"Finally Exploded"...XRP Upgraded to a 'Monster Asset' Sucking in Wall Street Money

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Ripple announced that with the resolution of regulatory risks, XRP has entered a 'completely different phase' where institutional funds are now flowing in earnest. Simultaneously, signs of a shifting landscape in the virtual asset market are being detected.

According to The Crypto Basic, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 18 (local time), Ripple stated that XRP has entered a new phase with a surge in institutional adoption after securing regulatory clarity by mid-2025. It explained that with the resolution of regulatory uncertainty, which had long hindered market expansion, accessibility for large investors has significantly improved.

Ripple particularly emphasized that the XRP spot ETF, launched in November 2025, became a decisive turning point. This product recorded over $1 billion in capital inflows by December 2025 after its launch, proving strong institutional demand even in a bear market environment.

Institutional fund inflows are also confirmed by actual investment scale. Ripple stated that global investment bank Goldman Sachs is investing $153.8 million in the XRP spot ETF. This is interpreted as an example showing that XRP is being incorporated into mainstream financial portfolios, moving beyond being a mere retail investor-centric asset.

Ripple anticipates that this trend will accelerate further in the future. Considering that the current market situation is not a bull market, it is highly probable that the scale of institutional fund inflows will expand even more once a full-fledged bull market begins.

Ultimately, it is assessed that with the combination of securing regulatory clarity and the expansion of the ETF market, XRP has entered a turning point, reorganizing from its previous retail investor-centric asset to an institution-centric financial asset.

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