XRP Climbs Amidst Major Banking Partnership, RLUSD Listing
Ripple (XRPUSD) climbed by about 2% on Thursday, trading at $1.93 amidst volume fluctuation following announcement of major banking partnership and stablecoin listing.
Trading volume declined by about 5% in the last 24 hours across cryptocurrency exchanges amidst uncertainties about Federal Reserve interest rate outlook.
XRP trading data obtained from CoinMarketCap.com showed that this short-term gain contrasts with a 9.36% weekly decline, suggesting a potential rebound from oversold conditions.
The market has started to price in increased institutional adoption as Ripple and DXC announced integration of XRP into core banking systems.
Binance’s listing of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s subtle nod to XRP reinforced its ecosystem role.
Technical traders reported that XRP price found footing near the key 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $1.94, signaling a pause in the downtrend.
Ripple and DXC Technology announced a landmark partnership to embed XRP and blockchain settlement directly into the Hogan core banking platform, which manages over $5 trillion in deposits globally.
This enables banks to adopt digital asset rails without overhauling legacy systems. The deal is a direct path to institutional adoption, as it reduces integration friction for financial institutions.
Crypto analysts said by positioning XRP as a settlement layer within established banking software, Ripple creates a tangible, utility-driven demand channel that could offset speculative selling pressure.
Binance confirmed the listing of Ripple’s regulated stablecoin, RLUSD, for trading on Thursday with an XRP/RLUSD pair. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded with a post described as “eXtRemely Positive,” which the community interpreted as a deliberate nod to XRP
The listing expands RLUSD’s liquidity and global reach, and the direct trading pair with XRP creates a symbiotic relationship.
Analysts said every RLUSD trade can indirectly drive demand for XRP as a bridge asset, reinforcing its utility within Ripple’s payment products and countering fears that the stablecoin would replace XRP.
XRP’s ecosystem is expanding with major partnerships and listings, yet its price remains trapped in a tight range. The Landmark deal integrates XRP into core banking systems, managing trillions in deposits is positive for investors who hold positions.
The altcoin is trading below its 2026 high, and its price slump has again created an entry points for dip buyers in the crypto market.
Digital asset treasury firm Evernorth announced plans to build a $1 billion institutional XRP treasury in collaboration with AI infrastructure provider t54. The strategy involves active lending, liquidity provisioning, and DeFi strategies on the XRP Ledger.
Crypto analysts see this as a long-term bullish development for XRP, as it signals strong institutional confidence and could reduce liquid supply on exchanges over time.  XRP Drops Below $2 Ahead of Trump’s Davos Speech
