XRP News Today: XRP Price Surges 11% as Whale Buying and Regulatory Clarity Boost Optimism

A growing chorus of market observers is drawing a parallel between investor behavior in the early stages of Bitcoin and what they expect to see with XRP. Jake Claver, a prominent voice in the crypto investment community, recently warned that many who sold Bitcoin during past price surges may now face a similar temptation with XRP—only to later regret their decision. His comments followed a tweet from Invest In Assets, which highlighted the common pitfall of selling winning positions too soon, a behavioral bias known as the "disposition effect" in finance. Claver emphasized that this pattern has historically cost investors dearly in Bitcoin and could do the same with XRP [1].

Claver’s argument is rooted in the cyclical nature of crypto markets. He pointed to Bitcoin’s 2017 and 2021 bull runs, during which many retail investors liquidated positions during mid-cycle corrections, only to miss the larger gains that followed. He believes XRP could follow a similar trajectory, especially if holders sell prematurely in response to short-term volatility. His broader thesis is that XRP’s value is not dictated by immediate market fluctuations but by its long-term utility and integration into global financial infrastructure [1].

Recent developments appear to support this view. Whale activity has surged, with over 50 million XRP purchased within 48 hours, contributing to an 11% price increase. Analysts attribute this to both the ongoing regulatory clarity from Ripple’s SEC settlement and the growing institutional confidence in XRP’s future [2]. Ripple has also expanded its ecosystem, including a recent partnership with Chainlink for the RLUSD stablecoin, further cementing XRP’s role in cross-border payments and financial applications [3].

The discussion around XRP’s future has also extended to its potential coexistence with other blockchain projects. While some argue that Chainlink, with its messaging and interoperability solutions, is better positioned to integrate with SWIFT, others maintain that XRP plays a unique role in the settlement layer. The two projects, according to some analysts, could work together in a layered financial infrastructure, with Chainlink handling data and messaging, and XRP providing fast and efficient settlement [3].

Speculative sentiment has also been rising. One XRP community figure, known as Meteor Shower, has speculated that a future U.S. administration under Donald Trump could set the price of XRP at $10,000 as part of a broader crypto-friendly financial policy. While this remains highly speculative, it reflects the optimism many investors feel about XRP’s underutilized potential [4].

Institutional interest is also increasing. BlackRock has been linked to rumors of considering an XRP ETF filing, with some insiders suggesting it would be illogical for the firm to ignore crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. If confirmed, such a move could significantly boost XRP’s adoption and liquidity [5].

Taken together, the combination of whale buying, regulatory progress, and speculative momentum has many analysts urging XRP holders to avoid the classic mistake of selling too early. The historical precedent with Bitcoin—where many who sold early missed out on exponential gains—serves as a cautionary tale. As the crypto market continues to evolve, the debate over XRP’s role in the broader financial infrastructure remains a central theme, with many believing it holds substantial long-term potential for those who choose to hold.

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[1] https://timestabloid.com/pundit-this-happened-to-many-with-bitcoin-it-will-happen-again-with-xrp/

[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-surges-11-whales-buy-50-million-regulatory-clarity-boosts-price-2508/

[3] https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/11/pundit-says-chainlink-not-xrp-is-better-positioned-to-work-with-swift/

[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-pundit-claims-trump-set-price-10-000-crypto-optimism-2508/

[5] https://timestabloid.com/blackrock-responds-to-xrp-etf-filing-rumors/