XRP saw a modest increase of 1.1% on Monday, reaching a price of $1.4466 with trading volume of approximately $3.8 billion. Despite the daily gain, the digital asset has declined 10.7% over the past seven days, according to market data provider CoinGecko.
Market Depth and Liquidity Concerns
The broader cryptocurrency market remains sensitive to liquidity conditions. Analysis from Kaiko indicates Bitcoin's average 1% market depth has fallen to around $5 million, down from over $8 million in 2025, suggesting thinner order books that could amplify price swings. "We see few bullish indicators that suggest we may be approaching the bottom," noted Andrew Moss, head of digital assets research at Jefferies.
Ripple's Institutional Push
Ripple announced strategic custody partnerships with Securosys and Figment, expanding its Ripple Custody platform to include staking support for Ethereum and Solana blockchains. The integration aims to provide institutional clients with secure key management and yield-generating services without requiring them to operate validator infrastructure. "Institutions need cohesive systems," stated Aaron Slettehaugh, Ripple's SVP of Product.
This development follows Ripple's recent integration with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis and its acquisition of custody provider Palisade, signaling a continued focus on building infrastructure for financial institutions.
Regulatory and Macro Backdrop
Regulatory pressure on Ripple has eased since its settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last August, which included a $125 million penalty. However, restrictions on institutional XRP sales remain in place, leaving some legal uncertainty.
Market attention now turns to key U.S. economic indicators. The January Consumer Price Index report, scheduled for release on Friday, February 13, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, could significantly influence interest rate expectations and risk asset appetite, including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin traded near $69,994, up 1.1%, while Ether gained 0.8% to $2,108 during the same period.
