XRP (XRP) — Onchain News & Whale Tracking

USDT, XRP, and XLM currently rank in the top three in terms of trading volume on Upbit.

On September 30th, according to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, the platform trading volume of Upbit has seen a rebound of 28.2%, reaching a total of 25.25 billion US dollars. Among them, the USDT/KRW trading pair accounted for 10.12% of the trading volume and ranked first in the Korean won trading market. The remaining top five in terms of trading volume are: XRP, XPL, FF, BTC.

The SEC has required ETF issuers of LTC, XRP, and others to withdraw their Form 19b-4 filings due to the approval of the new universal listing standard.

On September 29th, as per crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the issuers of LTC, XRP, SOL, ADA, and DOGE ETFs to withdraw their 19b-4 filings. This is because these filings are no longer required after the approval of the generic listing standards. It is reported that the withdrawals may start as early as this week.

Upbit 24-Hour Trading Volume Ranking: XPL, KAITO, MIRA, XRP, BTC Among Top 5

September 28th. According to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, Upbit, which is South Korea's largest exchange, had a trading volume of 1.87 billion USD. The XPL/KRW trading pair accounted for 18.68% of the volume and ranked first in the South Korean won market. The remaining top five in terms of volume are: KAITO, MIRA, XRP, and BTC.

A certain new wallet has taken a short position on both BTC and XRP, with a combined position value exceeding $155 million.

Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF in the US Adds Support for XRP, SOL, and XLM

On September 25th, Hashdex announced on the X platform that its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) has now been expanded to include support for XRP, SOL, and XLM. This expansion enables the product to offer U.S. investors exposure to five cryptocurrencies - BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and XLM - through a single investment vehicle.

Rex-Osprey's XRP and DOGE Spot ETF Sees $54 Million Trading Volume on First Day of Trading

September 19th. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the first-day trading volumes of Rex-Osprey's XRP and DOGE spot ETFs were $37.7 million and $17 million respectively. When compared to the typical trading volume of approximately $1 million for most new ETFs, these new cryptocurrency ETFs are "holding their own."

Bloomberg Analyst: REX-Osprey's issued DOGE Spot ETF and XRP Spot ETF are set to debut today

On September 18th, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas took to social media and stated that the REX-Osprey's DOGE spot ETF and XRP spot ETF are set to be listed on Thursday. Furthermore, the TRUMP spot ETF and BONK spot ETF have also been registered but have not yet disclosed a launch date. It is important to note that in contrast to previous Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs which underwent a lengthy approval process, these funds make use of the 1940 Investment Company Act (commonly referred to as the "40 Act"). This framework offers a more streamlined path for products and includes enhanced investor protection through custody, governance, and transparency. Regulators hold a positive stance towards these features.

Ripple CEO: XRP ETF to be Approved by End of Year, XRP to Be Included in US Crypto Reserves

On September 18th, Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated in an interview that the approval of a spot XRP ETF is "unavoidable." He expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to give the green light to some or all of the pending applications by the end of the year. Currently, companies such as Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Canary have submitted relevant applications. He also anticipates that the XRP token will eventually become a part of the U.S. government's crypto reserves. Analysts are optimistic about the potential for fund inflows into a XRP ETF. The CEO of Crypto.com predicts that these funds will attract $8 billion in inflows in the first year, and JPMorgan Chase has also provided a similar forecast. (Themarketperiodical)

CME to Launch Solana and XRP Futures Options

On September 17th, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is set to launch Solana and XRP futures options on October 13th, 2025.

REX-Osprey? XRP ETF Confirmed to Launch This Week

On September 15th, the REX-Osprey? XRP ETF (XRPR) has made a confirmation that it will commence operations later this week. It will thereby become the first ETF to offer investors the opportunity to gain exposure to the performance of the third-largest cryptocurrency, XRP. This ETF was launched by REX-Osprey?, and the team behind it is also the backstage team of SSK. Earlier today, Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, disclosed in a post that, "As of the present moment, the Dogecoin ETF DOJE is scheduled to launch this Thursday. Simultaneously, the launch of the 40 Act physical XRP ETF XRPR will take place (both are within the same effective prospectus). This also includes Trump and Bonk; however, the specific launch dates for these two have not been announced yet."

Dogecoin ETF DOGE and XRP ETF XRPR are scheduled to launch this Thursday.

