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XRP has surged over 6% in the past 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin amid a wave of positive news. Institutional adoption through new ETFs and CME futures, combined with strong whale accumulation and a major legal victory for Ripple, has fueled XRP’s rally. As of April 30, 2025, 00:45 PM, XRP is traded at $2.
30 and Bitcoin at $95,385. It has been a promising start to the week for cryptocurrencies, but one token has taken center stage: XRP. XRP increased by over 6.
2% in the last 24 hours, thereby overtaking even the gains of Bitcoin, and is now one of the main drivers of the current crypto rally. This kind of momentum is orchestrated by a potent cocktail of regulatory triumphs, launches of financial products, targets of whale accumulation, and strong network fundamentals - the nuts and bolts rather than just hype. ETF Approval Brings Institutional Interest A key driver of XRP’s breakout has been the approval of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would track the performance of the token.
ProShares Trust, one of the world’s largest ETF issuers, filed a prospectus in January with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for three leveraged funds: Ultra XRP ETF , Short XRP ETF, and Ultra Short XRP ETF.
Such funds will primarily allow investors to bet on XRP’s price movements via futures contracts, providing them with considerable flexibility without requiring them to trade the actual cryptocurrency. Notably, the SEC did not raise any objections to ProShares' filing, thereby providing a pathway for the continuation of the funds. With that, XRP shoots into the limelight for mainstream acceptance and avails institutional money flowing into that asset via regulated channels.
Other ETF issuers, such as Teucrium, have launched a 2x Daily Long XRP ETF, which has had strong demand from the outset. "This growing interest on the part of investors for crypto exposure secured and regulated will be a continuing theme," reported Sal Gilbertie, CEO of Teucrium. CME Group Boosts Crypto Futures Another major institutional win for XRP was the announcement that the CME Group , the world's largest derivatives marketplace, would offer XRP futures starting on May 19, 2025.
The CME offers futures contracts on Bitcoin and Ether, and the introduction of XRP futures is a significant step in legitimizing the token. Futures trading can provide liquidity, attracting sophisticated trading houses with a bullish interest in XRP. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse rejoiced in the announcement on social media, calling it "an incredibly important step in the continued growth of the XRP market.
" Legal Clarity Cleared the Path The bright future now facing XRP would not have been possible without this hard-earned legal victory earlier this year. The SEC officially dropped its case against Ripple Labs in March 2025, ending years of uncertainty that had hung heavily over the price of XRP. Ripple had been accused of selling XRP as an unregistered security.
Garlinghouse called the dismissal "a resounding victory for Ripple, and for crypto." The ruling restored XRP's reliability in retail and institutional markets. On-Chain Data Displays Increasing Strength XRP’s on-chain metrics tell a bullish story.
Whales' wallets, holding 10 million to 100 million XRP, raised their holdings significantly throughout April, only to rise from 10.91% to 11.83% of the total circulating supply, according to Brave New Coin.
Exchange inflows, which act as a leading indicator of selling pressure, drop sharply, indicating instead that whales and large holders are transferring assets into cold storage rather than preparing to sell. Meanwhile, XRP's funding rates across top futures platforms, such as Bitget, remain neutral, indicating a balanced market sentiment. Macro Factors: Crypto on the Rise Again While XRP's narrative is compelling, other macroeconomic factors are also in play.
Ned Davis Research analysts noted that Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market perform best when the U.S. government is running a deficit.
With the latest budget reconciliation bill expected to add $5 trillion to the debt ceiling, this could mean a prolonged upside for riskier assets, such as cryptocurrencies. On the other hand, easing global trade tensions and signs of stabilizing inflation are putting market sentiment back on the riskier side. Bitcoin, for one, remains firmly above $95,000, with Ethereum and Solana also posting gains.
The crypto market cap hovers just below the $3 trillion mark, signaling the return of investor confidence. Is XRP Just Beginning? XRP now finds itself in a unique position following an impressive launch of ETFs and future products , whale accumulation, legal clarity, and macro tailwinds. Analysts believe XRP may soon break the resistance at $2.
70 and potentially reach new all-time highs above $3. With funding rates still neutral, volatility may increase as futures activity heats up. For now, XRP's rebound in 2025 is a powerful reminder that crypto comebacks can be both sudden and spectacular.
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