There is no denying that the cryptocurrency market has struggled in 2025, although it has turned around notably in the last few weeks. One asset that may be able to thrive is Ripple, as it enters May with an impressive jump, as its Q2 could see XRP eyeing a trip toward the $3.50 mark.

Entering 2025, XRP was among the highest-profile cryptocurrencies for its potential price increase throughout the year. The token was set to benefit from a shifting US regulatory focus amid the returning Trump Administration. That has begun to take shape and could be massive for the asset as it enters the second quarter of the year.

Also Read: $2.70 or Crash to $1.70? XRP Traders Eye Bollinger Band Shift

Ripple May Prediction: Why XRP Could Be Set to Enjoy a Second Quarter Surge

Just this week, it was revealed that Ripple had made an offer to purchase USDC stablecoin issuer Circle. The development surprised many, with the latter rejecting the $5 billion proposal for being far too low. If anything, it reaffirmed the belief Ripple has in its own turnaround from the ongoing regulatory shifts taking place throughout the world.

Ripple is approaching May with a wealth of possible outcomes, one being that XRP begins its price increase toward the $3.5 mark. Indeed, the token ended April up 3.9% while trading with some notable momentum at the $2.24 mark, according to CoinMarketCap.

Also Read: SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ Priority: Crypto Regulation Or Ripple (XRP) ETFs

One of the biggest catalysts for the price to increase is the headway being made on an XRP ETF. According to Bloomberg experts, the product’s chances for approval now sit at the 85% mark. That is an increase that should catch the attention of investors, as it does present a bullish opportunity.

If the product is approved, it should propel the asset’s price. The question is, how much? Experts predict that any increase will begin with the $2.20 support being able to stand strong. If that is the case, a trip toward $2.80 is not out of the question.

From there, breaking through $3 would open up a host of possibilities as XRP enters a critical second quarter. The performance of the greater crypto market will play a key role, as will macroeconomic and geopolitical factors.