On September 15th, Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas disclosed that "As of the present moment, the Dogecoin ETF DOJE is slated to commence on this Thursday. Alongside this, there is the 40 Act spot XRP ETF XRPR (both are included in the same effective S-1 filing). This encompasses Trump and Bonk as well, but their launch dates have not been made public yet." The Rex-Osprey DOGE Spot ETF (coded as DOJE) is structured in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, similar to SSK. A significant number of projects structured under the Securities Act of 1933 are still awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is likely to be the first intentionally assetless ETF in the history of the United States.

Upbit's 24-hour trading volume drops by 22.5%, with DOGE, XRP, and SOL currently ranking in the top three.

September 14th. According to CoinGecko data, in the previous 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume has seen a 22.5% decrease and currently stands at $25.85 billion. Among them, the DOGE/KRW trading pair accounts for 13.6% of the trading volume, leading the Korean won trading market. The remaining top five in order are: XRP, SOL, ETH, LINEA.

Upbit's 24-hour trading volume has decreased by 12.6%, with ETH, XRP, and DOGE currently ranking in the top three.

On September 13th, according to CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, the trading volume on the Upbit platform has witnessed a 12.6% decrease and reached a total of $28.04 billion. In the Korean won (KRW) market, the ETH/KRW trading pair occupies the top position with a trading volume share of 11.79%. The rest of the top five are: XRP, DOGE, SOL, and USDT.

DTCC has now listed FSOL, HBR, and XRPC

On September 12th, according to market information, the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) has placed the Fidelity Solana ETF (FSOL), the Canary Hedera ETF (HBR), and the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) on its list. Although this act does not imply that the ETF has obtained any regulatory approvals or a specific approval result, being listed on the DTCC website is a part of the "standard procedure" for launching a new ETF.

The SEC Delays Review of the Franklin Templeton Spot XRP ETF Application

On September 11th, the U.S. SEC postponed the review of the VanEck Bitcoin ETF application. The original deadline of September 15th was extended to November 14th, 2025.

Upbit's 24-hour Trading Volume Surges, with XRP, ETH, and KAITO Taking the Top Three Spots

On September 9th, according to CoinGecko data, in the previous 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume has experienced a significant surge of 80.2%, reaching $30.80 billion. Among them, the XRP/KRW trading pair accounted for 12.48% of the trading volume and ranked first in the South Korean won market. The remaining top five trading pairs were: ETH, KAITO, SOL, and USDT.

Upbit Platform Trading Volume Rebounds, with ETH, XRP, and RED Ranking Top Three

On September 6th, based on CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume witnessed a significant surge to $20.95 billion, with an increase of 30.8%. Specifically, the ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 17.12% of the volume and ranked first in the Korean won market. The other top five trading pairs were XRP, RED, BTC, and USDT.

Trump's Son to Increase Holdings in Thumzup Holding Company, Plans to Increase Stake in Cryptocurrencies such as DOGE, LTC, SOL, XRP, ETH

On September 5th, it was reported that Thumzup (TZUP), a media company owned by Donald Trump Jr., announced in a shareholder letter that the company had invested $1 million in Bitcoin. The board of directors also authorized additional purchases of DOGE, LTC, SOL, XRP, ETH, and USDC and other cryptocurrencies. Moreover, the company was authorized to purchase 2500 DOGE mining machines, with the potential to acquire an additional 1000 machines in the future. Previously reported by BlockBeats, on August 20th, Thumzup (TZUP) announced its acquisition of Dogehash Technologies in an all-stock deal. The company will be renamed "Dogehash Technologies Holdings, Inc." and is scheduled to trade on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol "XDOG". The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Dogehash's technology partner is the mining machine manufacturer ElphaPex.

24-Hour Spot Funding In/Out Rankings: WLFI Net Outflow of $32.2M, XRP Net Inflow of $16.78M

On September 4th, based on Coinglass data, the top net outflows of funds in the cryptocurrency spot market within the past 24 hours are as follows: The net outflow of BTC is $49 million; The net outflow of WLFI is $32.2 million; The net outflow of SOL is $27 million; The net outflow of DOLO is $22 million; The net outflow of DOGE is $21 million. The top net inflows of funds in the cryptocurrency spot market are as follows: The net inflow of XRP is $16.78 million; The net inflow of HOME is $10 million; The net inflow of ETH is $5.95 million; The net inflow of AAVE is $5.38 million; The net inflow of TRX is $4.2 million.

Webus has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Air China, initiating member access and introducing a future XRP payment solution.

