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Expert Says Long-Term Discipline Is Real Key for XRP, as Hopium Predictions Do Not Work

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Expert Says Long-Term Discipline Is Real Key for XRP, as Hopium Predictions Do Not Work

The XRP community has spent years anticipating key industry milestones, with many believing events like ISO 20022 activation would spark an automatic surge in XRP’s value. 

But the event has come and gone without any dramatic shift. Now, Coach JV is urging investors to rethink their approach and move away from what he describes as “hopium, dates, predictions, and desperation.”

XRP Reality Check After ISO 20022

November 22 marked the official end of SWIFT’s coexistence period and the full transition to ISO 20022 messaging. For some XRP holders, this date had long been framed as a “flip of the switch” moment that would instantly boost XRP usage or price. 

As an XRP Ledger validator noted shortly after, no such change occurred. Specifically, XRPL continued operating at its normal pace, handling roughly the same 22 transactions per second as before the update.

Coach JV referenced this moment in his latest remarks, noting that many expected XRP to “fly” simply because a widely misunderstood technical standard went live. For him, the problem is not the event itself, but the mindset around it: the belief that external dates will create wealth rather than long-term discipline and strategy.

Moving Beyond XRP Prediction

Coach JV explained that he abandoned prediction-focused investing long ago. Instead of looking for saviors or magical dates, he said he studies long-term investors like Warren Buffett and makes decisions based on conviction rather than emotion.

He buys when the market panics, sells during euphoric rushes, and channels profits into systems that generate cash flow. According to him, this approach is what created financial stability for his family.

This approach, he added, is very different from what he sees in many online crypto communities, where people still look for overnight wealth or pin their hopes on single events like regulatory updates, settlement news, or ISO 20022 milestones.

Discipline, Not Dates

Coach JV stressed that most people lose because they rely on predictions instead of preparation. He argues that the belief that a single event will catapult XRP to life-changing highs distracts from the real work required to build lasting financial success.

In his view, the market consistently rewards patience and punishes desperation. While he acknowledges that XRP could rise in the future, he stresses that such outcomes should not be the foundation of an investor’s entire strategy.

For Coach JV, real financial resilience comes from focusing on what you can control. That means protecting your own financial ecosystem, building assets that produce income, and staying disciplined even when the market gets emotional.

He sees this as a long-term journey based on principles, not predictions — one built on family, stability, and preparation rather than the search for the next “magical date.”

JPMorgan Files to Launch Leveraged Bitcoin Product Tied to BlackRock ETF

Zabi
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JPMorgan Files to Launch Leveraged Bitcoin Product Tied to BlackRock ETF

JPMorgan has re-entered the Bitcoin investment arena with a leveraged structured note linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

This development was confirmed in a filing submitted this week to U.S. regulators. Just days earlier, JPMorgan had criticized MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy—criticism that triggered boycott calls over alleged “crypto debanking”—and urged MSCI to reconsider whether companies with significant Bitcoin exposure should remain in its index.

However, despite this critical stance, the bank is now offering an instrument that directly tracks the digital asset via IBIT.

Structured Note Tracks Bitcoin Halving Cycle

The note is modeled on Bitcoin’s four-year halving pattern, which often produces a mid-cycle dip followed by renewed strength. With the most recent halving in 2024, JPMorgan is positioning the note to capture potential weakness around 2026, while anticipating a possible rebound approaching 2028.

How the Note Works: Two Possible Paths

The filing outlines two potential scenarios for investors:

Early Redemption in 2026: If IBIT reaches a preset target by December 2026, the bank will call the note. In that case, the note will provide a minimum return of 16%.

Extension to 2028: If IBIT remains below the target in 2026, the note will extend to 2028. Investors then earn 1.5 times IBIT’s total gains, with no cap on upside.

Overall, the structure gives investors exposure to both the mid-cycle phase and the potential late-cycle rally.

Upside Potential Comes With Notable Risk

According to the filing, the principal remains protected through 2028, provided IBIT does not decrease by more than 30%. However, should IBIT fall beyond this limit, any losses will correspond to IBIT’s decline.

JPMorgan warns that investors could lose more than 40% of their capital. In a worst-case scenario, they could even lose the entire amount if Bitcoin crashes during the period.

Therefore, this risk framework targets investors who accept long-term volatility and trust the broader Bitcoin cycle.

Notable Change in Tone From JPMorgan

The launch reflects a change in how JPMorgan discusses digital assets. The bank now describes crypto as a “tradable macro asset class” influenced by institutional liquidity rather than retail speculation.

