XRP Hovers at $1.33 as Ripple Plans AI Security Integration
Ripple (XRP) hovers around $1.33 on Sunday amid bearish crypto market conditions, with its trajectory shaped by strengthening regulatory foundations amid weak technicals.
Over the last 24 hours, XRP trading volume has dropped sharply, down by 47% to $1 billion. Following the recent selloffs, XRP stabilised, with crypto analysts projecting a rebound after Ripple revealed plans to integrate AI security into the XRP ledger (XRPL).
Ripple is rolling out AI-powered security checks across XRP Ledger development workflows, targeting vulnerabilities earlier in the development cycle as institutional demand for the network accelerates.
The blockchain payments company highlighted that its AI tool will be embedded into XRPL’s development pipeline to strengthen the network ahead of its next growth phase, supporting Ripple’s ongoing effort to position XRPL as enterprise-grade infrastructure.
XRP faces short-term price pressure despite promising regulatory and institutional progress. Federal rule amendments solidify Ripple’s conditional trust bank charter, enhancing XRP’s regulatory standing.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will implement revised rules on April 1, 2026, expanding the authority of national trust banks to custody digital assets.
Responding to the development, Crypto analysts said this provides clear federal backing for Ripple’s conditionally approved national trust bank, allowing it to custody client assets under federal oversight.
The move is bullish for XRP as it embeds the XRP Ledger within the U.S. banking framework, reducing regulatory uncertainty and potentially increasing institutional utility for cross-border settlement and custody services.
Elsewhere, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted the CLARITY Act could become law by the end of May 2026. The Act aims to legally distinguish payment tokens like XRP from securities, providing crucial regulatory clarity for financial institutions.
The token trades at about 35% below its 200-day moving average, indicating a bearish long-term trend. This is a near-term cautionary signal, highlighting weak technical momentum and a liquidity vacuum that could lead to sharp moves.
AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic warn XRP could face further downside if it breaks below the $1.30–$1.32 support area, with targets near $1.20. GateToken Price Climbs Amidst Move to Attract New Users
