Overview
- XRP traded near $1.87 with rising volume and a tight range, with $1.85 highlighted as key support ahead of January’s scheduled escrow unlock.
- U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs from issuers including Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Bitwise, Grayscale and Canary have drawn roughly $1.14–$1.25 billion in net inflows since November launch.
- The SEC withdrew its appeal in August 2025 and a reported $125 million settlement ended the case against Ripple, removing a major institutional barrier.
- Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick models a path to $8 by 2026, citing potential $4–$8 billion of 2026 ETF inflows and constrained liquid supply, while noting the outlook depends on supportive macro conditions.
- Reporting points to near‑term catalysts and risks that could heighten volatility, including the January escrow event, Ripple’s recent $500 million financing, and community updates expected on Feb. 11.