XRP trading activity is shifting focus beyond traditional payments, with a rise in decentralized exchange (DEX) functionalities and asset issuance.Applications for an XRP Spot ETF could boost price and market exposure, with Spot ETFs already established for Bitcoin and Ethereum.XRP's price experienced a minor 0.48% surge, reaching $0.5075 after dropping to a ten-day low of $0.4917.The XRP Trust by Grayscale has opened to eligible investors, potentially indicating a strategic move preceding an XRP ETF launch.