XRP has staged a significant recovery today, climbing over 10% to trade between $1.52 and $1.55. This surge marks the token’s strongest one-day performance since early February, as investors regain confidence following a period of market-wide volatility.
Price Action and Market Context
The digital asset, which serves as the native token for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), hit an intraday high of $1.5556, pushing its total market capitalization back toward the $94 billion mark. While the price remains roughly 57% below its July 2025 all-time high of $3.66, today’s momentum suggests a “V-shaped” recovery might be forming.
The rally follows a challenging start to the month where XRP, along with Bitcoin and Ethereum, faced heavy selling pressure. Analysts note that today’s breakout above the $1.50 psychological level could open the door for a retest of the $2.00 resistance zone if trading volume—currently hovering around $3.3 billion—remains steady.
Institutional Interest and ETF Inflows
A primary driver for the renewed optimism is the continued success of XRP Spot ETFs. On February 9, these funds saw a combined net inflow of $6.31 million, led by Franklin Templeton and Canary Capital. Since their launch, XRP ETFs have amassed over $1.23 billion in total net inflows, signaling a shift in institutional sentiment toward the asset.
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Additionally, the Volatility Shares XRP ETF (NASDAQ: XRPI) recently announced an increase in its monthly dividend to $0.0263 per share. While short interest in the ETF rose by 42% in January, institutional players like Flow Traders have reportedly been adding to their positions, viewing the recent “dip” as a strategic entry point.
The “$9 Target”: European Media Buzz
Adding fuel to the fire, German investment media recently spotlighted a bullish forecast from Michel Oliver, head of Tokentus Investment AG. During a segment on Der Aktionär TV, Oliver projected that XRP could reach a range of $7 to $9 in the coming bull cycle.
His reasoning centers on:
- Infrastructure over Hype: Ripple has secured over 60 financial licenses globally, including a recent electronic money license in the UK.
- Tokenization Leadership: The XRP Ledger is increasingly being used for “represented” real-world assets (RWAs), with its total value in this sector surging by over 260% in the last 30 days.
Looking Ahead
The “XRP Community Day,” held on February 11–12, provided a roadmap for 2026 that emphasizes cross-chain liquidity and deeper integration into the global financial system. As the market digests these updates, the focus remains on whether XRP can sustain its position above $1.50.
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