Japan just handed XRP holders a mainstream on-ramp that many Western markets still cannot match, and it’s bullish for Ripple’s price prediction. However, the pullback tells only part of the story. Tokyo’s latest crypto move could matter more than today’s price action.
Effective July 31, 2026, SBI VC Trade and Orient Corporation launched a first-of-its-kind integration. Orico credit card holders can now convert Orico Points into BTC, ETH, or XRP through the VCTRADE platform. The redemption rate is 1,200 Orico Points for ¥1,000 worth of crypto.
Meanwhile, Orico cards earn points at a 1.0% base rate, rising to 2.0% for new cardholders during their first six months. It marks the first time crypto has become a redemption option within the Orico Points program. The launch expands SBI’s push to connect traditional finance with digital assets.
A loyalty program that turns everyday spending into XRP exposure helps normalize the token for millions of Japanese consumers. That could gradually narrow the gap between retail interest and actual blockchain activity. While price remains volatile, easier access often supports adoption over the long run.
XRP Price Prediction: Break $2 Again as Japan Adoption Accelerates?
XRP trades near $1.05 after a volatile week, leaving bulls stuck inside another familiar range. Recent weakness reflects cautious market sentiment more than XRP-specific selling. Meanwhile, relatively light volume suggests consolidation instead of heavy distribution.
Support now sits between $1.00 and $1.02, where buyers have repeatedly defended the price. A daily close below $1.00 would weaken the current structure and increase downside risk. Meanwhile, resistance stands between $1.08 and $1.10, where recent recovery attempts have faded.
Over the next two days, XRP is likely to trade between $1.00 and $1.10 unless a fresh catalyst shifts sentiment. A move above $1.10 could open the door to $1.15. However, losing the $1.00 support may trigger another test of the $0.95 region.
Longer term, bullish forecasts above $2.00 still depend on sustained institutional adoption. Japan’s new loyalty to the crypto initiative could strengthen that case over time. Still, investors will likely wait for meaningful user activity before pricing in a lasting breakout.
Bitcoin Hyper Targets Early Mover Upside as XRP Tests Key Levels
XRP at today’s price is a legitimate hold for exposure to Japan’s institutional adoption story, but the upside math at this market cap requires a multi-month timeline and macro prediction. Traders looking for asymmetric early-stage returns are increasingly eyeing infrastructure plays that haven’t yet priced in their ceiling.
Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is positioning itself as exactly that kind of infrastructure bet. The project is the first-ever Bitcoin Layer 2 with Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration, meaning smart contract execution at sub-Solana latency speeds, built on Bitcoin’s security layer. That’s a genuinely different value proposition from anything currently live on-chain.
