XRP News Today: Ondo's Regulatory Grab Powers $18T Tokenized Securities Market Surge

The XRP token has held its critical support level at $2.70, with technical analysts suggesting a potential rebound toward $3.15 in the short term. As of October 1, 2025, XRP traded at $2.94, reflecting a 4% increase over the previous 24 hours. The price action indicates strong buyer interest at lower levels, with volume surges during the bounce from $2.70 suggesting accumulation rather than distribution. Analysts like Ali Martinez note that a sustained move above $3.10 could trigger momentum toward $3.50, with a broader target of $5 if the breakout materializes . The token also gained attention on South Korean exchange Upbit, where it briefly surpassed Bitcoin in trading volume on October 1, highlighting regional retail interest .

In the institutional arena, Ondo Finance has emerged as a key player in the tokenized securities market after acquiring Oasis Pro, a U.S.-regulated digital asset trading firm. The acquisition granted Ondo a full suite of SEC and FINRA licenses, including broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and transfer agent registrations. This regulatory infrastructure positions Ondo to facilitate tokenized securities issuance and trading in the U.S., a market projected to reach $18 trillion by 2033. Nathan Allman, Ondo's CEO, emphasized the move's strategic significance, stating it enables the firm to serve institutional and fintech partners while bridging traditional capital markets and blockchain technology . The acquisition also strengthens Ondo's ability to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs), such as real estate and private credit, and has drawn comparisons to peers like Securitize and tZERO in terms of compliance and market reach .

Meanwhile, BlockDAG's presale has dominated October's crypto market narrative, raising $420 million as of October 2025. The project's final presale phase introduced a limited-time TGE code, allowing early contributors to secure BDAG tokens at $0.0012-a 0.0003 drop from the previous day's price of $0.0015. Over 27 billion tokens have been sold, with a total supply of 150 billion and an initial 50 billion in circulation. The presale's aggressive pricing strategy and confirmed listings on exchanges like MEXC and BitMart have fueled speculation about its post-launch trajectory. Analysts project BDAG could surge to $10–$50 within a year, though short-term volatility and potential dumping risks remain . The project's partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team further amplifies its global visibility, aligning with its technical focus on scalable infrastructure and real-world integrations .

The XRP ETF approval timeline also gained momentum in October, with seven applications pending at the SEC. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted a 100% approval probability for altcoin ETFs, with potential decisions expected between October 18 and November 14. The SEC's recent removal of individual 19b-4 filings for token-specific ETFs streamlined the approval process, though a potential government shutdown could delay outcomes. If XRP ETFs gain approval, they could catalyze significant inflows, building on the $1.2 billion managed by the ProShares XRP ETF since its July 2025 launch .

Sources:

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[2] Analytics Insight (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/cryptocurrency-analytics-insight/best-crypto-presale-2025-why-blockdags-00012-special-price-offer-crushes-snorter-deepsnitch-ai)

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