XRP News Today: Institutional Gold Rush Looms as Flare Bridges $43M in XRP

Flare Network has reported a significant milestone in its XRP bridging initiative, with $43 million in XRP tokens now locked on its blockchain to mint FXRP, a wrapped version of XRP for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The development, confirmed by co-founder Hugo Philion, follows the launch of the FAssets protocol in late September 2025, which enables XRP holders to access yield-generating opportunities without liquidating their holdings. Total value locked (TVL) in the FAsset protocol has surged to $43.04 million, with 15 million FXRP tokens in circulation.

The rapid adoption of FXRP has led to frequent exhaustion of Flare's weekly minting caps. Each 5 million FXRP allocation has been fully minted within hours, with the latest round completing in just three hours-faster than the initial four-hour record set on September 24. Users transfer XRP from the XRP Ledger to self-custody wallets via tools like Oracle Daemon or Agent Utility (AU), then mint FXRP for DeFi participation. To address regional disparities in access, Flare announced a U.S.-timezone minting round on October 9, 2025, to ensure equitable participation.

The project's growth is driven by both retail and institutional interest. Philion noted that once FXRP supply exceeds $100 million, institutional demand is expected to surge. Current demand is primarily retail-driven, with decentralized exchanges like Enosys and SparkDEX facilitating FXRP trading for those who missed minting rounds. The Flare team also plans to migrate FAssets to the mainnet, expanding FXRP's utility across a broader range of DeFi protocols.

Analysts have highlighted the potential for XRP to break through all-time highs (ATHs) given the growing liquidity and institutional adoption. EGRAG CRYPTO, a prominent market commentator, described XRP's on-chain activity as "super bullish," emphasizing its technical strength above $2.77 and potential for a significant price rally. The expert linked this optimism to increased institutional investment, including Reliance Global Group's $17 million XRP purchase, and the U.S. SEC's impending decision on multiple XRP ETF applications, which could catalyze broader market adoption.

The regulatory landscape for XRP has also shifted positively. The August 2025 resolution of the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit affirmed XRP's status as a commodity in secondary markets, paving the way for institutional integration. This clarity has spurred the launch of the first U.S.-listed spot XRP ETF (REX-Osprey XRPR) in September 2025 and positioned additional ETFs for approval by October 25, 2025. Analysts project that these products could unlock $5–15 billion in inflows, significantly boosting XRP's liquidity and price.

Flare's technical innovations further support its growth trajectory. The FAssets protocol includes the Core Vault, which enhances capital efficiency by allowing agents to reuse collateral for FXRP minting. Upgrades to Songbird testnet and multi-layered security features, such as time-locked escrow accounts, aim to scale the network while mitigating risks. These advancements align with Flare's strategy to establish XRP as a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem, leveraging its speed and low-cost cross-border payment capabilities.

The convergence of regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and technical progress positions XRP for sustained growth. While short-term volatility remains a risk, the asset's fundamentals-backed by real-world utility and expanding DeFi integration-suggest a strong case for long-term appreciation. Market observers will closely monitor the SEC's ETF decisions and Flare's mainnet migration as key indicators of XRP's trajectory in the coming months.

Source: [1] TheCryptoBasic (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/10/09/43000000-in-xrp-bridged-to-flare-network-ceo-confirms/)

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