CNBC names XRP ‘most promising crypto of 2026’: Is a Bull Run coming?

CNBC calls XRP the top crypto for 2026! Despite a 5% correction, the future looks bright. Spot ETFs are attracting capital. Get the analysis now.

Written by Charles Ledoux

Translated on January 8, 2026 at 11:43 by Simon Dumoulin

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CNBC Crowns XRP: Why Is the Market Reacting with a Drop?

The contrast is striking this Thursday, January 8th. On the CNBC set, analysts are categorical: XRP is positioned to be the major asset of 2026, stealing the spotlight from giants Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Yet, the market responded with an immediate retracement, causing the price to drop 5%.

Even though this drop occurs within a globally retreating crypto market, the lack of momentum at the time of the announcement is concerning. Capital is no longer jumping on good news. This lack of liquidity weakens hopes of reaching a new ATH this year.

Institutions in Accumulation Mode: ETFs Are Loading Up

While the price wavers, Smart Money remains unfazed. According to data reported by CoinDesk, institutional demand via Spot XRP ETFs listed in the United States remains extremely robust. Net inflows continue to be positive in early January, signaling that asset managers are taking advantage of this volatility to accumulate at low prices.

Spot trading of $XRP is still dominated by big whales.

For the past 4 years, whales have maintained $XRP spot dominance.

They have accumulated a significant amount of supply, and when the price of $XRP rises, they will sell to retail investors. pic.twitter.com/dCrBorjJWM
— CW (@CW8900) January 7, 2026

Unlike weak hands that panic at the slightest red candle, whales appear to be betting on a sustained bullish trend. This divergence between spot price and institutional buying volumes is often a leading indicator of a bullish move in the medium term.

Can XRP Really Outperform Bitcoin in 2026?

The question divides the crypto community. On one hand, growing media recognition and massive institutional adoption argue for a major rally capable of smashing through current resistance levels. On the other, correlation with the rest of the market remains strong and XRP will need to prove its resilience.

If Ripple’s token manages to attract fresh capital, price targets could quickly be revised upward. Investors must now watch whether XRP has the necessary strength to validate CNBC’s predictions and establish itself as the leader of the 2026 cycle.

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Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.

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