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XRP Price Bounces Near $1.09 as Hong Kong’s OSL Opens Retail Trading on First SFC-Licensed Exchange

XRP trades around $1.07–$1.09 after OSL HK becomes the first SFC-licensed Hong Kong exchange to offer retail XRP/USD and XRP/HKD trading, settling on the XRP Ledger.

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Arslan Ali Butt
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Jul 29, 2026
Updated Jul 29, 2026
XRP Price Bounces Near $1.09 as Hong Kong’s OSL Opens Retail Trading on First SFC-Licensed Exchange

XRP traded around $1.07–$1.09 on July 29, 2026, rising roughly 1–3% over 24 hours after OSL HK, Hong Kong’s first Securities and Futures Commission-licensed digital asset platform, opened retail spot trading. The move makes XRP one of only a handful of tokens available to everyday investors on a fully regulated Hong Kong venue, alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, and settles directly on the XRP Ledger.

OSL HK Opens Retail XRP Trading with $1B Insurance Cover as Token Hits $67B Market Cap and ETFs Reach $1.49B Inflows

OSL Digital Securities, a subsidiary of publicly listed OSL Group (HKEX: 863), confirmed the retail launch on July 29. Retail users gained access to Flash Trade for the XRP/USD pair and OTC trading for XRP/USD and XRP/HKD pairs. Deposits and withdrawals run on the XRP Ledger.

Source: X
Source: X

XRP had previously been available only to professional investors on the platform since December 2025. It now joins BTC, ETH and SOL (with some reports also citing LINK) as assets approved for retail trading on OSL HK. The exchange holds Type 1 and Type 7 SFC licenses plus AMLO registration and provides $1 billion in client-asset insurance.

XRP’s market capitalization stood near $67 billion, ranking it among the top non-stablecoin digital assets. Spot XRP ETFs have accumulated approximately $1.49 billion in cumulative net inflows since launch, while tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger have surpassed $4 billion.

XRP Holds $1.09 After $9.98M Exchange Outflows as HKD Pair Sparks Regulated Demand

The listing improves regulated access in one of Asia’s major financial centers and reduces reliance on offshore platforms. Traders viewed the HKD pair as a meaningful fiat on-ramp that could attract both retail and institutional flows over time.

XRP rose modestly as reported by CoinMarketCap and other trackers, holding near the $1.09 level after testing support around $1.06–$1.07. On-chain data showed net outflows from exchanges of about $9.98 million on the day, a supply-tightening signal. The bounce remained contained, however, as broader crypto momentum stayed muted and traders waited for clearer follow-through buying.

Hong Kong’s First Licensed Platform Since 2018 Opens XRP Retail Amid $1.06–$1.15 Consolidation

Hong Kong has steadily built a licensing framework for virtual asset trading platforms that emphasizes custody standards, investor protection and compliance under the SFC. OSL has operated as the city’s first fully licensed and insured digital-asset venue since 2018, serving institutions, professional investors and, increasingly, retail clients.

XRP/USD Price Chart - Source: Tradingview
XRP/USD Price Chart – Source: Tradingview

XRP, native to the open-source XRP Ledger, is designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments and microtransactions. The asset has faced a complex regulatory history in the United States, yet institutional products such as spot ETFs and growing tokenized RWA activity on XRPL have expanded its footprint. The Hong Kong retail opening extends regulated Asian access at a time when XRP has consolidated in a roughly $1.06–$1.15 range after earlier declines from higher levels.

What Comes Next for XRP After Hong Kong’s Retail Listing

Traders are watching whether XRP can close decisively above $1.09 and extend toward $1.15–$1.18 if buying pressure builds on the new retail access. A base case points to continued consolidation between $1.06 and $1.09 while markets digest the catalyst. A break below $1.06 would shift focus to the $1.03 support zone.

Sustained gains will depend on actual retail participation volumes, any additional licensed listings, broader crypto market direction, and ongoing ETF flow trends. Further clarity on Hong Kong’s evolving virtual-asset rules and competitive moves by other licensed platforms could also influence demand

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Arslan Ali Butt
Arslan Ali Butt is a financial markets analyst, trader, and founder of AAFX.io, with over a decade of experience covering forex, cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities, and global macroeconomic trends. Since 2014, he has been delivering data-driven market analysis, price forecasts, and educational content for traders and investors worldwide.His expertise combines technical analysis, macroeconomic research, market sentiment, and risk management to identify high-probability trading opportunities and explain the forces driving financial markets. Prior to founding AAFX.io, Arslan gained hands-on experience in institutional trading and risk management, giving him a practical perspective on market behaviour.Arslan's research has been featured on leading financial publications, including FXEmpire, FXLeaders, FXStreet, Cryptonews, KuCoin Learn, InsideBitcoins, Business2Community, ForexCrunch, and EconomyWatch. He has also hosted live market webinars and educational sessions for international brokerage firms.Through AAFX.io, Arslan's mission is to provide independent, transparent, and actionable market insights that help traders make more informed decisions with confidence.
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