XRP News Today: XRP's Phoenix Rebound: Institutions and ETF Optimism Ignite Post-Liquidation Rally

XRP experienced a volatile session in October 2025, with a 41% intraday collapse from $2.77 to $1.64 before rebounding to close above $2.47. The sharp decline was driven by macroeconomic deleveraging and heavy futures liquidations, with over $150 million in XRP futures liquidated following U.S. President Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. Institutional buyers re-entered the market post-liquidation, stabilizing the price and absorbing panic selling. Open interest fell 6.3% overnight, while long liquidations outpaced shorts 15:1, signaling capitulation in the short term. Analysts attributed the rebound to institutional recalibration rather than retail-driven volatility, with spot exposure increasing as Ripple's banking integrations gained traction XRP Rebounds Sharply After 41% Flash Crash Reclaims $2.47 Support^[1].

The recovery was supported by a surge in trading volume, peaking at 817 million XRP in the session-nearly triple the 30-day average. Institutional accumulation was observed between $2.34–$2.45 as large holders rebuilt exposure. Key resistance levels remain at $3.05, with upside projections of $3.65–$4.00 if the recovery sustains. Technical indicators showed early reversal bias, with RSI recovering from oversold levels and MACD histograms flipping toward zero. The final hour of trading saw consolidation within a $0.03 band ($2.46–$2.49), suggesting short-term stability XRP Rebounds Sharply After 41% Flash Crash Reclaims $2.47 Support^[1].

Institutional inflows and ETF-related optimism further bolstered XRP's outlook. CoinShares data revealed $210 million in September inflows into XRP investment products, despite market volatility. Analysts highlighted the potential for ETF approvals to drive institutional demand, with Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF decision scheduled for November 14 and Grayscale's expected on October 18. Streamlined SEC standards and post-Ripple lawsuit clarity have increased approval odds to 100% by year-end, potentially unlocking $4–$8 billion in first-year inflows Will XRP Price Rally Restart in October?^[2].

Historical patterns also pointed to October 2025 as a critical inflection point. XRP has historically averaged -4.5% returns in October, but 2025 marked a deviation due to regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. Ricardo Santos of Mansa noted that large players moved 439 million XRP ($1.2 billion) to cold storage in September, signaling confidence in XRP's cross-border payment utility. A descending wedge pattern on the price chart suggested a potential breakout above $3.02, with targets at $3.61 and all-time highs. If XRP fails to hold current support levels, however, it could retreat to $2.64, repeating October's historical weakness XRP Mega Cycle Signals Repeat of 2017 Face-Melting Rally^[4].

Analysts also drew parallels between XRP's current trajectory and its 2017 bull run. EGRAG Crypto identified a five-wave Elliott structure, with XRP in Wave 2 of a larger cycle. If Wave 3 extends by 161.8% of Wave 1, the price could reach $22–$24 by summer 2025. A subsequent Wave 4 correction might bring the price down to $8 before a final Wave 5 extension targets $100. EtherNasyonaL's fractal analysis projected $6–$7 by mid-November, aligning with the 2017 rally pattern .

Despite the bullish outlook, risks remain. SEC delays or rejections of XRP ETFs could trigger a 15% drop to $2.40, while regulatory uncertainties like the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA) could constrain cross-border utility. Short-term volatility is expected as XRP consolidates within a rising channel, with $2.95–$3.02 as key resistance. A breakdown below $2.75 could extend losses to $2.40, while a sustained breakout above $3.05 would validate the bullish case .