On September 3rd, the AI-driven Mobility Solution Provider Webus International Limited (Webus or the Company, with the Nasdaq code: WETO) announced today that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the international major airline Air China Limited. Air China has more than 60 million PhoenixMiles members worldwide. Through this collaboration, Webus's travel brand Wetour will offer airport transfer and high-end customized driver services to Air China's global passengers and members. Wetour plans to provide Air China's PhoenixMiles members with access to its overseas platform and support for XRP payments. This will enable travelers to enjoy faster settlement, tokenized rewards, and blockchain-supported credentials. These credentials will be directly linked to membership benefits, and the specific implementation will be based on future business development and compliance with regulations.

The ETF Store President: XRP ETF Approval Probability Approaching 100% by 2025

On September 2nd, Nate Geraci, the president of The ETF Store, posted on X and said: "The probability of an XRP ETF being approved in 2025 on Polymarket is 87%. Personally, I think it is closer to 100%. (This is not financial advice.)"

Canary CEO: XRP Recognition on Wall Street Second Only to Bitcoin, XRP Demand Could Soar After ETF Launch

On August 31st, Steven McClurg, the CEO of Canary Capital, stated that the level of recognition of XRP among Wall Street professionals is second only to Bitcoin. If an XRP ETF receives approval from the US SEC, market demand could experience a significant surge. It is reported that Canary Capital submitted a spot XRP ETF registration application in October of the previous year, and it has not yet obtained regulatory approval.

Hyperscale Data is planning to sell common stock to raise $125 million to purchase BTC and XRP

On August 30th, as per PR Newswire, the U.S. listed company Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS) declared that it had set up a "market issuance" equity issuance plan. The company may from time to time sell its common stock in order to raise a total of up to 125 million U.S. dollars. A portion of the proceeds from this fundraising will be utilized to purchase Bitcoin and expand its Michigan data facility. Another part will be used to purchase XRP. The rest will be allocated for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include repaying, refinancing, redeeming, or repurchasing future debt or equity.

Upbit Exchange Trading Volume Rebounds, with XRP, ETH, and SOL Ranking Top Three

On August 30th, according to CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit has rebounded to $4.33 billion, showing a 10.6% increase. Among them, the XRP/KRW trading pair accounted for 16.87% of the trading volume and ranked first in the Korean won market. The remaining top five are: ETH, SOL, BTC, and PYTH.

Japanese gaming giant Gumi plans to invest around $17 million in XRP.

August 29th. The Japanese gaming giant Gumi Inc. announced its plans to acquire XRP valued at 2.5 billion Japanese yen (approximately 17 million US dollars) as part of its endeavors to expand its blockchain business. The company took this decision during a recent board meeting and has now released a press release to make this development known. Previously, on June 13th, as reported by BlockBeats, Gumi purchased Bitcoin worth 1 billion Japanese yen (approximately 6.96 million US dollars).

ZachXBT: No Longer Providing Assistance to XRP Community, as It Has Not Brought Any Value to the Industry

On August 28th, "On-chain Detective" ZachXBT stated in a post that he had previously been involved in assisting with a theft incident triggered by an XRP ledger problem. However, he will no longer offer any assistance to the XRP community. ZachXBT holds the view that the XRP community has not brought any value to the industry apart from providing exit liquidity for insiders and is therefore not worthy of support. He further stated that this perspective also extends to projects such as Cardano (ADA), Pulsechain, and Hedera.

Upbit Trading Volume Continues to Decline: ETH, XRP, BTC Lead the Way

On August 27th, according to CoinGecko data, in the previous 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit slightly decreased to $2.62 billion, with a decline of 25.7%. Among them, the ETH/KRW trading pair took the lead in the Korean won market with a trading volume share of 16.35%, and the other top five in ranking are: XRP, BTC, CRO, SOL.

Upbit Trading Volume Slightly Retreats: ETH, BTC, XRP Remain Top Three

On August 26th, based on CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume saw a slight decrease to $3.274 billion, with a 4.3% reduction. Among them, the ETH/KRW trading pair led the Korean won market with a 19.78% trading volume share. Subsequently, BTC, XRP, USDT, and SOL ranked in the top five.

XRP Market Cap Surpasses Pinduoduo, BlackRock, Xiaomi, and Citigroup

On August 23rd, based on the data of 8marketcap, the market capitalization of XRP ($181.08 billion) exceeded that of Pinduoduo ($180.45 billion), BlackRock ($177.79 billion), Xiaomi ($175.41 billion), and Citigroup ($175.36 billion), temporarily ranking 108th on the global asset market capitalization list.

Several issuers have submitted a revised version of the XRP spot ETF application, adding support for XRP creation and redemption.

