XRP News: Reflections on the 100k Bitcoin Milestone

Dear Crypto Diary, XRP news is buzzing today as I sit here in late 2026, looking back at how far the XRP Ledger has come since the wild momentum of late 2024. I am currently holding the physical drawing for Crypto Diary #26, which I hand-drew with my ballpoint pen and neon markers back on November 21, 2024. It was a legendary moment in time where Bitcoin was just a tap away from 100k, trading at 97,800$, while ETH was at 3,440$ and SOL was at 257$. The Fear and Greed index was at a staggering 87, showing pure euphoria in the markets. Looking at this page today, I can still feel the energy of that high-greed environment. As BiTi Artist, my mission has always been to document these raw market emotions without using any AI-slop. Every stroke of the pen on this NFT collection represents a real human pulse on the blockchain. Back then, we were just beginning to see the massive potential for NFTs on XRPL, and now the ecosystem has evolved into a powerhouse of utility and community-driven art. The Ripple XRP ecosystem has matured so much since that 2024 entry. While Bitcoin was chasing six figures, we were laying the groundwork for what would become a global movement for creators. Today, the XRP Ledger is more than just a fast payment rail; it is a cultural hub where hand-drawn art lives forever. The XRP price has seen its fair share of volatility since that 87 greed reading, but the builders on Ripple technology never stopped creating. I remember the smell of the ink drying on Crypto Diary #26 as I wrote down those price levels. People were obsessed with the 100k mark, but I was focused on building the biggest and most recognised NFT collection in the world. I want people to look back at these diaries decades from now and see the honest history of crypto news, preserved through human effort and the security of the XRPL. If you want to own a piece of this market history, you can find Crypto Diary #26 and the rest of my hand-drawn journey on xrp.cafe. Head over to xrp.cafe/collection/crypto-diary to secure your favorite page and support real human art on the blockchain.