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XRP, Hyperliquid, and Ethena Rally Ahead of FOMC Decision

Three altcoins show signs of recovery as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's October policy decision.

Three altcoins show signs of recovery as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's October policy decision. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹127 ($1.33). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CaptainAltcoin, with live market data added, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:02 UTC.

Why it matters

The recovery of these altcoins ahead of a major macroeconomic event could indicate shifting investor sentiment and potential market opportunities. The outcome of the FOMC decision may further influence their trajectories.

Key takeaways
  • XRP, Hyperliquid, and Ethena are showing signs of recovery before the FOMC decision.
  • Each token faces a technical test that could determine the sustainability of their rebounds.
  • The total crypto market cap is $2.79T, with Bitcoin up 2.11% in the last 24 hours.
  • Ethena's TVL is $5.03B, while Hyperliquid's is $1.82B.

XRP, Hyperliquid, and Ethena have begun to recover as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's October policy decision. This development has caught the attention of analysts and investors alike, as it could indicate shifting sentiment in the crypto market.

According to analyst Ali Charts, each of these tokens faces a technical test that could determine whether their recovery continues. The outcomes of these tests will be closely watched by market participants.

The broader market context shows a total crypto market cap of $2.79T, with Bitcoin up 2.11% in the last 24 hours. This suggests a generally positive sentiment across the market.

On-chain data from DeFiLlama shows that Ethena's Total Value Locked (TVL) is $5.03B, marking a 2.4% decrease over the past week. Hyperliquid's TVL is $1.82B, showing a 2.3% increase over the same period.

The Federal Reserve's decision could have significant implications for the crypto market, as it may influence investor risk appetite and capital flows. Market participants will be watching for any signals that could impact these altcoins' trajectories.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹126.62$1.33 to ₹126.62$1.33 — +0.00%.

$1.30$1.32$1.33$1.34$1.36 published · $1.33 now · $1.33 (+0.00%) Oct 28 08:44 UTC Oct 28 10:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹126.62$1.33
CoinAt publishNowSince publish
XRP₹126.62$1.33₹126.62$1.330.00%
HYPE₹7,774.93$81.67₹7,814.91$82.09+0.51%
ENA₹19.69$0.2068₹19.69$0.2068+0.02%

The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

Prediction-market odds snapshot

Will the Fed increase interest rates by 25 bps after the December 2026 meeting?

Yes 77%

Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹10.16M 24h volume, resolves Dec 9 — snapshotted when this brief published (Oct 28 09:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹133.5 (about $1.33), up 2.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 5.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

XRP
#5
₹126.62$1.33 ▲ 2.85%
7d -1.31%MCap ₹8.01TFull XRP data →
₹7,814.91$82.09 ▲ 6.30%
+0.51% since this brief published
7d +1.17%MCap ₹1.87TFull HYPE data →
#39
₹19.69$0.2068 ▲ 3.59%
7d +2.16%MCap ₹264.08BFull ENA data →
The market when this published · October 28, 2026
Total market cap₹265.87T
Bitcoin 24h+2.11%
Ethereum 24h+2.50%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed51 · Neutral
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 28, 2026.

Ethena TVL$5.03B-2.4% 7dDeFiLlama ↗
Hyperliquid TVL$1.82B+2.3% 7dDeFiLlama ↗
Bitcoin DeFi TVL$6.39BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

XRP, Hyperliquid, and Ethena Rally Ahead of FOMC Decision — questions & answers

What is the current market cap of XRP?

XRP's market cap is $84.22B.

How much has Ethena's TVL changed in the last week?

Ethena's TVL decreased by 2.4% in the last week.

What is the total crypto market cap?

The total crypto market cap is $2.79T.

How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?

About ₹133.5 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.33. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CaptainAltcoin. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

Token Times Newsdesk Data-stamped

Token Times's newsdesk writes original briefs by synthesising coverage from across the crypto press — 50+ outlets including CoinDesk, The Block, Decrypt and Cointelegraph — cross-checking the figures they report — and verifying them against on-chain data from DeFiLlama and mempool.space — plus live market context (CoinGecko, Binance). We summarise and link to every source; we never reproduce full articles. Read our editorial standards and how we use AI. Not financial advice.

Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 28, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #973,528 sha256:4300ed57b4e68a46
Based on reporting by CaptainAltcoin — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.CaptainAltcoin · Oct 28 08:44 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.