XRP price decreases by 1.376% amidst increase in institutional investment
XRP, the digital asset, experienced a 1.376% decline, bringing its price to $2.78 after being reclassified by the SEC as a digital commodity in August 2025. This reclassification played a vital role in reducing regulatory uncertainties that surrounded XRP and subsequently triggered an upsurge in institutional investment. Ripple Labs, the entity overseeing XRP infrastructure, witnessed a significant influx of institutional investments post-reclassification. It was evident through the increase in XRP’s futures open interest, surpassing $1 billion, indicating heightened interest from institutional traders across various markets.
In light of the evolving regulatory landscape, Amplify Investments, a U.S.-based asset manager with $12.6 billion in assets, filed for an XRP Monthly Option Income ETF with the SEC, aimed at launching in November. This ETF was designed to allocate 80% of its assets to XRP instruments and 20% to Treasuries or cash-like assets, aligning with an increase in crypto ETF applications. Such filings are a reflection of the adjustment in rules governing ETF creations post-July 2025. Analysts have pointed out a growing focus on institutional crypto investments, with several ETF applications awaiting approval. The approval of the XRP ETF has the potential to draw significant institutional interest, reshaping the crypto investment landscape.
Gumi Inc., a prominent tech firm based in Tokyo, disclosed plans to invest $17 million in XRP from September 2025 to February 2026 to enhance global blockchain payment services. This strategic investment underscores XRP’s growing role in international finance, expected to impact market sentiment positively and boost RippleNet adoption in cross-border transactions. Supported by SBI Holdings, Gumi’s move signifies confidence in XRP’s efficacy in facilitating cross-border settlements. It underscores the increasing influence of blockchain in global finance, emphasizing XRP’s utility in cross-border transactions.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) concluded the second quarter of 2025 with a record $131.6 million RWA market cap, driven by new assets announced during the XRPL Apex event in Singapore. Although network metrics in the second quarter exhibited a general decline, total addresses saw a 4% quarter-on-quarter increase from 6.3 million to 6.5 million. However, daily engagement metrics showed a slowdown, with average daily active addresses dropping by 41.2% and total new addresses decreasing by 46.2%. Despite this, year-over-year figures remain strong, with average daily active addresses up by 165.5% and new addresses increasing by 219.8%.
NFT activity on the network witnessed a robust recovery in Q2, with a significant increase in daily average total transactions, primarily attributed to a tenfold surge in NFT minting. Whale investors also displayed confidence by adding 340 million XRP coins to their holdings over two weeks, indicating a positive outlook amid price volatility. This accumulation suggests a strong belief in the long-term potential of XRP, despite short-term fluctuations.
