Ripple just launched the Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) on December 17, attracting significant attention from the cryptocurrency market. This is a stablecoin pegged to the value of the US dollar and backed by government bonds, US dollars, and cash equivalents. RLUSD will operate on major platforms such as MoonPay, Uphold, Bitso, Archax, and CoinMENA.
XRP Surge and the Impact of RLUSD
• XRP price has surged 122% in 30 days, reaching a peak of $2.82 – the highest in 7 years.
• The launch of RLUSD is expected to increase the value of XRP, especially in cross-border transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
• However, analysts warn that selling pressure may emerge when XRP price reaches strong resistance levels, such as $2.90.
Compliance with Regulations and Expansion of Applications
RLUSD is regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), one of the world's leading financial authorities. Ripple is committed to transparency through monthly reports from an independent auditing firm, aimed at reinforcing trust from users and investors.
The combination of RLUSD and XRP has the potential to expand applications in:
• Cross-border remittances: Faster and cheaper than traditional systems.
• DeFi and payments: RLUSD could become a useful tool in DeFi transactions due to its stability.
Prospects and Risks
Analyst Javon Marks stated that the technical chart of XRP shows an upward trend with high trading volume, bullish divergence signals on the RSI, and the potential for a breakout. If buying pressure continues, the price of XRP could surpass the $11 mark in the long term.
However, risks are also warned:
• 'Sell the news' mentality: The launch of RLUSD may trigger profit-taking at high price levels.
• Competition: Other stablecoins like PayPal USD (PYUSD) are struggling to convince users. Ripple needs to effectively leverage its reputation and network advantages.
Conclusion
Ripple is asserting its position in both blockchain and stablecoin sectors with RLUSD. With the global stablecoin market capitalization exceeding $200 billion, RLUSD has a significant opportunity to compete and grow. Combined with the strong growth of XRP, Ripple can drive the development of the decentralized financial ecosystem and international remittances.