XRP's price increased by 4% to approximately $2.60, even as ETF approvals face delays and institutional sentiment remains mixed. CoinShares reported $84.3 million in inflows into XRP, highlighting some investor interest despite legal challenges and the U.S. government shutdown. The SEC's backlog has postponed key XRP ETF deadlines to late 2025, affecting proposals from Grayscale and Bitwise. While retail investors have turned bullish, institutional investors remain cautious. XRP is currently trading between $2.57 and $2.70, with a potential breakout above $2.69 possibly leading to a rise towards $3.