Spot XRP ETFs unlocked Wall Street access in 2025, but the real story is unfolding now. From institutional derivatives to real-world asset tokenization, here’s why 2026 could define XRP’s next major chapter.

Ripple is moving closer to the core of the U.S. financial system. With a potential Federal Reserve master account, RLUSD and XRP could play a pivotal role in the future of global payments.

In just ninety days, XRP has transformed from a regulatory question mark into an institutional favorite. With spot ETFs surpassing one billion dollars in assets, exchange supply dropping sharply, and Ripple expanding globally, the groundwork for XRP’s next phase may already be in place.

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