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XRP Takes Center Stage After Market Crash: Strong Recovery
The cryptocurrency market was shaken by a sharp sell-off in the first days of February 2026. Bitcoin fell by around 7%, while many major altcoins experienced double-digit losses. On February 5th, XRP became one of the worst-performing tokens, falling by 16-20% and briefly dropping to $1.11-$1.21. This dip was triggered by the liquidation of leveraged positions and a general risk-off sentiment. However, the situation completely reversed on February 6th. XRP led the overall market recovery trend, becoming the star of the day. The token jumped approximately 18-20% in 24 hours, reaching the $1.45-$1.49 range. Leading the CoinDesk 20 index, XRP attracted all the attention with its +20.1% performance. This recovery was recorded as one of the strongest comebacks in the last 24 hours.
$XRP ‌🔆Why Did XRP Recover So Strongly?
Ripple's recent steps towards the XRPL ecosystem have been effective. The company announced innovations such as permissioned markets, lending, and privacy tools for institutional DeFi, which increased long-term confidence. In addition, the SEC case being fully closed in 2025 and institutional interest in spot XRP ETFs strengthened the token's resilience. Market dip buying and short position closing also supported the rise.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse's quote, "Be greedy when others are fearful," resonated with the community, and these dips were seen as a buying opportunity.
☕Although XRP took the hardest hit first in the market crash, it deserved the title of "star of the day" by exhibiting the brightest performance in the recovery. This movement shows that despite the token's volatile nature, it is maintaining strong support levels and could signal a potential trend reversal. However, overall uncertainty in the crypto market persists; investors should exercise caution and conduct their own research.

#USGovernmentShutdownRisk
The US federal government is experiencing a partial and short-term shutdown. This began at midnight (00:01 ET, January 31, 2026) due to Congress's inability to finalize a budget/funding agreement, resulting in some federal agencies running out of funds. However:
This is not an action that Trump declared as a "government shutdown."
Trump himself reached an agreement with Senate Democrats (including Chuck Schumer), and the Senate approved this package Friday night.
The agreement funds most federal agencies until September, while funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS - Immigration, ICE, etc.) for only two weeks (until February 13). This extension was granted for reform talks following the killing of two US citizens by ICE agents in Minnesota. The House of Representatives has not yet voted because it is in recess, and a vote is expected no earlier than Monday (February 2). If Trump signs the agreement, the shutdown will largely end.
The effects will be limited over the weekend (most federal employees are not working anyway), will be felt starting Monday, but are expected to be short-lived. Trump's stance: In statements to Truth Social, he said he wanted to avoid a shutdown and was working for a "bipartisan" agreement. He used phrases like "another long shutdown will slow the country down" and sought compromise rather than blaming the Democrats. Not to be confused with the previous shutdown: there was a record 43-day shutdown between October and November 2025 (Trump blamed the Democrats), but that wasn't something Trump said "I'm shutting down"; it was a congressional disagreement that Trump eventually ended by signing. Trump isn't shutting down the government; rather, he's pushing for it to reopen, but the process goes through Congress. The short, partial shutdown has technically begun but seems likely to end quickly.

#USGovernmentShutdownRisk
Midnight Oil in the Capital: Is the US on the Verge of a "Shutdown" Again?
The United States has entered 2026 with a sense of political déjà vu. While the smoke from one of the longest government shutdowns in history has barely cleared, the corridors of Washington are echoing with the footsteps of a new budget crisis. #USGovernmentShutdownRisk is not just a hashtag; it represents sleepless nights for global markets, federal employees, and the American bureaucracy.
The Fuse: Minneapolis Events and the DHS Deadlock
Developments at the end of January 2026 transformed budget negotiations from a technical debate into an ideological showdown. The tragic events in Minneapolis, involving federal immigration agents and resulting in the deaths of two civilians, upset the balance in Congress.
The Democrats' Ultimatum: The Democratic wing in the Senate announced they would not sign off without strict oversight and restrictions on immigration operations within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget.
The Republican Stance: On the House of Representatives side, there is a firm stand against cutting national security spending.
What Happened on the Night of January 31st?
As the calendar hit Saturday, January 31st, the US federal government officially entered a partial shutdown. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructed federal agencies to implement "orderly shutdown procedures." This situation risks affecting 75% of federal operations across a wide range, from defense to transportation, health to education.
Market Echoes and Prediction Markets
The economic world is watching this political gridlock with bated breath. On prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, the probability of a shutdown soared above 75% in recent days. Investors are on high alert for volatility, especially in the stocks of defense industry firms and tech companies doing business with the government.
Critical Date: Monday, February 2nd
While the current landscape looks like a "controlled crisis," the real knot will be untied when the House of Representatives reconvenes on Monday. If the package agreed upon by the Senate, which offers a two-week temporary solution for the DHS, passes the House, the government will breathe a sigh of relief. However, a failed vote could mean federal employees going without pay and the paralysis of critical sectors, from air traffic to customs services.
Conclusion
US politics is once again testing the strategy of "dancing on the edge of the cliff." This process, under the #USGovernmentShutdownRisk heading, is not just a budget matter; it is a test that will determine the political climate of 2026 and the crisis-management capacity of administrations.