Ripple developers released XRPL version 3.1.2 update, fixing vulnerabilities in the core Ripple server software to enhance network stability and security. This upgrade coincided with a surge in tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger, which grew from $111 million in 2026 to $1.14 billion. New features such as the XLS-66 lending protocol and permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) upgrades aim to unlock liquidity and attract institutional investors to trade tokenized assets.

As the extreme leverage effects from the 2025 bull run expectations gradually fade, the XRP derivatives market is experiencing a reset with increasingly clear structure, with buyers holding a slight edge after enduring months of selling pressure. XRP is currently trading near $1.42, with resistance levels between $1.45 and $1.50; a break above $1.50 could signal a broader recovery. Data shows that XRP's net positive trading volume over recent months is approximately 3.36 million contracts, while open interest has declined significantly from $660 million to approximately $203 million, indicating reduced speculative risk.