XRP Hits $2.28 High: Can the Rally Clear the Critical $2.35 Resistance?

On Jan. 5, 2026, XRP continued its strong start to the year, surging past $2.28-a level not seen since mid-November. This rally, which represents a 20%+ gain since Jan. 1, has propelled XRP to displace BNB as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The Venezuela Factor XRP maintained its strong start to the year on []