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Ripple has affirmed that institutional settlements around the globe will be jointly powered by RLUSD and XRP. This update comes at a time when XRP price is moving around critical liquidity levels that are influenced by institutional activity. According to analysts, these actions may characterize either the recovery or further correction of XRP.
Smart Money Liquidity Sweeps Shape XRP Price Movements
According to market analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, the current XRP price pattern reflects the Smart Money Concept (SMC). This model shows how institutional traders can use liquidity to fill large orders before a breakout. His chart indicates two phases, or a buy-side and sell-side liquidity sweep, during which retail traders often get caught by the price reversal.
He noted that these liquidity zones reveal where “smart money” collects positions. Large players then cause the price to move in the chosen direction when both sides have been caught in liquidity. This trend is usually the culmination of a consolidation period and the start of a new trend.
EGRAG noted that the actual story is price action and that indicators come later. The liquidity sweeps of late around the $ 2.20 zone indicate that institutional accumulation can be taking place. Should the market restore balance, XRP may increase to $2.50.
EGRAG believed that these patterns demonstrated how the recent weakness of XRP could be a strategic move. During times of uncertainty, institutions tend to accumulate, providing long-term support. As the liquidity is cleared, XRP price could make a sharp move, which would become a subsequent significant increase.
RLUSD and XRP as Global Settlement Partners
Interestingly, Ripple announced that RLUSD, its USD-backed stablecoin, and XRP will jointly drive institutional settlements. With a market cap of $1 billion, RLUSD is already 1:1 pegged against the U.S. dollar and can be used as a reliable stablecoin by enterprises.
The company stated that RLUSD and XRP would collaborate to ensure that transactions are faster and completely regulatory. The system will be connected to Ripple Prime, GTreasury, and Rail to form a continuous cross-border payment.
According to Crypto analyst Steph, this proves that Ripple is shifting its focus from innovation to global financial infrastructure. He stated that the partnership will enable faster and more cost-effective cross-border payments and increased transparency.
The timing of the Ripple announcement also supported the liquidity theory of EGRAG. He proposed that institutions tend to purchase in slow market conditions prior to big news. As RLUSD is a fact, institutions were able to gain exposure, enhancing the usefulness of XRP on-chain and its rebound.
Grayscale’s XRP ETF Amendment
There is increasing institutional momentum around XRP. Grayscale submitted an amendment to its XRP ETF on November 3, 2025, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The update revitalizes efforts to develop a regulated product that allows investors to gain exposure to XRP.
Analyst X Finance Bull thought that Wall Street was potentially holding down the price of XRP to accumulate prior to approval. He indicated that the ETF would introduce great liquidity in the asset after it had cleared.
The Securities Act of 1933 filing categorizes XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum‘s ETF paths. The emergence is an added boost to the institutional adoption story of Ripple. At the time of launching the ETF, both the traditional and crypto-native investors might be attracted.
XRP Price Struggles to Hold Support
However, the broader crypto market is under pressure. A total of 4% of capitalization was decreased on November 4, 2025, to reach 3.45 trillion. Bitcoin fell to less than $105,000, and the XRP price dropped by 6% to approximately $2.25 before rebounding.
Analyst CasiTrades reported that XRP price was not able to remain above the 2.68-2.84 resistance band, and is currently targeting the $2.31 level. The structure is similar to previous subwave patterns, with the $2.04 and $1.72 being the probable support levels.
She pointed out that the level of 2.00 is critical in determining the next direction of XRP. A decline below prolonged losses, whereas maintaining above might bring in new buyers.
