XRP News Today: Regulatory Clarity Fuels XRP's Rise and Altcoin Surge as BTC Stagnates

XRP's Expanding Global Reach and BlockDAG's Bullish Surge Signal Crypto Market Shifts

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a pivotal shift as XRP extends its global footprint amid growing institutional interest, while emerging projects like BlockDAG capture investor attention with record-breaking presales. XRP's recent price action and regulatory developments highlight its potential to outperform major peers, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum face stagnation due to weak demand.

XRP's resurgence is closely tied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) evolving stance. The regulator has initiated a formal review of spot XRP ETF applications from 21Shares and Bitwise, marking a critical step toward broader institutional adoption, as reported by CoinMarketCap [CoinMarketCap]. This follows a federal court ruling in August 2024 that classified XRP as a commodity under certain conditions, aligning it with Bitcoin and Ethereum, as CoinMarketCap noted [CoinMarketCap].

The approval of the Canary XRP ETF for Nasdaq listing in late 2025 further underscores growing legitimacy, with the fund expected to begin trading as early as this week, according to Yahoo Finance [Yahoo Finance]. Analysts estimate a 65–78% approval chance for XRP ETFs, which could unlock billions in institutional capital, as CoinMarketCap reported [CoinMarketCap].

Retail and institutional demand for XRP has shown mixed signals. While Bitcoin and Ethereum face outflows—$1.17 billion in institutional crypto withdrawals last week, led by $932 million in BTC sales—XRP saw $28 million in inflows, reflecting its appeal amid market volatility, according to DailyHodl [DailyHodl]. Retail open interest for XRP rose to $4.11 billion, a weekly high, coinciding with a price increase to $2.58, as reported by FXStreet [FXStreet]. Technical indicators, including a bullish MACD crossover, suggest short-term upside potential, though the RSI near 49 indicates caution, as FXStreet noted [FXStreet].

In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum remain mired in consolidation. Bitcoin trades near $105,000, struggling to break above its 200-day EMA of $107,999, while Ethereum lingers below its 200-day EMA at $3,595. Both face bearish momentum as the RSI declines and profit-taking pressures persist, as FXStreet reported [FXStreet]. Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs has waned, with net inflows dropping to $1.15 million last week after two weeks of outflows totaling $2 billion, according to FXStreet [FXStreet].

Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) has emerged as a standout in the altcoin space, with its presale surpassing $435 million and attracting over 312,000 holders, as reported by CryptoNinjas [CryptoNinjas]. Priced at $0.005 in Batch 32, the project's Layer-1 DAG architecture and eco-efficient mining tools position it as a high-performance contender. CEO Antony Turner has emphasized scarcity and transparency, with only 4.3 billion coins remaining before the February 2026 launch. Analysts speculate BDAG could reach $1 post-launch, driven by its unique value proposition and growing community, as CryptoNinjas reported [CryptoNinjas].

The crypto landscape is increasingly defined by regulatory clarity and institutional access. With XRP ETFs nearing approval and projects like BlockDAG gaining traction, investors are recalibrating their strategies. However, macroeconomic uncertainties and bearish technical indicators for BTC and ETH suggest a cautious approach remains prudent in the near term.