XRP has moved higher in a short-term market upswing, and a technical setup highlighted on March 18 points to potential follow-through after a multi-week consolidation. The analysis flags $1.66 and $1.85 as upside levels to watch, while options positioning around the $1.40 strike could influence near-term support and volatility.

The second Official Trump (TRUMP) coin event is set for April 25, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida, with 297 attendees ranked by time-weighted reward points tied largely to sustained holdings. The qualification window runs from March 12 to April 10, with 小x leading at 226.6 million points and K close behind at 225.4 million; the top 29 also receive access to a private VIP reception with priority seating.

On March 17, Santiment’s on-chain data showed XRP Ledger non-empty wallets exceeded 7.7 million for the first time in its 13+ year history, alongside a rise in daily activity. Active addresses reached 46,767, the highest in five weeks, as XRP moved above $1.60 during a roughly 14% advance over 48 hours. At press time, XRP traded at $1.51, up about 2.5% in 24 hours and more than 7% on the week.