XRP Holds Steady Amid Institutional Outflows and Global Market Turbulence
XRP is showing surprising strength despite broader market caution and a second straight week of institutional outflows. The token rose modestly from $2.194 to $2.264 over the past 24 hours, bucking a trend of hesitation across the digital asset space as global trade tensions escalate.
Markets have been rattled by rising tariffs between major economies, yet XRP continues to demonstrate resilience—supported in part by its growing role in cross-border payments and its inclusion in the U.S. government’s Digital Asset Stockpile initiative, announced in March 2025.
According to CoinShares, institutional investors pulled $28.2 million from XRP-focused products last week. Still, price action suggests retail and strategic buying may be stepping in to fill the gap. The asset has held firm above key support in the $2.190–$2.195 range, even as broader sentiment remains fragile.
Technical Picture: Bullish Signs Emerge
XRP’s chart paints a cautiously bullish picture. A clear uptrend has formed in recent sessions, capped by a strong breakout at 15:00, when the token surged 2.5% on 84.7 million in trading volume. Resistance appeared near $2.284 during the U.S. session, with volume spiking to 39.6 million at that level.
After a brief retreat to $2.255, XRP rebounded strongly in the final hour of trading, rising 0.9% from $2.260 to $2.265. The last 15 minutes saw particularly strong momentum, as higher lows and increasing volume hinted at underlying bullish sentiment heading into the next session.
Strategic Moves by Ripple
Meanwhile, Ripple continues to expand its ecosystem:
- CEO Brad Garlinghouse has denied recent acquisition rumors around Circle but confirmed Ripple’s commitment to RLUSD, a new stablecoin designed for use as on-ledger collateral on the XRP Ledger.
- Ripple’s acquisition of prime brokerage platform Hidden Road points to a growing focus on institutional infrastructure and TradFi integration.
- In the UAE, Ripple has entered the tokenized real estate space, launching pilot programs that bridge physical assets with blockchain-based settlement.
Outlook
With price stability, technical momentum, and ongoing infrastructure development, XRP appears well-positioned to weather short-term market headwinds. While institutional sentiment remains cautious, retail and strategic capital may be laying the groundwork for XRP’s next phase of growth.
