- XRP price surged 11%, reaching $3.34 amid rising trader interest.
- Dismissal of appeals by Ripple Labs and the SEC has provided new legal clarity for XRP.
- President Trump’s executive order aims to expand 401(k) options, including digital assets like XRP.
- Trading volume exceeded 300 million as institutional buyers increased positions following the legal update.
- Implementation of 401(k) investment changes may not begin until 2026, but current sentiment is already shifting.
Ripple XRP experienced a notable price increase, climbing 11% to hit $3.34 as developments in regulatory matters and retirement investment policies drove market interest. The surge follows recent action in the United States, where President Trump signed an executive order designed to open 401(k) retirement accounts to digital assets, potentially broadening access for both retail and institutional investors.
Trading activity in XRP escalated, with volume moving beyond 300 million tokens. This jump corresponds with the end of legal uncertainty after both Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) jointly agreed to dismiss their appeals, resolving long-standing disputes. “Following the Commission’s vote today, the SEC and Ripple formally filed directly with the Second Circuit to dismiss their appeals,” said Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple.
Technical analysis points to strong support above $3.10, with resistance forming near $3.33. Market analysts are adjusting XRP price outlooks with some flagging targets between $8 and $15 after these changes, though they note ongoing volatility. The executive order’s instructions for the Labor Department could make digital assets a standard choice in retirement planning, expanding options under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
The directive is intended to ease restrictions and allow a wider set of investment products, such as cryptocurrencies, in the $12 trillion retirement market. While changed rules may not be finalized until 2026, speculation about easier access is already affecting market behavior. According to Lisa Gomez, former assistant secretary of labor for employee benefits security: “It’s going to be more complicated. For the right people under the right circumstances, with the right support and education, it could be helpful.”
Global institutional demand is increasing, shown by Japan’s SBI Holdings filing for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to XRP. The combined effect of regulatory progress and new investment pathways supports optimism for XRP, although risks related to market shifts remain.
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