XRP News Today: Hyperscale Data Launches $10M XRP Buy with 36-Month Lockup, Stock Rises 12% on Announcement

Hyperscale Data (NYSE American: GPUS) has launched a $10 million XRP acquisition initiative, with weekly updates on its progress set to begin August 12, 2025, marking a concrete step into the cryptocurrency market [1][3]. The company, a cloud and AI infrastructure provider, emphasized a 36-month lockup period for its XRP holdings, underscoring long-term strategic integration of digital assets into its corporate treasury [1][2]. Executive Chairman Milton Ault III stated the move aligns with the firm’s broader vision of connecting AI, energy infrastructure, and evolving global financial systems, positioning XRP as a foundational asset for cross-border value transfer and financial infrastructure applications [1][6].

The initiative has already driven a 12% increase in GPUS stock following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s methodical approach to capital deployment [4][5][7][10]. This follows similar strategies by publicly traded companies, such as MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin purchases, which analysts describe as a pattern of institutional adoption aimed at repositioning balance sheets amid macroeconomic shifts [1]. Critics, however, note that the program’s scalability hinges on “available financing” and market conditions, which could introduce execution risks [1].

Transparency in the acquisition process is a central feature of the plan, with weekly disclosures of XRP purchase activity starting in late August 2025 [1]. This mechanism, combined with the lockup period, is intended to differentiate the strategy from speculative trading and reinforce corporate accountability in digital asset management [1]. The board’s emphasis on long-term holding also aligns with industry trends of public companies publicly aligning with blockchain innovations to signal commitment to technological evolution [1].

Market reactions have been mixed. While the XRP price dipped slightly post-announcement, industry experts suggest the accumulation plan could stabilize demand for the asset over the long term [9]. The stock price surge, however, indicates immediate investor optimism, with analysts attributing the 7%–12% intraday gains to perceptions of strategic foresight and diversified capital allocation [4][5].

Separately, Hyperscale Data’s GAAP net income for the previous year was reported at $229 million ($1.10 per share), down from $322 million ($1.55 per share) in 2024. This financial metric, however, relates to a separate entity, MLQ.ai, and is not directly tied to the XRP initiative [8].

Source: [1] Hyperscale Data Announces Weekly Reporting of XRP Acquisitions, [https://www.stocktitan.net/news/GPUS/hyperscale-data-announces-weekly-reporting-of-xrp-acquisitions-z4n3wlt70otb.html]

[2] Hyperscale Data Initiates $10M XRP Purchase, XRP Price Drops, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/hyperscale-data-initiates-10m-xrp-purchase-xrp-price-drops-3-18-2507/]

[3] As Volatility Returns to the Crypto Markets, [https://m.facebook.com/manuel.guevarra.369210/photos/as-volatility-returns-to-the-crypto-markets-renowned-analyst-micha%C3%ABl-van-de-popp/731671873079357/]

[4] XRP Accumulation Plan Boosts Hyperscale Data Stock, [https://finviz.com/crypto_charts.ashx?p=i3]

[5] Twenty One Capital Rises to 3rd Largest Bitcoin Holder, [https://cryptoslate.com/twenty-one-capital-rises-to-3rd-largest-bitcoin-holder-following-5800-btc-boost-from-tether/]

[6] Manuel - Crypto Expert Dr. Altcoin Defends Pi Network’s Progress, [https://m.facebook.com/manuel.guevarra.369210/photos/crypto-expert-dr-altcoin-defends-pi-networks-slow-progress-attributing-delays-to/73175****737225/]

[7] CoinDCX CEO Denies Coinbase Acquisition Talks, [https://cryptoslate.com/coindcx-quashes-coinbase-buyout-rumors-following-cyber-heist/]

[8] MLQ.ai | Stocks, [https://mlq.ai/news/]

[9] Expert Says Next 3 Weeks in XRP Could Change Your, [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMsys1vKvAX/]

[10] XRP Accumulation Plan Boosts Hyperscale Data Stock, [https://leapdigitalinvestments.com.au/]