Key Highlights:
- XRP jumped more than 12% in 24 hours today, January 6, 2026.
- Strong ETF inflows and falling exchange supply are driving the buying pressure.
- Support above $2.28 could open the door for a move toward $2.52.
XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, has surged by 12% today, January 06, 2026, which is way more than the broader crypto market. With this surge, the token is jumping important barriers that are driven by strong ETF buying, fewer coins on exchanges and softer regulatory rules. The price of the token is hovering around $2.40, as experts expect more gains if the support stays.
At press time, the price of the token stands at $2.39 with a surge of 12.72% in the last 24-hours as per CoinMarketCap. With this surge, the market cap of the token has also crossed $140 billion and currently stands at $145.33 billion.
Spot ETF Inflows Signal Institutional Bullishness
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $46.10M in inflows on January 5, 2026 and with this inflow, the total inflow has passed $1 billion since the ETF products were launched in November 2025 as per SoSoValue. Canary Capital’s XRPC ETF is leading the chart board.
This inflow data shows that there is a steady inflow within this particular ETF, which means that the interest from big investors is rising. XRP ETFs now hold about 1.17% of XRP market cap. This helps in reducing the selling pressure.
From all of this, one thing is clear, buying by big institutions helps keep prices stable during ups and downs in the market and shows that XRP is becoming more and more accepted these days.
Exchange Supply Drops to Multi-Year Lows
The amount of XRP available on exchange has dropped sharply, down since February 2025 and the lowest level since 2022.
This decline is an indication that there are less tokens that are available for trading and this makes the price movements more sensitive. Even small buying activity can push prices higher, which helps explain XRP’s recent 25% weekly rise.
Analysts also note that when coins are held long-term rather leaving them on the exchanges, it not only supports price stability but it also indicates growing confidence amongst the investors.
Regulatory Tailwinds Emerge
Yesterday, January 5, 2026, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw announced her departure from the agency. Throughout her tenure, she was viewed as an anti-crypto candidate.
Now, this decision comes at a time when both political parties are supporting the Clarity Act, a new law that is expected to pass in January 2026. If the law is approved, it could make it easier for banks to use XRP.
Crenshaw’s departure and a clearer regulatory environment could increase institutional adoption of XRP.
Technical Points to Short-Term Breakout with Caution
XRP has moved strongly higher after breaking through an important price range between $2.28 and $2.32, a level that has previously stopped prices from rising. The breakout is supported by a positive technical signal known as a “golden cross” on the 3-day RSI, according to analyst Dark Defender.
In simple terms, this signal indicates that the buyers are currently in control and momentum is surely leaning upward.
However, most of the momentum indicators look healthy and they show strong buying interest but analysts believe that caution is needed. The Bollinger Bands which help measure if an asset is stretched too far, indicate that XRP may be getting overheated.
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) is at 74.27, which is close to the overbought zone. This means that the price has risen quickly and could pause or pull back in the short term.
Based on XRP predictions, we believe that if XRP manages to stay above the $2.28 level, bulls are likely to push the price toward the next target around $2.52. This level is based on a Fibonacci extension, a common tool that traders use to spot potential price targets.
On the downside, if XRP falls below the $2.28 mark, many of the traders will start booking their profits. In that case, the price could slip down to $2.20 before finding a fresh support.
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