Ripple (XRP) has rebounded despite a broader market decline driven by inflation concerns. After falling to an intraday low of $1.2838 on October 15, XRP recovered and is trading at $1.3340, up 3.92%. If a $100,000 long position with 10x leverage had been opened at the lowest point at 9 a.m. ET on October 15, this rebound would have generated a profit of approximately $39,158. The overall cryptocurrency market that day suffered bearish pressure following a sharp rise in U.S. inflation indicators. However, Ripple secured its own upward momentum on the back of news of a solid expansion of its product portfolio.

■ Ripple Prime Launches RWA Perpetual Swaps... RLUSD Collateral Utilized

According to a report by The Block, Ripple Prime's new real-world asset (RWA) perpetual swaps are designed to reference Hyperliquid markets covering more than 100 underlying assets. The product allows the use of Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, as collateral, and Virtu, a major global financial firm, has been identified as one of its clients, as claimed by Watermelano on X.

■ Cross River Bank Integrates RLUSD into Core Banking System

Cross River Bank then announced it will integrate RLUSD, built on the XRP Ledger, into its core banking system, enabling fintech companies to manage ACH, wire transfers, and RLUSD transactions through a single API. Securities and virtual asset experts project that even amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, including inflation, RLUSD-centered integration with mainstream financial systems and ecosystem expansion will be key variables determining the future direction of XRP's price.

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