XRP News Today: XRP Dips 5.63% Amid Regulatory and Political Uncertainty, SOCS Presale Surpasses $10M

XRP has emerged as one of the most closely watched cryptocurrencies in 2025, with analysts debating whether it can reach $5 by year-end. As of early August, XRP traded at $3.04, representing a 5.63% drop in the previous 24 hours [1]. However, it maintains a strong market position, with a market cap of $180 billion and steady accumulation by institutional investors and whales [5]. Whale activity in late July, including the movement of over 70 million XRP tokens, has been interpreted as a sign of growing confidence in its long-term prospects [5].

The trajectory of XRP is increasingly tied to macroeconomic and political developments. Analysts have highlighted that potential U.S. presidential shifts, particularly surrounding Donald Trump, could influence XRP’s price movement, with some forecasting a $5 target as early as August 2025 [2]. Others project a more gradual increase, with a potential breakthrough to $3.65 and a future high of $5.62, though such forecasts remain speculative and subject to market volatility [4]. Additionally, Ripple’s recent legal victories over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have improved regulatory clarity and attracted institutional interest [3].

Despite this momentum, XRP faces challenges. In early August, it experienced a pullback, signaling that short-term volatility remains a key concern for investors [6]. Furthermore, Ripple’s application for a bank charter has drawn strong opposition from major U.S. financial institutions, who view its cross-border payment solutions and stablecoin RLUSD as threats to the traditional banking sector [7]. These regulatory headwinds could impact XRP’s adoption and market dynamics in the near term.

Looking beyond XRP, the crypto space is witnessing the emergence of DeSoc, a project building a universal API for decentralized and centralized social platforms. Its native token, SOCS, is in a presale that has already raised over $10 million [1]. Unlike many altcoins that focus on copycat payment systems, DeSoc aims to solve a genuine Web3 infrastructure challenge by enabling cross-platform synchronization of user data, followers, and identity. This has led to growing interest from developers and analysts who view SOCS as a token with real utility [1].

SOCS’s appeal lies in its technical innovation and practical applications. Its API-first design allows developers to deploy solutions across multiple platforms, while its low gas fee model supports efficient interactions. Analysts have praised its potential for future staking and network rewards, positioning it as a promising early-stage investment [1]. As DeSoc gains traction, it is attracting attention from the same Web3 community that propelled Ethereum and Solana into mainstream recognition.

While XRP remains a favorite among institutional investors and banking infrastructure adopters, SOCS represents a different crypto opportunity: one rooted in decentralized social innovation and developer ecosystems. XRP’s path to $5 hinges on macroeconomic support and regulatory clarity, whereas SOCS’s potential depends on early adoption and product-market fit. For investors seeking high-growth opportunities, SOCS offers a compelling case, especially with its ongoing presale [1].

Both tokens reflect the evolving nature of the crypto market, where established infrastructure projects and emerging utilities coexist. Whether XRP reaches $5 in 2025 remains uncertain, but the broader crypto narrative is clearly shifting toward real-world applications and scalable solutions.

Source:

[1] TheCoinrise.com - [https://thecoinrise.com/xrp-latest-news-could-ripple-reach-5-in-2025-and-why-this-new-altcoin-is-gaining-worldwide-attention/](https://thecoinrise.com/xrp-latest-news-could-ripple-reach-5-in-2025-and-why-this-new-altcoin-is-gaining-worldwide-attention/)

[2] Bitcoininsider.org - [https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/281793/why-donald-trump-could-drive-ripple-5-august-crypto-experts-pile-new-desoc](https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/281793/why-donald-trump-could-drive-ripple-5-august-crypto-experts-pile-new-desoc)

[3] OKX - [https://tr.okx.com/en/learn/xrp-cardano-solana-altcoin-growth](https://tr.okx.com/en/learn/xrp-cardano-solana-altcoin-growth)

[4] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-institutional-xrp-holdings-surge-global-firms-add-30m-10m-positions-diversification-push-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-institutional-xrp-holdings-surge-global-firms-add-30m-10m-positions-diversification-push-2508/)

[5] MSN - [http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/tv/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-whale-activity-shows-bullish-momentum-is-a-10-breakout-coming-soon/ar-AA1JzImM?apiversion=v2&batchservertelemetry=1&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1](http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/tv/xrp-price-prediction-xrp-whale-activity-shows-bullish-momentum-is-a-10-breakout-coming-soon/ar-AA1JzImM?apiversion=v2&batchservertelemetry=1&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1)

[6] Economic Times - [https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-06-aug-2025/liveblog/123126163.cms](https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-06-aug-2025/liveblog/123126163.cms)

[7] XT.com - [https://www.xt.com/en/blog/community-news/2025-08-06T17:12:09.000Z](https://www.xt.com/en/blog/community-news/2025-08-06T17:12:09.000Z)

[8] Tribune India - [https://www.tribuneindia.com/partner-exclusives/top-cryptocurrencies-to-consider-holding-long-term-in-q3-2025-ripple-unilabs-cardano/](https://www.tribuneindia.com/partner-exclusives/top-cryptocurrencies-to-consider-holding-long-term-in-q3-2025-ripple-unilabs-cardano/)