XRP moved above its Aug. 30 local high while open interest in dollar and token terms remained below its earlier peak. Cryptoinsightuk said stronger spot volume around the recent low suggested the recovery was not driven solely by leveraged derivatives trading, although open interest has begun rising and funding rates remain positive. Separately, Ripple's multiyear agreement with Florida Athletics will put XRP branding on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, known as the Swamp, from the 2026 football season. Florida Athletics did not disclose the deal's value or precise duration. Media reports estimated it at about $5 million annually, but the university release did not confirm that figure. Ripple will fund financial and technology education covering traditional finance and digital assets for student-athletes and the wider campus community. Ripple is also the headline sponsor of Stable Launch, Stablecon USA's startup competition, where Whittney Levitt will join the judging panel and the winner will receive a $200,000 investment.