Cardano News Today: Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Inflows Spark XRP, ADA's Rally

XRP and Cardano (ADA) have shown renewed momentum in late October 2025, with analysts forecasting a potential 25% rally into the weekend as market sentiment stabilizes following a major liquidation event. XRP rebounded from a 41% intraday collapse to close above $2.47, driven by institutional buying activity and improved liquidity. Over $150 million in XRP futures were liquidated during the downturn, triggered by macroeconomic shocks including U.S.-China tariff announcements, but the token stabilized as volume-weighted bids absorbed panic sales, according to a CoinDesk report. Meanwhile, Cardano's ADA remains near $0.71, with technical indicators suggesting a constructive setup for a potential breakout.

Technical analysis highlights key resistance levels for both assets. XRP is forming a descending triangle pattern, with $3.05 identified as a critical breakout threshold. A sustained close above this level could signal a structural recovery, potentially pushing the price toward $3.65–$4.00, the CoinDesk report adds. Institutional inflows in September totaled $210 million, bolstered by anticipation of ETF approvals, which analysts argue could unlock billions in institutional capital. For ADA, a symmetrical triangle pattern has developed over 2025, with $0.69 as a key support level. A successful retest of this zone could propel the token toward $0.95–$1.15, according to a BeInCrypto analysis.

Market structure for XRP shows resilience despite volatility. The token has held above its 20-week EMA at $2.78, with institutional accumulation evident in the $2.34–$2.45 range. Derivatives data indicate open interest increased by 7.5% to $4.41 billion, and the long-to-short ratio on Binance favors buyers 2.6:1. Analysts emphasize that sustaining above $2.63 is crucial for maintaining the recovery. For ADA, whale accumulation of over 70 million tokens in recent sessions has reinforced long-term optimism, despite weak trading volume.

Regulatory developments further support the bullish outlook. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's streamlined ETF listing rules have removed the requirement for futures markets, accelerating applications for spot XRP and ADA ETFs. Six XRP ETF applications are pending decisions by mid-October, with approvals expected to enhance liquidity and adoption. Similarly, Grayscale and NYSE Arca have filed for Cardano ETFs, which could mark a regulatory milestone, according to the BeInCrypto analysis.

However, risks remain. XRP faces downward pressure if it fails to hold $2.63, potentially retreating to $2.20. ADA's inability to breach $0.80 resistance could trigger consolidation below $0.65. Both tokens are also sensitive to macroeconomic shifts, including the ongoing U.S.-China tariff escalation.

Analysts project XRP's price could reach $3.66 if the descending triangle pattern breaks, aligning with its all-time high. For ADA, a sustained move above $0.69 may set the stage for a 2026 rally to $1.15–$1.35. Institutional confidence, regulatory clarity, and improved market structure underpin these forecasts, according to the BeInCrypto analysis and a Cointelegraph analysis.