XRP News Today: Corporate XRP Holdings Surge Past $11.5B as Regulatory Clarity Fuels Institutional Adoption

XRP's price hovered near $2.86 on October 8, 2025, as traders anticipated a potential breakout amid growing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. Nasdaq-listed Reliance Global Group (RELI) announced a $17 million XRP acquisition, expanding its digital asset treasury to include the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalizationReliance Group Buys $17M Worth of XRP for Treasury, Expert Says …^[1]. The purchase, disclosed on September 30 but gaining traction after attorney Bill Morgan highlighted its significance, underscores XRP's appeal as a bridge asset for cross-border paymentsReliance Group Buys $17M Worth of XRP for Treasury, Expert Says …^[1]. Reliance's CEO, Ezra Beyman, emphasized XRP's speed, scalability, and energy efficiency, aligning it with the company's long-term strategy to integrate blockchain technologyXRP Treasury Holdings Hits $11.5B as Nasdaq-Listed Reliance^[2].

Corporate XRP holdings have surged past $11.5 billion, driven by public companies diversifying treasuries with the token. Japanese firm Gumi Inc. allocated ¥2.5 billion ($17 million) to XRP in 2025, adopting a dual-asset strategy with Bitcoin for value preservation and XRP for liquidity5 Major Companies Quietly Acquiring XRP - InvestingHaven^[4]. SBI Holdings, Japan's largest XRP holder with ¥1.6 trillion ($10 billion) in exposure, has deepened partnerships with Ripple to expand cross-border payment solutionsXRP Breakout Sparks $10 Rally Hopes as Institutions Enter^[5]. Meanwhile, U.S.-listed VivoPower and Webus International have established XRP treasuries, leveraging the token's low-cost, high-speed transaction capabilitiesXRP Treasury Holdings Hits $11.5B as Nasdaq-Listed Reliance^[2].

Regulatory developments have further bolstered XRP's trajectory. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) August 2025 settlement with Ripple, which classified XRP as a non-security in public transactions, removed a major legal barrierRipple Legal Victory: XRP Gains Regulatory Clarity^[7]. This resolution, coupled with the launch of the first U.S.-listed XRP ETF (REX-Osprey XRPR) in September 2025, has attracted institutional capitalRipple Legal Victory: XRP Gains Regulatory Clarity^[7]. Analysts note that Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, a liquidity provider, and the potential approval of additional XRP ETFs could amplify market liquidity and price stability.

Price action reflects renewed optimism. XRP's value surged to $3.40 in July 2025, marking a 480% monthly gain post-SEC resolutionRipple Legal Victory: XRP Gains Regulatory Clarity^[7]. Technical analysts project further gains, with Javon Marks targeting $4.80 and EGRAG CRYPTO suggesting a potential $10.30 level by mid-2025XRP Breaks Free: From Stagnation to Surge as Regulatory Clarity …^[6]. Fibonacci extension models indicate critical resistance at $4.17–$10.48, aligning with institutional buying patternsXRP Breaks Free: From Stagnation to Surge as Regulatory Clarity …^[6]. However, short-term volatility remains, with the token consolidating around $2.86–$3.05 as traders await the outcome of Ripple's application for a U.S. banking licenseRipple Legal Victory: XRP Gains Regulatory Clarity^[7].

The broader crypto market has benefited from XRP's resurgence. Daily trading volumes reached $7.5 billion in October 2025, driven by increased institutional participationXRP Breaks Free: From Stagnation to Surge as Regulatory Clarity …^[6]. Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service now processes over 8 million weekly transactions, a 800% increase since 2023, highlighting XRP's utility in real-world applicationsRipple Legal Victory: XRP Gains Regulatory Clarity^[7]. As more firms adopt XRP for treasury management and payment systems, the token's role as a corporate reserve asset is solidifying, potentially unlocking further growth in the coming months.