XRP News Today: XRP's Legal Clarity and Whale Moves Signal a Bullish Crossroads

XRP’s price dynamics have been shaped by a combination of technical patterns, whale activity, and broader market sentiment. As of September 1, 2025, XRP was trading at $2.76, down 1.74% in the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $164.45 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $7.26 billion [1]. The token has formed a symmetrical triangle on the price chart, with a key support level at $2.77 and a resistance level at $2.90. Analysts are closely watching whether XRP can hold above $2.77 to avoid a potential retracement to $2.40 [1]. A successful breakout above $2.90 could position XRP for a move toward $3.70 and eventually $3.66, its historical high from July 2025 [1].

Whale accumulation has played a pivotal role in shaping XRP’s near-term trajectory. Over the past two weeks, whale investors have purchased 340 million XRP tokens during each correction to $2.90, signaling strong institutional interest and confidence in the asset’s potential [1]. This accumulation coincides with positive signals from the TD Sequential indicator, a momentum oscillator that generates buy signals when an asset is oversold. The TD Sequential’s back-to-back buy signals further reinforce the potential for a rebound, adding both technical and fundamental support for a rally [1].

However, the broader altcoin market remains volatile. A September 1 report from Bitfinex Alpha highlighted that altcoin market capitalization is stagnating, with movements in individual tokens largely driven by capital rotation rather than new inflows [1]. Tokens like XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have experienced double-digit weekly losses amid risk-off behavior. Despite this, whale buying in XRP has persisted during price dips, and analysts anticipate that the approval of multiple altcoin ETFs in the U.S. in October, including XRP, could provide further upward momentum [1].

Regulatory developments have also influenced XRP’s narrative. The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC concluded in August 2025, with both parties agreeing to drop their appeals. The court’s ruling clarified that XRP is not a security when sold on public exchanges, though institutional sales were classified as such. This legal clarity has bolstered XRP’s institutional appeal and provided a significant strategic advantage in the regulatory landscape [4]. The XRP community, often referred to as the “XRP Army,” played a crucial role in the case by submitting affidavits, lobbying, and maintaining public pressure on regulators [3].

On the technical front, XRP’s price has held above the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a critical support level at $2.76 [5]. A breakout above the $3.00 psychological level could trigger a renewed rally, with bulls targeting the $3.66 all-time high. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 41, suggesting a potential reversal to the upside [5]. However, traders remain cautious due to a bearish signal from the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, which has been in a sell phase since July 25 [5].

Looking ahead, XRP’s price is also being influenced by Ripple’s expansion in cross-border payments. The company recently partnered with Thunes to support real-time, blockchain-powered payments, further enhancing the token’s utility [6]. Additionally, regulatory changes in the U.S., including a joint statement from the SEC and CFTC, have eased concerns over crypto asset trading. These regulatory shifts, combined with Ripple’s growing institutional partnerships, could further solidify XRP’s position in the crypto market.

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[1] XRP prepares for potential rally toward $4 amid whale accumulation (https://cryptoslate.com/xrp-prepares-for-potential-rally-toward-4-amid-whale-accumulation)

[2] XRP prepares for potential rally toward $4 amid whale accumulation (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/d7fc4-xrp-prepares-for-potential-rally-toward-4-amid-whale-accumulation)

[3] XRP Army made a 'difference' in Ripple's SEC lawsuit (https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-army-helped-ripple-win-sec-lawsuit)

[4] Ripple vs. SEC: How the lawsuit strengthened XRP's narrative (https://cointelegraph.com/explained/ripple-vs-sec-how-the-lawsuit-strengthened-xrps-narrative)

[5] What to expect from XRP price if the SEC green-lights ETFs (https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-how-the-sec-could-fast-track-approval-of-xrp-etfs-202509021715)

[6] XRP price poised to rally amid Ripple Payments expansion (https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-bulls-tighten-grip-on-easing-us-regulations-cross-border-payments-boost-202509031700)