XRP News Today: XRP Rises 35% on Legal Progress and Institutional Demand

XRP has surged approximately 35% over the past month, reaching a price of $3.05 as of July 26, 2025. This significant movement is attributed to increasing institutional interest, large-scale whale accumulation, and recent developments in Ripple’s legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [1]. Whale activity has been particularly notable, with over $60 million in XRP transferred recently, including a single 20 million XRP transaction valued at more than $60 million from Upbit [4].

The legal developments surrounding Ripple have also played a key role in shaping investor sentiment. A status update from the SEC is expected on August 15, which could mark a pivotal moment in the multi-year lawsuit and potentially unlock broader institutional adoption of XRP [1]. Additionally, the SEC has set an October 17 deadline to rule on multiple XRP spot ETF applications, with recent policy changes removing major logistical barriers to such products [4].

Institutional investment flows have further amplified the bullish outlook. According to CoinShares, large capital inflows have been directed toward both XRP and Ethereum in recent weeks, with XRP-related investment products seeing $31.26 million in net inflows [4]. These movements signal growing confidence in the asset and suggest potential for further appreciation, particularly if regulatory hurdles are cleared.

Beyond legal and market dynamics, XRP’s ecosystem is also evolving. A recent integration of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain has enabled DeFi developers to build dApps on the XRP Ledger, using XRP as a fee mechanism [1]. Furthermore, the XRP Ledger now supports one of the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury bill products, highlighting its expanding utility in financial innovation [1].

While some analysts remain cautious, the broader market context indicates a favorable environment for XRP. However, as of now, any price projections remain speculative, and future price movement will largely depend on regulatory outcomes and continued institutional engagement [4]. The market is also monitoring whale behavior and institutional flows to determine whether the current rally is likely to persist.

KuCoin has responded to increased trading activity by adjusting position limits and price ticks for XRP contracts, setting a position limit of 700,000 XRP and a minimum price tick of $0.0001/XRP [6]. These adjustments reflect the platform’s efforts to manage rising demand and volatility.

As the market continues to digest these developments, XRP’s price trajectory remains closely tied to its legal standing, institutional interest, and technological progress. With regulatory momentum and real-world use cases converging, the asset is in a position to potentially break out to new highs in the near term.

Source: [1] title: XRP Soars 35% in a Month: Will Ripple's Legal Win and ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1015030-20250806)

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