Fed Rate‑Pause Signal Boosts XRP, Prompting Interest in Cloud‑Mining Alternatives

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated on September 3 that he prefers keeping the policy rate unchanged rather than raising it further. The comment eased concerns about a September rate hike, lifting risk assets including cryptocurrencies.

XRP price reaction

Following the Fed signal, XRP rebounded to roughly $1.45. The token posted a weekly gain of about 5% and a monthly increase of approximately 37%.

Technical focus remains on the $1.35‑$1.38 support zone. A break above this range could open a path toward the $1.70 resistance level and, if sustained, toward $2.00.

Broader market context

Expectations of a pause in rate hikes can reduce upward pressure on the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields, making risk assets more attractive. In addition to Fed commentary, XRP’s recent performance is supported by inflows into XRP spot ETFs and ongoing regulatory developments.

Alternative yield options for XRP holders

Amid price volatility, some XRP investors are turning to EX DeFi’s cloud‑mining platform, which offers contracts that generate daily returns without requiring personal mining hardware. The platform supports multiple assets, including XRP, BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, DOGE, LTC and SOL.

Key contract examples include:

• $100 investment for 2 days, $4 daily return (total $108)
• $1,000 investment for 10 days, $13.5 daily return (total $1,135)
• $10,000 investment for 30 days, $161 daily return (total $14,830)

New users receive a $17 trial credit, and the service emphasizes security measures such as 2FA, cold‑wallet isolation and green‑energy mining operations.

Outlook

Upcoming XRP ETF capital flows and potential U.S. regulatory updates in mid‑September could act as catalysts for further price movement. Investors are watching both price action and alternative yield‑generation methods like cloud mining to maximize returns.