XRP News Today: SEC's ETF Deadline Looms: XRP's Price Pivots on Approval, BlockDAG's Presale Soars Past $420M

Cardano (ADA) price analysis indicates a slowdown in momentum as the asset tests critical support levels. ADA has been consolidating around $0.85, with analysts noting the 50-day moving average as a key resistance point. A breakout above this level could potentially push ADA toward $0.90 and the psychological $1.00 mark, while failure to maintain above $0.85 risks a retest of support at $0.822 and $0.777. On-chain data shows mixed signals, with RSI levels neutral and MACD suggesting fading bullish momentum. Cardano's long-term prospects remain tied to its governance upgrades and DeFi adoption, though competition from faster-scaling platforms like Solana and Ethereum's L2 solutions continues to pose challenges .

XRP is in a pivotal regulatory and market phase ahead of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) October 2025 ETF approval deadlines. The asset is currently trading between $2.80 and $2.90, with analysts highlighting support near $2.75 and resistance at $3.20 and $3.66. The SEC's recent adoption of "generic listing standards" for spot commodity ETFs has accelerated the approval process, with six XRP ETF applications under review. Institutional inflows into XRP ETFs, including $93 million in a single week, signal growing confidence. If approved, ETFs could trigger a supply shock as issuers purchase large amounts of XRP to seed funds, reducing liquidity on exchanges and potentially driving prices upward. Historical trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs suggest that XRP could see 20–60% gains under moderate inflow scenarios, with more aggressive cases projecting doubling or higher .

BlockDAG's presale has surged past $420 million, positioning it as one of the most capital-intensive projects of 2025. The project is offering a limited-time price of $0.0012 per BDAG using the "TGE" code, a 95% discount compared to the projected $0.05 listing price. Over 26.5 billion coins have been sold, with 312,000 holders and 3 million users on its X1 mining app. The project has shipped 20,000+ miners globally and secured 20 exchange listings ahead of its November 26, 2025, launch. Analysts project BDAG could reach $10–$50 within a year, driven by institutional demand and ecosystem partnerships, including a Formula 1® team collaboration. However, risks include short-term volatility post-launch as early buyers seek to lock in gains and potential regulatory scrutiny .

The SEC's regulatory shift has created a favorable environment for XRP ETFs, with analysts like Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas assigning "essentially 100%" approval odds. Six applications are scheduled for decisions between October 18 and November 15, 2025. If approved, XRP's price could surge due to reduced exchange liquidity and increased institutional adoption. However, delays caused by the U.S. government shutdown and potential structural constraints-such as ETFs relying on derivatives instead of spot purchases-remain risks. The $3.20–$3.50 resistance level is critical for XRP, with a breakout potentially leading to $5–$30 in the medium term .

BlockDAG's hybrid blockchain, capable of 2,000–15,000 transactions per second, is being tested in its "Awakening Testnet," which validates miner integration and smart contract functionality. The project's presale success, combined with CertiK and Halborn audits, has bolstered credibility. However, concerns persist about its aggressive fundraising and pricing strategy, with critics likening it to a "fund-raising machine." Despite this, the project's infrastructure and exchange readiness position it as a strong contender for post-launch momentum .

: Analytics Insight (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/xrp/will-xrp-soar-potential-gains-from-octobers-etf-approval)

: Coinedition (https://coinedition.com/xrp-etf-decision-october-sec-deadlines-inflows-supply-shock)

: Coingabbar (https://www.coingabbar.com/en/crypto-currency-news/blockdag-presale-end-date-offer-live-before-bdag-launch-date)

: Analytics Insight (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/cryptocurrency-analytics-insight/cardano-holds-key-support-sui-dips-below-350-blockdag-proves-global-adoption-with-3m-miners-and-420m-raised-in-presale)