The XRP price today climbed to $3.07, gaining 2.65% in early trading as institutional demand surges and a fresh corporate investment sparks renewed optimism in Ripple’s native token.

Hyperscale’s $10 million XRP investment boosts sentiment

Hyperscale Data, through its subsidiary Ault Capital Group, announced plans to purchase up to $10 million in XRP as part of its evolving corporate treasury strategy. According to newly filed SEC documents, the company sees XRP as an ideal tool for cross-border settlements, real-time payments, and decentralized finance infrastructure.

“Rewarding XRP’s role in corporate finance is part of a larger strategic pivot,” said analyst Bill Morgan, noting the growing number of firms adding XRP to their balance sheets.

Flora Growth Corp is another example, currently holding XRP, Ethereum, and Solana as treasury assets.

XRP price struggles to break $4 barrier

Despite institutional tailwinds, XRP remains under pressure. The token is trading in the $2.98 to $3.10 range, down from its 52-week high of $3.65 set in July. So far in 2025, XRP has nearly quadrupled from its November 2024 low of $0.50.

Current metrics:

• Price: $3.07
• Market Cap: $182 billion
• 24h Volume: Over $5.5 billion
• Range: $2.98 – $3.10

Analysts say another attempt at breaching the $4 mark could materialize this quarter—if broader crypto momentum continues.

Correlation with Bitcoin remains strong

XRP’s trajectory is still closely tied to Bitcoin. According to DeFiLlama:

• 1-year correlation: 0.88
• 1-month correlation: 0.86

If Bitcoin climbs to $200,000, as forecasted by firms like Bernstein and Standard Chartered, XRP could follow suit and hit $4 or even $5. But the broader crypto market is reacting cautiously to new tariffs introduced by President Trump on August 1, creating headwinds for short-term growth.

Prediction markets split on XRP’s future

Kalshi prediction markets currently assign:

• 42% chance XRP hits $4 by 2026
• 32% chance it hits $5

These odds reflect both the potential for breakout and the risk of stagnation as macroeconomic uncertainty—including tariffs—casts a shadow.

Could XRP become crypto’s next corporate treasury asset?

Inspired by MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, speculation is mounting that Ripple may steer XRP toward a full-fledged treasury model, encouraging more companies to hold XRP as a digital reserve.

Such a move could deliver long-term upward pressure on price if adoption scales across industries and borders.

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