On August 23rd, asset management companies such as Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary, CoinShares, Franklin, 21Shares, and WisdomTree all submitted updated statements this Friday regarding their proposed spot XRP ETF. This once again shows the eagerness of financial firms to obtain listing approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart stated that the appearance of these applications is almost definitely in response to feedback from the SEC. This is a good sign, but it is also largely expected. The updated filings seem to have changed the structure of some funds, enabling XRP or cash creation and cash or in-kind redemption instead of just cash creation and redemption.

21SHARES XRP ETF has been registered in Delaware

On August 23rd, according to market information, the 21SHARES XRP ETF has been officially registered in Delaware, the United States.

Upbit Trading Volume Continues to Shrink: XRP, ETH, API3 Currently in Top Three

On August 22nd, based on CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume declined to $1.708 billion, experiencing a decrease of 31.1%. Among them, the XRP/KRW trading pair accounted for 14.64% of the volume and ranked first in the Korean won market. The rest of the top five were: ETH, API3, BTC, and SOL.

Upbit Trading Volume Shrinks Again: ETH, XRP, API3 Currently Top Three

On August 21st, based on CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume decreased to $2.345 billion. The ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 17.98% of the volume and ranked first in the South Korean won market. The remaining top five in terms of trading volume are: XRP, API3, BTC, LINK.

Upbit Exchange Trading Volume Rebounds, ETH, XRP, BTC Hold Top Three Spots

On August 20th, according to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit has rebounded to $2.922 billion, showing a 11.9% increase. Among them, the ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 17.22% of the volume and ranked first in the Korean won market. The remaining top five were: XRP, BTC, API3, ADA.

Coinbase Launches SOL and XRP Perpetual Contracts

On August 18th, Coinbase Futures officially announced on social media that U.S. traders are now able to access SOL and XRP perpetual futures contracts on the Coinbase exchange and obtain 5x leverage in a secure and regulated environment.

ETH, XRP, and CYBER currently rank in the top three in Upbit's Korean Won market trading volume leaderboard

On August 18th, based on CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit has rebounded to $2.521 billion, showing a 24-hour increase of 76.0%. Among them, the ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 15.95% of the trading volume and ranked first in the Korean won market. The remaining top five are: XRP, CYBER, STRIKE, BTC.

Upbit Trading Volume Continues to Shrink: ETH, XRP, ADA Currently in Top Three

On August 17th, based on CoinGecko data, in the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume has decreased to $14.68 billion. Among them, the ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 15.14% of the volume and ranked first in the Korean won trading market. The other top five in terms of volume are: XRP, ADA, BTC, PROVE.

Upbit's 24-hour Trading Volume Drops by 15.6%: XRP, ETH, BTC Currently Top Three

On August 14th, according to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit has dropped to $3.906 billion, experiencing a 15.6% decrease. Among them, the XRP/KRW trading pair held the largest trading volume share at 15.57%, and the other top five were: ETH, BTC, SOL, DOGE.

Hyperliquid Whale Significantly Reduces Short Position, While Another Whale Suffers Major Losses of Over $10 Million from Shorting XRP and SUI

Upbit's 24-hour trading volume drops by 25%: XRP, ETH, BTC currently in the top three

On August 11th, according to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, Upbit's trading volume declined to $3.12 billion, representing a 25% decrease. Among them, the XRP/KRW trading pair took the lead with a 13.42% trading volume share, followed by ETH, BTC, PROVE, and ENA in the top five.

Upbit's daily trading volume surges over 45%: ETH, XRP, and PROVE currently hold the top three positions

On August 10th, according to CoinGecko data, within the past 24 hours, the trading volume on Upbit surged to $3.879 billion, experiencing a daily increase of 45.7%. The ETH/KRW trading pair accounted for 16.1% of the volume and ranked first. Next came XRP, PROVE, BTC, and SOL.

On-Chain Data: Whales Acquired Over 50 Million XRP in the Last 48 Hours

On August 9th, cryptocurrency analyst @ali_charts presented on-chain data indicating that within the past 48 hours, whales collectively enhanced their XRP holdings by more than 50 million coins.

DWP Management has announced that its fund has raised approximately $200 million since April, all in XRP.

On August 9th, Digital Wealth Partners Management, LLC (DWP Management) made an announcement today. It stated that since April, its series of private investment funds have successfully raised approximately $200 million in funding. As a private fund manager that accepts investments in digital assets, all in-kind contributions up to now have been made in XRP.

