The token, currently trading around $2.22, remains resilient at its $2.20 support zone

In one of the most notable developments in recent XRP news, the likelihood of a spot XRP Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval has surged to 85%

The price of XRP is holding strong above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), forming a strong confluence of support at the $2.20 level, according to technical analysis.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator flashed a bullish crossover on April 12, providing further support for the outlook of an upcoming breakout.

After several attempts to break through the $2.24 resistance were met with selling pressure, traders are now setting their sights on the $2.30 mark as the decisive level to watch on the 4-hour chart. A strong close above this point could pave the way for an 11% rally towards the $2.50 zone of interest.

However, it’s important to note that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently lower than 50, showing that bearish pressure is still present. Additionally, the SuperTrend indicator has given a sell signal, suggesting that profit-taking will slow down momentum at critical resistance levels of $2.50 and $2.80.

According to data from Coinglass, 71% of traders on Binance have opened long positions on Ripple, highlighting an overwhelmingly bullish sentiment. This aligns with the recent surge in XRP’s open interest, which reached $3.75 billion—another bullish indicator that suggests increasing capital inflow into the Ripple market.

Despite the overall bullish mood, traders must be mindful of the risks associated with high leverage. A recent dip to $2.13 triggered a 1000% liquidation imbalance, wiping out many overleveraged long positions. Such events emphasize the need for strategic risk management as XRP navigates its next move.

Meanwhile, social metrics present a mixed picture. Data from Santiment reveals that discussion around XRP has declined relative to other top cryptocurrencies in recent months. This drop in social dominance could act as a headwind for the next phase of the rally unless new interest is sparked by fresh developments—such as an ETF approval or a development in the ongoing XRP lawsuit.

At the Token2049 event, Eric Trump fueled speculation about SWIFT being replaced by crypto, mentioning that the current system is “broken” and needs to change. He hinted at his preferred crypto pick as an alternative, suggesting it’s “the only one that can do it.”

His statement alludes to the possibility of a single crypto being capable of handling SWIFT's daily transaction volume of around $5 trillion.

Considering that SWIFT handles an average of 38,000 transactions per hour, capable of transferring a total value of $1.3 trillion in a single day, the implications of a crypto, like XRP, handling such a volume are staggering.

If a single crypto were to manage even a portion of SWIFT's transactional load, the impact on the crypto's price would be monumental.

suggesting that the initiative could see setbacks if it becomes an annoyance rather than a benefit. He elaborated on the potential for this partnership to expand further, especially with the U.S. regulatory landscape becoming more favorable towards cryptocurrencies.

Highlighting the vast opportunities in the tokenization market, BCG predicts that the tokenization of real-world assets will leap from $0.6 trillion in 2025 to $18.9 trillion in 2033—a 53% compound annual growth rate.

According to the report, "tokenization isn't an overlay or addition to the world's financial system—a digital overlay—it's a redesign of the infrastructure layer."

In this rapidly evolving ecosystem, Ripple aims to position XRP as a bridge asset, leveraging the Ripple ledger to facilitate seamless and regulated transfers of tokenized assets.

With U.S. regulatory clarity on the rise as President Donald Trump's administration has just signed a bill limiting IRS control over decentralized platforms, the environment appears increasingly conducive to Ripple's long-term plans. This could also offer momentum to the Ripple Bank of America partnership, which has long been speculated to expand under clearer regulatory conditions.

Although the XRP SEC lawsuits are not entirely resolved yet, there has been a shift in mood among investors regarding the legal battle.

With the change of leadership at the SEC and the latest court rulings favoring a more crypto-friendly stance, investors are becoming more optimistic about a favorable ruling or settlement in the case.

According to one analyst's view, "The market is beginning to price in an endgame to the SEC Ripple standoff, which is helping to dial down legal uncertainty that's been weighing on the token for so long."

For XRP investors, it is a watershed moment as the tides seem to be turning in favor of the token. With the hopes of ETFs, growing tokenization uses, and institutional appetite surging, XRP may be poised on the cusp of a breakout that changes its trajectory in both crypto and traditional finance realms.