XRP News Today: XRP's Institutional Push Could Redefine Blockchain Finance

XRP investors are increasingly optimistic about the token’s potential for a significant price move, with recent developments suggesting growing institutional acceptance and favorable market positioning. One key catalyst is Nasdaq’s recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow tokenized equities and exchange-traded products (ETPs) to be traded on its main market. This move, if approved, would mark a historic milestone by legitimizing tokenized securities on a major U.S. exchange and aligning with XRP’s existing use cases in settlement and tokenization [1]. Analysts have noted that Ripple’s technology is already being used to tokenize real-world assets, and the Nasdaq proposal could further validate the role of blockchain in financial infrastructure [1].

The market reaction has been swift. XRP rose by nearly 4% to $2.97, pushing its market capitalization above $177 billion [1]. The bullish sentiment is evident in social media and on-chain activity. On-chain data from XRPScan revealed a large transaction of 64.46 billion XRP, equivalent to $32 billion USD, transferred between Binance wallets on Sept. 7, signaling robust liquidity and institutional activity [1]. Analysts and influencers, including Jake Claver and John Squire, have highlighted XRP’s readiness to handle institutional volume and its alignment with broader tokenization trends on Wall Street [1].

Options data from Deribit further supports the bullish positioning. Call options on XRP are trading at a premium over puts across all tenors, with December expiry calls trading at a 6 volatility point premium [2]. This indicates strong expectations for a year-end rally. XRP is currently the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value and has become a focal point for traders and investors anticipating a regulatory shift in the form of a U.S. spot ETF approval. At least six to seven major asset managers, including Bitwise, 21Shares, and Franklin Templeton, have submitted or amended XRP ETF applications with the SEC, with potential decisions expected by late October 2025 [2].

The XRP community is already anticipating substantial price gains if ETFs are approved. Pseudonymous XRP holder Pimpius estimated that initial inflows could exceed $5 billion, creating a significant demand shock for XRP given its supply constraints [2]. The potential approval of an XRP ETF could serve as a major catalyst, with price targets as high as $50 by year-end being discussed among optimistic investors [2]. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market is also showing signs of strength, with Solana (SOL) displaying similar bullish sentiment following the approval of its Alpenglow upgrade [2].

Despite the optimism, market participants are still hedging for volatility, particularly in larger assets like Bitcoin and Ether. However, XRP’s favorable options positioning and regulatory momentum suggest it is well-positioned for a potential breakout. The coming months will be critical as the SEC evaluates both tokenization proposals and ETF applications, with each decision likely to have a material impact on the token’s trajectory.

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[1] XRP rallies after major Nasdaq update (https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/xrp-rallies-after-major-nasdaq-update)

[2] XRP and SOL Signal Bull Run While Traders Hedge for ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xrp-sol-signal-bullish-strength-062449930.html)