XRP News Today: XRP Stabilizes Amid 4% Weekly Drop and Regulatory Clarity

Ripple’s XRP has shown signs of stabilization after recent price fluctuations, drawing attention from analysts and traders alike. The token briefly rose to $3.05 before easing to $3.02, with a 1% daily gain but a 4% weekly decline. Over the past 24 hours, approximately $4.25 billion in XRP volume was recorded, down 15% from the previous day, indicating a cooling of initial trading enthusiasm [1].

Despite its sharp drop from a peak market share of 30% to just under 5%, XRP’s ability to bounce off a key support level has sparked renewed interest. Analysts like CryptoPulse suggest that the token’s current valuation offers significant upside potential if capital rotates back into the asset. A steady hold above the 5% threshold could signal a broader recovery in market dominance [2]. However, the token remains far from its former influence and must overcome ongoing skepticism about its long-term utility.

Whale activity has also become a point of focus. Blockchain data shows that large wallets took profits during a mid-July price surge, pushing XRP to an all-time high of $3.60. These moves indicate that institutional or high-net-worth traders may be positioning for the next phase of the asset’s cycle [3]. Meanwhile, retail investors appear to have been caught off guard by the sharp corrections that followed.

The upcoming mid-August U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping XRP’s regulatory and market outlook. Traders are waiting for clarity on whether the token will be classified as a security, which could influence both institutional and retail adoption [4]. The resolution of Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC in May 2025, with a final settlement of $50 million, has already brought a degree of regulatory clarity and removed a major overhang [5].

XRP’s value remains closely tied to Ripple Labs, which controls a large portion of the token’s supply. Unlike Bitcoin, which derives value from its decentralized and limited supply, XRP’s model is built on pre-mined tokens and corporate governance. This structure offers predictability but also makes the token more vulnerable to market sentiment and corporate decisions [6]. As a result, XRP’s price is influenced not only by real-world utility—such as its role in cross-border payments—but also by Ripple’s broader business performance.

The token’s future will largely depend on its ability to maintain relevance in the global payments sector and gain broader institutional adoption. With regulatory uncertainty still looming and market share recovery in early stages, XRP remains a high-risk, high-reward asset. Investors will need to watch closely as both technical and macroeconomic factors unfold in the coming months.

Sources:

[1] (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6891d7431e32735fbce61404/)

[2] (https://cryptopotato.com/the-crucial-ripple-xrp-metric-that-no-one-is-talking-about-and-why-it-matters/)

[3] (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-1012306-20250805)

[4] (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/27865495308346)

[5] (https://www.coingecko.com/learn/bitcoin-vs-xrp-definitive-analysis)

[6] (https://cryptoadventure.com/4-xrp-warning-signs-flash-is-ripples-price-about-to-tumble/)