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Why XRP Price Is Up Today?

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Mustafa Mulla

Ripple’s token, XRP, is showing strength in the crypto market, trading around $2.49 with a 3% gain in the last 24 hours, while most other cryptocurrencies struggle. Several key developments are driving this surge, making XRP one of the standout assets right now.

Ripple Vs SEC Closed Door Meeting

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a closed meeting on February 13, which could have major implications for Ripple. The SEC may discuss whether to continue its appeal against the Programmatic Sales ruling in the XRP lawsuit. 

There’s also growing interest in Grayscale’s XRP spot ETF filing. If positive decisions come out of this meeting, XRP’s price could see further gains.

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin In Key Metrics

On-chain data from Santiment reveals that XRP is gaining new wallets, unlike Bitcoin, which has lost over 277,000 non-empty wallets in just three weeks. 

This trend suggests that small traders are exiting, while larger whales, are accumulating XRP. Historically, this kind of accumulation has led to strong price rallies

Ripple Expands Payments In Europe

Ripple is making big moves in Europe, expanding its payment services. Ripple President Monica Long announced that Portugal’s largest currency exchange provider, Unicâmbio, is now part of Ripple Payments. 

This means Unicâmbio’s corporate clients can use Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, powered by XRP, for instant cross-border payments in Brazil. Such real-world use cases increase XRP’s utility and could drive its price even higher.

Growing Speculation on an XRP ETF

With increasing optimism about an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), investors are taking a bullish stance. Several major firms, including Grayscale and CoinShares, have applied for an XRP spot ETF. If the SEC approves these filings, XRP could see a massive price breakout.

Is XRP Ready for a Major Breakout?

Since the February market crash, XRP investors have shifted towards accumulation. On-chain data shows minimal selling activity, with the Mean Coin Age metric trending upwards. 

Additionally, XRP’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio recently hit -17%, a level that previously led to a 60% price rally. If history repeats, another surge could be on the horizon.

With strong fundamentals and growing institutional interest, XRP could be gearing up for a significant breakout in the coming days.

FAQs

Why is XRP price rising today?

XRP is up due to SEC lawsuit developments, ETF speculation, and Ripple’s European expansion, boosting investor confidence and demand.

Is XRP outperforming Bitcoin?

Yes, XRP is gaining wallets while Bitcoin has lost over 277,000, signaling strong accumulation and bullish sentiment for XRP.

How is Ripple expanding in Europe?

Ripple partnered with Unicâmbio in Portugal, enabling instant cross-border payments via XRP, increasing its real-world utility.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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