In September 2026, XRP traded near the key resistance level of $1.54 amid steady institutional interest. The token had gained about 16% over the past week, even as its September CME futures contract fell 5.32%, highlighting a divergence between spot and futures markets. A recent short squeeze reduced XRP net short positions. Shiba Inu remained in a narrow consolidation range around $0.00000549 despite significant token burns, while investors were cautious.