Four reasons XRP has just been called the ‘hottest crypto trade’ of 2026
Ripple’s payment token, XRP, has just been labelled by CNBC as the “new cryptocurrency darling” after gaining 25% in the first week of the new year.
“The hottest crypto trade of the year is not Bitcoin, it is not Ether, it is XRP,” said CNBC’s Power Lunch host Brian Sullivan on Tuesday.
XRP price surges in the new year
XRP has gained 25% since Jan. 1, outperforming Bitcoin, which is up 6%, and Ether, which has risen 10% since New Year’s Day.
But there could be many more tailwinds driving the token’s price.
Exchange-traded fund momentum, social sentiment, on-chain fundamentals, and recent partnerships could explain why XRP is outperforming its peers at the moment.
XRP ETF momentum remains strong
CNBC host Mackenzie Sigalos…
