"Japan's shaping up to be Ripple's most important market heading into 2026. The country offers what Ripple rarely gets elsewhere: clear crypto rules, mature stablecoin legislation, and a deep partnership with SBI that anchors Ripple's payment network across Asia. With RLUSD set to go live in Japan by Q1 2026, the country becomes the first real test of Ripple's stablecoin ambitions."
"XRP's last three months have been a mix of strong early momentum and steady loss of confidence. July opened with a sharp climb into the $2.90-$3.04 range, followed by a mid-month spike toward $3.66 as ETF excitement peaked. Volume jumped, and both retail and institutional traders positioned ahead of upcoming listings. But the move faded quickly. Once the initial optimism cooled, XRP couldn't hold gains above $3.40."
Japan offers clear crypto rules, mature stablecoin legislation, and a deep SBI partnership that anchors Ripple's payment network across Asia. RLUSD is slated to launch in Japan by Q1 2026, making Japan the first major market test for Ripple's stablecoin strategy. Canary Capital and Franklin Templeton launched XRP ETFs, drawing institutional inflows but producing limited impact on spot XRP price. XRP showed strong July momentum with highs near $3.66, then lost traction as ETF optimism faded, liquidity thinned, and whale selling pressured prices into the mid-$2 range. Sustained XRP recovery depends on RLUSD adoption and renewed market liquidity.
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