US XRP spot ETF records a total net outflow of $92.92 million in one day

SBI issues 10 billion yen digital bonds and rewards XRP, with a minimum participation of 10,000 yen for retail investors

On February 24, Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings announced that it will issue a 10 billion yen unsecured digital bond, the "SBI START Bond," on March 24. The bond will be open for subscription to retail investors in Japan, with a minimum investment threshold of just 10,000 yen. The issuance size is approximately $64.6 million, comparable to the scale of large digital bond issuances in Japan in recent years, and is seen as an important step for Japan's digital securities market to target individual investors. In terms of product design, SBI has introduced a crypto asset incentive mechanism, allowing investors to receive XRP token rewards. According to the plan, eligible domestic Japanese investors must register an account with SBI VC Trade to receive the related rewards. The XRP reward program will be distributed in May 2026, and the bonds will pay partial interest in installments from 2027 to 2029. Industry insiders believe this move will help expand the registration of digital asset accounts and increase retail investors' participation in blockchain financial products.

XRP Price Drops 63% From All-Time High as Binance Leverage Hits Cycle Lows, Traders Eye Historical Patterns

XRP is trading at approximately \$1.33 as of February 24, 2026, representing a 63% decline from its July 2025 all-time high of \$3.65, while on-chain data shows Binance leverage ratios reaching cycle lows and spot trading volume increasing 40% despite sustained bearish price action. The token has recorded approximately \$1.90 billion in realized losses over a one-week period, a capitulation-level metric that historically precedes exhaustion of selling pressure, according to blockchain ana

XRP Holds $1.32 Support as Weekly Volatility Expands

XRP is experiencing increased volatility as it trades near $1.32, with the 20-week moving average acting as resistance and lower Bollinger Band suggesting a potential decline to $1.274. The prevailing downward trend poses risks, with support levels being tested.

AI panic impacts the crypto market: ETH, SOL, XRP all decline collectively, with increased downward pressure as BTC consolidates sideways

On February 24, news reports indicate that the crypto market came under pressure due to the intensification of the "Artificial Intelligence Panic Trading" and worsening macro risk sentiment. Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple experienced continued declines, with major cryptocurrencies generally recording an 8% to 11% correction over the week. Bitcoin briefly dropped to approximately $62,900, down about 2.1% for the day, with a weekly decline of 7.5%. Its price remains confined within the $60,000 to $70,000 range established after the early February surge, and the market is more inclined to view this as a consolidation zone rather than a clear bottom. Altcoins performed significantly weaker than Bitcoin. Ethereum's price fell to around $1,829, with a weekly decline of about 8%; XRP dropped over 10%, SOL declined more than 11%, and Dogecoin approached a double-digit correction. Mainstream altcoins weakened in tandem, reflecting a decline in market risk appetite, with insufficient buying interest outside of Bitcoin and more cautious capital allocation.

XRP Today News: Drops to a three-week low of $1.35, pressured by AI and tariff negative news

XRP closed down 2.95% on February 23, trading at $1.3522, hitting a three-week low, with the overall crypto market plunging 3.80%. Anthropic's Claude Code has sparked market concerns over AI disrupting tech stock profits; Trump immediately imposed an additional 10%–15% tariff globally following the Supreme Court ruling, adding dual pressure that dragged down the entire crypto asset sector.