XRP is stealing the spotlight today as one of the market’s top performers, outpacing major assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. CoinGecko shows XRP surged nearly 20% in the past 24 hours and more than 56% over the last week, reclaiming the $1.60 level for the first time since February 2026. A broader crypto market upswing is helping lift XRP. Bitcoin has pushed back above $77,000 after months of consolidation, and many altcoins are following its lead. Several catalysts appear to be converging behind the move. One high-profile spark: a White House cryptocurrency event hosted by former President Trump, which drew a slate of industry CEOs and founders. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse attended, and Trump said the U.S. plans to buy a large amount of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies — remarks that prompted investor speculation about whether XRP could be included in any official holdings. Macro policy shifts may also be supportive. The Treasury’s bond buyback program and an easing of liquidity conditions have historically correlated with positive price action for Bitcoin and the wider crypto complex. As Bernstein strategist Gautam Chhugani put it, “Bitcoin historically has had a positive reaction to liquidity expansion,” noting that earlier market apathy stemmed from tighter markets and competing flows into AI and semiconductor trades. XRP’s recent rally is a welcome reversal after a strong 2025 and a challenging start to 2026. The rebound has revived investor hopes that XRP might retest the $2 level, with some traders suggesting we could be in the early phase of another bull run. That said, markets remain volatile and headlines can drive swift shifts in sentiment. Traders and investors should weigh the upside potential against regulatory and macro risks before positioning heavily. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news