XRP jumps 8% above $2 as traders bet on a friendlier SEC

The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies. What to know : XRP surpassed $2 for the first time since mid-December, driven by steady ETF inflows and a favorable U.S. regulatory outlook. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw inflows of $13.59 million on Jan. 2, totaling $1.18 billion since launch. The departure of SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is seen as potentially paving the way for more crypto-friendly policies.