XRP News Today: Eyes on $1.5 Breakout or Slide Toward $1.0 as Capitol Hill Grabs Attention

XRP is back in the news headlines this week as traders and investors watch key levels closely. As of Feb 18, 2026, the token has been stuck under the $1.50 resistance, struggling to break through despite strong ETF flows and rising institutional interest. Spot XRP ETFs have pulled in heavy capital in recent weeks, while broader crypto markets wobble on macro data and legislative delays.