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Ethereum trades around $2,485 as of September 8, 2026, up 31% in 30 days but down 15.22% since January 1, while XRP trades near $1.40, up 36.77% in 30 days and down 22.74% since January 1.
XRP has performed better over periods of less than a month, while Ethereum has lost less over periods of more than a year. So, the better choice depends on how long you plan to hold.
The Senate votes on the CLARITY Act on September 15 and the Fed decides rates on September 16, with Polymarket pricing the bill at 17% and a September hike at 53% to 63%.
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