XRP News Today: RippleX Releases XRP Ledger 2.5.0 With Key Protocol Upgrades

RippleX, the development arm of Ripple, has released version 2.5.0 of the XRP Ledger, introducing several protocol upgrades aimed at enhancing network functionality and security. The update includes key amendments that could significantly impact how tokens are managed and how transactions are processed across the network.

One of the most notable changes is XLS-85, which enhances the escrow system by adding support for third-party issued tokens, including stablecoins. This amendment also enables multi-purpose tokens (MPTs), tailored for institutional use cases. Another major change, XLS-56, introduces wrapper transactions, bundling up to eight steps into one to reduce the high failure rate in multi-step flows.

The update also includes XLS-81 and XLS-75, which add permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) functionality and allow for delegated transaction permissions. Beyond feature upgrades, version 2.5.0 addresses several security concerns. It adds checks to automated market maker (AMM) interactions and introduces protections against NFT spam. A critical bug that allowed the creation of non-functional payment channels has also been fixed.

According to RippleX engineer Mayukha Vadari, this upgrade is “possibly the best single lineup of amendments” in one release. The enhancements are expected to boost network performance and efficiency, potentially attracting more institutional users and high-net-worth individuals. The XRP Ledger has seen a surge in user activity, with the number of daily active addresses climbing from an average of 35,000 to over 295,000. Additionally, the number of whale wallets holding over 1 million XRP has reached an all-time high of 2,700, reflecting growing conviction in XRP’s long-term value.

In May, VivoPower invested $121 million in XRP as a strategic reserve, making it the first company in the world with an XRP-focused treasury. This investment, along with the recent upgrades, could further bolster confidence in the XRP Ledger and its native token, XRP. However, the market remains cautious due to regulatory headwinds, and the price of XRP is currently facing overhead resistance. The token is trading near $2.19, with bulls attempting to regain control after a volatile drop.

Despite the recent upgrades and growing user activity, the price of XRP remains below the upper Bollinger Band ($2.23), indicating that it is still facing resistance. The RSI sits at 62.45, just below the overbought threshold, suggesting room for upside but hinting at short-term exhaustion. MACD is flattening, reflecting slowing bullish momentum. On the 30-minute timeframe, XRP’s RSI has cooled to 54.79 after peaking near 70 during a brief intraday rebound, while MACD is starting to curl upwards, signaling a potential recovery.

The price has formed a local base above $2.18, the midline of the Bollinger Band, with $2.19 now acting as a short-term support level. The 1-minute chart shows improving microstructure, with RSI above 60 and MACD lines crossing into positive territory. Volume remains relatively low, suggesting the current move lacks strong conviction. For now, XRP must break decisively above $2.23 to challenge further resistance levels. Failure to hold $2.18 could open the door to a retest of $2.10.