XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check
By Shaurya Malwa
Published on April 17, 2026.
XRP is outperforming the market, gaining around 6.4% and outperforming other major cryptocurrencies over the same period. Despite this, the move appears to be controlled rather than aggressive. The price remains below the $1.44 resistance zone despite multiple attempts to break higher. XRP's volume remains at around 70% of its weekly average.
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