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    Why XRP’s Price Isn’t Reflecting Its True Utility Yet?

    • currency-symbol XRP $ 2.20 (-0.83%) top looser

    XRP is one of the most utility-driven assets in the crypto space. It powers billions in cross-border payments, settles transactions in just 3 to 5 seconds, and is used by major banks and institutions globally. Despite all this, its price remains underwhelming. A recent post by All Things XRP lays out the reasons why and what could change soon.

    OTC Deals Keep XRP Demand Hidden

    One of the main reasons XRPโ€™s utility doesnโ€™t impact its price is how itโ€™s being used. Most institutional players acquire XRP over-the-counter (OTC), not through public exchanges. So even though banks are transacting with XRP, that volume doesnโ€™t show up in trading data. This disconnect keeps the price relatively flat despite high utility. 

    Hidden Road is a Trump Card

    But things could soon shift. Ripple recently acquired Hidden Road, a prime brokerage that moves over $3 trillion a year. If even a portion of that volume starts running through the public XRP Ledger (XRPL), the demand would become visible to markets, possibly causing the price to spike. This could finally allow XRPโ€™s real-world use to show up in price charts.

    Speculation and ETFs Could Build the Bridge

    Traders are paying close attention. The ongoing talks around an XRP ETF and Rippleโ€™s expanding network of CBDC and financial partnerships are boosting sentiment. Speculation acts as a bridge between utility and price, and that bridge is currently under construction. Analysts say thereโ€™s an 85% chance of an XRP ETF approval this year, which could attract serious institutional money.

    From Infrastructure to Price Impact

    Unlike Bitcoin, which is seen as digital gold, XRP functions more like a financial rail. According to Teucriumโ€™s CEO, XRPโ€™s real-world use case might even surpass Bitcoinโ€™s. As crypto markets evolve from hype to utility, XRP stands to benefit.ย 

    Many people get stuck on the idea of market cap (price ร— supply), thinking it limits how high XRP can go. But thatโ€™s a misunderstanding. For utility tokens like XRP, what matters most is how useful they are. If XRP becomes essential for global payments, price growth is inevitable, regardless of market cap.

    Right now, XRPโ€™s price doesnโ€™t reflect its true potential. But with institutional pipelines growing, more public usage on the horizon, and ETF access likely, the gap between price and utility may soon close. Real-world use could finally drive real price movement.

    On the flip side, Versan Aljarrah, CEO of Black Swan Capitalist, claims XRPโ€™s true value has already been set behind closed doors by financial giants like JP Morgan and BlackRock, comparing it to a pre-IPO stock. He believes institutions see XRP as key to global finance and may value it far higher than its current market price, sparking debate over whether retail prices truly reflect its real utility.

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    FAQs

    What’s the likelihood of an XRP ETF approval in 2025?

    Bloomberg analysts estimate an 85% chance of XRP ETF approval in 2025, which could attract significant institutional investment.

    Is XRP’s true value predetermined by institutions?

    Some experts believe institutions like JP Morgan and BlackRock have set XRP’s value behind closed doors, indicating higher potential.

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