- XRP fell from $2.06 to $1.97 today, reflecting a 4.1% 24-hour drop.
- Prices are down 6.2% for the week, 8.2% over 14 days, and 39.4% since January 2025, while monthly charts show a 3.8% gain.
- The broader market pullback followed a slide in Bitcoin from $97,000 to $92,000 and roughly $864 million in 24-hour liquidations.
- Geopolitical tensions tied to the US–Greenland dispute are cited as a factor increasing investor caution.
- CNBC recently referred to XRP as the “hottest crypto trade of 2026” amid optimism about a potential rebound.
Ripple‘s XRP token suffered a sharp intraday drop today, sliding from $2.06 to $1.97. According to CoinGecko data, the token is down 4.1% in 24 hours, 6.2% over the past week, 8.2% on 14-day charts, and 39.4% since January 2025, while monthly performance shows a 3.8% gain.
Traders and analysts link the decline to a broader market correction led by Bitcoin, which fell from $97,000 last week to about $92,000 today. Data shows roughly $864 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data, amplifying selling pressure across crypto assets.
Observers also flagged geopolitical developments as a contributing factor. The recent US–Greenland dispute, including a proposal by President Trump for US control of Greenland and pushback from NATO countries offering military support to the Danish Kingdom, appears to have heightened investor risk aversion and affected market sentiment.
The crypto market remains fragile after the October 2025 correction, and commentators say investors are leaning toward traditional safe havens such as Gold and silver. As a result, XRP could face continued volatility in the coming weeks as broader conditions stabilize.
Despite the pullback, XRP posted strong gains in 2025 and market watchers continue to discuss its 2026 prospects; CNBC described the token as the “hottest crypto trade of 2026” in recent coverage.
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