Japan's Mainstream On-Ramp Fuels XRP Adoption Hopes

Japan's SBI VC Trade and Orient Corporation has launched an integration that allows Orico credit card holders to convert their points into BTC, ETH, or XRP through the VCTRADE platform.

The redemption rate is 1,200 Orico Points for ¥1,000 worth of crypto. This marks the first time crypto has become a redemption option within the Orico Points program.

This move is part of SBI's push to connect traditional finance with digital assets and normalizes XRP exposure for millions of Japanese consumers.

While price remains volatile, easier access often supports adoption over the long run. The support now sits between $1.00 and $1.02, where buyers have repeatedly defended the price.