152 accounts, taking the 3rd spot on the rich list. Ripple leads the rich list with a 3,781,131,458 XRP balance and 35,700,000,000 XRP sitting in escrow across a total of 26 accounts. Upbit sits in second spot with a 6,416,060,312 XRP balance across 12 accounts. Binance ranks fourth with a 2,608,237,482 XRP balance sitting across 18 accounts.
XRPL newsIn a recent development, Permission Delegation on the XRP Ledger has passed an independent security review by Cantina Security and the XRPL quality assurance test suite.
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According to XRPScan data, fixCleanup3_3_0, a major bundled fix amendment, is scheduled to activate on the XRP Ledger mainnet in the next two days if validator support remains above the required threshold.
In a separate development, the Batch amendment is closing in on a majority, nearing 80% support with a current 71.43% consensus.
French crypto analyst Egrag has released a new technical analysis focused on XRP, one of the largest altcoins by market capitalization. Egrag’s assessment centers on understanding XRP’s historical bull runs using both arithmetic and geometric averages to determine potential future price levels.
XRP’s historical bull runs analyzedReviewing XRP’s past market cycles, Egrag calculated the percentage gains for three major rally periods. According to the analyst, XRP posted price surges of 2,405%, 1,002%, and 1,250% across its previous bull cycles. These moves have commonly served as reference points within the crypto community for projecting potential future trajectories.
To provide a precise projection, Egrag used two mathematical approaches. The arithmetic average of these rallies is 1,552%, while the geometric mean stands at 1,444%. Applying the geometric mean to XRP’s price, Egrag estimated the token could potentially reach around $13 if a similar bull run unfolds.
The analyst contrasted each method, explaining that arithmetic averaging gives equal weight to each market cycle. In contrast, the geometric mean measures compounded growth and is considered more conservative in its projections. Egrag stated a preference for the geometric approach, emphasizing its suitability for measuring compounded returns across multiple cycles.
Mathematically, the geometric mean “measures the average compounded multiplicative expansion across those three cycles”, and is less speculative than other calculation methods, Egrag argued.
Egrag also dismissed the use of more speculative price prediction tools such as smoothed moving averages or Fibonacci retracement levels for these projections, stating, “No fantasy numbers, no random targets. Just Math.”
Mini dictionary: Geometric mean – In financial analysis, geometric mean reflects the average rate of return per period on assets that are compounded over multiple periods, providing a more conservative estimate where compounding is relevant.
CycleXRP Bull Run (%)First cycle2,405%Second cycle1,002%Third cycle1,250%Arithmetic average1,552%Geometric mean1,444%External factors and altcoin market contextEgrag acknowledged that past performance cannot guarantee future results, especially in the unpredictable cryptocurrency market. The analyst highlighted how macroeconomic factors such as rising energy prices and ongoing political uncertainties continue to impact digital assets, including blue-chip altcoins like XRP.
Citing market research from Wintermute, a leading liquidity provider in digital assets, Egrag highlighted that large-cap altcoins have demonstrated relative resilience. Several of these coins managed to hold key price levels even as technology stocks experienced sharp sell-offs in recent weeks.
The stability of major altcoins amid equity market volatility suggests that sector rotation and broader economic factors continue to influence crypto performance alongside technical elements.
Egrag’s latest analysis adds to the ongoing discussion regarding the role of mathematical modeling in anticipating price movements for high-profile cryptocurrencies. While technical patterns offer one perspective, industry observers continue to monitor both chart-based analysis and macroeconomic trends for a more complete outlook on future price action.
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XRP derivatives experienced a rare 10,535% liquidation imbalance during the Labor Day period, a time typically characterized by lower liquidity.
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XRP briefly fell to about $1.38 as leveraged long liquidations intensified during low holiday liquidity. XRP open interest reportedly dropped 14%, from $558 million to $478 million. US spot XRP ETFs recorded an eighth straight week of inflows, adding approximately $19 million. EX DeFi promoted cloud-mining contracts to XRP holders, though its advertised returns are not guaranteed. XRP has recently undergone significant market volatility. Amidst the relatively low liquidity of the Labor Day holiday, the price briefly retraced to around $1.38, triggering the forced liquidation of a large number of leveraged long positions. Subsequently, XRP fluctuated around the $1.40 mark, signaling a market-wide “leveraged flush-out.”
This correction does not imply a fundamental shift in XRP’s underlying value. Recent data show a marked decline in open interest and leverage levels, with approximately $14.2 million in XRP-related liquidations occurring across the market over the past 48 hours. This indicates that previously concentrated leveraged positions are being gradually cleared, easing short-term speculative pressure.
Meanwhile, long-term interest in XRP remains intact. US spot XRP ETFs have recorded net inflows for eight consecutive weeks; the most recent week saw an inflow of approximately $19 million. Although the volume has decreased compared to earlier periods, the sustained positive inflow demonstrates that institutional investor interest in XRP has not waned.
For investors concerned about potential losses from further short-term price drops, a practical question arises: beyond simply waiting for the price to rise, are there more flexible ways to utilize their digital assets and explore opportunities for long-term returns?
Against this backdrop, an increasing number of XRP holders are shifting their investment strategies toward EX DeFi cloud mining platforms. They are seeking a more stable path for asset growth that is insulated from the volatility of the broader cryptocurrency market.
Why has XRP been so volatile recently? XRP’s recent volatility is closely linked to the concentration of leveraged positions, shifts in market liquidity, and rapid changes in investor sentiment.
XRP had previously surged in August, briefly approaching the $1.70 mark. This rapid rise attracted a large number of leveraged traders to the market; when the price subsequently retreated from its highs, stop-loss orders and forced liquidations on long positions were triggered, further amplifying the downward movement.
This type of “long squeeze” often triggers a chain reaction: prices fall → long positions are forced to close → market selling pressure mounts → prices weaken further. Recently, XRP open interest dropped from approximately $558 million to $478 million—a decline of about 14%—indicating a significant contraction in market leverage.
From another perspective, the reduction in leverage could also signal that the market is undergoing a repricing process. With highly leveraged positions cleared out, any subsequent capital inflows could actually lead to a healthier price trajectory.
Are the bullish factors for XRP fading? Not at all. Although XRP faces short-term price pressure, there are still noteworthy positive factors regarding its ecosystem development.
First, on Sep. 1, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens in accordance with its established escrow mechanism. It is important to note that an escrow unlock does not mean the entire 1 billion XRP is dumped onto the market; a significant portion of the tokens is typically returned to escrow. Following this unlock, XRP did not experience the massive sell-off the market had previously feared.
Second, capital inflows into XRP ETFs remain positive. Recent data show that US spot XRP ETFs have recorded net weekly inflows for eight consecutive weeks. While the inflow of approximately $19 million last week was lower than the previous week, the sustained positive inflow remains a key signal for the market.
Therefore, a more accurate assessment is not that “bullish factors for XRP have vanished,” but rather that the price is currently digesting profit-taking and leveraged positions following the recent rally, while medium- to long-term fundamentals remain supported by institutional capital, ETFs, and the growth of the XRPL ecosystem.
What should be watched regarding XRP’s next price moves? Currently, the $1.40 level has become a critical psychological benchmark for the market.
If XRP can firmly re-establish itself above $1.40 and gradually break through the $1.45–$1.50 range, market sentiment could improve. A further breakout above the previous resistance zone of $1.65–$1.70 would likely make the $2.00 mark a key psychological target for investors once again.
Conversely, if XRP consistently fails to hold the $1.40 level, there is a risk of a further pullback to previous support zones.
XRP investors seek additional ways to generate returns For long-term XRP holders, short-term price fluctuations do not necessarily translate into increased returns. Beyond simply waiting for the price of XRP to rise, some investors are turning to digital asset yield models—such as cloud mining—to enhance the utility of their assets and generate returns through alternative methods.
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What to watch next for XRP? Following a recent rapid surge and a leverage flush-out, the XRP market is entering a phase of new equilibrium. In the short term, whether the price can firmly re-establish itself above $1.40 and whether ETF inflows resume growth will be key factors influencing market sentiment. In the medium to long term, the development of the XRPL ecosystem, institutional adoption, and the regulatory environment for digital assets remain areas worth continued attention.
For XRP holders, market volatility brings both risk and potential opportunities for asset reallocation. Beyond monitoring XRP price trends and ETF capital flows, investors can also explore avenues like EX DeFi cloud mining to generate diversified returns on their assets.
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Amid the ongoing pullback following the August rally, XRP must defend its current price level to maintain its bullish trend.
XRP has reached an important point as it tries to hold on to its recent recovery. Currently, XRP trades at $1.39, with a market capitalization of $86.94 billion. The token has also fallen 1.79% over the past 24 hours. This decline follows XRP’s 28.5% gain in August, its strongest August performance in five years.
However, XRP has struggled to keep that momentum going. The token briefly moved above $1.42 during its recovery before falling back toward $1.396. With the price now sitting close to a key support area, the next few trading sessions could determine whether buyers can keep the recovery on track or sellers push the price lower.
XRP Faces Test Around $1.39 The broader crypto market has also made the situation more difficult for XRP. Total crypto market capitalization has dropped 3.12% to about $2.69 trillion, while Bitcoin dominance has climbed to 59.12%. When Bitcoin takes up a larger share of the market, altcoins such as XRP often struggle to attract the same level of buying interest.
At the same time, the Fear & Greed Index stands at 71, which keeps overall sentiment in the Greed category despite crypto prices pulling back.
XRP has entered a period of consolidation below several moving averages after traders took profits near resistance. Still, the token remains slightly above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA 200) at $1.3927.
XRP 1h Chart This makes the $1.39 area especially important. XRP currently has immediate support at $1.3887. A confirmed break below this level could weaken the current price structure and open the way toward the $1.36-$1.35 area, which several analysts consider the next major demand zone.
The momentum indicators also show that buyers have lost some strength. The XRP RSI sits around 41, showing weaker momentum but remaining above oversold levels. The daily MACD histogram reads -0.01, which also indicates a slowdown in bullish momentum.
XRP Needs to Reclaim $1.40 XRP’s range from the previous trading session shows that the token reached $1.41 at its highest point and fell to $1.38 at its lowest. This places the $1.38-$1.42 range at the center of the current price action.
For XRP to regain stronger upward momentum, buyers need to push the token back above the $1.4018-$1.4057 range and hold that area. A successful move above this zone could put $1.4132 next, followed by $1.4267.
Until XRP moves back above the $1.4057-$1.4132 range, the recent rebounds could remain short-term recoveries rather than signs of a renewed uptrend. As a result, buyers have two clear tasks: defend $1.3887 and reclaim the $1.4018-$1.4057 area.
If XRP loses $1.3887, however, selling pressure could increase quickly. In that case, traders could turn their attention to $1.36-$1.35, where the next major support area sits.
XRP ETFs Continue to Attract Capital While the short-term chart looks uncertain, XRP continues to receive support from the institutional side. Spot XRP ETFs recorded $18.96 million in net inflows during the week ending Sept. 4, extending their positive streak to eight consecutive weeks.
The latest inflows came after an even stronger week. Specifically, during the week ending Aug. 28, XRP ETFs recorded $110.49 million in net inflows, marking their largest weekly intake of 2026. Cumulative net inflows have now reached about $1.68 billion.
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XRP is again displaying a technical structure that led to some of its most significant rallies in past years, according to cryptocurrency analyst Dark Defender. In a recent update, Dark Defender highlighted a repeating pattern on the weekly chart known as the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) “Jumping Pattern,” which previously surfaced before notable price surges in 2014 and 2017.
Jumping Pattern on the Weekly ChartThe chart analysis identifies two previous appearances of this Jumping Pattern. The first formed in 2014 and the second in 2017, both preceding strong upward moves. Dark Defender noted the recent structure resembles those setups and implied that a major rally may be near. The analyst referred to this potential upward movement as the “Frog Leap for an all-time high.”
In historical instances, XRP consolidated near important moving averages before initiating its strongest runs. The current setup appears similar, with the asset now compressing around the 23.60% Fibonacci level at $1.1204 and facing resistance at the 85.40% level, marked at $1.5692.
XRP appears ready, mirroring its 2014 and 2017 Exponential Moving Average Jumping Patterns. The possibility of reaching an all-time high may be closer than anticipated.
A major rally in 2017 pushed XRP above $3 for the first time since 2018, fueled by this same pattern. Now, analysts are watching closely as a similar formation develops.
Key Fibonacci Levels and Price TargetsDark Defender’s analysis provides a sequence of upside targets based on Fibonacci retracement levels. These milestones outline potential price appreciation zones if a breakout occurs. The 161.80% level is set at $1.8815, followed by 261.80% at $4.1043. Further above, targets include 361.80% at $7.0786, 427.20% at $10.1101, and the highest projection at $18.2275.
Fibonacci LevelPrice Target (USD)23.60%$1.120485.40% (Resistance)$1.5692161.80%$1.8815261.80%$4.1043361.80%$7.0786427.20%$10.1101Final Target$18.2275The analyst emphasized that this technical setup remains valid even if the legislative outlook for digital assets changes in the near term.
