$XRP The crypto scene is in turmoil: XRP, the token from Ripple, is about to reach a market capitalization of 100 billion US dollars. This milestone could redefine the narrative surrounding the “crypto veteran.” But what lies behind the hype, and why do experts believe that the ascent is far from over?
XRP: From problem child to beacon of hope
Just a few years ago, XRP seemed doomed. The legal disputes between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had sent the token into a downward spiral. However, with Donald Trump's election victory and hopes for a more crypto-friendly political course, the tide is turning. XRP initially broke the symbolic 1-dollar mark and surged to up to 1.60 US dollars – a tripling in a very short time.
Currently, XRP is trading at about 1.45 US dollars and, despite a slight daily loss of 8.6 percent, is up 25 percent in the last week. However, according to experts like renowned Ripple lawyer John E. Deaton, this is just the beginning. On the platform X (formerly Twitter), he recently stated:
„XRP will soon reach a market capitalization of 100 billion US dollars. Times are changing.“
How realistic is the 100 billion mark?
With a current market capitalization of 77 billion US dollars, a price of about 1.76 US dollars would be needed to exceed this magical threshold. Given the recent growth, this target seems anything but utopian.
The well-known crypto investor and financial coach “The Bearable Bull” is also convinced that XRP will not fall below the 1 US dollar mark again. In one of his posts, he explains:
„This is the new reality. XRP has firmly established itself as one of the leading cryptocurrencies.”
Trump, Ripple, and a new finance minister
Another positive factor for XRP is the political landscape in the USA. The finance minister nominated by Trump, Scott Bessent, is being celebrated by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse:
„He is the perfect choice. Bessent will be the most innovative and crypto-friendly finance minister we have ever had.”
Bessent could be the key to loosening the regulatory framework for crypto assets in the USA. This would benefit not only XRP, but the entire crypto market.
Risks and opportunities: What can we expect from XRP?
Despite the hype, some analysts warn of short-term corrections. The enormous price gains could trigger profit-taking before XRP makes its next big leap. At the same time, the prospect of possible Ripple ETFs starting in mid-2025 brings long-term optimism.
Ripple itself no longer sees itself merely as a provider of transaction solutions, but as a key player in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the tokenization of assets.
The conclusion: Is there still room for growth?
The combination of political support, legal progress, and an increasing integration of XRP into traditional financial systems leaves plenty of room for growth. While short-term setbacks are possible, many indicators suggest that XRP will not only solidify its position in the crypto world but will continue to expand it.
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