Key Takeaways XRP jumped about 25% in early January, outperforming Bitcoin as institutional money poured into new ETFs. Ripple's SEC case resolved in August 2025, clearing the way for asset managers to launch spot ETFs. XRP ETFs amassed $1.3B in 50 days, locking up over 500M tokens and creating a less crowded, impactful trade.While Bitcoin and Ethereum traditionally dominate the crypto conversation, 2026 has opened with a dramatic shift in market leadership. In the first week of January, XRP surged approxim ...