XRP is stealing the spotlight again as speculation around the Spot XRP ETF intensifies. Investors are closely watching XRP price actions with the US SEC streamlining its approval of Crypto ETFs and multiple decisions in October 2025. While the overall market volatility that has dragged Bitcoin and Ethereum is low, XRP prices have been successful, trading around $2.88 as they continue to flow into XRP-based investment vehicles.
But what really drives XRP’s resilience? And how can ETFs reconstruct their trajectory in the coming weeks?
ETF hype is heated
- The decision for the six-spot XRP ETFs will be in line between October 18th and 25th (Grayscale, Bitwise, 21shares, WisdomTree, etc.).
- The forecast market is currently priced at odds above 99%, at least some XRP ETFs are approved this year.
- The SEC has already removed the delay notification, and the Rex-Sosprey XRP ETF lives in the US and indicates that the door is open.
Price impact: The ETF narrative promotes optimism that demand for institutions will skyrocket. ETF issuers need to purchase XRP directly from the market, so they can see XRP squeeze their supply. This sets the stage for a bullish price breakout.
Inflows into XRP funds
- Coinshares data showed $93 million inflows into XRP investment products last week, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF showed more than $1.1 billion inflows.
- XRP is currently one of the few major assets attracting fresh capital.
Price impact: Consistent inflows increase investor confidence, increase purchasing pressure and offset the wider crypto debilitating.
Whale accumulation
- The report shows 120m XRP that whales have accumulated over the past three days.
- Such accumulation usually indicates that large players are positioned ahead of big moves (ETF approved speculation).
Impact on price: Whale activity reduces circulating supply and strengthens support levels. This accumulation of nearly $2.80 suggests that whales will soon expect positive catalysts.
XRP price analysis for October 2025
Regardless of multiple failed attempts, the XRP forces appear to be poised to outweigh the price-critical resistance. The token is on a parabolic orbit, but in the opposite direction, which can cause concern. Additionally, the current price action shows the formation of cup and handle patterns with a neckline of about $3.02. However, purchasing pressure appears to be declining, which could prevent bulls from securing above this range.
XRP is trading nearly $2.87 and is consolidating within the upward channel after regaining support of $2.75. MACD shows mild bullish momentum, while Stoch RSI has been cooled from overbuying, suggesting short-term integration. Resistance is between $2.95-$3.02. The breakout could be eligible for October’s $3.60-$3.62. Failure to clear this zone will put the pullback at $2.75 due to a breakdown that extends the loss to $2.40. Overall, XRP trends remain more discreetly bullish than the main ETF-driven catalysts.
Will XRP price reach $5 in October 2025?
If it reaches $5 in October 2025, it will depend heavily on the outcome of the upcoming SEC XRP ETF ruling. Technically, the XRP shows strength above $2.75 and could ralise towards $3.60-3.62 if bullish momentum continues. However, breaking $5 requires a confirmed ETF approval with significant institutional influx and sustained whale accumulation. A sharp move from $4-4.20 is realistic under favorable conditions, but $5 will look ambitious in the near future, unless ETF-driven demand narrows down exceptional supply.