Ripple token slips near $2 as Fed probe and U.S. crypto bill loom
New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:51 (EST) — Regular session
- XRP slipped roughly 1% to near $2.07, trading in a narrow range amid ongoing macro uncertainty hitting riskier assets.
- On Jan. 15, U.S. lawmakers will debate the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a crucial moment for crypto regulation.
- Last week, Ripple’s U.K. unit secured new approvals from the FCA, delivering a rare immediate boost for the token.
XRP dipped roughly 1% to near $2.07 on Monday, as traders digested new political uncertainty tied to the Federal Reserve and braced for a U.S. Senate crypto bill session scheduled for later this week.
This move is significant because crypto is once again acting like a pure risk gauge. When policy headlines…
