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Short-term volatility is still in play, but the market is clearly thinking long-term. All eyes are on the close of H1, when a lot of the uncertainty around crypto, such as macro signals and Fed policy, should start to settle. Take the CLARITY Act, for example. If passed, it could give digital assets a serious legitimacy boost. Meanwhile, lingering questions around the Fed Chair might finally clear up, with markets already pricing in rate cuts. In this mix, Ripple [XRP] is standing out.  As an L1 attracting ETF inflows, it’s clear that investors are betting on the long-term, even after recent FUD. And with more regulation on the horizon, there’s a real chance that XRP could gain even more steam in H2. Source: SoSoValue But here’s the question: What exactly are investors betting on? No doubt, Ripple has kicked off 2026 with some strategic moves. From setting up a Ripple Treasury to securing regulatory licenses in multiple countries, the company is solidifying RLUSD’s use case across Europe.  Meanwhile, XRP is showing strong tokenization. Its RWA TVL is up 11% over the past 30 days, hitting a record $235 million. That’s another signal that its network fundamentals continue to attract institutional capital. That said, the price hasn’t really reflected this growth. With a 9% pullback so far in 2026, XRP has slipped to $1.60 for the first time in nine months, effectively wiping out all the gains it made after the election cycle. Naturally, the question arises: Is Ripple simply undervalued? Bitcoin dictates the market, XRP feels the pressure Altcoins are closely following Bitcoin [BTC] right now.  The current correlation between BTC and the altcoin market sits at 87%, which basically means Bitcoin is dictating the market. When it dips, the market bleeds. When BTC pumps, the rally usually drags everything…

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Filed under: News - @ February 1, 2026 6:06 am