XRP price has bounced back from a critical multi-month support level. The top-tier altcoin has recovered from its multi-month support level of around $2.2 after the recent crypto market downturn.
XRP Price Bottoms Out; Bullish Thesis
Following the October 11, 2025 crypto crash, which wiped out $20 billion from leveraged traders, XRP has retested its support level around $2.2 three times. However, it has faced resistance near $2.6, primarily due to the broader crypto market conditions.
In the daily timeframe, XRP/USD pair is showing signs of a potential reversal pattern. Despite forming lower lows, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been diverging upwards, indicating a possible market turnaround.
Institutional Investors Build on XRP
Ripple builds infrastructure for XRP mainstream adoption
With the U.S. SEC lawsuit resolved, Ripple is now focusing on developing infrastructure for XRP adoption. Institutional investors are diversifying their crypto holdings beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum following regulatory clarity in the U.S.
Throughout the year, Ripple has acquired strategic companies to facilitate institutional investment in XRP. Notable acquisitions include Hidden Road, GTreasury, and Rail, all aimed at expanding the use of XRP.
During the Swell 2025 event, Ripple announced partnerships with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to utilize RLUSD on the XRP Ledger for on-chain fiat transactions. Additionally, a $500 million investment at a $40 billion valuation was secured, led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities.
Spot XRP ETFs and DAT Bets on XRP Ahead of Fed’s QE
Institutional investors are increasingly investing in XRP through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies. The listing of spot XRP ETFs is expected to proceed under generic listing standards despite the U.S. government shutdown.
The growing demand for XRP among institutional investors is set to be boosted by the anticipated Fed’s Quantitative Easing (QE) measures.
