XRP News Today: Institutional Buyers Fuel XRP's 8.5% Surge Amid Trade-War Fears

XRP rebounded 8.5% within 24 hours, surging from $2.37 to $2.58 as $30 billion in market value returned following a sharp sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods . The price action occurred amid explosive institutional volume, with trading activity spiking to 276.8 million units-over double the daily average-during peak hours . Analysts attribute the recovery to aggressive dip-buying as traders reposition ahead of macroeconomic updates, with the cryptocurrency now trading in a clean ascending channel between $2.37 support and $2.59 resistance .

The initial tariff-driven rout on October 10–11 erased $200 billion in crypto market value, with XRP collapsing 31% to a 2024 low of $1.90 . Over $150 million in XRP futures were liquidated during the panic, while broader markets saw the Dow drop 900 points and the Nasdaq fall 820 points . However, renewed institutional inflows into XRP stabilized the asset, with large holders accumulating between $2.34 and $2.45 post-crash .

Technical indicators suggest a potential continuation of the rebound. XRP closed at $2.58 on 2.3 million turnover, confirming a trend reversal if the $2.57 level holds . Analysts project further gains to $2.70–$2.75 if resistance at $2.59 is breached, with a stretch target of $3.00+ . Conversely, failure to defend $2.50 could trigger a retest of $2.42 .

The rebound follows a $19 billion in crypto liquidations caused by the tariff announcement, which reignited trade-war fears and prompted cross-asset risk aversion . Despite the turmoil, XRP's recovery outperformed broader markets, with institutional desks noting selective inflows into the asset amid risk-off conditions .

Traders are closely monitoring macroeconomic catalysts, including U.S. Federal Reserve policy updates and potential ETF-related flows. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ongoing review of XRP ETF applications, with approval odds at 95% as of September 2025 , adds to speculative momentum. Ripple's strategic moves, including a $50 million settlement with the SEC and growing institutional adoption, further underpin long-term optimism .

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