XRP’s fundamentals continue to improve and institutional interest is skyrocketing.

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XRP's fundamentals continue to improve and institutional interest is skyrocketing.

TradFi giant Franklin Templeton, managing over $1.5 trillion in assets, has now applied to approve a spot XRP ETF under the new pro-crypto SEC regime.

Just a day later, XRP's parent company Ripple secured another major victory by becoming the first crypto payments and services provider to receive a Dubai Financial Services Authority license.

These latest developments further strengthen the bullish XRP price predictions by prominent analysts, who highlight it as one of the most profitable crypto investments in 2025.

However, sidelined investors must still time their buys strategically to maximize returns, considering the possibility of short-term volatility.

XRP Price in Green After Spot XRP ETF Race, Dubai Payments Approval

The XRP price is trading in the green on Thursday, despite the broader market showing bearishness and Bitcoin price down nearly 4%.

XRP is one of the few altcoins that continue to outperform BTC, with its BTC trading pair rising nearly 5% today and 12% over the past 6 months.

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Recently, there has been a surge in activity regarding spot XRP ETF approvals.

The $1.5 trillion asset management fund Franklin Templeton has further improved the odds of obtaining approval for a spot XRP ETF. It joins institutions such as Bitwise, Grayscale and Wisdom Tree in the high-stakes XRP ETF race.

The proposed listing exchange Cboe BZX has submitted its 19b-4 filing to SEC’s Department of Trading and Markets, mentioning Franklin Templeton as the issuer and Coinbase Custody as the custodian.

Considering the close relationship between Ripple and the new White House, the chances of approving a spot XRP ETF are high, despite the agency previously viewing the asset as a non-registered security under ex-Chair Gary Gensler.

However, with Trump's new SEC Chair Paul Atkins being far more pro-crypto, it is highly likely that the agency will not challenge Judge Analisa Torres's July 2023 ruling, which makes XRP's non-security status the law of the land.

As a result, approvals for spot XRP ETFs are likely just a matter of time.

In another victory, Ripple has become the first company to secure a DFSA license to provide crypto payments and services at the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC). The company can now access the UAE's $400 billion market for international trade, which could boost XRP's adoption in the Middle East.

XRP Price Prediction — When To Buy For Maximum Returns?

There is a growing consensus among experts that the XRP cycle top is not yet in sight.

With key metrics such as the soaring global liquidity and rapidly improving financial conditions indicating an explosive crypto rally in 2025, prominent investors anticipate new all-time highs for XRP.

XRP price predictions from leading analysts indicate that the altcoin could peak at prices ranging from $5 to $9 in the coming months.

However, sidelined investors should proceed with caution when buying the dip. XRP's Relative Strength Index (RSI) formed a bearish divergence on the weekly timeframe in December 2024 after the asset became overbought following Trump's re-election.

Typically, such divergences lead to the RSI swinging to the opposite extreme and entering oversold territory, which has yet to occur.

Ideally, investors should wait for a successful retest of the $1.65 and $2 support levels before entering positions.

These Are The Best Cryptos To Buy Besides XRP

Bitcoin continues to be one of the top picks among experts for the best cryptos to buy.

Considering its bullish strength during this bull cycle, few altcoins are expected to outperform it in 2025.

In fact, smart money investors are hunting for Bitcoin-themed altcoins and meme coins, viewing them as beta plays.

For instance, a new meme coin, BTC Bull (BTCBULL), has quickly raised nearly $4 million in its ongoing presale, mainly due to its promise of giving away free Bitcoin.

BTCBULL token holders will receive free Bitcoin and BTCBULL airdrops, as well as regular token burn events when the BTC price hits certain set milestones.

The meme coin has managed to generate such hype and FOMO, even before its launch, that many analysts are considering it as the next 100x crypto.

AI memes are among the few altcoins showing impressive resilience and considerable bullish strength. Fartcoin is seeing double-digit bounces during the broad-market relief rallies, suggesting high latent demand.

A new Ethereum-based AI agent coin, MIND of Pepe (MIND), has raised nearly $8 million in its presale, indicating that whales and retailers are still actively seeking new projects in the sector.

Considering the limited number of Ethereum