Regulatory Outlook: CLARITY ActThe CLARITY Act, a proposed bill designed to establish regulatory guidelines for digital assets such as XRP, is approaching a key Senate procedural vote scheduled for September 15. The US House of Representatives is set to leave Washington by September 17 and is not expected to return before mid-November, which could delay further legislative progress.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a member of the US Senate actively involved in cryptocurrency regulation, has warned that failure to pass the bill soon may push substantial crypto legislation decisions to 2030.
Mini dictionary: CLARITY Act, a draft law introduced in the US aiming to provide a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like XRP. The legislation seeks to clarify existing uncertainties around their legal status and compliance requirements.
What the Chart Implies for XRPAccording to Dark Defender, the current EMA structure on the weekly chart positions XRP at the base of a repeated launch pattern, with moving averages converging in a similar setup to prior rallies. The analyst maintains a bullish outlook for XRP’s potential to reach new historical highs, although the outcome remains subject to broader market and regulatory factors.
Current XRP price action aligns closely with prior breakout sequences, suggesting a possible move toward double-digit gains if the pattern holds.
Flare Networks has introduced a new utility for XRP by enabling it to earn yield through vaults, converting it into FXRP. This development allows XRP holders to deploy their assets for earning, expanding its use beyond simple transfer and exchange activity. The introduction of this feature is consistent with an increase in XRP’s utility, potentially influencing its market dynamics positively. As of early September 2026, XRP maintains a price around $1.35 and continues to hold a significant presence in the cryptocurrency market.
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Key Takeaways Flare Networks’ initiative suggests a new utility for XRP, potentially influencing market dynamics positively. The capability to earn yield on XRP through FXRP is consistent with expanding its use in decentralized finance. Market pricing suggests this development could impact XRP’s likelihood of reaching an all-time high by 2026. What to Watch The introduction of FXRP by Flare Networks may influence market sentiment regarding XRP’s price trajectory. Key developments to monitor include any statements from Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, or regulatory shifts involving the U.S. SEC. Additionally, indicators such as ETF approvals or significant inflows and outflows in XRP-related markets could play a critical role in shaping XRP’s future price potential. Market participants will likely be attentive to any major announcements from influential financial institutions that could impact XRP’s adoption and usage.
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XRP has long been one of crypto’s most widely held assets, but it’s also been one of the most frustrating to put to work. While Ethereum and Solana holders have had a buffet of DeFi options for years, XRP largely sat in wallets collecting dust. Flare Networks is changing that equation, and the numbers suggest holders are paying attention.
The Flare Smart Accounts (FSA) v1.3 update, launched on July 28, 2026, lets XRP holders mint FXRP, a 1:1 representation of their XRP on the Flare network, and deposit it directly into yield-generating vaults. The kicker: it requires just a single signature from an existing XRPL wallet. No complex bridging protocols, no setting up a separate EVM wallet.
The numbers tell the story FXRP deployed in DeFi has grown from 82 million to 144 million since February 2026. That’s roughly 75% growth in about five months.
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Beyond the FXRP figures, more than 40 million XRP is currently earning yield through integrated wallets like Xaman and D’CENT.
The vault ecosystem is where things get interesting. Monarq operates a multi-strategy XRP Yield Vault targeting 3-4% APY through diversified strategies.
Clearstar’s fully on-chain DeFi vault has deployed over 33 million FXRP across lending and liquidity protocols.
How the plumbing actually works FXRP is part of Flare’s broader FAssets system, which creates representations of non-smart-contract tokens on Flare’s EVM-compatible network.
Each FXRP token remains backed 1:1 by XRP collateral secured on the XRP Ledger itself. Users don’t surrender custody of their underlying assets to a centralized entity. The collateral sits on XRPL, the representation lives on Flare, and smart contracts handle the mechanics in between.
This latest update builds on groundwork laid by the earnXRP vault, which launched in December 2025. That initial product established the basic infrastructure for XRP yield generation on Flare, but the newer vault options from Monarq and Clearstar offer variable returns and more sophisticated strategies compared to the earlier fixed-rate approach.
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XRP has entered another important phase after its August rally, with the weekly chart now indicating a possible cup-and-handle breakout.
The structure suggests that the recent decline may represent a retest of this breakout. If XRP holds key support and eventually clears the handle, the chart projects several upside targets, including $3.6330, $6.8899, and $13.5687.
XRP currently trades around $1.39, up roughly 3.5% over the past week. The structure begins with XRP’s decline from its July 2025 cycle high near $3.65 to about $0.99 in mid-August 2026, representing a drawdown of almost 73%.
The August low then triggered an impressive recovery, with XRP gaining more than 60% within a few days and reaching an interim high near $1.70.
The rebound followed several positive developments, such as expected higher liquidity injection, renewed optimism surrounding the CLARITY Act, whale accumulation, and continued spot XRP ETF inflows. However, the rally could not hold its gains for long.
August Crash Leaves XRP in a Handle On Aug. 22, XRP experienced a flash crash that pushed the token down more than 37% intraday. The move triggered roughly $500 million in leveraged long liquidations before XRP found some stability. Since then, the token has spent the first week of September moving within a tighter range between $1.30 and $1.50.
XRP Weekly Chart The current range gives the chart a structure that could develop into the handle portion of a larger cup-and-handle formation.
Within this structure, XRP faces resistance around $1.45-$1.50, while buyers have stronger support near $1.35, followed by the $1.30-$1.31 area. As long as XRP maintains these levels, the bullish structure remains intact.
On the weekly chart, XRP’s recent price action also forms a descending wedge, with two converging trendlines containing the August rally and subsequent decline. The current consolidation near $1.30-$1.40 could represent the handle before XRP attempts to reclaim the resistance shelf above it.
Fibonacci Levels Point Toward $13 The Fibonacci extension from the previous price swing provides a series of potential upside objectives. The first target sits at $2.4062, followed by $3.6330, $6.8899, and finally $13.5687. Among these levels, $3.6330 is important because it matches XRP’s July 2025 cycle high near $3.65.
This makes the level a crucial test if XRP completes the cup-and-handle breakout. A successful move beyond that area could then shift attention toward the higher $6.8899 and $13.5687 Fibonacci extensions.
The $13 target, however, requires much stronger momentum than the initial breakout. From the current $1.39 price, reaching $13.5687 would require a rally of more than 800%.
XRP Must Hold $1.35 Several factors continue to support the bullish interpretation. First, XRP has remained above its 20-week EMA, a level it failed to reclaim in May before falling toward $0.98. Meanwhile, a potential golden cross could develop, which would add support to the longer-term bullish case.
However, momentum has already cooled. Weekly RSI has fallen to around 58 after previously reaching overbought territory, while trading volume has declined since early September. These conditions mean XRP needs renewed buying pressure to push through the $1.45-$1.50 resistance zone and confirm the handle breakout.
For now, $1.35 remains a key level for the bullish setup. A daily and weekly close below it would weaken the structure, while a break under $1.30 could expose the next support around $1.23. Such a move would put the cup-and-handle thesis under serious pressure before XRP could reach the $2.4062 or $3.6330 targets.
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Versan Aljarrah, founder of Black Swan Capitalist, analyzed remarks from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and concluded that central banks form the core customer base for XRP’s core utility. Aljarrah views XRP as a financial asset designed specifically to store and transfer value instantly, globally, and at minimal cost.
Garlinghouse points to inefficiencies in current systemsBrad Garlinghouse, who has led Ripple in advancing cross-border payment technologies, offered concrete examples of central banks facing significant hurdles in moving large-scale assets. He referenced the Central Bank of the Netherlands’ recent effort to relocate $11 billion in gold between New York and London. Despite logistical plans, approximately 70% of the gold was not physically transferred; instead, the bank sold gold in New York and repurchased it in London, underlining the inefficiencies in traditional asset movement.
Garlinghouse also highlighted how Germany once spent four years shifting 674 tons of gold, valued at $36 billion, from storage in Paris and New York. He criticized financial institutions for continuing to rely on outdated infrastructure, likening their processes to methods used in the 1940s and called the persistence of these legacy systems “confounding.”
Ripple’s CEO identified central banks as the product’s primary customers, describing XRP as an inventory specifically engineered to store and move value worldwide, instantly, and at almost no cost. This, he noted, outlines the core function, not just a hint about the product’s purpose.
Aljarrah’s thesis on XRP and central banksThis is not the first time Aljarrah has associated central banks directly with the XRP proposition. Previously, he asserted that central banks are collaborating with Ripple to reshape the future of global finance, particularly in the area of cross-border transfers. He has called XRP “the ultimate powerhouse in the world of finance.”
According to Aljarrah, recent public comments from Garlinghouse offer clear evidence to support this thesis. He draws a direct connection from the operational challenges central banks face to XRP as the solution he believes is purpose-built for these needs.
Mini dictionary: Black Swan Capitalist is a financial research group and media platform focusing on macroeconomic events, digital assets, and disruptive technologies.
XRP’s technology and institutional appealThe XRP Ledger processes cross-border value transfers in under five seconds. Through tokenized gold transactions on the ledger, ownership can be transferred on-chain without moving the physical asset or facing delays and settlement risks. This setup enables banks and institutions to update records of ownership efficiently, without logistical complications.
Garlinghouse has noted that the broader crypto market has expanded from a $1.5 billion experiment to a $2.7 trillion asset class, yet many central banks continue using slow, decades-old systems for asset movement and settlements. The XRP Ledger aims to provide a prompt, digital alternative to these legacy systems.
Institutions face lengthy timelines in international settlements under current systems, while solutions like the XRP Ledger enable nearly instantaneous value transfers. This difference highlights the opportunity for central banks to modernize operations with new technology.
Outlook on Ripple and central bankingAljarrah maintains that XRP’s role in global finance is structural, placing it at the heart of institutional strategies. Through ongoing engagement with Ripple, he believes central banks are actively addressing legacy complications by leveraging XRP for cross-border transactions.
He points to the substantial gap between traditional settlement times and the capabilities of blockchain-based solutions. For Aljarrah, Garlinghouse’s statements clarify that XRP is not only positioned as a bridge for banks but is already operational as a tailored answer for central bank needs.
XRP is currently trading at $1.3987 as of September 7, 2026, remaining significantly below its 2025 highs. Despite a sustained pullback, the cryptocurrency has triggered a technical signal on its weekly chart, capturing the attention of several analysts in the digital assets market.
Supertrend indicator flips greenCrypto analyst BankXRP published an updated chart indicating that XRP’s weekly Supertrend indicator, set to parameters of 10 and 3, has flipped from red to green. The Supertrend now stands at $0.8897, marking a support level below the current market price.
XRP’s value is holding above this indicator, creating a gap that some traders are watching closely for signs of renewed bullish sentiment. The Supertrend is a popular technical analysis tool used to identify trend direction and potential reversals based on recent price movements.
Mini dictionary: Supertrend indicator, a technical analysis tool that uses price and volatility data to signal the prevailing trend and possible reversal points. When the indicator turns green, it typically suggests a bullish outlook if price remains above the support level generated by the indicator.
Historical patterns and technical precedentAccording to BankXRP, previous major rallies in XRP have often begun after a weekly Supertrend flip to green. Historical chart data highlights two significant moments: the 2021 surge to $1.96 and the 2024–2025 rally that sent XRP higher by more than 500%. In both instances, the green Supertrend line appeared below price action just before extended upward movements.
Every major leg up in XRP history has started with exactly this kind of weekly flip. Bulls need to hold above the flip zone to keep this alive.
This pattern suggests that Supertrend flips have acted as confirmation signals for substantial trend changes in the past, though they are lagging by design.
Current market setup and support levelXRP opened the week at $1.4235, briefly touched a high of $1.4316, and retraced to a low of $1.3880. The recent peak reached $1.68 following a sharp rally in late August, but the coin has since eased back. Analysts now consider the $0.8897 Supertrend level to be the critical support point to monitor.
MetricValueCurrent Price$1.3987Weekly Open$1.4235Weekly High$1.4316Weekly Low$1.3880Recent Peak$1.68Supertrend Support$0.8897The price remains roughly $0.51 above the Supertrend support, but opinions among traders are divided. While BankXRP notes the importance of holding above the zone, other voices in the community anticipate volatility and caution that further positive price movements may be needed to confirm a sustained trend reversal.
Outlook and community responseXRP experienced a lengthy decline throughout the second half of 2025 and much of 2026 after reaching its all-time high. This downward trend moved the asset down toward $1, but the recent rally to the $1.30–$1.40 range has contributed to what analysts describe as a technical reset on longer timeframes.
The latest Supertrend flip is viewed as a notable bullish signal by some, but others advise caution until continued strength is documented. Community opinions vary on whether XRP’s current position is a prelude to another major rally or simply a pause within a broader consolidation.
The $0.8897 Supertrend level is the key number to watch. A weekly close below it would invalidate the bullish case, while holding above maintains the current setup. Some believe XRP still needs two or three strong weekly performances to offer clearer confirmation.
PONS market cap rebounds to exceed $830 million, surging over 10% in one hour.
