XRP Faces Year-End Pressure Amid Key Market Developments

As 2025 draws to a close, XRP is trading near $1.87, a level that places it notably below the psychologically significant $2 threshold. This price action unfolds against a backdrop of persistent institutional investment into spot ETFs and the looming release of a substantial portion of tokens from Ripple’s escrow, setting the stage for a potential stress test for the digital asset.

Despite the subdued price performance, U.S.-listed spot ETFs for XRP have recorded consistent capital inflows for more than 30 consecutive days. A notable $15.55 million entered these funds on December 30 alone. Since their launch in November 2025, these investment vehicles have accumulated a total of $1.27 billion. This sustained institutional interest presents Read more...