XRP News Today: Optimism for XRP ETF Faces Challenges from Whale Sell-Offs and Negative Market Indicators

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XRP News Today: Optimism for XRP ETF Faces Challenges from Whale Sell-Offs and Negative Market Indicators

Bitget-RWA2025/11/01 08:58

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- Virtu Financial's Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.05 and $467M revenue exceeded estimates, but its stock underperformed the S&P 500 with a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell). - XRP faces intensified whale selling (140M tokens sold) and bearish technical signals, yet regulatory progress and pending ETF approvals drive institutional adoption. - Virtu holds $63M in XRP, contrasting with competitors like Solana, as cross-border payment dynamics and institutional allocations shape market competition. - Analysts remain divided: ETF ap

Virtu Financial (VIRT) delivered impressive results for the third quarter, exceeding both profit and revenue forecasts, while the

XRP

market contended with increased whale activity and ongoing regulatory shifts. The electronic trading company reported adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share, topping the

Zacks Consensus Estimate

of $0.97 per share, and recorded $467.02 million in revenue—an 11.16% rise above projections, as detailed in its

earnings release

. Despite these strong numbers, Virtu’s stock has lagged behind the S&P 500 this year, and its Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) points to possible short-term headwinds.

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At the same time, Ripple’s XRP token is navigating a volatile environment. Whale selling has intensified, with major holders unloading more than 140 million XRP in recent days, according to

on-chain data

. This data also showed that whales acquired 30 million XRP between October 20 and 21, reflecting mixed market sentiment. The token’s price has been unstable, with technical signals hinting at a possible correction, and a recent

price report

pointed to increased trading activity. Analyst Ali Martinez observed that the

TD Sequential tool

, a historically reliable indicator for trend reversals, issued a sell alert as XRP approached $2.50.

On the regulatory front, recent developments have provided some optimism. Ripple’s settlement with the SEC in August 2025 and the anticipated approval of

seven U.S. spot XRP ETFs

have sparked greater institutional interest. Blockchain analytics provider Messari noted that XRP’s market capitalization reached a record $170.3 billion in the third quarter, while real-world asset (RWA) issuance on the XRP Ledger jumped 215% from the previous quarter. Institutions such as Trident Digital and Webus International have invested over $800 million in XRP through Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), further strengthening its institutional foothold.

Virtu Financial’s involvement with XRP adds further complexity. The company holds $63 million worth of XRP as part of its broader liquidity and execution services. This position stands in contrast to Western Union’s recent

pivot to Solana

for its USDPT stablecoin, citing Solana’s speed and lower transaction costs. While XRP continues to play a key role in international payments, rivals such as

Solana

are increasingly appealing to established financial players.

Experts remain split on XRP’s short-term outlook. Optimists point to the potential for ETF approvals, with Polymarket odds at 99% for approval by the end of the year. Should this occur,

ETF inflows

could drive XRP’s price into the $3.40–$4.20 range, according to market analysts. On the other hand, bearish signals remain, as the TD Sequential indicator and continued whale selling hint at a possible decline toward $2.00.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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