XRP has been making headlines after Ripple just announced the completion of a major milestone, sparking excitement in the crypto community. Traders are buzzing and analysts are paying attention to what’s next.
Could XRP become a game-changer for institutional finance? Recent moves suggest it might.
Ripple has officially completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, which will now operate as Ripple Prime. This makes Ripple the first crypto company to run a global, multi-asset prime brokerage, bringing digital assets to institutional clients on a large scale.
This brings XRP closer to mainstream use in global payments.
Amid the market excitement, crypto trader James Wynn has made a bold move, committing over $25,000 to a long position in XRP.
“I’ve spent the last 24 hours going down the rabbit hole of XRP. I have decided to invest a SIGNIFICANT portion into XRP ($25k+),” Wynn said.
Wynn sees XRP as having the potential to significantly impact or improve global banking and payments. While he admits there is uncertainty around its future, he remains optimistic about its long-term prospects. He also welcomed opinions from everyone, seeking clear insights on XRP’s advantages and risks.
This sparked a lively response from the crypto community. Attorney Bill Morgan noted that over the past 13 years, XRP has consistently stayed in the top 10 by market cap, often ranking in the top 3 or 5.
Others pointed to the technical strengths and community support. Vet, an XRPL dUNL validator, praised its unique consensus model, its status as the second-oldest chain in the top 10, and the passionate “XRP Army.” He also highlighted the layer 1 features like AMM, CLOB, tokens, and NFTs, making it a place where builders have room to grow and bring liquidity.
Crypto influencer Crypto Eri posted a reminder to distinguish between Ripple the company and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the decentralized open-source blockchain where XRP is the native asset.
While WrathofKahneman a prominent XRP figure, highlighted the strengths of the XRPL. He explained that it was designed for moving value, liquidity, and tokenization, with XRP serving as the network’s privileged token, with no counterparty. It can aggregate liquidity more efficiently than any other tokens issued on the ledger. Unlike other networks, it is a bearer instrument.
Some limitations were also noted. While smart contracts are still in development, retail adoption remains limited, which can frustrate investors. Additionally, some users criticized Ripple’s top executives for selling XRP whenever the price rises.
However, most of them appeared to support Wynn’s move, recognizing its technical strengths and growth potential.
XRP is currently trading at $2.53, up 3.5% in the last 24 hours. Analysts remain optimistic about XRP, predicting it could climb to $10 and beyond. Market activity is also heating up as daily trading volumes have jumped over 30% to over $4 billion.
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