According to GMGN market data, the market capitalization of PONS — the token of Robinhood Chain’s native token launch platform Pons — has surged past $830 million, with a 1-hour gain of 10.89%. PONS is the native token of Pons, a token launch platform built on Robinhood Chain. The platform supports the creation and issuance of fixed-supply tokens, uses collected WETH fees to repurchase PONS, and directly burns the PONS fees it charges. Some members of the crypto community have dubbed it the Pump.fun of Robinhood Chain.
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Token 'Niu Lai' rebounds to a market cap of over $100 million, surging more than 27% in 24 hours.
According to GMGN market data, the meme coin "Niu Lai" has rebounded to a market cap exceeding $100 million, surging over 27% in 24 hours and currently standing at $101.2 million.
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The first chapter of the AZUKI comic will launch on September 17, with new chapters updated every third Thursday of each month.
According to official announcements, Azuki has announced that the first chapter of its manga will officially launch on September 17 at 9 AM Pacific Time. The new manga chapter will be available to read for free, with plans to release new chapters on the third Thursday of every month. The story centers on Shao, a sharp, guarded girl from the alleyways. When her sister Rei mysteriously disappears during a cultural relic smuggling operation in the fantasy world called the Garden, Shao’s original life falls apart completely. In order to find her sister and uncover the truth, the terrified and desperate Shao is forced by crime boss Zero to strike a dangerous deal, becoming an unwilling cultural relic hunter who trades artifacts for clues needed to locate Rei.
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Circle adds support for pre-payment of CCTP fees, covering all EVM-compatible chains.
Official announcements reveal that Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) now supports a fast transfer prepaid fee function. Previously, protocol fees were deducted directly from the USDC transfer amount on the destination chain; with this update, developers can pre-quote and collect fees using the source chain’s native gas token or USDC before a transfer executes, simplifying cross-chain transfer fee handling and ensuring users receive their expected USDC amount. The prepaid fee mechanism primarily enhances fee predictability in cross-chain applications. Users no longer face reduced received amounts due to extra deductions on the destination chain side. Additionally, the CCTP Quote API uniformly calculates fees across all supported chains, integrating Fast Transfer and Forwarding fees into a single quote—removing the need for developers to build separate systems to compute multiple protocol fees. Furthermore, fees can be paid directly with the source chain’s native token, with no reduction or impact on the actual transferred USDC balance. Currently, the prepaid fee feature supports USDC transfers on all EVM chains covered by CCTP, but does not yet support transfers initiated from Solana; transfers to Solana remain available. Developers can retrieve specific fee quotes via the Quote API and integrate this feature, with relevant developers advised to refer to CCTP’s official documentation to build more predictable cross-chain USDC transfer workflows.
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The US stock market's optical communication sector rose sharply, with LITE surging more than 11%.
According to BIT (Bit.com) market data, the US optical communication sector has surged sharply, with performances as follows: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) up 9.61%; Lumentum (LITE) up 11.27%; Nokia (NOK) up 6.1%; Corning (GLW) up 8.47%; Roundhill Optical Module ETF (LYTE) up 9.08%; Coherent (COHR) up 11.25%; and Marvell Technology (MRVL) up 3.01%.
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Bonk Guy: PONS buyback is severely undervalued by the market, will continue adding positions during pullbacks.
Renowned trader Bonk Guy posted that PONS has seen sustained revenue growth recently, with daily income staying above $1.3 million to $2 million for most of the past week, and not dropping below $1.1 million for seven consecutive days. Meanwhile, PONS’ buyback wallet has accumulated nearly $3 million so far; these funds will be used to repurchase PONS via Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP), and the wallet’s fee replenishment rate is currently outpacing its fund consumption rate. 100% of PONS’ generated fees are allocated to repurchases and token burns. PONS’ actual market cap is likely significantly lower than its Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV). At the time of posting, its price stood at around $0.736, translating to an FDV of roughly $736 million. However, since PONS’ launch, approximately 30% of its token supply has been repurchased and burned via fees, bringing its actual market cap closer to $515 million. Additionally, PONS hit an all-time high of ~80% market share on Robinhood Chain yesterday, holding between 75% and 80% for most of the past week. The platform also set a new all-time high for daily token issuance, peaking at 28,560 tokens in a single day, with around 27,600 new tokens launched over the past 24 hours. PONS is benefiting from the growth of the Robinhood Chain ecosystem and has established itself as the chain’s leading Launchpad. Bonk Guy noted that PONS currently boasts daily revenue of $1 million to over $2 million, nearly $3 million in buyback funds, ~30% of its supply burned, no VC unlock pressure, and strong early community support. Comparing PONS to PUMP, he argued its current actual market cap remains attractive. Traditional finance quant trading networks are also starting to take notice of PONS, calling it a potential “most tradable asset of this cycle”. He expects sustained buying during market pullbacks and is bullish on its market cap eventually reaching the multi-billion-dollar level.
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Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) hold above the key support zones on Tuesday, hinting at an upside move. Derivatives metrics further support the recovery, with both altcoins showing positive funding rates and rising long positions.
Derivatives metrics signal a bullish outlookDerivatives data shows a bullish tilt among XRP and XLM traders. CoinGlass’ long-to-short ratios for Ripple and Stellar read 1.14 and 1.15, respectively, on Tuesday, nearing their highest levels in a month. A ratio above one indicates bullish sentiment, as traders bet asset prices will rise.
XRP long-to-short ratio chart. Source: Coinglass
XLM long-to-short chart. Source: CoinglassIn addition, the funding rates for both altcoins also support a bullish bias. XRP funding rate flipped positive on August 28 and read 0.0084% on Tuesday. Similarly, the XLM funding rate flipped positive on September 2 and read 0.0147% on Tuesday, indicating that longs are paying shorts and reflecting a bullish outlook for XRP and XLM.
XRP funding rates chart. Source: Coinglass
XLM funding rates chart. Source: CoinglassXRP technical outlook: 200-day EMA holds strongXRP price trades at $1.402 on Tuesday, maintaining a constructive bullish bias as it holds above the 50-day, 100-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), clustered between roughly $1.240 and $1.350. This positioning suggests the broader uptrend remains supported despite a recent loss of upside momentum, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) near 59 hinting at still-positive but moderating strength. At the same time, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has slipped slightly into negative territory, signaling a tentative consolidation phase rather than a clear reversal.
On the downside, initial support is seen around the 200-day EMA at $1.353, with additional demand expected near the horizontal level at $1.300 and deeper protection coming from the 50-day EMA at $1.258 and the 100-day EMA at $1.238, ahead of the more distant structural floor at $1.000.
On the topside, bulls face a key hurdle at the horizontal resistance around $1.900, and a daily close above this barrier would be needed to reopen the path toward higher highs and reinforce the broader bullish structure.
XRP/USDT daily chartXLM technical outlook: Extends its recovery above the EMAsXLM price trades at $0.193 on Tuesday, extending its recovery above the EMAs and tilting the near-term bias to the upside. The 50-day, 100-day and 200-day EMAs clustered between roughly $0.180 and $0.190 now act as a rising demand band beneath price, suggesting dip-buying interest on setbacks.
The RSI holds in bullish territory around 60, while the MACD histogram stays mildly positive with the line above the signal, hinting that bullish momentum remains constructive but not yet overstretched.
On the topside, initial resistance appears at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the latest swing near $0.200, with further hurdles at the 50% retracement around $0.218 and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level near $0.237. A sustained break above those barriers could open the way toward the descending trendline resistance and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level in the $0.260 region.
On the downside, immediate support is seen at the 200-day EMA near $0.188, followed by the 100-day EMA at $0.180 and the 50-day EMA around $0.179. A deeper pullback would expose the horizontal floor at $0.177 and the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement near $0.173, where buyers would be expected to defend the broader upturn before the more distant supports at $0.142 and $0.139 come into focus.
XLM/USDT daily chart(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
Chainlink nears a 100% rally as LINK gains 80% since June amid renewed speculation that it could eventually flip XRP.
Chainlink has posted two consecutive months of strong gains, nearly doubling from around $7 as buying momentum continues to build. This sustained advance has strengthened Chainlink’s market position and renewed speculation that LINK could eventually challenge XRP for market-cap dominance.
Chainlink Gains 80% Since June Low On June 26, LINK traded at a low of $7.02 as the broader crypto market remained under pressure. However, it quickly rebounded as market sentiment improved and eventually reached an eight-month high of $13.68 yesterday.
Although LINK has since retraced to around $12.67, it has retained most of its gains and remains 80.48% above its June 26 low.
XRP, meanwhile, has posted a more modest recovery over the same period. The token traded at $1.00 on June 26 before climbing to a multi-month high of $1.68 on August 22, representing a 68% increase. XRP has since pulled back to around $1.39, leaving it 39% above its June low.
LINK Still Faces a Huge Gap With XRP Despite LINK’s stronger performance, Chainlink still has a substantial market-cap gap to close before it can overtake XRP.
LINK currently ranks as the 13th-largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of $9.45 billion. XRP, by comparison, ranks fifth with a valuation of around $86.91 billion.
Therefore, LINK would need to increase its market cap by roughly 820% to reach $87 billion and challenge XRP. Assuming its circulating supply remains unchanged at 748.1 million tokens, such a valuation would put LINK at about $116 per token.
For now, XRP maintains a commanding lead. Nevertheless, LINK’s rapid appreciation shows how quickly the gap between major cryptocurrencies can narrow during a strong market cycle.
XRP Eyes $1.46 Breakout Meanwhile, analyst Ali Martinez sees a potential breakout forming for XRP while warning that Chainlink’s recent rally could be losing momentum.
Martinez said XRP appears to be forming a descending triangle on the hourly chart. He is watching for an hourly close above $1.40, which could confirm a breakout and potentially push XRP toward $1.46.
Martinez Highlights Three Warning Signals for Chainlink At the same time, Martinez identified three signals suggesting that LINK could enter a cooldown following its sharp 95% rally from around $7 to $13.
First, the TD Sequential indicator flashed a weekly sell signal, pointing to a rising risk of profit-taking. Second, whale activity has declined sharply. Transactions worth more than $1 million fell from roughly 59 over the past two weeks to about 10, indicating weaker large-holder activity.
Finally, 1.75 million LINK have moved onto exchanges. As a result, exchange balances increased from 269.25 million to roughly 271 million LINK, potentially signaling greater selling pressure.
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On September 6, the open interest of altcoins surpassed that of bitcoin. This is a first since December 2024. Such a shift confirms the rise of leverage on Zcash, XRP, and Solana. However, this is not enough to announce an altseason.
In brief The open interest of altcoins surpasses that of bitcoin for the first time since December 2024. Bitcoin still represents nearly 37% of the open interest of perpetual contracts. Zcash, XRP, and Solana concentrate a notable share of the leverage increase. ZEC reaches nearly 2.4 billion dollars in open interest after a strong price surge. The rise in leverage increases the risk of chain liquidations on altcoins. Leverage shifts towards altcoins Now, perpetual contracts on altcoins represented a higher value than contracts on bitcoin. The open interest of BTC was close to 23.9 billion dollars, or 37% of the total observed.
Indeed, open interest determines the value of derivative contracts that remain open. It increases when new positions emerge and decreases if traders close their contracts and face liquidations. Unlike volume, it does not count exclusively the transactions executed during a period.
Four elements are necessary for interpreting this shift :
Altcoins surpass bitcoin for the first time since December 2024 ; Bitcoin retains about 37% of the open interest of perpetual contracts ; Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Zcash concentrate a significant part of the rest ; An increase in the indicator counts both long and short positions. The bullish scope of the signal is limited by this last point. Thus, altcoins’ open interest reveals that traders are taking more risks on these cryptos. It does not allow to know whether the majority anticipates a rebound or a drop.
Its value expressed in dollars can also evolve mechanically when asset prices increase. It is therefore necessary to compare its progression with prices, funding rates, and spot market volume.
Zcash concentrates part of the speculation The most spectacular case is represented by Zcash. At the beginning of this September, ZEC’s open interest approached a record close to 2.4 billion dollars, according to reported data. Meanwhile, the crypto rose 134% in one month to temporarily exceed 1000 dollars.
Such progression caught many short sellers off guard. Nearly 34 million dollars of short positions were liquidated during the crossing of the 1000 dollar level on September 4.
Many positions remain heavily exposed. On Hyperliquid, a short position opened by trader Garrett Jin around 444 dollars revealed an unrealized loss of 25.7 million dollars. Another seller risked liquidation when ZEC approached 1317 dollars.
XRP and Solana also contribute to the increase in altcoins’ open interest. However, available statistics do not allow to truly attribute each asset’s contribution to the general surpassing of bitcoin.
The movements can be amplified by such concentration. A quick rebound forces sellers to repurchase their positions, supporting prices. Conversely, a drop can cause chain liquidations among buyers.
The market has not yet entered altseason However, it should be noted that the 2024 precedent invites caution. At the conclusion of the last surpassing of bitcoin by altcoins, many mid-cap cryptos suffered major corrections. This succession does not prove that the open interest shift systematically triggers a drop.
The altcoin market, however, holds lower liquidity. A significant liquidation can therefore weigh more on their price than on bitcoin’s, especially if order books cannot absorb forced sales.
Other indicators do not yet attest to a global altseason. The Altcoin Season Index was at 43 at the end of August, while Blockchain Center sets the confirmation threshold at 75. Moreover, global interest in the term “altcoin” was only around 26 out of 100 on Google Trends.
