Ripple #XRP News Update – December 4, 2025

Ripple and #XRP are entering December with a powerful mix of institutional momentum and short-term market pressure, creating a tug-of-war that has traders closely watching the next move.

XRP ETFs Near $1 Billion Milestone

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), launched just last month, continue to surge with strong inflows from traditional finance.

Net Inflows: U.S.-listed XRP ETFs have attracted $874 million over 13 straight trading days.

Total Assets: Combined ETF holdings now stand at $906 million, putting the $1 billion mark within reach.

Major Adoption: In a major shift, Vanguard has listed XRP spot ETFs on its platform, opening the door for broader mainstream accessibility.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse added to the enthusiasm, stating that institutional demand is “just getting started,” noting that crypto still represents only a small portion of the global ETF market.

Market & On-Chain Overview

As of December 4, XRP is trading around $2.17–$2.20.

On-Chain Activity: XRP Ledger velocity recently hit a yearly high, though this was followed by a sharp drop in daily transactions—suggesting the spike may have been temporary.

Futures Market: Open Interest (OI) has climbed to $3.85 billion, reflecting increased participation from retail traders.

Technical Outlook: Short-Term Pressures

Despite strong institutional tailwinds, technical indicators reflect near-term challenges:

Below Key Averages: #xrp remains under important moving averages between $2.31–$2.49, signaling short-term bearish pressure.

Support Level: The crucial support to watch is $2.17; a sustained drop could push price toward the $2.00 psychological level.

Resistance Level: Bulls need a clean breakout above $2.22 to