The crypto market welcomes a surge at the beginning of 2025, and the brightest star among them is none other than XRP! In just 24 hours, XRP's increase exceeded 13%, with its price soaring from $2.08 at the beginning of the year to $2.39. This surge not only pushed its total market value beyond $137.5 billion but also successfully surpassed USDT, becoming the third-largest crypto asset in the world!
The 'driving force' behind XRP's surge
1. Policy 'tailwinds' blow towards the crypto market
At the beginning of the new year, the crypto-friendly policies expected from newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump are anticipated to be a catalyst for the market:
Strategic Bitcoin reserve plan: The government may consider reserving Bitcoin to enhance its global value status.
Regulatory shift towards looseness: The rumored new SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, is seen as an 'ally' of the crypto industry, injecting confidence into the entire market.
2. Is the XRP ETF just around the corner?
Investor enthusiasm stems not only from policy changes but also from the anticipation of the XRP spot ETF listing. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the launch of an ETF is 'inevitable,' and several top companies—including Bitwise, Canary Capital, and WisdomTree—have already submitted applications.
3. The historical effect of ETFs
Looking back at last year, the approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF set the entire market ablaze, significantly lowering the barriers to digital asset investment. If XRP launches an ETF, its broad institutional support could further drive up prices and even spark a new bull market frenzy.
XRP welcomes the best 'timing to debut'
The explosive rise of XRP is not coincidental. Over the past year, Ripple has gradually shaken off the shadow of its long-term legal disputes with the SEC through strong ecosystem development and global expansion. Now, driven by favorable policies and market demand, XRP is reaching new heights.
Currently, XRP's upward momentum has not stopped, and its market cap continues to widen the gap with USDT. As global investor interest increases, XRP may soon challenge higher market rankings.
XRP has a bright future ahead!
This explosive rise of XRP has kicked off the new year's market rally, driven by both policy support and technological innovation, resulting in overwhelming market confidence. Whether for short-term speculation or long-term positioning, XRP is becoming the 'preferred territory' for more and more investors.