Bitcoin also maintained a dominance close to 59.2% of the crypto market. Also, altcoins outside the top 10 had admittedly gained more than 10% since the beginning of September, with a valuation above 200 billion dollars. However, this growth remained concentrated on a limited number of cryptos.
Liquidations, funding rates, and spot volumes will now determine the movement’s solidity. A rise supported exclusively by leverage would remain vulnerable to a brutal correction.
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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.
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Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) maintain a consolidative tone, struggling to sustain their upside momentum. The technical outlook for XRP, ADA, and SOL suggests downside risk as altcoins struggle to advance their August gains.
Ripple holds above its 200-day EMARipple trades around $1.40 at press time on Tuesday, holding a constructive bias above its 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $1.3550. The altcoin also hovers above the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the $0.9862 to $1.6999 upswing at $1.3430, underpinning the broader uptrend.
Momentum shows early signs of easing on the daily chart with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) slipping below its signal line, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is around 59, reaffirming that momentum is moderating.
On the topside, resistance aligns first at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $1.5129, with further hurdles at the recent swing high around $1.6999, levels that bulls would need to reclaim to reassert a stronger upward extension.
XRP/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, immediate support is seen at the 200-day EMA near $1.3550, followed by the 50% retracement at 1.3430, with deeper cushions at the 61.8% level at 1.2588 and the 78.6% retracement around 1.1389 if sellers extend a correction.
Cardano capped below long-term resistanceCardano holds a constructive near-term tone above the 50-day and 100-day EMAs at roughly $0.1978 and $0.2000, respectively. Still, ADA remains below the resistance cluster formed by the 200-day EMA at $0.2449 and the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $0.2465, measured from $0.2887 to $0.1382.
A confirmed breakout above this zone could extend the rally toward the $0.2887 swing high, followed by the 127.2% Fibonacci extension at $0.3527.
The RSI around 59 suggests mild neutral-to-bullish momentum, while the MACD and signal line show a modest positive slope, hinting that upside pressure could be easing.
ADA/USDT daily price chart.Looking down, initial support is aligned at the 50% retracement at $0.1997, backed by the 100-day EMA at $0.2002 and the 50-day EMA at $0.1978.
Solana loses strength above $100Solana trades around $103 on Tuesday, maintaining a constructive bullish bias as the price remains well above the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs, which are clustered between roughly $85.80 and $90.95. This elevated positioning suggests the broader uptrend is intact.
From a technical perspective, Solana must surpass the December 16 low at $116, followed by the January 13 high at $148.
The RSI has eased back from prior overbought territory to a still-firm 62, while the MACD has slipped below its signal line, hinting at waning upside momentum.
SOL/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, initial support is seen around the $100 psychological level, reinforced by the 200-day EMA near $90.94 and the 50-day EMA near $90.03.
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XRP may be facing some whale transfer risk as large holders move more tokens to Binance without making similar transfers out.
The latest data shows that whales moved more than 3 million XRP to Binance on Sept. 7, while no XRP left the exchange from the same large-holder group.
XRP Whale Inflows to Binance Spike Specifically, the chart tracking transfers between 100,000 and 1 million XRP shows about 260,000 XRP flowing into Binance on Sept. 7, while outflows stood at zero.
At the same time, transactions involving at least 1 million XRP moved about 3 million XRP to Binance. This group also recorded no outflows from the exchange.
XRP Inflows to Binance By itself, this could suggest that more XRP is moving to Binance for possible short-term selling, which could add some pressure to the price.
However, the broader picture looks less concerning. Notably, XRP inflows and outflows have stayed fairly quiet since July compared with the larger spikes seen earlier. This suggests that whales are not currently showing strong signs of either accumulation or distribution.
Interestingly, retail investors have been moving more XRP out of Binance as larger holders send tokens to the exchange. On Sept. 7, transactions involving between 1,000 and 10,000 XRP moved 16,268 XRP out of Binance.
Transactions involving between 10,000 and 100,000 XRP also recorded notable outflows, with 256,819 XRP leaving Binance on the same day. This activity helps balance the whale transfers, as smaller investors are withdrawing XRP while larger holders are sending tokens to the exchange.
XRP Outflows from Binance XRP Technicals Give Bulls a Small Edge Meanwhile, XRP’s technical indicators also show a mixed trend while giving bulls a small edge. The Aroon Up reading stands at 78.57%, while Aroon Down sits at 71.43%. This gives XRP a mild bullish bias because the latest significant high occurred more recently than the latest significant low.
However, the gap between the two readings is only about 7 percentage points. That is not enough to show strong buying pressure or confirm that a major trend reversal is underway. Neither line has a lead, and their close readings suggest uncertainty.
For the Directional Movement Index, the +DI stands at 29.38 and remains above the -DI at 19.32, giving buyers a directional advantage. Meanwhile, ADX is at 30.18, showing that XRP remains in a trending market since readings above 25 generally show a strong enough trend.
XRP Weekly Chart XRP Trend Could Be Losing Strength Despite the lead held by the +DI, the three DMI readings are all weakening. The +DI is falling, the -DI is also falling, and ADX is moving lower. These readings suggest that the current trend is losing strength and could move toward consolidation or a new directional move.
This makes XRP’s exchange flows worth observing. If inflows to Binance continue to rise, the risk of stronger selling pressure and a price pullback would increase. In contrast, if outflows begin to exceed inflows, it could be more positive for the price.
For now, XRP’s structure remains neutral to mildly negative in terms of exchange flows. A stronger signal would require clear net inflows or outflows to continue for several days instead of relying on activity from a single day.
Meanwhile, for the technical outlook to turn more clearly bullish, XRP needs a decisive weekly close above $1.50. Also, Aroon Up would need to widen its lead over Aroon Down, while ADX may need to stabilize or move higher to show that the trend is gaining strength again.
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XRP price is trading near $1.39 today after a sharp dip from $1.60, settling into a $1.35-$1.45 range. On-chain data and technical analysis from popular analysts signal a potential breakout and upcoming rally.
XRP Whale Accumulation Bounces Back CryptoQuant Whale Flow 30DMA showed XRP whale accumulation is rebounding sharply again in September, after fading in late August. Latest on-chain data indicates selling pressure from whales is easing.
XRP Whale Flow 30DMA. Source: CryptoQuant Positive whale flows (green) dominated from early to mid-August, coinciding with the price breakout above $1.20 and $1.40 later. Inflows faded from around August 26 and the metric flipped to largely negative whale flows (red), with an average daily outflow of 3 million XRP. Exchange inflows also accelerated during this period.
The latest pattern is consistent with earlier XRP whale accumulations when Whale Flow 30DMA hit a 10-month high. Daily XRP Ledger transactions have also stayed above 2 million through early September, with active accounts and payments also remaining elevated.
Daily XRP Ledger Transactions Meanwhile, Spot XRP ETFs are witnessing strong inflows, indicating massive interest from institutional investors. The massive inflows contributed to cumulative ETF inflows reaching $1.68 billion, as per SoSoValue data. Also, the total assets under management (AUM) exceeded the $1.48 billion mark amid the recent rebound in whale accumulation.
Analyst Predicts XRP Price Rally Crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared an hourly chart of XRP, pointing out a descending triangle formation. He predicts XRP price rally towards $1.46 following a confirmed breakout above $1.40. He recommends that traders wait for an hourly close above $1.40 before entering.
XRP Price in 1-Hour Timeframe. Source: Ali Martinez For a long-term outlook, he predicts the $3.66 resistance level is the key barrier. A monthly close above it would confirm the breakout and activate a technical target near $60. Other analysts also remain bullish XRP price.
XRP price is trading at $1.40, rising more than 1% in the past 24 hours. The 24-hour low and high were $1.38 and $1.41, respectively. Trading volume has increased slightly despite volatility amid September Fed rate hike jitters.
Derivatives markets showed buying sentiment, with futures volume surging to a 6-month high. The total XRP futures open interest jumped 0.81% to $3.13 billion in the last 4 hours. Notably, the 4-hour futures open interest on CME climbed almost 1%, 0.80% on Binance, and 1.15% on Hyperliquid.
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Finance expert Jake Claver recently highlighted the story of Matthew Mellon, an American banking heir, who passed away while holding approximately $500 million in XRP. The private keys to this substantial holding were registered to devices under other individuals’ names. Mellon’s will did not reference any digital assets, making it difficult for his estate to locate and reclaim the cryptocurrency.
The challenge of digital asset inheritanceUnlike traditional financial assets, such as brokerage or bank accounts that rely on custodians and designated beneficiaries, digital assets like cryptocurrency exist outside these structures. Without explicit legal documentation or accessible keys, even significant holdings can remain locked away from heirs.
Experts point to the Mellon case as evidence of what can happen when proper legal planning is absent. His estate struggled for three years before successfully recovering the XRP. The situation underscores the limitations of conventional wills when digital assets are not directly mentioned or properly prepared for.
Matthew Mellon died holding about $500 million in XRP. The private keys sat on devices registered in other people’s names, and his will omitted any mention of cryptocurrency, causing a recovery process that took three years. Estate documents are only as useful as the details and access they provide.
Jake Claver argues that unless a will or trust explicitly details how to access digital assets, the estate may only serve as a template for unreachable assets, particularly in crypto.
Estate planning for cryptocurrency holdersClaver advises individuals with substantial crypto holdings to update estate documents to specifically reference these assets. A will that ignores digital currencies cannot direct executors to retrieve them. Legal professionals experienced with digital asset legislation are strongly recommended for drafting such documents.
Another crucial consideration is the arrangement of private key access. Whether this is managed through a trusted digital custodian, a multi-signature wallet, or secured instructions held by an attorney, the structure must allow key recovery for successors.
Mini dictionary: Multi-signature wallet, a type of wallet that requires multiple approvals (private key signatures) before a transaction can be completed, adding a layer of security and facilitating shared access or inheritance planning.
Community reactions and alternate solutionsMembers of the XRP community responded by suggesting the use of trusts or LLCs to safeguard digital assets. A living trust can directly own and transfer cryptocurrencies, bypassing probate—the court process that can complicate recovery if assets are not properly registered or are held pseudonymously.
For example, community members mentioned forming a Wyoming LLC as an additional protective step, though expert advice highlights the need for a comprehensive legal strategy and supporting documentation to ensure effective transfer to beneficiaries.
Urgency for proactive planningMany digital asset holders postpone estate planning or legal preparations, but the Mellon example demonstrates the importance of acting while still able. Once an owner becomes unable to direct access or update instructions, even immense wealth may be out of reach for heirs unless proper measures have been put in place.
Legal experts and financial advisors urge individuals with substantial cryptocurrency assets to update estate plans, leverage secure key management systems, and consult with professionals well-versed in cryptocurrency law to prevent lengthy and costly asset recovery processes.
XRP, one of the most followed altcoins in the cryptocurrency market, experienced a rise in the futures market, according to the data.
According to CryptoQuant data, trading volume in the XRP futures market reached its highest level in six months in August. This increase, marking the strongest activity since February, indicates a renewed strengthening of liquidity and investor interest in the derivatives markets.
According to the data, Binance ranked first in XRP futures trading volume in August with approximately $37 billion. Bybit came in second with approximately $14.54 billion, while OKX saw around $12.88 billion in trading. Thus, the total XRP futures trading volume across these three exchanges alone exceeded $64.6 billion during the month.
CryptoQuant stated that this rise indicates a resurgence in activity within the XRP derivatives market, which had been trading at lower levels for some time. Increased participation in futures contracts suggests that investors are turning to the market more intensely to profit from price movements and volatility in XRP.
The increase in futures trading volume coinciding with the improvement in XRP’s price performance in August was also considered one of the factors supporting the influx of additional liquidity into the derivatives market.
However, CryptoQuant noted that the strong increase in futures trading volume alone does not necessarily mean that prices will move upwards. Since high volume can stem from an increase in both long and short positions, price movements, funding rates, and open interest size should be monitored together to understand the direction of new liquidity.
*This is not investment advice.
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Crypto analyst JD, active under the handle @jaydee_757, has released a fresh technical outlook for XRP using a long-term chart of the XRP/USD pair spanning from 2014 through to a projected 2028 cycle. His analysis centers on the Gaussian Channel, a technical indicator he described as one of the clearest price signals in XRP’s trading history.
The Gaussian Channel as a SignalJD’s chart applies the Gaussian Channel, a tool that segments price action into three distinct zones: below the channel, within the channel, and above the channel. According to his interpretation, XRP trading below the channel indicates a favorable buy zone. When price sits inside the channel, it is typically a holding scenario. A price breakout above the channel signals potential for a strong upward move.
JD asserted, “Historically, below channel equals buy, inside channel equals hold, and above channel signals a breakout.” He indicated that XRP is currently in the buy zone, expecting the next cycle top to occur after a confirmed breakout.
JD highlights that the Gaussian Channel has consistently offered clear entry and exit points in each XRP cycle since 2014, positioning its current price below the lower band as a significant buy signal.
JD’s analysis has developed a large following within crypto circles, particularly among traders focused on technical indicators and long-term cycle mapping.
