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XRP is struggling to extend its sharp August rally after one of its strongest weekly advances in years, leaving traders focused on whether institutional demand can offset a less favorable macro environment. The token was trading near $1.39 on Aug. 29, down roughly 2% over 24 hours, after recently testing the $1.45 area. That marks a pullback from the explosive run seen earlier in the week, when XRP gained 43.7% in seven days and led major cryptocurrencies. The surge was supported by stronger Korean trading activity and a run of positive U.S. ETF flows. Coinpaper’s coverage of the recent XRP rally showed that U.S. spot XRP ETFs attracted $77.47 million across six consecutive positive sessions through Aug. 25. ETF Buyers Continue to Provide Support Institutional demand has remained visible even as momentum cooled. Latest ETF data show spot XRP products holding roughly $1.5 billion in assets, while separate data for Aug. 28 indicated another positive day for the category. The continued inflows suggest investors have not abandoned the trade despite XRP’s retreat. Large financial firms are also building exposure. Goldman Sachs disclosed $86.5 million across five XRP ETFs in its second-quarter filing, adding another institutional element to the market. Coinpaper previously detailed the bank’s XRP holdings. Beyond investment products, the underlying network has shown higher usage. Daily active addresses rose about 35% in August, although new-address creation remained comparatively flat, according to recent network data. That distinction matters: more transactions from existing users do not necessarily translate into fresh demand. For broader context, Coinpaper’s evergreen XRP guide explains how XRP and the XRP Ledger are designed around fast settlement and cross-border payments. $1.45 Remains the Immediate Test Technically, the $1.41-$1.45 region remains the first major hurdle. A sustained break above $1.45 could reopen the path toward $1.55-$1.65, while failure to…
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