<div id="readability-page-1">Price drop puzzle: XRP trades near $1.38, down sharply from its $3.65 peak, despite strong institutional inflows and Ripple's record growth. Adoption vs. utility: Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and low transaction volume have weakened XRP’s role as a bridge currency, limiting price gains. Regulation as catalyst: The Clarity Act’s progress could unlock larger institutional allocations, potentially fueling a sustained XRP breakout.</div>

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<p>XRP is trading at $1.38, significantly down from its $3.65 peak, despite strong institutional inflows and Ripple's growth. The introduction of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and low transaction volume have diminished XRP’s effectiveness as a bridge currency. However, progress on the Clarity Act may lead to increased institutional investments, potentially driving a future price breakout for XRP.</p>

- XRP is currently trading around $1.38, a significant decrease from its peak of $3.65, despite substantial institutional investments and Ripple's growth.  
- The launch of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and low transaction volume are diminishing XRP's effectiveness as a bridge currency, which restricts its price appreciation.  
- Advances in the Clarity Act may lead to increased institutional investments in XRP, possibly enabling a sustained price breakout in the future.

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