XRP Price Awaits ETF Catalyst Near $3: Can It Hit $10 in 2025?

XRP is at the center of investor attention once again as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to decide on six XRP ETF applications in October. With filings from major players like Grayscale, Bitwise, and WisdomTree, the outcome could reshape XRP’s trajectory into year-end.

Traders are closely watching the $3 breakout zone, much like Outset PR monitors media performance data to craft market-fit campaigns. Just as investors position ahead of catalysts, Outset PR leverages analytics and trend mapping to ensure strategies align with market momentum.

ETF Decisions Loom

Between October 18–25, 2025, the SEC will rule on multiple XRP spot ETF proposals. Approval would not only open the door for significant institutional inflows, but also cement XRP’s regulatory legitimacy after years of uncertainty.

Such a development could broaden access for traditional investors who have been sidelined, while offering existing crypto participants a new vehicle for exposure. The ETF catalyst is particularly potent given the precedent: in 2024, Bitcoin ETF approvals fueled 40–60% rallies ahead of decisions, sparking optimism that XRP could see a similar trajectory.

Market Positioning and Volume Spike

Speculation around ETF approval is already evident. XRP’s 24-hour trading volume surged 57% to $4.7 billion, suggesting traders are positioning ahead of the SEC’s ruling.

At present, XRP trades at $2.91, sitting above its 7-day SMA ($2.83) but struggling to reclaim the 30-day SMA ($2.92). The market’s indecision reflects anticipation of a catalyst, with price action compressing near the psychological $3 barrier.

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Technical Outlook

Source: coinmarketcap 

The charts reveal a key battleground. Fibonacci retracement points to resistance at $3.07 (23.6%), while a breakout could open the door toward $3.48 (July’s high).

If bulls fail to sustain momentum, XRP risks slipping to $2.81 (78.6% Fib), with deeper downside extending to $2.75.

The RSI at 46.45 reflects neutral conditions, showing neither overbought pressure nor oversold relief. This suggests XRP could move sharply in either direction depending on ETF headlines.

Can XRP Reach $10 in 2025?

For XRP to hit $10 by year-end, multiple tailwinds must align:

1. ETF Approvals — unlocking institutional demand comparable to Bitcoin’s ETF-driven surge.

2. Broader Market Strength — sustained risk appetite across crypto assets.

3. Regulatory Clarity — SEC approval itself would mark a watershed moment in XRP’s legal battle, improving sentiment.

While the path to $10 would require a more than 3x move from current levels, XRP’s historical volatility and precedent from Bitcoin ETF rallies make the scenario plausible—if approvals come through and liquidity accelerates.

XRP Price Outlook

In the weeks ahead, all eyes remain on the SEC. For now, XRP is trading sideways near $3, waiting for a catalyst that could determine whether it consolidates further or breaks into a new bull phase.

ETF approvals could be the spark that transforms XRP from a range-bound asset into one of the year’s biggest gainers. But until then, traders should watch the $3 breakout zone closely—it may hold the key to whether XRP climbs toward $3.50, or risks sliding back under $2.80.

Conclusion

As anticipation builds, the SEC’s ruling may determine whether XRP consolidates further or rallies toward the long-anticipated $10 target. Institutional demand, regulatory clarity, and ETF approvals will shape the outcome. The situation underscores how signals, whether in markets or communications, must be read with precision. Outset PR applies the same principle to PR campaigns—tracking trends, mapping performance, and engineering visibility that fits the moment. In both trading and storytelling, success comes from timing strategy to the shifts that matter most.

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