Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on January 18, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: AXS, STO, BERA

XRP Today’s News: Institutional funds return, circulating inflow of 120 million exceeds Bitcoin

This week, XRP recorded a $119.6 million capital inflow, setting the highest mark since 2025 and becoming a major beneficiary in the crypto market. This round of funds returning was mainly driven by greater clarity in regulatory policy and XRP’s real-world use in cross-border payment infrastructure. Technically, it shows an initial recovery, but overall it is still in a downward channel. The support and resistance levels are $1.31 and $1.40, respectively; if it breaks through, it is expected to reach $1.50.

XRP drops to $1.33, with $3.32 million in ETF inflows still failing to reverse the downtrend; the key support to watch is $1.28

In April 2026, the XRP price pulled back to $1.33, down about 4%. Although there was capital inflow into Ripple-related products, selling pressure dominated the market, and increased trading volume signaled distribution. Declining liquidity further heightens volatility risk; watch the $1.33 support—if it breaks, prices will likely fall further. For a short-term rebound, it needs to break above $1.35; otherwise, it should remain in a weak range-bound consolidation.

XRP Price Structure Signals More Downside — Key Levels to Watch

XRP fails to make new highs, confirming bearish market structure remains intact. Price targets $1.13, $1.08, and potentially $0.87 support levels. Traders should wait for confirmation instead of reacting to short-term price moves. Short bursts of green candles can quickly shift market

Bitcoin is hovering around the $700,000 level; if oil prices fall below $100 or push toward $80,000

Bitcoin has recently been trading in a high-level range. The price rebounded from $67,000 to $70,900, driven by a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement. Market analysis suggests that weakness in oil prices—or easing inflation pressure—may support Bitcoin’s upside. If it breaks above $72,500, it could trigger short liquidations and push the price up to $80,000. However, instability in the Middle East and a rebound in oil prices could act as a drag. Volatility in the energy market will be a key factor influencing Bitcoin’s direction.

Tom Lee: The stock market often hits bottom early in a war, bullish on Ethereum and tech stocks

Well-known analyst Tom Lee said in an interview that despite the U.S.-Iran conflict and rising oil prices, the stock market did not fall, showing that the market has strong resilience. He believes that most S&P constituents have undergone significant adjustments, that the worst-case scenario for the overall market may already be behind us, and that there is room for upside from here. He is bullish on Ethereum as well as technology, industrial, and mid- and small-cap stocks.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin may have already hit bottom, but quantum risks have been exaggerated

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin hit its bottom around $60,000 this February, because all forced sellers in the market have already exited. He said that the catalyst for the next bull market will be a bitcoin-based banking credit system, while he believes the threat from quantum computing is being exaggerated, and he pointed out that the technical community has enough time to deal with this threat.