XRP Struggles as XRPL Activates New Upgrade

The XRP Ledger continues to undergo infrastructure upgrades, with the latest fixCleanup3_1_3 amendment set to activate on May 27, 2026. This update focuses on maintenance and backend improvements, including automatic deletion of expired NFT offers, bug fixes for permissioned domain settings, and improved vault withdrawal trust-line handling.

Despite these efforts, the price of XRP remains weak against Bitcoin, with analysts citing structural weakness in the XRP/BTC trading pair. The 20-month exponential moving average on the XRP/BTC pair continues to act as resistance, signaling continued weakness in relative performance.

The XRPL network's operational stability is crucial for developers and institutions building on the ecosystem. Node operators and infrastructure providers must upgrade their systems to remain connected to the network, while regular holders do not need to take any action.