XRP
Why XRP is down 2.0% today
Analysis
XRP fell about 2% over the past 24 hours even as headlines highlighted ecosystem expansion, suggesting the market “sold the news” on a largely expected catalyst. Both CoinDesk and The Block reported that wrapped XRP has gone live on Solana to broaden DeFi access, but the immediate price reaction remained negative.
Contributing Factors (3)
Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token
Wrapped XRP on Solana lets XRP holders access Jupiter, Phantom, and Meteora without selling the asset, the latest step in Hex Trust's multi-chain wXRP rollout first announced in December.
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Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, enabling broader DeFi access for token holders
The move follows Hex Trust saying in December wXRP would become available on Solana, Optimism, Ethereum, and HyperEVM.
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