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— U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indeed expressed strong confidence in the U.S. economy performing exceptionally well in 2026, though he didn't use the exact word "skyrocket" in the most widely reported statements.Bessent (who was confirmed as Treasury Secretary in late January 2025 and has been in the role since) has repeatedly voiced optimism about 2026, describing it as a potential "blockbuster year", "bountiful year", or one with "robust, non-inflationary growth", thanks to factors like tax cuts from the "One Big Beautiful Bill", manufacturing investments, productivity boosts, lower inflation, and policy tailwinds from the Trump administration.Here are some key verified examples from reliable sources:In November 2025, he predicted 2026 would be a "blockbuster year" for the economy, with new factories, jobs, and relief for workers (reported by Fox Business).
In interviews (e.g., on NBC's Meet the Press), he said he's "very, very optimistic on 2026" and confident there won't be a recession, with a "very strong, noninflationary growth economy".
In official Treasury remarks (e.g., before the #Economic Club of Minnesota in early January 2026), he stated the stage is set for "robust, non-inflationary growth in 2026", calling it a time to "reap the rewards" of the administration's agenda.

The specific phrasing “I’m extremely confident the U.S. economy will skyrocket in 2026” appears to be a popularized/summarized version circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and crypto-related accounts since late 2025, often in memes or hype posts. While it captures the enthusiastic tone of Bessent's actual statements (he's consistently bullish on 2026 growth), the verbatim quote isn't directly from major interviews or official releases — it's more of a viral paraphrase.Overall, the core message is accurate: Bessent is extremely confident in a strong (and potentially accelerating) U.S. economy for 2026. This aligns with his public positions as Treasury Secretary.

#XRP News Summary$XRP – January 9, 2026Current Price Action: XRP is trading around $2.09–$2.12, down about 2–4% in the last 24 hours after a two-sided liquidation event on Binance Futures flushed leverage from the market. It remains in a tight consolidation range between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance, following a strong ~25% rally earlier in the week (from December lows near $1.77 to a peak of ~$2.40).Key Developments Today:
Liquidations and Consolidation — A rare double-sided wipeout cleared positions, leaving traders awaiting a new catalyst for breakout.Analyst Optimism — Technical signals like a "powerful" weekly RSI bullish crossover suggest potential for new all-time highs, similar to past cycles. Some predict $4+ in 2026 driven by institutional demand.Amazon AWS Partnership Highlight — Ripple's collaboration with Amazon Web Services (using Bedrock AI) for faster XRPL log analysis is gaining attention, boosting enterprise reliability—though it's infrastructure-focused, not direct adoption.Institutional Moves — Ripple/SBI-backed Evernorth partners with Doppler to enhance XRP liquidity and treasury management on XRPL, testing institutional-grade infrastructure.ETF Flows Mixed — After record inflows ($1.3B+ since launch), XRP ETFs saw their first outflow (~$40M on Jan 7), but overall AUM remains strong with ongoing accumulation.
Broader Context:
XRP has outperformed majors like Bitcoin and Ethereum in early 2026, fueled by post-SEC clarity, ETF demand, and reduced exchange supply (7-year lows).Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on XRPL grew massively in 2025; analysts eye further growth in 2026.Ripple completed its January escrow release (700M XRP returned).
Overall sentiment is cautiously bullish, with consolidation seen as healthy after the early-year surge. Watch for breaks above $2.17 or below $2.07 for direction.$XRP