Mini dictionary: Gaussian Channel, a technical analysis tool that uses moving averages and standard deviations to highlight trends, reversals, and key price bands on a chart. It often helps traders identify buy and sell signals over time.
Historical Price Cycles and BreakoutsEach major XRP cycle since 2014 has demonstrated a similar sequence on JD’s chart. In 2017, XRP broke above the Gaussian Channel and reached $3. Another breakout occurred in 2021, peaking at $1.96. Most recently, a strong rally in late 2024 saw XRP once again move above the channel, resulting in a surge of over 500%.
This move brought XRP to a new all-time high of $3.65 in July 2025, before a subsequent pullback placed the price below the channel’s lower edge. JD’s data suggests every cycle has followed a pattern of dropping below the channel, consolidating, and then staging a sharp rally.
YearXRP All-Time HighBreakout Event2017$3.00Above channel2021$1.96Above channel2025$3.65Above channel, new ATHCurrent Price Action and OutlookAs of JD’s latest update, XRP was trading at $1.41. This places the coin below the current Gaussian Channel’s lower band of $1.50422. The indicator’s remaining values for the present period are 1.92574 and 2.34726.
JD’s interpretation sees this pullback as a new buying window, following the previous breakout. He considers $1.41 to be a potential secondary entry, supporting the case for another major move expected to unfold into 2026, with a projected peak by 2028.
Observers emphasize that while XRP experienced a significant rally above the channel in 2025, the current retracement below the lower band may represent a renewed accumulation opportunity based on historical Gaussian Channel performance.
The Gaussian Channel has mapped previous critical buy and top signals with notable consistency, reinforcing its role in JD’s strategy. Following a short entry inside the channel during a rapid price surge in late August, XRP quickly retraced, reaffirming the indicator’s current buy signal. JD expects significant gains to return once price momentum carries XRP back above the channel’s upper limit.
7 September 2026 | 23:45 The XRP Ledger could activate the fixCleanup3_3_0 amendment around September 11, provided validator support stays above the required threshold for the full voting period.
Key Takeaways The amendment bundles maintenance and safety fixes. Vaults, AMMs and permissioned trading are affected. It does not activate native XRP lending. The update is not a direct XRP catalyst. A maintenance update for existing XRPL features fixCleanup3_3_0 touches vaults, lending-related transactions and automated market makers, but it is not a new product launch. It bundles fixes for edge cases in existing XRPL code, intended to make those features operate more reliably.
For XRP holders, the amendment does not introduce a new use case or create automatic demand for the token – it corrects identified issues in transaction handling before these features see wider use.
Why the September 11 date is not final The code must be available in supported server software before validators can vote to enable it. XRPL amendments then require at least 80% support from trusted validators for two consecutive weeks before activation.
The waiting period gives operators time to review the change and confirm that the network has sustained support for it. The current voting position points to September 11, but that date will move if support drops below the threshold before the period ends.
The live vote and projected activation date are available on the XRPScan amendment tracker. The amendment process applies the new transaction rules across the network only after the required consensus is reached.
What fixCleanup3_3_0 changes Areas covered by the amendment
Area What the fixes address Vaults and lending-related code Transfer, precision and pseudo-account edge cases in related transaction paths. Automated market makers A defined withdrawal failure, precision checks and protection against invalid AMM deletion. Permissioned trading Removal of hybrid offers after access is lost and corrected AMM liquidity quality estimates. Checks and accounts Early rejection of malformed Check IDs and improved pseudo-account cleanup. The technical details are set out in the official fixCleanup3_3_0 amendment notes.
Why the technical details matter One group of fixes applies the same freeze and deep-freeze checks when restricted assets move through vault, AMM and lending-related transaction paths. A pseudo-account is a ledger-controlled address used by a protocol feature, rather than a normal user wallet.
Other changes concern AMM operations. The amendment makes an affected AMM withdrawal return a defined transaction result instead of risking an internal exception, while adding checks around precision loss and deletion.
The amendment also changes how permissioned markets handle access and liquidity estimates. It removes certain hybrid offers when an account loses access to a permissioned domain and corrects how AMM liquidity is considered in quality estimates for permissioned order books.
Most XRP holders will not notice the update in a wallet interface. It matters more to applications using AMMs, vaults or permissioned markets, where transaction failures and incorrect liquidity calculations can affect execution.
Why lending is part of the conversation Some of the fixes cover Single Asset Vaults and lending-related transaction flows. These are also building blocks for XRPL’s proposed native lending design, which would use vaults and loan brokers to support fixed-term loans.
The amendment does not activate native lending, which would require its own amendment and separate validator approval. Its role is narrower: it cleans up infrastructure that future lending products may use.
What to watch after activation The first question is whether validator support holds long enough for the amendment to activate. After that, the practical measure is whether applications using the affected transaction types report fewer failed or inconsistent outcomes.
Broader use of vault-based products, AMMs and permissioned-market tools would be a stronger sign that the corrected infrastructure is proving useful. The amendment’s importance will show in how reliably these features work as developers and users adopt them.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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Bitcoin held near the $80,000 level on Monday having briefly surpassed the threshold a day ago. Amid the strong resilience, investors turned their attention to the U.S. Treasury’s debt buyback operations which could provide fuel for financial markets.
Bitcoin, Crypto Market Could Turn Bullish Amid Treasury Buybacks As of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $79,800 while the overall crypto market remained solid after rallying in August. The traders are now focusing on macro-economic updates, such as the rising oil price, the climbing Treasury yields and the growing buyback program by the Treasury. In addition, the upcoming U.S. CPI and PPI inflation data is under radar.
“With oil prices and Treasury yields rising amid geopolitical tensions, macro conditions remain a key risk for digital assets. For now, markets appear to be digesting August’s strong gains rather than entering a broad-based risk-off phase,” remarked Riya Sehgal, Research Analyst at Delta Exchange, according to MoneyControl.
The U.S. Treasury’s most recent quarterly schedule specifies liquidity support buybacks through early November with a combined maximum purchase of approximately $22.75 billion for various operations.
It includes the Treasury’s securities from the short-term bills market to long-dated bonds, and several of the operations are for up to $4 billion, following recently, when the Treasury doubled the size of some long-end operations to boost liquidity. The buyback schedule includes:
September 9, 2026: Cash Management Buyback (1M–2Y Nominal Coupons), up to $12.5 billion September 10, 2026: Liquidity Support (10Y–20Y Nominal Coupons), up to $2 billion September 15, 2026: Liquidity Support (10Y–30Y TIPS), up to $500 million September 17, 2026: Liquidity Support (7Y–10Y Nominal Coupons), up to $4 billion September 24, 2026: Liquidity Support (20Y–30Y Nominal Coupons), up to $2 billion September 29, 2026: Liquidity Support (1Y–10Y TIPS), up to $750 million Treasury buybacks, however, do not entail printing new money as does quantitative easing. Instead, the government buys more old bonds that are not as liquid from the market, thus giving back the money to the investors and enhancing the trading conditions in the Treasury market. The liquidity injection boosts risk assets, generating a lot of interest from crypto market participants.
XRP Joins the Bullish Narrative The positive liquidity conditions also boost the mood of the key altcoins, including XRP. An analyst on X wrote, “XRP looks amazing. The $2.30 level could come sooner than expected. Multiple formations and technical setups are perfectly pointing toward the same target.”
XRP price chart analysis. Source: X The chart above illustrates that XRP is breaking out of a long-term downward trendline that it had been trading within for many months. The token had rebounded from a support area around $0.99, find its way above the $1.45 mark and is currently trying to make that $1.45 area its next level of support.
The analyst anticipates a short term consolidation period followed by a breakout with the chart indicating the $2.33 level, which is approximately a 54% advance from current levels.
Institutional Demand Remains Strong In the midst of the market’s volatility, Bitcoin is still gaining institutional backing. Despite Friday’s $201.9 million outflow, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs had $924.48 million in net inflows for the latest completed week. Over the same timeframe, spot Ethereum ETFs saw a whopping $824.42 million flow.
“Historically, strong August gains have often been followed by September pullbacks. However, Strategy’s purchase of 4,603 BTC worth $370 million has provided support,” stated Prateek Gupta, Head of Business at Mudrex.
Crypto analysts believe that XRP price is poised to move in a parabolic fashion, even if the CLARITY Act does not moving forward in the U.S. Senate. Popular analysts noted that the current weekly price action of XRP resembles the prior chart patterns that preceded the 2014 and 2017 explosive rallies of XRP. The forecast comes as uncertainty grows around the crypto market structure bill ahead of the Senate’s Sept. 15 cloture vote.
Analyst Says XRP Price Is Repeating Its Historic “Jumping Pattern” Amid weeks of consolidation, crypto analyst Dark Defender posted a weekly chart for XRP price on X that displayed the token’s value above multiple long-term Exponential Moving Averages. The chart shows that the present structure is similar to two previous periods which were followed by a significant breakout.
XRP price chart analysis. Source: Dark Defender | X The analyst wrote, “Whether or not they pass the Clarity, XRP is ready and mimicking the 2017 and 2014 Exponential Moving Average Jumping Patterns.”
The XRP price chart displays each historical breakout as a “Jumping Pattern. It also reveals the Ichimoku Cloud level, which many traders consider to be a long-term resistance level, are being attempted by XRP.
Another item on the chart is called “The Frog Leap.” It is pointing to a potential target around $18.23, and anticipates further Fibonacci extension levels for XRP in advance of that. The change from current prices to the target is actually about a 1201% increase. However, it shows a 361.80% surge for this level on the chart is most likely an error.
Dark Defender added, “The Frog Leap for an all-time high is closer than you can ever imagine.” Meanwhile, over $22 billion in U.S. Treasury buybacks is also expected to help a bullish turn for XRP price and the overall crypto market.
Mariotti, Lummis Weigh In As CLARITY Act Faces Crucial Vote The bullish sentiment around XRP price comes in contrast to the growing uncertainty regarding the CLARITY Act. Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, said he spoke with lawmakers and congressional staff in Washington and he believes the bill has lost momentum.
He revealed, “CLARITY is dead. Congress is entering a post-CLARITY era.”
Meanwhile, Sen. Cynthia Lummis kept pushing for the approval of the crypto bill by the end of the current Congress. She warned, “If the Clarity Act doesn’t pass this Congress, the next real opportunity to bring market structure legislation back up is 2030. That’s years of jobs, investment, and tax revenue we can avoid squandering if we finish this now.”
A cloture motion is set for Sept. on the Senate floor. 15. A roll call vote to start debate on the legislation is deemed to be a procedural vote. For this, it needs 60 votes to advance the crypto bill. Republicans are holding 53 seats, which means the motion would require 7 or more Democrats to support it for the bill to pass.
Bitwise Asset Management’s spot XRP exchange-traded fund has crossed a notable threshold, reaching more than $500 million in assets under management only nine months after it started trading. The firm shared the update on August 31, 2026, highlighting how quickly the product has drawn capital from investors seeking regulated exposure to XRP.
The fund, which trades under the ticker XRP, began listing on the New York Stock Exchange on November 20, 2025.
At launch it carried a 0.34 percent annual fee, with the sponsor waiving that charge on the first $500 million of assets for the opening month.
That introductory structure helped attract early interest from both retail and institutional buyers who wanted XRP exposure without holding the token directly or managing private keys.
What makes the $500 million mark striking is the backdrop of XRP’s price action.
The token has fallen sharply from levels seen earlier in 2026, yet the fund has continued to gather net inflows.
Those new subscriptions have more than offset the decline in the value of the underlying holdings.
By late August the product held roughly 364.8 million XRP tokens.
Across the broader US spot XRP ETF category, combined assets stood near $1.53 billion, with cumulative inflows exceeding $1.5 billion since the first products appeared.
14 years in, and the ripple:native community continues to be unstoppable.
The Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) crossed $500,000,000 in AUM—just 9 months after launch.
Grateful for the chance to expand mainstream access to XRP and steward investors’ exposure to the opportunities in this… pic.twitter.com/sgeMDiY5ce
— Bitwise (@Bitwise) August 31, 2026
Bitwise occupies the leading position among those funds.
Competitors such as Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ and Canary Capital’s offering have also seen inflows, but Bitwise has maintained the largest share of both assets and tokens held.
The $500 million level is often viewed as a psychological milestone that signals a product has achieved a stable investor base and greater liquidity.
The company framed the achievement as evidence of enduring community support.
In its announcement it noted that fourteen years after XRP’s creation, demand remains strong and expressed appreciation for the chance to give traditional investors a straightforward way to participate.
The ETF structure removes the operational and custodial hurdles that have historically limited institutional participation in digital assets.
The rapid accumulation also reflects a wider shift toward listed crypto products.
After Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs demonstrated that regulated wrappers can attract sizable capital, issuers moved quickly to offer similar vehicles for other large-cap tokens.
XRP’s long operating history, focus on payments infrastructure, and relatively clear regulatory standing in the United States have made it a natural candidate.
Persistent inflows even during a price slump suggest many investors are treating the allocation as a longer-term position rather than a short-term trade.
For advisors and institutions that cannot or prefer not to custody crypto themselves, the Bitwise product provides a familiar brokerage-account wrapper, daily liquidity, and professional administration.
