Optimism is growing despite regulatory issues$XRP

Although the SEC's decision on the XRP ETF remains uncertain, recent events, including the upcoming resignation of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in January 2025 and the crypto-friendly policies of former President Donald Trump, have instilled hope. With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs already approved, the approval of the XRP ETF seems increasingly likely.$FTM $SEI

XRP has remained in the green over the past few days despite fluctuations. The ETF application from WisdomTree has since accelerated XRP's upward trajectory, rising by 3.68% in 24 hours. Over the past week and month, the token has shown more significant increases — 29% and 182%, respectively.

"Hate it or love it," noted Deaton, highlighting XRP's resilience despite polarized opinions. While supporters praise its utility, critics dismiss it as a "centralized pump and dump," claiming that its main goal is to benefit Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.