XRP News Today: XRP Price Suppression Seen as Strategic Move by Institutions

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, has been a subject of intense debate among analysts and holders due to its persistently low price. Some analysts suggest that this price suppression is not accidental but rather a strategic move by institutions preparing to leverage XRP's infrastructure for cross-border settlements and other financial services.

According to a thread by X user Pumpius, XRP is more than just a cryptocurrency; it is described as infrastructure that poses a threat to legacy systems such as banks, liquidity providers, and even the SWIFT network. Features like instant settlement, a decentralized exchange, and tokenization readiness give XRP a competitive edge in the financial landscape.

Pumpius argued that keeping XRP’s price low benefits institutions that are preparing to use its infrastructure. These entities prefer low On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) costs and regulatory deniability. The lack of retail speculation allows institutions to accumulate the asset quietly. Legal ambiguity, including the ongoing SEC lawsuit, has provided a buffer period for global financial partnerships.

In addition to Ripple’s enterprise products, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is powering several decentralized finance platforms. These include XRPPredict, which applies AI to predictive finance, and Doppler Finance, offering on-chain yields without traditional intermediaries. These platforms are building an ecosystem that mirrors traditional finance without relying on banks or brokers, reducing centralized control and potentially explaining the continued XRP price suppression.

Technical analyst Egrag Crypto shared an updated XRP price prediction using both logarithmic and linear chart methods. The projections ranged from $5.50 to $18.00, with an average target of around $11.75. Egrag added a variability margin of 15 to 20 percent due to liquidity conditions in the crypto market.

Supporters believe XRP’s suppressed price allows central banks, private liquidity providers, and payment processors to build without public disruption. These institutions are reportedly testing XRPL for future CBDC and cross-border settlement use. While legal uncertainties persist, Ripple has still announced over 40 institutional partnerships, including in the UK, UAE, and Singapore.

These legal uncertainties and institutional adoption create what some analysts view as an ideal accumulation environment. This dynamic allows sophisticated players to secure XRP holdings before potential mainstream adoption drives retail interest and price appreciation.