Ripple’s XRP Demand, RLUSD Stablecoin Growth and Price Signals on February 17

On February 17, Ripple’s ecosystem drew attention as Grayscale reported sustained client interest in XRP and highlighted its GXRP ETF with prior periods of strong inflows. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, launched in December 2024, has surpassed a $1.5 billion market cap and expanded institutional integrations. Over the past week, XRP traded between $1.35 and $1.66, with analysts divided between caution over a gravestone doji pattern and expectations of a potential move toward $1.80–$2 if key support holds.