XRP
Why XRP is down 1.8% in the last hour
Analysis
XRP slipped 1.8% over the past hour as traders reacted to uncertainty around upcoming XRP Ledger changes, with discussion highlighting potential “catches” in a major transaction-related upgrade, which can weigh on short-term sentiment. Separately, CryptoNews noted XRPL lending amendments face a high 80% validator approval hurdle, reinforcing near-term implementation uncertainty.
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