XRP News Today: Regulators Reveal XRP's New Path: From Security to Supercharge

A rare golden cross in XRP has emerged as a focal point for investors and traders, with the 50-day moving average crossing above the 200-day moving average in March 2024—marking only the third such event in recent years [2]. Analysts describe this as an “ultra rare” occurrence due to its infrequency, often spanning multiple years between golden cross formations. Historical data from platforms like Dune Analytics and Glassnode indicate that previous golden crosses have been followed by significant price surges, such as the March 2024 instance where XRP climbed from $0.61 to $0.75 within two weeks [2]. These events have historically led to increased trading volume and heightened investor interest, particularly from institutional capital inflows [2].

The golden cross has not occurred in isolation; it has coincided with positive developments in XRP’s broader ecosystem. One of the most significant was the resolution of the long-standing lawsuit between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2024 [2]. The case’s resolution affirmed the 2023 district court ruling that XRP sold on public exchanges is not a security, reclassifying it as a commodity under the CLARITY Act. This regulatory clarity has reduced uncertainty for institutional investors, leading to a 11% price surge post-settlement [4]. Ripple has since accelerated XRP integration with financial institutions, positioning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a settlement solution for cross-border transactions [2].

XRP’s growth narrative has been further reinforced by the explosive adoption of Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD. In Q2 2025, RLUSD’s market cap on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) surged 49.4% to $65.9 million [1]. By mid-September 2025, its total market cap had reached $701.6 million, with a 16.49% increase over 30 days [1]. The stablecoin is now used in cross-margin trading platforms and high-profile settlements, such as Bullish’s $1.15B IPO on Solana [1]. Ripple’s acquisition of payment platform Rail and its pending U.S. national banking charter application further strengthen RLUSD’s role in regulated financial ecosystems [1].

Looking ahead, XRP is poised to benefit from broader crypto market trends, particularly if Bitcoin continues its projected rally. Bitwise, a leading asset manager, has forecasted Bitcoin could reach as high as $2.97 million by 2035 [3]. Given the strong historical correlation between Bitcoin and XRP—Macroaxis reports a 0.91 correlation coefficient over the past three months—XRP could see a proportional rise if Bitcoin meets this target. Analysts estimate XRP could reach $75.7 or even $151.4 depending on how closely it follows Bitcoin’s trajectory [3].

Despite these bullish indicators, XRP remains a high-risk asset. Analysts caution against relying solely on one technical signal and emphasize the need for diversified portfolios and robust risk management strategies. While the golden cross and favorable fundamentals suggest a strong upward trajectory, competition from other blockchain platforms and macroeconomic uncertainties remain potential headwinds [3].

Source: [1] XRP Price Prediction: XRP Consolidates Above Crucial Support (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-consolidates-above-crucial-support-is-a-5-breakout-rally-coming-in-september) [2] Ultra Rare Golden Cross XRP: What Does It Mean? (https://www.bitget.com/wiki/ultra-rare-golden-cross-xrp) [3] Possible XRP Worth if Bitcoin Hits Bitwise-Predicted $2.97M (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/09/06/possible-xrp-worth-if-bitcoin-hits-bitwise-predicted-2-97m) [4] XRP Price After Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit (https://ncfacanada.org/xrp-price-after-ripple-vs-sec-lawsuit-impact-market-outlook)