​​​XRP drifts lower

​Since the beginning of February, XRP has traded in a markedly more fragile environment, reflecting a combination of macro-driven volatility, shifting institutional engagement and renewed scrutiny of its regulatory and adoption narrative.

​After attempting to stabilise in late January, the token came under renewed pressure as broader cryptocurrency markets turned defensive, exposing how sensitive XRP remains to liquidity conditions and leveraged positioning.

​At the end of January, XRP had been consolidating above key technical support following its earlier correction. Sentiment was cautiously constructive, supported by ongoing discussion around potential spot XRP exchange-traded products and…