XRP News Today: Institutional XRP Holdings Surge as Firms Add $30M to $300M Positions in Strategic Asset Shift

Several recent SEC disclosures highlight a growing trend of institutional adoption of XRP, as more companies integrate the token into their balance sheets and digital asset strategies. Flora Growth, a U.S.-based firm, disclosed in a Form 10-Q that it holds XRP alongside Solana and Ethereum, stating these acquisitions are part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet [3]. Similarly, Hyperscale Data filed a Form 8-K outlining its intent to publish monthly reports on its digital asset holdings, including XRP, and announced a $10 million investment by its subsidiary, Ault Capital Group Inc. [4]. Webus International, based in China, revealed plans for a $300 million corporate treasury focused on XRP through a Form 6-K filing [7]. These moves underscore an increasing willingness among institutional players to treat XRP as a strategic financial asset.

The regulatory environment is also contributing to this trend. The SEC’s recent clarification that liquid staking receipt tokens like stETH are not considered securities has helped build institutional confidence in the broader crypto ecosystem [5]. While a 2023 court ruling classified certain XRP transactions as securities—such as over-the-counter sales and institutional offerings—this has not deterred firms from incorporating the token into their portfolios [6]. Legal professional and XRP advocate Bill Morgan has drawn attention to these filings, emphasizing the shift in perception from speculative investment to a more structured asset class [6].

XRP’s utility in cross-border transactions and Ripple’s ongoing legal efforts have further supported its institutional appeal. The token is now accessible on major Korean exchanges, including Upbit, Coinone, and Korbit, and has been integrated into institutional custody services via the BDACS platform [7]. A recent $60.5 million XRP transfer of 20 million tokens from Upbit to an unknown address highlights continued market activity [7].

Analysts have started to weigh in on the implications of these developments. One report suggests that if the SEC approves a spot XRP ETF, the token could reach $4 by October 1, 2025 [9]. However, such forecasts remain speculative and are not based on current performance metrics. The growing number of institutional disclosures and evolving regulatory clarity continue to shape a narrative of increased legitimacy for XRP in corporate and institutional finance.

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[1] https://coinedition.com/xrp-multi-million-dollar-position-reveals-galaxy-digital-sec-filing/

[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-institutional-xrp-holdings-surge-global-firms-add-30m-10m-positions-diversification-push-2508/

[3] https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/xrp-storm-among-corporate-companies-here-are-the-companies-that-own-xrp-and-details/

[5] https://cryptonews.com/news/sec-clarity-on-crypto-liquid-staking-opens-door-to-institutional-adoption-in-u-s/

[6] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1014045-20250805

[8] https://www.ainvest.com/news/companies-adopting-xrp-balance-sheets-sec-filings-2508/

[9] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/BLK-N/pressreleases/33917959/prediction-xrp-will-hit-4-by-oct-1/