XRP shows mixed signals with strong institutional adoption but price volatility – here's the latest: • Ripple CEO expressed optimism for 2026 regulatory clarity on 27 February, driving a strong weekly rally before a pullback to ~$1.36 • XRP Ledger tokenized assets surged to $2.3B, with major adoption from Société Générale, Aviva, and Deutsche Bank in February 2026 • Ripple announced a decentralized funding model overhaul, shifting from $550M in centralized support since 2017 • Spot XRP ETFs saw strong inflows while futures interest hit a 13-month low, indicating institutional over retail accumulation • AI price forecasts for 2026 diverge wildly from $2.50 to $14, hinging on regulatory outcomes and adoption velocity


