XRP Prices Under Pressure Amid Hawkish Fed Stance and Regulatory Uncertainty

XRP prices have been under pressure in recent days due to a combination of factors. The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on inflation has strengthened the US dollar and reduced demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies like XRP.

The delay in the US CLARITY Act, a proposed bill aimed at creating a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, has also dampened investor optimism and expectations for regulatory clarity.

Whale wallets have increased exchange transfers of XRP, which is often interpreted as potential selling activity. This, combined with bearish futures positioning and slowing institutional momentum, has put downward pressure on prices.