As more wealth managers become comfortable with digital asset ETFs, products that reach scale first often capture a lasting advantage in visibility and trading volume.
The $500 million crossing therefore represents both a commercial success for Bitwise and another data point in the gradual integration of crypto into conventional portfolios. Whether the fund continues its growth trajectory will depend on XRP’s market performance, competing products, and the broader appetite for alternative asset exposure.
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Bitcoin is struggling to maintain its August gains after being rejected from the $81,000 mark, which has put renewed short-term pressure on the market. After briefly clearing $80,400, Bitcoin pulled back and now trades near $79,100, marking a daily decline of about 1.5 percent. Nevertheless, the overall structure remains favorable, with Bitcoin still positioned well above its critical moving averages.
Key support and resistance levelsThe cryptocurrency experienced a rapid climb from approximately $63,000 to $80,000 and has since remained above its pivotal 200-day moving average, currently at $72,700. Meanwhile, the 20-day moving average has advanced to about $75,450, providing additional support during the ongoing consolidation.
However, resistance between $81,000 and $82,000 has grown increasingly significant. Multiple attempts to break through this range have stalled, with buyers unable to sustain momentum near the recent highs. The relative strength index (RSI) has also decreased from overbought levels to around 63, indicating fading momentum compared to the initial rally. If Bitcoin secures a close above $82,000, momentum could return and push the price toward the $85,000 level.
On the downside, the first notable support zone lies between $77,000 and $78,000. Should Bitcoin fall below this area, a move towards the 20-day moving average around $75,500 becomes possible.
Uniswap defies gravity with strong momentumUniswap’s UNI token is displaying far greater momentum, surging from around $3.20 in mid-August to trade near $7. This has resulted in the token more than doubling its value in less than a month, even reaching $7.50 in recent trading. Technical analysis points to a bullish outlook, although the rapidly rising price also increases the risk of a short-term correction.
UNI’s 20-day moving average stands at $5.20, while its longer-term averages are clustered around $4.10 to $4.34. The significant gap above these averages highlights the strength of the current breakout. At the same time, the RSI remains deep in overbought territory at roughly 78, with a recent red daily candle suggesting the first signs of profit-taking rather than a full reversal.
Uniswap must reclaim the $7.30 to $7.50 zone to continue its upward trajectory, potentially targeting $8 as the next resistance. If momentum fades, initial support lies between $6.20 and $6.40, followed by the 20-day moving average near $5.20.
XRP’s momentum faces a key testXRP’s August breakout is under scrutiny as selling pressure reappears around $1.40. Despite falling more than 2 percent during the session, XRP has managed to remain above its key long-term level at $1.39.
The 200-day moving average, now at $1.35, has repeatedly provided support since the initial surge. While XRP briefly dipped below this mark in recent trading, buyers managed to bring prices back above it. As long as daily closes hold above $1.35, the structure of the August breakout remains intact.
The short-term outlook, however, is less convincing. XRP has struggled to push past $1.45 to $1.50 after its move toward $1.70, leading to a series of lower local highs. The RSI has dropped to about 58, indicating a substantial easing of momentum.
A move above $1.45 would shift focus back to $1.50–$1.55, with a potential path to $1.70 if that range is broken. If XRP falls below $1.35, downside risk increases toward the 20-day moving average at approximately $1.32, and the next support sits near $1.23.
Ethereum holds gains, consolidation continuesEthereum has remained relatively stable since its explosive August rally, consolidating around $2,500 and trading at $2,484. Unlike XRP, Ethereum has held on to its gains, without suffering a meaningful pullback. Its chart shows a clear consolidation pattern between $2,400 and $2,550.
Resistance continues near the upper end of this range, while buyers have consistently stepped in at lower levels. Ethereum is trading comfortably above its major moving averages, with the 200-day average at about $2,182 and the 20-day average rising to $2,335. Intermediate averages sit at $2,093 to $2,115.
The RSI, having retreated from an overbought condition, stands at 63. This cooling in momentum, absent a sharp price drop, has helped Ethereum release excess buying pressure through sideways trading. A daily close above $2,550–$2,560 would signal renewed bullish momentum and could open the way toward $2,600 and $2,650.
The overall trend for Ethereum remains positive as long as it stays above $2,400, with further downside possibly limited by the rising 20-day moving average near $2,335.
As investors monitor these critical technical signals across major cryptocurrencies, notable industry shifts are emerging away from entrenched financial intermediaries. While traders closely watch for moves above key resistances like $2,550 in Ethereum, Wall Street is undergoing a major transition into Web3. Investors are now able to use platforms such as 1stepSwap to directly hold tokenized shares of leading US companies, as well as gold and silver, in their crypto wallets. By tokenizing real-world assets and ensuring optimal pricing automatically, these solutions are increasingly bypassing traditional middlemen entirely.
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Another rejection from the $81,000 region puts short-term pressure on the market, making it difficult for Bitcoin to maintain its August breakout. After briefly rising above $80,400, Bitcoin is currently trading close to $79,100, down about 1.5 percent on the daily candle. The larger framework is still favorable.
Bitcoin snapsAfter moving quickly from about $63,000 to $80,000, Bitcoin is still trading well above its major moving averages. The 200-day average is currently close to $72,700, while the 20-day moving average has increased to about $75,450. Both offer strong support below the current consolidation.
BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewBut the resistance range of $81,000 to $82,000 is becoming more and more significant. Bitcoin has made multiple attempts to rise above $80,000, but buyers have consistently been unable to maintain momentum near the most recent highs.
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Additionally, the RSI has dropped from overbought levels to roughly 63, indicating that the initial breakout momentum is waning. A close above $82,000 would restore momentum and possibly pave the way for $85,000.
On the downside, the first support area is still $77,000 to $78,000. Bitcoin could move toward the 20-day average of about $75,500 if there is a breakdown there.
Is Uniswap ready to recover?With UNI trading at about $7 following an incredible surge from roughly $3.20 in mid-August, Uniswap is exhibiting significantly stronger momentum. In less than a month, the token has more than doubled, and it recently hit about $7.50. Although it is becoming more stretched, the technical structure is very bullish.
UNI/USDT Chart by TradingViewWhile the other major averages are still grouped around $4.10–$4.34, UNI is trading at $5.20, well above its 20-day moving average. This separation demonstrates the strength of the breakout and also raises the likelihood of a brief correction.
Right now, the RSI is well inside overbought territory, hovering around 78. Rather than a confirmed reversal, the most recent red daily candle following the move toward $7.50 might be the first indication of profit-taking.
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UNI must recover $7.30–$7.50 in order to proceed. $8 could then become the focus of a breakout. In the event that momentum wanes, the first significant support zone is between $6.20 and $6.40, which is followed by the rising 20-day moving average close to $5.20.
XRP's breakout is closeThe sustainability of XRP's August breakout is being tested as selling pressure resumes at about $1.40. Although the asset has dropped more than 2% during the session, it is still above the most significant long-term technical level on the chart at $1.39.
Since the initial surge, the 200-day moving average, which is currently at $1.35, has served as support multiple times. During recent intraday trading, XRP briefly dropped below this level, but buyers swiftly pushed it back up.
XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe August breakout structure is still in place as long as $1.35 holds on daily closes. The more immediate picture is not as compelling. After the initial surge toward $1.70, XRP has frequently failed around $1.45–$1.50, resulting in lower local highs. Additionally, the RSI has dropped to about 58, indicating a significant slowdown in momentum.
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A rebound above $1.45 would refocus attention on $1.50–$1.55. The path toward $1.70 could be reopened if that zone is broken. On the other hand, losing $1.35 would expose the rising 20-day moving average at about $1.32.
The next significant support level is around $1.23 below that. XRP's overall structure remains optimistic for the time being, but the $1.35 support is becoming increasingly crucial.
Ethereum is a slugfestFollowing its massive August breakout, Ethereum is still consolidating around $2,500; it is currently trading at $2,484. In contrast to XRP, Ethereum has sustained the majority of its early gains without experiencing a notable decline. A distinct consolidation range appears on the chart between roughly $2,400 and $2,550.
While attempts above $2,500–$2,550 continue to face resistance, buyers have frequently stepped in around the lower boundary. Ethereum remains comfortably above all of its major moving averages.
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While the 200-day moving average is at about $2,182, the 20-day average has risen to about $2,335. The overall trend is clearly positive, with the intermediate averages sitting lower at roughly $2,093–$2,115. After cooling from overbought territory, the RSI is currently close to 63.
This slowdown in momentum without a significant drop in price is a positive sign, as ETH has successfully used sideways trading to release some of its overheated conditions. A daily close above $2,550–$2,560 would be the next significant bullish confirmation. Such a breakout might expose $2,600 and then $2,650.
On the downside, a break below $2,400 would weaken the current consolidation and raise the likelihood of a correction toward the $2,335 20-day moving average.
XRP futures volume has skyrocketed to its highest level in six months as traders return to the market in force.
CryptoQuant has shown that XRP futures trading activity in August reached its strongest level since February.
Liquidity has seemingly returned to XRP derivatives following a quieter stretch.
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This is not necessarily a bullish sign for the popular altcoin, but it is a notable development nonetheless.
Binance remains in the lead Binance accounted for by far the largest share of XRP futures activity during August.
According to the CryptoQuant analysis, approximately $37 billion worth of XRP futures changed hands on Binance during the month.
This coincided with a substantially stronger month for XRP itself. CoinGlass data cited in the report showed the cryptocurrency gaining more than 36% over the previous 30 days.
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There has been renewed speculative interest around XRP following months of comparatively subdued activity.
The derivatives market is highly active Fresh CoinGlass data also shows that XRP remains one of the more heavily traded assets in the derivatives market.
XRP futures generated approximately $3.45 billion in trading volume over the latest 24-hour period.
That means derivatives activity was more than five times larger than spot trading over the same period.
Open interest stood at approximately $3.12 billion. Binance accounts for roughly $879 million in XRP/USDT volume in the latest snapshot.
Leaning towards longs Several major exchanges are currently showing a clear long bias among XRP traders.
The Binance XRP/USDT long-to-short account ratio stood at roughly 2.29, according to CoinGlass. On OKX, the comparable ratio was even higher at around 2.44.
Binance's top-trader account ratio reached approximately 2.71.
Senator Cynthia Lummis warns Congress that failing to pass the Clarity Act this term pushes market-structure legislation to 2030.XRP holds $1.40–$1.42 as spot ETF inflows top $1.61 billion and Polymarket odds on the bill fall to 13–18%.Bitcoin consolidates at $79,600–$80,100 while spot ETFs post a third straight day of inflows, with net assets past $101 billion.Derivatives markets liquidate $197.84 million across 65,155 traders as the Liquid Network sidechain exploit rattles Bitcoin.Anthropic's IPO filing advances with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as GPT-6 Astra fuels rallies in Bittensor, Near Protocol, and Worldcoin.Fed rate-cut odds fall to 50/50 after August payrolls nearly triple forecasts, with CPI data due September 12.On Monday, September 7, 2026, the cryptocurrency market moved into tight consolidation. The industry's market capitalization remained locked in the $2.77–$2.80 trillion range, while Bitcoin is holding the $79,600–$80,100 range, consolidating Friday's short squeeze toward $82,000.
Spot BTC ETFs recorded three consecutive days of inflows, accumulating $770–$987 million in inflows for the week through September 4, while their net assets surpassed $101 billion (6.35% of the total market supply).
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At the same time, the derivatives market underwent a local cleanup — positions held by 65,155 traders were forcibly closed over 24 hours, totaling $197.84 million (with $45.86 million in ETH longs liquidated as the coin fell to $2,490–$2,510, and $47.67 million in BTC shorts liquidated) as per Coinglass.
Cryptocurrency liquidation heatmap showing total liquidations across major assets on September 7, 2026, Source: CoinglassAgainst this backdrop, "smart money" is using the dip for treasury purchases. European company Capital B SA completed a €28.7 million share placement (investors included TOBAM and Blockstream CEO Adam Back), purchasing 376 BTC at an average price of ~$78,100 right during the panic surrounding a vulnerability in the Liquid Network sidechain code (from which 4,000 BTC worth $320 million were withdrawn).
Back aggressively bought real Bitcoin from the market, following the example of Michael Saylor and Strategy, which recently purchased 4,603 BTC at $80,300 (bringing the company's total holdings to 845,050 BTC).
Lummis' ultimatum and the Senate calendar crunch: How this affects XRP's statusThe main political trigger of the past 24 hours was a statement by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), who directly warned: "If the Clarity Act does not pass in this Congress, the next real opportunity to bring market-structure legislation back will not come until 2030."
If the Clarity Act doesn’t pass this Congress, the next real opportunity to bring market structure legislation back up is 2030. That’s years of jobs, investment, and tax revenue we can avoid squandering if we finish this now.
— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) September 6, 2026 Lummis' logic is tied to a severe calendar crunch in Washington, which has pushed the odds of the bill passing on Polymarket down to 13–18%:
September 15: The Senate will hold only a procedural cloture vote — requiring 60 votes merely to begin debate.4 working days: The remaining time for votes in the House of Representatives after September 14, before lawmakers leave Washington on September 17 ahead of the November 3 elections.January 2027 factor: Lummis' own term comes to an end. She is retiring, depriving the industry of a key Senate advocate ahead of the 2028 electoral cycle. You Might Also Like
For major assets such as XRP and Solana (SOL), this political deadlock means maintaining the current status quo rather than a legal failure. The assets' current positions are firmly supported by three factors:
Commodity status: The official joint classification of XRP and SOL as "digital commodities" by the SEC and CFTC on March 17, 2026, reinforced by Judge Torres' ruling and the regulator's withdrawal of its judicial appeals.Institutional gateways: The operating multi-structure T. Rowe TKNZ fund and spot XRP ETFs with cumulative inflows of $1.61 billion (2.05% of the token's market capitalization).Liquidation density: A protected spot floor, with on-chain Max Pain metrics showing long risks only at $0.98, while the short pool is squeezed tightly against current prices at $1.4644.The absence of a federal statute would leave the assets' status at the agency level (through internal regulatory memoranda), theoretically allowing a future White House administration to change the rules of the game. This is precisely why major players are now engaged in a fierce battle on exchanges, holding XRP in the narrow $1.40–$1.42 range.
Anthropic IPO euphoria and the new GPT-6 Astra are driving the crypto AI sectorWhile major tokens remain caught in a regulatory sideways market, speculative capital has flowed into the artificial intelligence sector. The catalyst came from the traditional stock market: Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are preparing the Anthropic IPO, with the filing of its S-1 form expected as early as this week.
Against this backdrop, Bittensor (TAO) reached a multi-month high near $270 (+50% from its summer lows). Near Protocol (NEAR) rose to $2.35 (+26.24% over seven days, with daily trading volume of $341 million), while Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD) recorded a price of $0.4492 (+25.58% over the week) according to TradingView chart data.
At the same time, OpenAI released a limited preview of the GPT-6 Astra model with claimed AGI capabilities. It operates computer interfaces (Computer Use) twice as fast as its predecessors, while the new Codex memory allows the AI to autonomously perform complex tasks for hours without losing context.
Cryptocurrency price charts for TAO, NEAR, WLD, and ZEC, Source: TradingViewThe Astra launch was accompanied by an anomaly: on September 3, server components of OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), xAI (Grok), and Google (Gemini) all went down simultaneously for one hour, which was described as a rare infrastructure coincidence.
Astra became the first model to exceed the critical risk threshold in OpenAI's cybersecurity system due to its ability to autonomously find and exploit vulnerabilities in code.
The technological leap is putting direct pressure on the crypto market through a new generation of AI agents: the updated Codex allows AI to continuously audit smart contracts, monitor portfolio risks in real time, and instantly identify on-chain arbitrage opportunities without losing the context of the task for an entire day.
Crypto market news: Where is the liquidity heading?The macroeconomic backdrop tightened sharply after the release of the August labor market report (NFP): the number of jobs increased by 162,000 versus a forecast of 55,000 (unemployment at 4.1%). Futures markets shifted the odds of the Fed cutting rates at the September 15–16 meeting to a hard 50/50.
External political pressure on the central bank and demands for immediate monetary easing have complicated the overall trajectory. This triggered a wave of local market volatility through HFT bots, which are actively buying dips in the technology sector and semiconductors (NVDA), while regulatory officials remain silent ahead of the critical inflation data release (CPI) on September 12.
In the domestic market, liquidity is flowing into strong local narratives:
Robinhood Chain: It set a new record, processing $3.8 billion in DEX volume over 24 hours (surpassing Ethereum). The network's main launchpad, PONS, generated $5.95 million in fees over 24 hours, while its key beneficiary — Arbitrum (ARB) — surged +91.68% to $0.1683.Privacy sector: Zcash (ZEC) is holding at $1,197 (+43.20% over the week, with daily trading volume of $898 million). The momentum is tied to institutional recognition: Grayscale launched a spot Zcash ETF (ticker ZCSH) on NYSE Arca, selecting Coinbase as its official custodian. The coin has emerged as a protective shield for large capital amid regulatory and tax pressure. You Might Also Like
The current balance of power clearly divides the market. Short-term traders are reacting to macroeconomic indicators, resulting in volatility and local leveraged-position liquidations.
At the same time, institutional capital continues to absorb supply on the spot market. Treasury purchases by Strategy and Capital B, along with steady ETF inflows from BlackRock and Grayscale, are forming the current support levels, keeping major assets within their trading ranges ahead of the key mid-September deadlines.
XRP is displaying renewed upward momentum, with the cryptocurrency currently trading near $1.40 after a sharp rebound from its August low of approximately $1.00. Technical analysts and market observers are now debating the outlook for the next major cycle as XRP approaches levels seen as technically significant for a sustained rally.
Key technical levels and short-term roadmapsImmediate bullish projections place XRP’s critical resistance in the $1.50 to $1.55 range, followed by the August peak around $1.70. Several analysts point to these thresholds as essential for confirming a broader breakout. The 20-day moving average currently sits at $1.32, while intermediate moving averages are clustered between $1.19 and $1.24. XRP also remains close to its 200-day moving average, indicating strong underlying support in the current zone.
Coinpaper’s broader market outlook echoes the importance of the $1.50 area, noting XRP’s robust price recovery after August’s downturn. Many traders view a sustainable move above $1.55 as a trigger for the next upward phase, while the next major technical challenge stands at $1.70.
Long-term projections: EGRAG’s analysisIn a detailed three-month forecast, analyst EGRAG has adopted Elliott Wave and Fibonacci approaches to identify a long-term target zone for XRP’s potential fifth macro wave. His initial targets range between $6.19 and $8.07, contingent on a successful completion of the current technical structure without breaking important support.
Should momentum strengthen further, EGRAG projects that XRP could extend to $11.45, surpass $13, or even reach $17, although these remain longer-term and more speculative estimates. He clarifies that these figures are based on macro-technical structures and are not near-term price objectives.
XRP would require a gain of approximately 342% from its current price of $1.40 to reach the lower bound target of $6.19. To achieve $8.07, the token would need an increase of nearly 476%.
These projections remain distinct from the frequently cited $60 target, which would need a monthly close above $3.66 before the larger upside scenario could be considered in play.
Derivatives and market sentimentXRP derivatives have surged recently, with the asset posting its most significant activity in six months. A 57% rebound from August lows has driven futures positioning higher as traders bet on further advances in the near term. This heightened derivatives activity signals that some investors anticipate a sustained breakout if current resistance levels are surpassed.
Despite the increased trading volumes and pronounced bullish sentiment among select analysts, the wider market remains cautious about extreme long-term targets. Prediction market data places the probability of XRP trading above $2 at any point in 2026 at just 39%, illustrating overall skepticism regarding the feasibility of reaching the $6–$8 target zone within that timeframe.
While the bullish thesis is gaining momentum, most market participants appear unconvinced about the possibility of XRP moving well beyond the $2 mark over the next two years, based on available prediction-market odds.
As traders navigate these technical setups and market volatility, the need for real-time market intelligence is becoming more apparent. In a market where a single Fed decision or a sudden altcoin listing can change everything in seconds, jumping between different apps for charts, news, and portfolio tracking is costing investors money. Smart traders are now utilizing privacy-first tools like CryptoAppsy to consolidate everything. Without even the hassle of creating an account, users gain access to real-time charts, smart price alerts, coin-specific news, and critical macro data on a single screen, simplifying the process of tracking assets such as XRP.
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Fidelity Investments’ latest Retirement Analysis for the second quarter of 2026 shows that U.S. retirees continue to maintain strong long-term savings habits. The data shows that average balances in 401(k), 403(b), and IRA accounts have all reached historically high levels. Specifically, 401(k) account balances increased by 10.5% from the previous quarter, and the average savings rate among 401(k) participants reached 14.4%, approaching Fidelity’s recommended annual savings target of 15%. Meanwhile, IRA contributions rose by 36% compared to the same period last year.
One key message these data reveal is that investors are placing “long-term savings” at the center of their retirement planning.
However, for investors who already hold traditional retirement assets, another issue is also drawing increasing attention:
In addition to stocks, mutual funds, and cash savings, can cryptocurrency assets serve as a complementary option in retirement portfolio allocation?
From retirement savings to cryptocurrency asset accumulation Traditional retirement investments emphasize long-term holding, consistent contributions, and diversified portfolios. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, XRP is gradually gaining traction among institutional investors thanks to increased institutional interest and the emergence of related ETF products. For investors who are bullish on the XRP ecosystem in the long term, beyond simply waiting for the price of XRP to rise, the question is how to find new ways to achieve sustained asset accumulation while holding XRP.
This is one of the reasons why ASDeFi has attracted the attention of XRP holders.
ASDeFi: Encouraging XRP holders to focus on “continuous accumulation” ASDeFi positions itself as an AI-powered cloud computing and cryptocurrency asset service platform. Through AI-driven computing power allocation, automated operations, and cryptocurrency settlement, it offers users a way to earn returns on their crypto assets without having to purchase, deploy, or maintain specialized hardware themselves. For long-term XRP holders, the core philosophy is not frequent trading, but rather to transform crypto assets from mere “static holding” into “continuous accumulation” through long-term allocation and a mechanism for sustained returns.
What does 10,000 XRP a month mean? If investors hope to achieve a cumulative monthly target of 10,000 XRP, the focus should not be solely on pursuing a fixed return figure, but rather on building the capacity for long-term, sustained accumulation. The monthly target can be further broken down into approximately 2,500 XRP per week and about 333 XRP per day; however, this is for planning purposes only and does not imply that any platform can guarantee a fixed return. Actual results will be influenced by factors such as contract size and investment budget.
How do I get started with an XRP accumulation plan? For users who want to learn more about ASDeFi, here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Go to the ASDeFi official website to register: https://asdefi.com
Familiarize yourself with the platform’s computing power contracts, yield rules, supported crypto assets, and relevant terms of service.
Step 2: Deposit cryptocurrency assets
Go to the platform’s deposit page to deposit major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, BTC, USDT, ETH, LTC, USDC, and BCH.
Step 3: Select a contract
Select the appropriate asset yield contract based on your capital size, investment term, and budget.
Use the platform to check your hashrate performance and earnings settlements, and adjust your asset allocation based on market changes.
User feedback: Earnings experience and ease of use Michael Weber (47), an XRP investor from Germany, said:
“In the past, I mainly held XRP for the long term, waiting for the market to rise. After using ASDeFi’s hashrate contracts, the entire process has become more automated. I can check the changes in my account earnings every day without having to manage the mining rigs myself, which is very convenient for me.”
Sophie Martin (39), a cryptocurrency investor from Canada, added:
“I value ease of use. Once I’ve completed registration and set up the contract, the system runs automatically, and I just need to check my account periodically. Compared to buying my own equipment to mine, this approach feels much less of a hassle.”
Conclusion As retirement savings continue to grow, long-term asset accumulation and diversified portfolios are becoming key topics of interest for investors. For investors who are bullish on XRP in the long term, in addition to monitoring market price fluctuations, they can also explore ways to increase their holdings of cryptocurrency assets through various means.
Through AI-powered computing capabilities and automated operations, ASDeFi offers users a way to earn returns on crypto assets without having to manage specialized mining equipment themselves, allowing them to focus on both “long-term holding” and “continuous accumulation” simultaneously. For more details, visit: https://asdefi.com
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American media personality Alex Jones has warned that proposed changes to the financial system could eventually give governments greater control over privately held assets, including XRP.
During a recent broadcast, Jones linked discussions surrounding centralized financial ledgers, bank bail-ins, and the mobilization of household savings to a broader concern about government intervention in private wealth. He suggested that regulators could eventually develop mechanisms to control citizens’ assets during a severe financial crisis.
Jones specifically raised the possibility that authorities could target digital assets such as XRP. He compared the potential scenario with the U.S. government’s restrictions on private gold ownership in 1933, arguing that digital assets could face similar intervention under extraordinary circumstances.
However, his comments have faced strong criticism from members of the XRP community, who argue that the claims lack supporting evidence.
XRP Community Challenges Jones’ Claims XRP community figure Moon Lambo dismissed Jones’ warning as “conspiracy theory nonsense,” arguing that there is no established U.S. government plan to confiscate XRP.
According to Moon Lambo, forcibly taking XRP from American investors would undermine confidence in the digital-asset market and could trigger panic selling. He further argued that such a move could deprive the United States of a significant source of retail and institutional capital.
Moon Lambo also challenged Jones’ comparison with the 1933 gold restrictions. He pointed out that the U.S. operated under a gold-standard monetary system at the time, whereas the modern U.S. dollar is a fiat currency. Therefore, he argued, the government has no comparable monetary requirement to acquire XRP.
Aussie XRP likewise labeled Jones’ claim pure FUD, stressing that the government cannot simply confiscate XRP held in a self-custody wallet. Meanwhile, Jacob Metzger took a more evidence-focused position. He challenged Jones and others making similar claims to identify the specific law, policy, or government document that would authorize regulators to seize people’s XRP, homes, or bank accounts.
Self-Custody Remains a Key Point Digital Ascension Group Chairman Jake Claver also questioned the timing of Jones’ comments, while an XRPL dUNL validator Vet emphasized that self-custodied XRP remains under the control of whoever possesses the corresponding private keys.
