The boost is driven by favorable market conditions, increased investor interest, and the implementation of the MiCA.
XRP is currently approaching a key price resistance level, and a price above it could boost the positive momentum.
Why is XRP going down today? Let's check current technical analysis and XRP price predictions
XRP has started the new year on a positive note, now
ranking third on market capitalization. The cross-border payment-focused
cryptocurrency has now overtaken Tether's USDT to become the third-largest
cryptocurrency with a market cap of more than $141 billion.
This achievement follows a significant rally driven by
favorable market conditions, increased investor interest, and shifting
regulatory landscapes. Data from CoinMarketCap currently shows that the token
is trading at $2.46. It has increased 2% and 15% in the past day and week,
respectively.
XRP Ranks Third, Source: CoinMarketCap
Market Capitalization Soars
XRP's market capitalization surpassed Tether's
capitalization, which was slightly above $137.4 billion at press time. This
shift coincides with the rollout of the European Union's Markets in
Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which imposes stricter rules on stablecoin
issuers.
MiCA mandates full reserves and licenses for issuers
operating in the EU, prompting concerns about compliance among key players like
Tether. Notably, Coinbase Europe announced that it would delist USDT in December over MiCA
compliance concerns, a factor that could have negatively affected
the price of the stablecoin.
Looking at the broader timeframe, XRP has shown a
fluctuation in price on the monthly chart. Over the past year, XRP has delivered a strong
performance, rising more than 400% between November and December and peaking at
$2.7. The price increase was driven by events such as Donald Trump's pro-crypto
presidential election victory and speculation around an XRP exchange-traded
fund (ETF).
XRPUSD Daily Price Chart, Source: TradingView
Recently, WisdomTree became the fourth company to file for a spot in XRP ETF, joining other major issuers like Bitwise and 21Shares.
Ripple Labs also strengthened XRP's momentum with the launch of Ripple USD
(RLUSD), a stablecoin aimed at facilitating cross-border enterprise payments.
A Message from Ripple Labs' CEO
Meanwhile, the new year started with a massive XRP
transfer of 500 million tokens worth over $1 billion, tracked by blockchain
analytics firm Whale Alert. Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism
for 2025, citing “momentum and increased focus on real-world
utility.”
Technically, XRP is in a clear uptrend, currently trading above the 50 and 200 moving averages. The price is approaching the $2.6 resistance level after bouncing off the $1.98 support level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 61, meaning the price could rise further before any
change in trend can be seen.
With the regulatory climate becoming potentially more
favorable, particularly after SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation, XRP appears
well-positioned to soar as high as $10 in 2025. ETF approvals and broader adoption of
Ripple's payment solutions may continue to propel its market performance.
XRP has started the new year on a positive note, now
ranking third on market capitalization. The cross-border payment-focused
cryptocurrency has now overtaken Tether's USDT to become the third-largest
cryptocurrency with a market cap of more than $141 billion.
This achievement follows a significant rally driven by
favorable market conditions, increased investor interest, and shifting
regulatory landscapes. Data from CoinMarketCap currently shows that the token
is trading at $2.46. It has increased 2% and 15% in the past day and week,
respectively.
XRP Ranks Third, Source: CoinMarketCap
Market Capitalization Soars
XRP's market capitalization surpassed Tether's
capitalization, which was slightly above $137.4 billion at press time. This
shift coincides with the rollout of the European Union's Markets in
Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which imposes stricter rules on stablecoin
issuers.
MiCA mandates full reserves and licenses for issuers
operating in the EU, prompting concerns about compliance among key players like
Tether. Notably, Coinbase Europe announced that it would delist USDT in December over MiCA
compliance concerns, a factor that could have negatively affected
the price of the stablecoin.
Looking at the broader timeframe, XRP has shown a
fluctuation in price on the monthly chart. Over the past year, XRP has delivered a strong
performance, rising more than 400% between November and December and peaking at
$2.7. The price increase was driven by events such as Donald Trump's pro-crypto
presidential election victory and speculation around an XRP exchange-traded
fund (ETF).
XRPUSD Daily Price Chart, Source: TradingView
Recently, WisdomTree became the fourth company to file for a spot in XRP ETF, joining other major issuers like Bitwise and 21Shares.
Ripple Labs also strengthened XRP's momentum with the launch of Ripple USD
(RLUSD), a stablecoin aimed at facilitating cross-border enterprise payments.
A Message from Ripple Labs' CEO
Meanwhile, the new year started with a massive XRP
transfer of 500 million tokens worth over $1 billion, tracked by blockchain
analytics firm Whale Alert. Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism
for 2025, citing “momentum and increased focus on real-world
utility.”
Technically, XRP is in a clear uptrend, currently trading above the 50 and 200 moving averages. The price is approaching the $2.6 resistance level after bouncing off the $1.98 support level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 61, meaning the price could rise further before any
change in trend can be seen.
With the regulatory climate becoming potentially more
favorable, particularly after SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation, XRP appears
well-positioned to soar as high as $10 in 2025. ETF approvals and broader adoption of
Ripple's payment solutions may continue to propel its market performance.
Retail Investors Tap Trillion-Dollar Reinsurance Markets via Tokenized DeFi Platforms
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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