XRP News Today: XRP's Legal Victory and Institutional Push Could Reshape Global Finance

XRP, the digital asset issued by Ripple, has been the subject of significant speculation regarding its price potential by 2033, particularly in the context of Ripple’s expanding partnerships and market forecasts. Analysts and market commentators are increasingly discussing the potential for XRP to reach triple-digit values if Ripple successfully captures a substantial portion of the projected $18.9 trillion tokenization market. This market opportunity, outlined in Ripple’s collaboration with the Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS), spans multiple sectors including trade finance, payments, and capital markets. A key factor in this potential growth is Ripple’s development of custody solutions, which are seen as critical infrastructure for large-scale tokenization of real-world assets. The company emphasizes that institutional-grade custody is essential for the adoption of tokenized assets, stablecoins, and cross-border settlement systems. In its recent Singapore-based workshop, Ripple outlined five core requirements for effective digital asset custody, including compliance-by-design, flexible custody models, and strong governance. These requirements reflect the need for a robust, scalable, and compliant ecosystem to support the projected growth in tokenized assets. XRP could play a central role in this transformation, acting as a bridge asset for stablecoins and tokenized securities while facilitating cross-border transactions. Ripple’s recent launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD), a stablecoin governed under a New York Trust Charter, further underscores its commitment to regulatory compliance and institutional adoption. The potential for XRP to reach $10.40 by 2026, $54.20 by 2029, and $189 by 2033 has been highlighted by market commentator Brad Kimes of Digital Perspectives. Such a trajectory would represent a more than 6,600% increase from its current price of $2.82. However, analysts remain divided on the feasibility of these projections. While some, like Dom Kwok of EasyA, predict even more ambitious growth, forecasting XRP reaching $1,000 by 2030, others caution that failure to meet expectations could result in a drop to as low as $0.13 by the same year. The current performance of XRP remains in a downtrend, with the price consolidating within a descending triangle pattern near $2.70. Onchain and futures data suggest a cooling market, with reduced speculative exposure reflected in the open interest dropping from $11 billion to $7.5 billion. Despite this, early signs of accumulation are emerging, supported by normalization in funding rates and leverage ratios on major exchanges such as Binance. This indicates that traders are no longer overextended on high leverage, potentially reducing the risk of cascading liquidations. The price structure also shows a confluence of key technical indicators, including Fibonacci retracement levels and fractal patterns, suggesting the possibility of a 60% to 85% rebound into the fourth quarter of 2024. Analysts like Javon Marks argue that as long as the key support level of $2.47 holds, the potential for a significant upside remains intact. Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also played a role in shaping the XRP narrative. The recent conclusion of this four-year legal battle, with a mixed ruling that did not classify XRP as a security in its secondary market transactions, has been credited to the efforts of the so-called “XRP Army.” This group of retail investors and supporters has been acknowledged by both Ripple’s legal team and the presiding judge as having a measurable impact on the case outcome. The XRP Army provided critical research and advocacy that influenced the court's decision, according to Ripple’s deputy general counsel, Deborah McCrimmon. This legal clarity has contributed to XRP’s recent price stabilization near $2.85 and has bolstered the asset’s appeal among institutional investors. As Ripple continues to expand its global partnerships, such as its collaboration with Thunes to enhance cross-border payments, the company remains optimistic about the role XRP can play in the future of global finance. Thunes and Ripple have integrated blockchain and digital asset technologies to enhance the efficiency of cross-border payments, leveraging Thunes’s Direct Global Network and Ripple’s blockchain-powered solutions. This partnership has already facilitated $70 billion in processed volume across 90+ payout markets. The combined capabilities of Thunes and Ripple are expected to further streamline global money movement and enhance payout reach, particularly in regions with limited banking infrastructure. In the broader context, Ripple’s vision for XRP aligns with the growing demand for innovative, blockchain-powered financial solutions. As real-world asset tokenization continues to gain traction, XRP could emerge as a key enabler of this transformation, supporting the infrastructure needed for institutional adoption and compliance across global markets. Source: [1] Thunes and Ripple Expand Global Partnership to Transform Cross-Border Payments (https://www.thunes.com/news/thunes-and-ripple-expand-global-partnership-to-transform-cross-border-payments/) [2] Here's XRP Price by 2033 if Ripple Captures $18.9 Trillion (https://www.mexc.com/news/heres-xrp-price-by-2033-if-ripple-captures-18-9-trillion-in-tokenization/86032) [3] Are Banks Using XRP? Unveiling the Truth in 2024 (https://www.bitget.com/wiki/are-banks-using-xrp) [4] XRP Stuck in Downtrend, but 3 Data Points Forecast 85% Bounce (https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-downtrend-extends-but-data-predicts-85percent-bounce) [5] Ripple-SEC News: 'XRP Army' Credited by Lawyers in Case Outcome (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/04/xrp-army-credited-with-helping-ripple-tilt-case-against-sec)