Ripple News: XRP ETF Approval Nears as Public Companies Hold $11.5B in XRP

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Ripple (XRP)’s long struggle might be ending. Once seen as stuck below $3, it’s now gaining attention as institutions quietly buy billions and important regulatory approvals near.

Institutions Quietly Buying Billions in XRP

Publicly traded companies have added over $11.5 billion in XRP to their corporate treasuries, led by financial powerhouse SBI Holdings. This large-scale accumulation suggests rising confidence in XRP’s long-term role as a digital settlement and reserve asset.

Institutional adoption signals that XRP’s narrative is evolving from speculation to real-world utility, with growing corporate use for payments and liquidity management.

Ripple’s Global Partnerships Strengthen Real-World Use Cases

Ripple’s global expansion continues to accelerate. The company has forged strategic alliances across financial hubs to integrate XRP into next-generation payment solutions:

• Partnering with Bahrain FinTech Bay to pilot stablecoin infrastructure in the Middle East.
  
• Working with FRS to streamline international remittance networks.
  
• Supporting SBI Remit in Japan, which now uses XRP for instant cross-border transfers to countries including the Philippines and Vietnam.
  

These initiatives showcase XRP’s real-world application in enabling faster, cheaper, and more transparent financial transactions.

Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) is capable of settling payments in three to five seconds at minimal cost. With performance and scalability surpassing the SWIFT network, XRPL is positioning itself as a leading blockchain for cross-border finance and tokenized assets.

Regulatory Clarity and a Banking License in Sight

Following years of uncertainty, Ripple’s legal hurdles with the U.S. SEC are largely behind it. The U.S. now offers clearer regulatory guidelines for crypto assets, and Ripple has taken a bold step by applying for a U.S. banking license.

If approved, the license could allow Ripple to operate as a regulated financial institution, potentially enabling banks and corporations to hold XRP as a reserve asset. This would mark a historic turning point for mainstream crypto adoption.

Spot XRP ETF Approval 

Multiple spot XRP ETF applications are currently awaiting review by the U.S. SEC. The rulings were originally scheduled between October 18–25, but the U.S. government shutdown delayed the timeline. Once resumed, analysts expect rapid approval cycles, potentially aligning with Ripple’s bank license announcement, creating a “perfect storm” for XRP.

Meanwhile, Theorum Capital has already launched an XRP-linked fund through a 1940s regulatory framework, signaling growing institutional demand even before formal ETF approval.

XRP Price Outlook

Analysts are identifying reversal patterns and bullish setups, with potential price targets near $3.90–$4.00, which would mark a new all-time high. Support remains strong around $1.90, suggesting resilience even after recent market liquidations.

With selling pressure easing and momentum indicators stabilizing, analysts suggest that XRP may be poised for a 37% short-term rally, driven by institutional inflows and renewed market optimism.

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