XRP Eyes 20% Surge in August as Bullish Sentiment Returns — Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2
XRP is flashing strong bullish signals at the start of August 2025, with technical analysts eyeing a potential 20% short-term surge. After kicking off the month with a dip below the $3 mark, XRP’s four-hour charts now indicate a classic “bullish divergence” pattern a setup where the price forms lower lows while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) forms higher lows. This divergence usually hints at waning selling pressure and signals a likely trend reversal.
Another point for bulls: XRP has just printed a Dragonfly Doji on its daily chart, a candlestick pattern showing buyers stepping in aggressively after sellers briefly pushed the price down. Historical data shows XRP has rallied over 60% after similar patterns in the past. If XRP can hold above the key “make-or-break” support at $2.80–$2.95, analysts expect a breakout towards the $3.60–$3.65 region representing a possible 20% upside by the end of August.
Short-term forecasts from several sources place XRP’s likely August trading range between $3.20–$4.00, with key momentum levels to watch at $3.60 for a potential extended rally. More bullish projections, driven by whale activity and market sentiment, point to even higher targets by year-end if $3.60 resistance is breached.
Crypto Companies Return to the US Amid Regulatory Pivot
Policy winds are shifting in the US, as top officials including SEC Chair Paul Atkins urge crypto companies to “reshore” operations and position the US as a global digital asset leader. Speaking at the America First Policy Institute, Atkins outlined a vision to modernize crypto rules through “Project Crypto,” aiming to create straightforward, purpose-built regulation for digital assets in America.
Backed by clear regulations and vocal support from the Treasury and White House, crypto firms are moving back to the US or expanding their presence domestically. High-profile names like Kraken, MoonPay, Circle, and Binance are leading the charge to seize advantages from the new regulatory environment.
SEC Unveils “Project Crypto” for Digital Asset Overhaul
SEC’s newly announced “Project Crypto” will overhaul licensing for brokerages and offer tailored disclosures, safe harbors, and exemptions for early-stage crypto projects, ICOs, airdrops, and DeFi software. Atkins pledged rapid implementation and a move away from strictly enforcement-based strategies that stifled past innovation. This is a major boost for US-based crypto startups and signals the start of what the Treasury calls a new “golden age of crypto” in America.
UK Regulator Lifts Ban on Crypto ETNs
In a global regulatory shift, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lifted its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors, effective October 8. The move follows greater product understanding, improved stability, and steadily rising mainstream adoption since the 2021 ban. UK-based retail investors will soon have more access to crypto-backed ETNs, reflecting the evolving regulatory stance worldwide.
Crypto Adoption: 99% of CFOs Expect to Use Crypto Long-Term
A 2025 Deloitte survey of CFOs at billion-dollar companies found 99% expect to use cryptocurrency in their business operations over the long term, while 23% plan to use it (for payments or investment) within two years. Adoption figures climb to nearly 40% among companies with annual revenue over $10 billion. However, concerns like price volatility, accounting complexity, and regulatory uncertainty are still keeping some on the sidelines.
CoinDCX Engineer Arrested in $44 Million Hack Case
In security news, Indian authorities arrested Rahul Agarwal, a software engineer at CoinDCX, in connection with the recent $44M exchange hack. An internal probe showed his work credentials were compromised, allowing hackers to breach servers and steal tens of millions of dollars. The exchange continues to assure users that customer funds are safe as investigations continue.
Weekly Winners and Losers
At writing, Bitcoin is trading at $113,936, Ethereum at $3,527, and XRP at $3.01. Standout gainers include Four (FORM) up 12.96%, Toncoin (TON) up 11.49%, and Story (IP) up 10.00%. The biggest losers were Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) down 30.55%, Bonk (BONK) down 28.08%, and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) down 23.03%.
XRP investors could see a sharp rebound in August, while global crypto momentum builds on the back of regulatory clarity, institutional return, and expanding mainstream participation. As policymakers pave the way for innovation, the weeks ahead may bring both new opportunities and accelerated volatility across digital assets.
