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XRP traded higher on Saturday after exchange balances on Binance fell to their lowest level in more than a year. The token rose more than 4.5% over 24 hours and hovered near $1.50 during the session, as the broader crypto market gained nearly 1.8% to a total capitalization of $2.4 trillion.
Despite the rebound, XRP remains down about 35% over the past month. After several days of sideways trading, buyers pushed prices toward the $1.50 level. Market participants are now watching whether the recovery can extend beyond nearby resistance.
On-chain data showed a decline in XRP reserves held on Binance, particularly after RLUSD went live on the exchange. Analyst CryptoOnchain said balances fell to roughly 2.5 billion XRP, the lowest level recorded since early 2024.
In November 2024, Binance held more than 3.2 billion XRP. That implies nearly 700 million coins have left the exchange over the past 15 months. CryptoOnchain said the lower reserves point to reduced sell-side liquidity.
The price jump also coincided with broader short liquidations across crypto markets. Kalshi Traders data showed $150 million worth of crypto shorts were liquidated in 24 hours, and forced buying from short closures can contribute to upward price movement.
XRP’s rally was further supported by improved sentiment as Bitcoin traded above $70,000 and Ethereum moved above $2,000. With larger assets stabilizing, traders rotated into altcoins, including XRP, and the token tested the $1.50 resistance zone.
As of press time, XRP remains below its recent monthly highs but printed a strong daily candle. A sustained move above $1.55 may open the path toward higher resistance near $1.80. Conversely, failing to hold above $1.45 could result in a retest of lower support levels.
Institutional interest has also been in focus. Evernorth reported that Goldman Sachs disclosed holding $152 million worth of XRP ETFs as of the end of Q4 2025. Evernorth said this represented nearly 14% of net XRP ETF inflows over the past year.
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla discussed the company’s focus on XRP and the XRP Ledger. During a livestream, he described XRP as infrastructure built for real-world financial operations, and said the company plans to deploy its XRP treasury across settlement flows and tokenized assets.
Meanwhile, the macro environment remains uncertain, with discussions around a potential U.S. government shutdown contributing to caution in financial markets.
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