- Swiss AMINA Bank now ranks as the first global lender to support Ripple’s RLUSD, signalling growing institutional trust.
- $500 million worth of XRP was recently transferred, sparking speculation about renewed investor interest despite the current market dip.
Ripple Labs RLUSD is in the spotlight after Swiss-based AMINA Bank announced its full support for the stablecoin. The news arrives at a time when XRP has experienced a price decline. Yet market watchers are asking if this development could change the course for Ripple’s native token.
AMINA Bank’s RLUSD Support Boosts Confidence in Ripple Ecosystem
It is worth noting that Ripple’s RLUSD is gaining traction once again. As reported, Switzerland’s AMINA Bank has become the first international bank to offer trading and custody services for the stablecoin. Interestingly, as noted in our previous article, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin surged 20% because of this development.
Based on general perception, this move signals a growing trust in Ripple’s technology. The focus is more pronounced within regulated financial systems. It is also a significant step forward for RLUSD’s global use, following earlier approvals from New York’s Department of Financial Services and Dubai’s financial authority.
The financial institution, located in Zug and known as Crypto Valley, stated that it would expand its RLUSD-related services over the coming months. While this has not immediately boosted XRP’s price, it builds a stronger foundation for long-term adoption. As of the time of writing, the XRP price was trading at $2.22.
Meanwhile, analysts suggest the current dip in XRP, which fell by 2.5% to $2.23 within 24 hours, is tied to broader market concerns. This includes global reactions to United States President Donald Trump’s tariff-related comments.
Despite this, XRP is still up by 6% on the week and over 400% in the past year. These figures are important to note, as they indicate underlying investor confidence that may soon be reflected in market movements, especially with the expected XRP ETF approvals later in the year.
Meanwhile, CNF also reported that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the blockchain company has applied for a national banking license with the OCC. Notably, alongside the charter filing, Ripple’s subsidiary, Standard Custody, applied for a Federal Reserve master account.
Massive XRP Transfers Raise Hopes of Market Turnaround
Amid the rollout of RLUSD, the XRP market has seen significant movements. Around $500 million worth of XRP was moved earlier in the day.
This prompted speculation about a large over-the-counter trade. Market indicators, such as the RSI and MACD, also suggest that the coin is rising from oversold levels. This is often a sign that buying activity is set to pick up.
Though XRP has struggled to break free from current market pressures, growing demand for RLUSD and Ripple’s recent push for a U.S. banking charter could change this outlook. With AMINA Bank’s support in place, more financial institutions may consider integrating RLUSD, which could indirectly improve sentiment around XRP.
If positive momentum continues, XRP price could recover to $2.50 by the end of August and reach $3.50 by year-end, according to some analyst forecasts. For now, RLUSD stands as a sign of Ripple’s broader ambitions taking shape.
