The price of XRP bounced above $2.40 earlier in the week as fresh fundamentals offset recent market turmoil. Ripple expands its institutional reach by acquiring GTreaury to connect XRP and tokenized assets to corporate cash flow, liquidity and risk.
Similarly, reports point to a planned $1 billion digital asset treasury initiative focused on XRP accumulation and liquidity support, along with fresh partnerships such as Absa Bank in South Africa and pilot projects working with DBS Bank and Franklin Templeton.
Even the political backdrop is getting more heated, with a formal petition filed with the SEC advocating for a macro framework in which XRP acts as a neutral, institutional settlement bus for CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, signaling growing interest in XRP’s wholesale utility.
XRP's price trends to the upside after a edged decline on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview
Growing volumes and interests in derivatives augment liquidity
On a chain and market data demonstrate improved participation. Spot trading volume surged as the XRP price surged 5% in 24 hours, suggesting buyer re-engagement after a historic drop in leverage.
On regulated markets, CME data highlights a breakout year for XRP futures and options, with record open interest and a growing base of immense institutional holders.
This dual backdrop, stronger cash market activity and greater derivative liquidity, can compress spreads, reduce slippage and make it easier for institutions to leverage size.
Meanwhile, Ripple announced a $200,000 bounty for its XRPL loan package, a signal to banks and treasurers that enterprise-level security and governance remain priorities.
Xrp Price Levels to Watch on the Path to $5
From a technical point of view, XRP price is struggling with layered resistance levels, starting with the 20-day SMA near $2.66, then $2.80-$3.00, and the previous cycle zone around $3.10-$3.19.
Clearing them on high volume would open the price towards USD 3.50-3.84 (former ATH), where a decisive breakout could trigger an augment in momentum and push targets towards USD 5 in a favorable market.
On the other hand, initial support is at $2.32 and its loss threatens a retest at $2.10. Momentum indicators (RSI/MACD) have stabilized on oversold readings, suggesting room for growth if spot demand continues and Bitcoin’s rebound continues.
If the XRP price confidently recovers to $2.66 and $2.80 and institutions continue to add prices via Treasuries and futures, the $3-5 range in the next bull phase would be achievable, while failure to sustain $2.32-$2.10 would delay the schedule. As liquidity rebuilds, risk management around these levels remains indispensable.
Cover photo from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
