XRP News Today: XRP Gains Momentum Amid Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Clarity

Ripple’s XRP has recently attracted significant attention amid several developments that could act as catalysts for a price increase in the coming months. Among the key factors fueling this optimism is the recent institutional integration of XRP in South Korea, a major step in the asset’s regulatory and adoption journey. South Korean crypto custodian BDACS launched XRP custody services in late July 2025, following an announcement made in February of the same year. This marks the first operational custody infrastructure for XRP in the region, offering bank-level security and regulatory compliance. The move aligns with the South Korean Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) broader goals to encourage institutional participation in crypto markets [1].

The BDACS integration is not just a technical milestone—it signals growing confidence in XRP from institutional investors and regulated entities. The custody solution supports not only XRP but also Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, expanding the use cases for the XRP Ledger. Analysts suggest this could have a domino effect across Asia-Pacific markets, particularly in Japan, Singapore, and the Philippines, where regulatory environments are evolving in a similar direction [1].

Simultaneously, the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears close to resolution. In early 2025, the SEC dropped its case against Ripple’s executives and reclassified XRP as not inherently a security, a significant legal victory for the company. Recent developments indicate that the SEC may soon finalize a settlement, with Ripple agreeing to a $125 million fine. If this occurs, it could remove a major overhang on XRP’s price and open the door for greater institutional adoption [1].

Another potential catalyst is the possibility of an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). Earlier in 2025, JPMorgan projected that an XRP ETF could see inflows of between $3 billion and $8 billion. The SEC’s approval deadline for the ETF was set for October 2025, and while recent opposition from SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw caused a temporary dip in market confidence, the long-term outlook remains positive. The ETF’s approval could significantly boost XRP’s liquidity and price, particularly if it sees a fraction of the inflows experienced by Ethereum ETFs [1].

Technical analysis also supports a potential upward move for XRP. The asset is currently forming a double bottom pattern on key price charts, a configuration often interpreted as a sign of a potential reversal. Galaxy Digital recently increased its XRP holdings by $34.4 million, reinforcing institutional confidence. Analysts from EGRAG suggest that a breakout above the $3.00 level could trigger a rally toward $3.15–$3.31 [4].

While the short-term outlook for XRP is cautiously optimistic, the market remains cautious due to ongoing price corrections. XRP has seen a 5% decline over the past week, and a large whale dump of $1.9 billion in XRP has raised concerns about a possible 30% price drop. Analysts emphasize that maintaining support around $2.65 is critical to avoiding a deeper correction [10].

Despite these risks, XRP is being viewed as a high-momentum asset, particularly in the context of regulatory clarity and growing institutional interest. Some analysts project that XRP could surge past $3.50 in 2025, although they caution that high-risk exposure should be limited to 5–10% of a diversified portfolio [6].

Taken together, these developments—institutional custody solutions, regulatory resolution, ETF potential, and technical patterns—suggest that XRP is positioned for a significant move in the near future. However, as with any high-volatility asset, investors are advised to approach with caution and consider the broader market context before making investment decisions.

Source:

[1] AltcoinBuzz - https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/reviews/3-massive-xrp-triggers-set-to-ignite-huge-ripple-gains/

[4] AInvest - https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-forms-double-bottom-galaxy-digital-adds-34-4m-holdings-2508/

[6] InteractiveCrypto - https://www.interactivecrypto.com/xrp-price-prediction-could-ripple-surge-past-350-in-2025

[10] Bitget - https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604900388