XRP could surpass Visa’s $600B market cap amid several bullish forecasts, ETF approvals, and growing institutional interest. Indeed, XRP remains one of the crypto assets in which market participants have high hopes for future performance.
Versan Aljarrah, founder of Black Swan Capitalist, has added his voice to the ongoing discussion about the psychological challenge of holding XRP. In a recent post, he emphasized that the market tests investor conviction at every stage of XRP’s cycle, making patience the most difficult yet most valuable trait for long-term holders.
Solana Foundation manager Vibhu Norby has joined the ongoing conversation around the aggressive acquisition of XRP, though in a tongue-in-cheek manner. The exchange unfolded on X after Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs urged his followers to sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, ZCash, and Dogecoin — essentially, to “sell everything” — and buy XRP instead.
Momentum around XRP continues to build as industry leaders hint at a pivotal moment approaching for the asset. At the Ripple Swell 2025 conference, Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie suggested that the final stretch of November could present a major turning point for XRP and Ripple.
Bayberry Capital, a private investment firm that invests in digital assets, has released an analysis explaining why the market still undervalues XRP. The firm says traders and analysts have long judged XRP using the wrong metrics, treating it like a speculative token instead of key financial infrastructure.
With so much bullish news in the XRP community, many investors have high hopes for the coin’s future price. Influential voices in the community have painted pictures of a future where holding a modest amount, like 5,000 XRP, could lead to life-changing gains in the coming years.
XRP community figure and software engineer Vincent Van Code has ignited fresh excitement among XRP holders with a highly optimistic outlook. In a tweet, Van Code suggested that XRP could one day reach $5,000 per coin “that quickly.” His comment came in a satirical dialogue imagining a future where veterans regret ignoring XRP during its low-price era.
A controversy has erupted in the XRP community around Ripple’s newly announced $500 million raise at a $40 billion valuation. Specifically, Unchained reported that some outside venture capitalists believe Ripple is worth little beyond its XRP holdings.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has said the company’s new $500 million investment shows confidence in its long-term growth plan centered on the XRP ecosystem. His comments come as Ripple closes one of its largest funding rounds to date, pushing its valuation to $40 billion during the Swell 2025 conference.
At the just-concluded Ripple Swell 2025 conference, CEO Brad Garlinghouse delivered a clear message about the place of XRP in Ripple’s long-term roadmap. Speaking to concerns about shifting priorities following Ripple’s expansion into stablecoins, prime brokerage, and institutional services, Garlinghouse emphasized that XRP remains the company’s guiding focus.
Ripple CEO recently joined members of the XRP community in a lighthearted exchange on X about how best to phrase news developments related to XRP and the XRP Ledger. The discussion centered on whether people should simply say “on XRP” or “on XRPL” when describing activity on the network.
XRP proponents are exploring potential price scenarios for their beloved coin in a market where Bitcoin reaches $1 million. Numerous industry leaders have made the $1 million Bitcoin price prediction.
The ongoing Ripple Swell 2025 conference is stirring new conversations about XRP's continued relevance, challenging critics who claim XRP has lost significance. This discussion gained traction given the lineup of major institutions participating in the event.
Amid the ongoing Swell event, Ripple has secured a fresh $500 million in strategic funding, pushing its valuation to $40 billion. The round was led by major financial heavyweights, including affiliates of Pantera Capital, Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and Marshall Wace.
At the ongoing Ripple Swell conference, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg offered one of his strongest endorsements of XRP long-term position in global finance. He stated that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is emerging as a direct competitor to traditional Wall Street rails.
The race to launch the first wave of U.S. spot XRP ETFs is intensifying again with new timelines for debut emerging.
The crypto market saw a sharp decline on Tuesday, losing approximately $250 billion in value as Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled amid global economic uncertainty. Bitcoin dropped under the $100,000 mark for the first time since May, reigniting concerns about weakening investor sentiment.
As Bitcoin extends its multi-week decline, touching $103,700 today, attention is now shifting toward a technical level that has repeatedly defined its long-term trend. Analyst Lark Davis highlighted this level in a new post, noting that Bitcoin is approaching the same area that triggered several major rebounds since early 2023.
A new development in global blockchain settlement has sparked renewed debate within the XRP community. On Monday, Chainlink announced its role in a landmark cross-border experiment involving two major central banks.
Finance commentator Zach Rector has uncovered a $30 trillion market opportunity for XRP over the next decade. In a recent breakdown, Rector highlights how the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), institutional adoption, and Ripple’s expanding infrastructure are creating a multi-trillion-dollar opening for XRP.
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