- Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road boosts institutional liquidity, expanding XRP’s bridge asset use in cross-border settlement networks.
- Market awaits SEC decision on six XRP ETF applications, with approval seen as a catalyst for renewed price momentum.
XRP (Ripple) is trading at $3.00, marking a 1.07% increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization stands at $179.7 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $4.78 billion.
Over the past week, XRP has risen 4.66%, and it remains up 67% in six months and 466% year-over-year. These gains come as Ripple continues to strengthen its network presence and institutional integration following the resolution of its long-running legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which officially ended in August 2025 after both parties dismissed their appeals.
Ripple has recently deepened strategic partnerships with BNY Mellon, SBI Holdings, and Santander Bank, expanding XRP’s role in real-world cross-border settlements. Moreover, Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road is expected to enhance liquidity for institutional traders and further integrate XRP into global financial markets.
From a technical perspective, XRP is currently testing a critical resistance zone around $3.00–$3.05, with support levels observed at $2.95 and $2.92. ETHNews analysts note that if XRP fails to break through $3.05, it could see short-term pullbacks toward $2.85 or even $2.72, but maintaining support above $2.90 would preserve its bullish structure.
On the upside, a confirmed breakout above $3.05 could set up a retest of the $3.30–$3.50 range, aligning with technical forecasts indicating renewed momentum.
Market data also indicates a surge in institutional inflows, with over $219 million entering XRP-linked products in the past 24 hours, according to ETHNews. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding XRP-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue, with six applications under SEC review. ETHNews analysts believe that an ETF approval could serve as a substantial price catalyst heading into the final quarter of 2025.
ETHNews Prediction: If XRP closes above $3.05, momentum could accelerate toward $3.30–$3.50 in the short term. A failure to sustain above $2.90, however, could lead to consolidation between $2.70 and $2.90 before another bullish push.
