As critics continue to bash XRP amid the Western Union–Solana deal, a new voice has entered the debate. XRP supporter Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, argues that the market’s focus is too narrow.
A growing number of voices in the XRP community now believe the coin will also become a primary means of storing wealth. The latest commentary comes from software engineer Vincent Van Code, who suggested that “a time will come when XRP and the XRP Ledger are just where you keep most of your wealth.” His remark comes at a moment when conversations around XRP’s long-term relevance, utility, and role in global finance are intensifying.
A notable community commentator asserts that XRP is evolving into Ripple’s “strategic war chest” as nonprofits adopt RLUSD for tangible impact. In an announcement today, Ripple highlighted its expanding role in global payments amid a new wave of nonprofit adoption for its RLUSD stablecoin.
Forbes has dramatically shifted its stance on XRP and Ripple, describing the company as almost unrecognizable compared to the version it profiled in early 2024. Back then, XRP and Ripple topped Forbes’ list of “zombie blockchains” projects with billion-dollar valuations, but with supposedly minimal real-world usage.
Nordea, one of Europe’s biggest banks with €648 billion in assets, has announced that it will enable customers to trade Bitcoin ETPs directly on its platforms. The bank confirmed that, starting December 2025, clients will be able to invest in a synthetic Bitcoin ETP from CoinShares, giving them Bitcoin exposure through regular investment accounts.
While fear remains in the market, influential market commentators continue to reveal their year-end forecasts for major assets, including Bitcoin and XRP. Among the latest to join the discussion are crypto influencers CryptoJulzss and Leshka.eth, both of whom expect a strong end to the year.
Bitcoin commentator Scott Melker, widely known as The Wolf of All Streets, has stirred a new controversy around the relevance of XRP. In a post on X, Melker questioned what real-world utility XRP holds in today’s evolving payments landscape, especially after major financial players opted for other blockchain networks.
Crypto commentator Crypto Bitlord has once again stirred the XRP community with another aggressive price outlook. This time, he envisions a world where XRP instantly "teleports" to $500 per coin, reshaping global finance.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric company, Strategy, may soon join the S&P 500 index, according to a new report from 10X Research. The firm estimates a 70% probability that Strategy will join the index by December 19, 2025.
XRP community figure Vincent Scott shared a passionate message on X, describing XRP and the XRP Ledger as humanity’s “best chance” to reform the global financial system. Scott pointed to Ripple’s ongoing licensing efforts, acquisitions, and partnerships as clear signs that the company is strategically positioning XRP for large-scale demand.
Crypto influencer Crypto Bitlord, who has over 426,000 followers on X, has shaken the XRP community with a bold XRP price prediction. In a recent post, Bitlord highlighted the strength of the XRP community, calling it “one of the largest crypto communities on Earth.” He suggested that once XRP breaks through the $21 mark this cycle, it could trigger a major global reaction.
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