XRP rose 3.77% in 24 hours to around $1.43 on September 9, with increased whale activity, reported accumulation by large holders, $1.55 million in U.S. spot XRP ETF inflows and bullish derivatives positioning supporting the move. XRP gained 4.2% over seven days. ETF products had also been reported to attract nearly $2 million on Tuesday, while funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and HYPE recorded outflows. Earlier reporting cited $13 million in early-September XRP ETF net inflows, reflecting different reported periods or updates. Ali Charts was watching for an hourly close above $1.40, which could open a move toward $1.46, while Dark Defender identified a bull flag with an initial target of $1.8815. A daily break above the flag boundary near $1.50 would support a measured objective of $2.10, representing a projected 48% increase from current levels. Santiment data showed a late-August rise and subsequent decline in active XRP Ledger wallets, with the 7-day and 30-day moving averages crossing in a pattern that has historically preceded significant price movements in either direction. The broader backdrop remained mixed, with about $350 billion leaving U.S. equity markets as crude oil reached a three-month high and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index at 72, indicating Greed. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse continued advocating for the CLARITY Act, while the latest update said the U.S. Senate bill faced low chances of passing in 2026. The Federal Reserve was scheduled to announce its interest-rate decision on September 16, with expectations of a rate increase at 60%.