XRP News Today: Institutional Buying and Regulatory Shifts Fuel XRP's Tussle for $3.00

XRP, Ripple’s native token, is experiencing a period of heightened volatility amid mixed signals from on-chain activity and market sentiment. Over the past two weeks, whale accounts—wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP—have accumulated 340 million tokens, bringing their total holdings to 7.84 billion XRP [1]. This accumulation suggests growing institutional confidence in the asset, even as the broader cryptocurrency market faces short-term corrections. The token has been trading within a range of $2.70 to $2.84, with key support levels at $2.70–$2.73 showing resilience [2].

The on-chain data reveals a stark divergence in market behavior. While large holders continue to build positions, institutional liquidations have reached $1.9 billion since July, creating conflicting signals for September’s direction [3]. The recent breakdown below the $2.80 level, marked by a spike in trading volume to 76.87 million, has raised concerns among short-term traders. Analysts note that a sustained drop below $2.70 could expose the $2.50 support level, historically significant due to its alignment with the 200-day exponential moving average [4].

Despite the bearish pressure, XRP futures activity on CME Group has surged, with volume surpassing $1 billion [1]. This rapid growth underscores the token’s growing appeal among institutional investors, particularly as regulatory clarity continues to emerge. The U.S. Court of Appeals’ recent approval of the joint dismissal of appeals between Ripple Labs and the U.S. SEC has been viewed as a positive development, encouraging more traditional finance players to consider XRP as part of their treasury strategies [2].

Corporate adoption is also on the rise. Japanese gaming firm Gumi has allocated $17 million to XRP between September 2025 and February 2026, while U.S.-listed Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS) plans to raise up to $125 million, with a portion earmarked for XRP [2]. These developments, combined with the increasing number of XRP ETF applications filed with the SEC—15 so far—indicate a broader acceptance of the token in regulated financial markets [4].

Technical indicators point to a cautious outlook. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently in the mid-40s, reflecting a neutral-to-bearish bias, while the MACD is in a compression phase. A breakout above $2.84 could initiate a rally toward $3.00–$3.30, whereas a failure to hold the $2.70 level may lead to further declines. On-chain liquidity maps suggest the presence of significant buy walls up to $4.00, which could support a recovery should resistance levels be overcome [3].

Looking ahead, market participants are closely watching for signs of institutional buying and regulatory developments. The XRP/USD pair remains in a descending triangle pattern, and a break above the $2.87 resistance level could shift sentiment toward a more bullish outlook. While the immediate bearish pressure persists, long-term holders remain optimistic about the potential for XRP to return to $3.60, representing nearly 30% growth from current levels [4].

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[1] title1 (https://coincentral.com/xrp-whales-and-futures-activity-increase-despite-recent-price-decline/)

[2] title2 (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/01/xrp-volatility-widens-as-price-holds-usd2-77-support-amid-340m-token-accumulation)

[3] title3 (https://www.financemagnates.com/trending/can-xrp-price-fall-10-in-september-2025-the-new-price-predictions-and-technical-analysis/)

[4] title4 (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1085583-20250901)