The validator also rejected the characterization of XRP as exclusively a “bank asset.” Instead, he noted that the XRP Ledger is open-source and available to anyone.
Furthermore, financial authorities such as the U.S. FDIC do not have an established legal framework that simply allows them to seize privately held digital assets. Similarly, claims about authorities intervening in Ripple’s locked XRP escrow holdings have faced legal scrutiny, with those escrows operating through predefined mechanisms rather than giving regulators direct control over privately held XRP.
Jones Clarifies His XRP Comments Amid the backlash, Jones has since clarified that his concerns are focused more broadly on vulnerabilities within the financial system rather than on XRP itself.
Jones explained that viewers had initially asked whether governments could seize XRP during an extreme economic crisis. In response, he said his primary concern was the potential use of emergency government powers, including bank bail-ins, and whether authorities could target different forms of private wealth if the traditional financial system came under severe pressure.
As a result, his clarification shifts the focus from a specific prediction that the government will confiscate XRP to a broader warning about how emergency financial powers could affect private assets during a systemic crisis.
Despite the controversy, some XRP proponents believe Jones’ comments could ultimately benefit the asset by exposing it to a much larger audience. Jones has a massive following of roughly 4.4 million users on X, meaning his discussion of XRP reaches an audience far beyond the cryptocurrency community.
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XRP shows the potential for another major price surge based on past market cycles that delivered gains of 2,405%, 1,002%, and 1,250%.
Based on these figures, the average gain was about 1,552%, while the geometric average came in at around 1,444%.
Analyst EGRAG says his analysis is based on XRP’s historical performance, not random price predictions.
With XRP currently trading around $1.40, a 1,444% increase would put the price near $21.62. However, another calculation referenced by analyst Moon Lambo places the target at around $14.77, depending on the starting price used.
XRP Past Gains Point to More Price Upside Moon Lambo responded to EGRAG’s analysis, describing it as a reasonable way to assess XRP’s historical price gains. He focused on the 1,444% figure, which EGRAG calculated from XRP’s three previous major market cycles.
Moon Lambo also examined XRP’s 1,250% gain from a previous cycle. If XRP matches a similar gain from its current price, the token would reach approximately $12.55.
However, Moon Lambo emphasized that these figures are not guaranteed price targets. He said he does not know where XRP’s price will be in the future. His long-term view is that XRP has room to continue rising if its fundamentals keep improving.
XRP Price Chart By EGRAG Can It Repeat Past Gains? The key question for XRP investors is whether the token can replicate the enormous gains recorded during previous market cycles.
A 1,000% or larger price increase would represent a massive rally that pushes XRP market cap near $1 trillion. EGRAG’s analysis demonstrates that XRP has delivered gains of this magnitude during previous major market expansions.
Still, historical performance does not guarantee future results. XRP’s market capitalization, liquidity, investor demand, and the crypto market have all changed significantly over time.
XRP Bear Market Not Over While EGRAG is projecting a 10X price surge for XRP, analyst RWA_Investor expects XRP to face more volatility before entering a major bullish phase. His Elliott Wave analysis projects a rally toward $1.87–$2.11, followed by a move to $2.64–$3.09.
The rally would then be followed by another sharp correction, potentially sending XRP toward $1.42 and eventually $0.7451—about 46% below current levels. According to the analyst, the larger bull market would begin once this corrective pattern is complete.
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XRP Ripple released 1 billion tokens from escrow on September 1, worth roughly $1.38Bn at the time, and the sell-off traders have feared for years never materialized.
The token was trading around $1.38 when the tokens hit Ripple-controlled wallets and sat near $1.42 five days later. That muted reaction matters because it suggests the market has stopped treating a scheduled, predictable release as an automatic reason to dump.
Here is the tension worth unpacking: did the crypto market genuinely absorb this unlock through structural demand, or did a strong August simply mask what would otherwise have been a rougher week for XRP?
➡️ 1,000,000,000 XRP in total locked back into escrow. $XRP #Ripple #XRPL https://t.co/TDGYn4nBWo pic.twitter.com/xH0UFQIRfG
— Xaif Crypto (@Xaif_Crypto) September 1, 2026
How Ripple’s Escrow Unlock Actually Works Ripple’s escrow program dates back to December 2017, when the company locked 55 billion XRP into time-based contracts on the XRPL (XRP Ledger) to make future supply releases transparent and predictable. Up to 1 billion XRP unlocks on the first of every month, and whatever Ripple doesn’t use for operations, partnerships, or liquidity deals goes right back into new escrow contracts at the end of the queue.
The September release came through as three transactions, 500 million, 400 million, and 100 million XRP, within minutes of each other. Ripple’s total escrow balance stood at 31.28 billion XRP afterward.
Crucially, the outlet reports that Ripple typically re-escrows 700 million to 900 million XRP each month, leaving only 100 million to 300 million available for operational use, OTC liquidity, or institutional payments, a fraction of the headline billion-token figure that spooks newcomers.
An unlock is not a sale, and Ripple placed roughly 700 million XRP back into new escrow contracts after the September release, split across two transactions, though that does not confirm what happened to the remaining tokens outside those new locks.
XRP BULL MARKET TARGET: $60
For nearly a decade, $XRP has been forming a massive ascending triangle on the monthly chart.
The $3.66 resistance level is the key barrier. A monthly close above it would confirm the breakout and activate a technical target near $60. pic.twitter.com/RpAnbER9cv
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) September 5, 2026
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What Actually Absorbed the Supply The September release landed in a market that had just posted its best August in five years. XRP climbed 28.5% during the month, touching $1.70 before settling back. That momentum gave the token a cushion the escrow schedule hasn’t always enjoyed.
Spot XRP ETFs, approved in March 2026, pulled in $153.55M in August alone, with $150.28M of that arriving in the final two weeks – a detail that lines up with the broader ETF inflow story building around XRP this year.
On-chain activity told a similar story: XRPL payment volume jumped 521.1% on August 26 to roughly 488.4 million XRP, even as the number of individual transactions fell 10.5% to about 388,900.
Fewer payments with much larger value points to institutional or enterprise-scale transfers rather than a retail wave, a pattern worth watching alongside broader questions about who is actually driving new XRPL usage.
Active addresses on the ledger hit 2.26 million in August, more than double July’s 1.02 million, while total value locked rose from $32.31M to $44.42M over the same stretch.
None of this proves a single causal chain from ETF demand to unlocking absorption, but it does describe a market with considerably greater liquidity depth than the one that panicked over past escrow releases – a shift also visible in growing institutional participation in CME futures markets.
(SOURCE: CoinGlass)
Why the XRP Ripple Unlock Became Background Noise The escrow program has now run on the same predictable monthly schedule for eight years. Everyone knows the size of the release and Ripple’s historical re-escrow behavior, which removes the information asymmetry that once fueled panic selling around the first of the month.
The broader backdrop has shifted too. The SEC and Ripple jointly dismissed their appeals on August 11, 2025, closing out a multi-year legal fight, and spot ETFs plus growing XRPL usage have since given the token more structural demand channels than it had in prior years.
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Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO has revealed a new series of XRP price targets based on Elliott Wave theory, including potential highs up to $27 if a major macro expansion unfolds.
XRP price targets outlined by EGRAG CRYPTOEGRAG CRYPTO, a market analyst known for detailed charting and active commentary on X, has mapped out five distinct price targets for $XRP as part of a long-term “Wave 5” scenario. The projections draw on the Elliott Wave principle, a technical framework that seeks to identify cycles in market sentiment and price action.
The analyst’s initial target zone begins at $6.19 to $8.07, described as the first major area for Wave 5 completion. Should momentum extend further, the next target stands at $11.45, which would mark a stronger Wave 5 extension. EGRAG CRYPTO then identifies $13 and above as a potential cycle expansion area, followed by $17 and above as the upper target if fresh capital flows into the market.
In a scenario where market conditions support a full macro expansion, EGRAG CRYPTO believes that XRP could reach $27 or beyond in the final stage of this cycle.
Target DescriptionXRP Price TargetFirst major Wave 5 area$6.19 – $8.07Wave 5 extension$11.45Cycle expansion$13+Upper macro target$17+Full macro expansion$27+Mini dictionary: Elliott Wave theory is a technical analysis method developed by Ralph Nelson Elliott, proposing that financial market prices move in repeating cycles or “waves” influenced by investor psychology.
EGRAG CRYPTO’s analysis presents a tiered roadmap: “$6.19–$8.07 is the first major Wave 5 zone, with $11.45 marking a stronger extension, $13+ as a cycle expansion area, $17+ as the upper macro target, and $27+ achievable if a full macro expansion develops.”
Moon Lambo supports XRP targets as achievableFellow crypto analyst Moon Lambo mentioned the proposed XRP targets in a recent video. He described numbers like the $13 and $17 zones as “perfectly reasonable,” citing historical market cycles for similar large-scale rallies.
He explained that “it wouldn’t take that much money flowing in to get these crazy multiplier effects,” emphasizing the outsized impact of new capital entering low-float altcoins like XRP during powerful bullish cycles. Moon Lambo also acknowledged that while such outcomes are not guaranteed, even these ambitious targets might eventually seem modest if crypto momentum accelerates further.
Moon Lambo argued that targets in the $13 to $17+ range align with precedent set by previous rallies in the crypto sector and could be met with substantially less inflow than casual observers expect.
Long-term holding versus trading: strategic insightsExpanding on the discussion, Moon Lambo advocated for a long-term holding strategy in XRP, rather than frequent trading. He referenced data indicating that 90% to 95% of traders typically lose money, asserting that investors might be better served by simply maintaining their position in a leading asset rather than attempting to time the market.
He also highlighted the tax benefits in the United States, where positions held longer than one year qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates. Selling early, he argued, often invites additional risk and unnecessary tax liabilities.
Speaking on leverage, Moon Lambo advised against its use, noting that past cycles demonstrate the potential for large gains even without borrowing, provided that investors remain patient during periods of volatility.
Market context and scenario breakdownEGRAG CRYPTO’s tiered approach establishes each price target as a distinct checkpoint in a possible multi-year expansion. The $6.19 to $8.07 band would indicate early progress, while $11 and higher would require sustained capital inflows and growing investor interest. The projections beyond $17 and up to $27 are contingent on broader market conditions supporting a prolonged bull rally.
XRP has pulled back from the $1.69 high reached during its August rally, but its 4-hour chart still shows a bullish Break of Structure (BoS).
Notably, XRP rose 71.8% from $0.988 to $1.698 in August before the current pullback began. The decline has already erased about 20% of the August high, as the price now trades just above the EMA21 at $1.4020.
This level could help determine whether the pullback stays limited or turns into a steeper decline.
XRP Maintains Bullish BoS The 4-hour chart shows that XRP formed a bullish BoS 23 bars ago after breaking above $1.4335. This move gave buyers control of the short-term trend, but the recent decline has brought the price back to the EMA21 at $1.4020. The EMA55 at $1.3884 now provides another support level below the EMA21.
Meanwhile, XRP’s Bollinger Bands range from $1.3607 to $1.4433. XRP currently sits in the lower half of this range, but this alone does not point to a reversal. Instead, the price action could simply undergo a period of consolidation within the wider 4-hour uptrend.
XRP Maintains Bullish BoS The chart leaves the $1.4835 swing high as the next major level to watch. XRP has not tested this level since forming the bullish BoS. As a result, a move toward it would give buyers a chance to complete the next major test in the current structure.
Important XRP Demand Zone The area around the EMA21 at $1.4020 and the $1.4335 BoS level features an important support zone for the current structure.
Below it, the $1.35–$1.38 region could provide further support. Market analyst Ali Martinez previously identified this area as a major demand zone, with about 3.2 billion XRP changing hands there.
If XRP loses the EMA21, the price could first move toward the EMA55 at $1.3884. Further weakness could then bring the $1.35-$1.38 demand zone into focus. However, a move back above $1.4335 would strengthen the bullish setup and increase the chances of a retest of $1.4835.
XRP ETFs Keep Drawing Fresh Capital XRP’s price has declined from its August high, but spot XRP ETFs have continued to attract capital. US spot XRP ETFs recorded $110.49 million in inflows during the week ending Aug. 28, marking their strongest weekly inflow of 2026.
The funds extended their inflow streak to 11 straight trading sessions, bringing in roughly $170 million during that period. The continued inflows as XRP declined suggest that investors are still adding exposure as the market works through its recent correction.
Despite Goldman Sachs confirming about $87.4 million in XRP ETF exposure as of the second quarter, retail investors still account for nearly 84% of XRP ETF inflows, which leaves room for greater institutional participation.
XRP Needs to Reclaim $1.4335 Essentially, the bullish setup needs XRP to close a 4-hour candle above $1.4335. Such a move would show that buyers have reclaimed the BoS level and could clear the path toward the $1.4835 swing high.
If XRP breaks above $1.4835, the next major target would be the $1.6999 August high. However, the structure also has a clear level that would weaken the bullish case.
A 4-hour close below the EMA55 at $1.3884 would put the current structure under pressure and could indicate that the bullish setup has failed.
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