XRP News Today: Institutional Confidence Stabilizes XRP After Tariff-Driven Turmoil

XRP derivatives markets are stabilizing after a dramatic 41% flash crash on October 10, 2025, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's 100% tariff announcement on Chinese imports Forbes Digital Assets^[1]. The price plummeted from $2.77 to $1.64 within hours, triggering over $150 million in futures liquidations and marking one of the largest single-day crypto liquidation events in history CoinDesk Markets^[2]. However, XRP rebounded sharply, closing above $2.47 by October 11, with institutional buyers absorbing panic sales and rebuilding positions in the $2.34–$2.45 range FinancialContent^[3].

Technical analysis highlights a critical juncture for XRP. The asset reclaimed the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at $1.99 and stabilized above key support levels, signaling accumulation by large holders Cointelegraph^[4]. Weekly Stochastic RSI indicators showed oversold conditions, historically preceding sharp rebounds, with analysts projecting a potential move toward $3.00 if the $2.70–$2.96 resistance zone is breached Stocktwits^[5]. Derivatives data revealed a 6.3% drop in open interest and a 15:1 ratio of long to short liquidations, underscoring market deleveraging and reduced leverage risk FinancialContent^[3].

Institutional confidence in XRP's recovery is evident. On-chain data from Marathon Digital Holdings showed a $45.9 million purchase of 400 Bitcoins via FalconX, reflecting broader institutional reentry FXStreet^[6]. Whale activity also surged, with addresses holding 1 million–10 million XRP increasing their stake to 9.44% of the total supply, up 1.2% from January 2025 . This accumulation, coupled with ETF-related inflows, suggests growing institutional validation of XRP's utility and regulatory clarity post-SEC litigation Stocktwits^[5].

The flash crash and subsequent rebound underscore XRP's interconnectedness with macroeconomic factors. The U.S.-China trade tensions that triggered the sell-off eased as both sides signaled openness to resolving disputes, with Trump and Chinese officials planning talks in Switzerland FXStreet^[6]. This development coincided with a 3% rise in XRP to $2.54 and a 7% increase in market capitalization to $158 billion FXStreet^[6]. Analysts note that XRP's performance remains closely tied to Bitcoin's dominance, which rose to over 60% during the turmoil, indicating a shift toward safer crypto assets Forbes Digital Assets^[1].

Looking ahead, the approval of spot XRP ETFs between October 18–25, 2025, is a pivotal catalyst. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 100% chance of at least one ETF approval, which could unlock substantial institutional capital FinancialContent^[3]. Ripple's annual Swell 2025 conference in November is also anticipated to drive momentum through potential XRPL upgrades and partnerships FinancialContent^[3]. Technical indicators, including a bullish RSI recovery and a MACD histogram flipping toward zero, further support a potential reversal, with price targets of $3.65–$4.00 by early 2026 if recovery momentum sustains Forbes Digital Assets^[1].

Despite short-term volatility, XRP's resilience highlights its maturation as a digital asset. The market's rapid absorption of the October 10 crash, combined with regulatory clarity and institutional adoption, positions XRP for a more stable growth phase. However, traders are advised to monitor macroeconomic risks, including U.S. Federal Reserve policy and U.S.-China trade developments, as well as key on-chain metrics like whale activity and XRP Ledger transaction volume FinancialContent^[3].