CNBC Calls XRP the Hottest Crypto Trade of 2026 Amid Strong January Rally
CNBC named XRP the hottest crypto trade of 2026 following its strong 24% price surge in January, outperforming most large-cap peers.Summary
CNBC has identified XRP as the breakout trade and "hottest crypto trade of the year" for 2026, driven by a significant price rally in January where it gained 24%, second only to Dogecoin among top 20 cryptos. This performance allowed XRP to surpass BNB to become the fourth-largest digital asset by market capitalization. CNBC hosts noted that investors bought XRP dips during Q4 weakness, viewing it as a less crowded trade than Bitcoin or Ether, which has since paid off. Furthermore, XRP spot ETFs have seen uninterrupted inflows, accumulating $1.25 billion cumulatively, with projections suggesting ETFs could absorb 4.8 billion XRP by the end of 2026. However, not all analysts agree on the rally's foundation; one analyst suggested the price surge is due to thin ask liquidity rather than aggressive market buying, emphasizing the need for supporting bids.
(Source：BeInCrypto)