BlackRock: Currently, there are no plans to launch XRP or SOL ETFs

On Friday, August 9th, BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, explicitly stated to The Block that there is currently no plan to launch XRP or SOL ETFs. A spokesperson for the company said: "BlackRock currently has no arrangements to introduce XRP or SOL ETFs." Currently, BlackRock's listed cryptocurrency ETF products only include Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is worth noting that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is evaluating multiple XRP ETF application proposals and is also reviewing dozens of cryptocurrency ETFs including SOL, DOGE, and others. During the Trump administration, the SEC showed a more open attitude towards digital assets, and the market interprets that the possibility of these funds being approved is increasing.

NASDAQ-listed company Trident Digital plans to raise $500 million to establish a corporate XRP reserve

On August 8th, the Nasdaq-listed company Trident Digital Tech Holdings (TDTH) announced today that it has the intention to apply for a stablecoin operational license in multiple African countries with the aim of promoting the application of RLUSD in the African market. Additionally, the company plans to raise $5 billion in order to establish a corporate XRP reserve pool so as to enhance the integration with the Ripple ecosystem. The company is currently in the early stages of discussions with regulatory agencies and financial institutions in different countries and is anticipated to commence the phased deployment in pilot countries by the middle of 2026.

XRP Futures Trading Volume Surges 208% in 24 Hours, Open Interest Up 15%

On August 8th, according to glassnode, the trading volume of XRP futures witnessed a significant surge. The 24-hour trading volume increased by 208% and reached $12.4 billion, surpassing SOL's $9.6 billion. The open interest rose to $5.9 billion (+15%). glassnode's analysis stated that the current positive funding rate in the market indicates a large number of long positions. This could potentially increase the liquidation risk in case of a price decline.

Cumulative Profits of Nearly $54 Million: Whale Smart Money Increased Bitcoin Long Position by Over 40x in Less Than Half an Hour, and Shorted SOL and XRP by 20x Each

August 8th. Based on on-chain data, a whale has recently increased their Bitcoin long position by more than 40 times within less than half an hour, raising their holdings by 158.32 BTC. The current value of their holdings is $30.46 million, and the average entry price is $117,170. Meanwhile, the whale opened a 20-times short position on SOL and XRP, with holdings amounting to $13.66 million and $1.19 million respectively. This address still holds a 10-times long position on BNB at present. The whale has achieved a nearly $54 million profit on Hyperliquid.

Viewpoint: BlackRock to Submit XRP Spot ETF Application to SEC

On August 8th, according to Nate Geraci, who is the President of The ETF Store. After the Ripple appeal is resolved, BlackRock is going to submit an XRP ETF application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to promote the portfolio diversification of cryptocurrency ETFs. Nate Geraci pointed out that it would be unreasonable for BlackRock to ignore other crypto assets. If BlackRock fails to do so, it is as if it is telling the market that only BTC and ETH have value.

Shitcoins See Bull Run: Pendle Surges by 27.51%, XRP Spikes 11% as Lawsuit Ends

On August 8th, based on HTX market data, since Bitcoin broke through $117,000 this morning and Ethereum broke through $3,900, altcoins witnessed a general surge. These include: - BIO with a 24-hour gain of 47.86% and currently priced at $0.09. - BB with a 24-hour gain of 42.94% and currently priced at $0.1448. - PENDLE with a 24-hour gain of 27.51% and currently priced at $5.1. - ORCA with a 24-hour gain of 21.24% and currently priced at $2.6. - FXS with a 24-hour gain of 15.28% and currently priced at $2.94. - XLM with a 24-hour gain of 14.34% and currently priced at $0.4566. - LDO with a 24-hour gain of 12.07% and currently priced at $1.048. - XRP with a 24-hour gain of 11.13% and currently priced at $3.31. - LINK with a 24-hour gain of 10.46% and currently priced at $18.38.

CryptoQuant Research Chief: XRP Whale is accelerating token movement to CEX, price may face short-term pressure

On August 8th, Julio Moreno, the Head of Research at CryptoQuant, pointed out that as XRP whales expedited the transfer of assets to exchanges, the price of the token might encounter short-term pressure. "A sudden inflow of whale funds into exchanges can indicate a price turning point because these large holders may begin to sell off," Moreno said. CryptoQuant data reveals that as of Thursday, the 30-day moving average of XRP whales transferring to exchanges has risen from 141 million coins in early July to 260 million coins. Whale activity has a substantial impact on market sentiment. Moreno further added that in July, XRP's price declined after a surge in whale fund inflows. It is worth noting that on July 18th, the day when XRP reached a historical high, whales transferred 660 million tokens to exchanges, and in the subsequent week, the price dropped back to $3.