XRP holds above $2 as SEC exit and crypto-policy calendar come into focus
NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 12:38 ET — Market closed
- XRP was up about 5% over the past 24 hours, holding near $2.10.
- The SEC confirmed the departure of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw on Friday.
- Traders are watching a Jan. 13 House Financial Services digital assets hearing as Washington’s crypto agenda restarts.
XRP held above $2 on Sunday, extending a rally that has outpaced major tokens as traders latched onto U.S. regulatory signals and new ETF demand. The token was up about 5% over the past 24 hours at roughly $2.10, according to Coinbase pricing. Coinbase
The move matters because XRP has been unusually sensitive to Washington’s tone after years of legal and regulatory scrutiny, and because U.S.-listed…
