XRP News Today: Japan and South Korea Boost XRP Institutional Adoption Amid U.S. Regulatory Uncertainty

Japan and South Korea have emerged as pivotal forces driving XRP’s momentum amid regulatory uncertainty in the United States. Institutional developments in both countries are reinforcing the token’s credibility and signaling potential for broader adoption. In South Korea, BDACS, a regulated digital asset custodian, has expanded its services to include XRP, allowing institutional clients to securely store and trade the asset on major exchanges such as Upbit and Coinone. This move is seen as a significant step toward mainstream institutional acceptance of XRP in the region [1].

Meanwhile, Japan’s SBI Holdings has taken a bold step by filing applications with the Financial Services Agency for two crypto ETFs, one of which includes exposure to XRP and Bitcoin. This initiative is backed by SBI’s existing partnership with Ripple Labs and is expected to provide a regulated pathway for both retail and institutional investors to access XRP. The potential approval of these ETFs could further strengthen XRP’s position in Japan’s expanding crypto market and indicate growing institutional confidence in the token [2].

XRP’s price has remained in a consolidation phase, hovering around $3. Analysts note that the token is forming a triangle pattern and currently testing the 200-period EMA. A breakout above $3.10 could trigger a retest of the $3.40 level and potentially push the price toward $3.66, its all-time high. However, key technical indicators such as the RSI and MACD remain in a neutral to cautious stance, reflecting the market’s wait-and-see attitude [3].

The broader regulatory environment, especially the ongoing legal case between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), continues to cast a shadow over XRP’s trajectory. While no major legal updates have been announced recently, investors are closely watching for a potential resolution. A favorable outcome could act as a catalyst for a renewed bull run, with some analysts forecasting a path toward $4.80 or even $4.00 in the next bull cycle [4].

Despite short-term volatility and the bearish market environment, the long-term outlook for XRP remains positive. Institutional infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and regulatory progress in Asia are helping to build a more mature and sustainable ecosystem for the token. As both Japan and South Korea continue to advance XRP’s integration into institutional markets, the asset is well-positioned for continued growth, even while navigating U.S.-centric legal uncertainties.

Sources:

[1] Ripple Launches Institutional XRP Custody South Korea (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-launches-institutional-xrp-custody-south-korea-bdacs-2508/)

[2] SBI's Bitcoin–XRP ETF Shocks Japan, But Markets Stay Quiet (https://www.bitrue.com/blog/sbi-bitcoin-xrp-shocks-japan)

[3] XRP Price Prediction: XRP Caught in $3.00–$3.10 Liquidation Zone (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-caught-in-3-00-3-10-liquidation-zone-whats-next-for-ripple-price)

[4] XRP Eyes $4.80 Amid Japan ETF and South Korea (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1022022-20250808)