XRP News Update: Regulatory Hurdles Challenge XRP’s ETF Surge—Is $10 Within Reach?

XRP, Ripple's digital currency, is once again in the spotlight as investors look forward to a possible sharp price surge, fueled by institutional interest, new ETF offerings, and positive technical signals. Recent figures indicate

has attracted $28 million in inflows over the past week, , and experts in the field anticipate substantial investments from structured financial products. The asset's value has climbed above $2.50, but it is experiencing short-term fluctuations as traders evaluate its ongoing strength .

One major factor boosting sentiment is the introduction of the

(XRPC), which within just a few hours after its launch on November 13. Despite this strong start, XRP's price in the next 24 hours, reflecting a typical "sell-the-news" market reaction. as one of the standout launches for 2025, with James Seyffart suggesting it could compete with Bitwise's Solana ETF in trading activity. This move fits into a larger trend of institutional engagement, to include XRP.

Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, has heightened expectations by

in its first year. Sharing his outlook on social media, Marszalek highlighted the growing trust in XRP among institutional players, especially as mainstream finance increasingly adopts digital assets. XRP's market liquidity and valuation, establishing it as a key asset in regulated crypto investment portfolios.

At the same time, XRP's role is expanding beyond just speculative trading. The launch of a new liquid staking solution, mXRP, on the

Chain now enables holders to earn returns on their XRP through DeFi platforms. Created by , Midas, and , for generating yield while retaining control over assets. This development is expected to boost demand for XRP, in wrapped XRP.

Technical analysis indicates that XRP's upward movement may still be in its early phase. The token is trading above its 200-period EMA at $2.49,

, suggesting moderate bullish momentum. On the other hand, to $3.36 billion, down from a peak of $9 billion in October, reflecting a more cautious approach from traders. traders will need to adopt a more risk-tolerant stance, as the subdued open interest points to a lack of strong conviction in a sustained bull market.

, predicting $8 billion in ETF-driven inflows for XRP. These forecasts, together with regulatory shifts under the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies, have led to speculation that XRP could soon break past the $10 mark. due to ongoing regulatory ambiguity, as the SEC's position on XRP's status continues to change.

The combination of ETF demand, yield-generating innovations, and technical strength is making XRP a central focus in the digital asset space. Although short-term swings remain, the merging of institutional support and new use cases could ultimately trigger the anticipated explosive growth.