Indeed, ETF flows support this perspective, as funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP continue drawing capital despite a 30% market drop since October.

Together, these developments suggest Wall Street is positioning for Bitcoin’s next major cycle, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious. The success of JPMorgan’s new structured note will largely depend on whether Bitcoin can regain momentum as 2026 approaches.

For now, the move confirms major institutions are preparing for long-term engagement with digital assets, regardless of short-term volatility.

Shiba Inu Shares Big News on a Major Launch Tomorrow

Elendu Benedict
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Shiba Inu Shares Big News on a Major Launch Tomorrow

The Shiba Inu ecosystem has confirmed a notable partnership with TokenPlay AI to bring real token utility to SHIB holders.

The official Shib X account drew the Shiba Inu community’s attention to this exciting opportunity on Wednesday. The collaboration with TokenPlay AI marks an expansion of the SHIB ecosystem towards AI and gaming.

TokenPlay AI, the only Token OS, will launch an exclusive Shiba-themed miniapp tomorrow, bringing exciting gaming adventures to Shiba Inu enthusiasts. Users would be able to engage with the mini application while earning rewards for their interaction, encouraging community participation.

Shiba Inu-Themed Mini-App Era to Begin Wednesday

Notably, TokenPlay AI confirmed this, emphasizing that the Shiba Inu mini app will debut on Thursday by 4 PM (UTC). The application will be tailored with the SHIB brand, aiming to drive on-chain utility and real user engagement.

This adds to Shiba Inu’s quest to drive Web3 innovation and power the future of gaming. Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama shared this as a major roadmap for the ecosystem, positioning it to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

For the uninitiated, TokenPlay AI is a protocol built by the famous Astra Nova. Notably, NVIDIA and artificial general intelligence (AGI) are major contributors to the Astra Nova technology. Further enhancing TokenPlay AI’s appeal is its collaboration with Alibaba Cloud.

Remarkably, TokenPlay AI plans to attract Shiba Inu creators by offering them a tool to build miniapps without coding. They can spin up applications in seconds and create fun games appealing to SHIB users. The aim is to turn passive SHIB holders into active ecosystem participants, driving rewarding engagement.

TokenPlay AI Lands Other Major Partnerships

Meanwhile, Shiba Inu is not the only community that TokenPlay AI is partnering with. Specifically, the ”early access launch,” set for tomorrow, will also feature other projects, including Neiro, Sundog on Tron, and Solana’s Peanut meme coin.

Other notable names include Hippo, MemeCore, Moodeng, and MemeX. The AI-powered protocol targets projects with vibrant communities to achieve its engagement goal.

At the time of writing, its official website shows that 378,742 users have joined their waitlist, up extensively from the 22,021 reported in June. This underscores the growing interest among Shiba Inu enthusiasts and other users in seeing the “something big” set to debut on Thursday.

Here Is Key Level Cardano Must Break to Test the $1 Liquidity Zone

Albert Brown
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Here Is Key Level Cardano Must Break to Test the $1 Liquidity Zone

Despite recent recovery signs, Cardano price faces key resistance that must be broken to test its 3-month high.

Cardano (ADA) price action has shown a pronounced downtrend, with ADA retreating from a high of around $0.47 on November 20, to bottom around $0.39 the next day. The 24-hour range, which fluctuated between $0.4065 and $0.4274, indicates that despite some brief intraday bounces, ADA is still facing resistance in its attempt to reclaim higher levels.

In the larger timeframes, the market sentiment around ADA has turned increasingly bearish. The broader 7-day and 30-day performance highlights a deeper corrective phase, with losses of 10.5% and 26.1%, respectively.

Cardano’s market cap has also dropped to $15.28 billion. This performance, which now looks indecisive, leaves market watchers with a question: Will Cardano bulls prove their strength, or will the bears paint it further red?

Cardano Price Analysis

Cardano’s weekly chart shows a bearish continuation, as the price struggles below key resistance levels. The Ichimoku Cloud indicators highlight the overall weakness in the market, with the price well below the cloud.

For instance, the Tenkan-sen, at $0.59, and Kijun-sen, at $0.65, lies in a bearish cross, further signaling a negative market structure. These levels will also serve as immediate resistance in case the bulls strike.

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For Cardano to shift its momentum and target the $1 liquidity zone, it must first break above the cloud, specifically around the $0.75 range. If the bears continue their action, support levels like $0.29 could be tested.

Meanwhile, the Chande Momentum Oscillator (CMO) adds to the bearish sentiment, with its value currently deep in negative territory at -75.33, although signs of consolidation are visible.

While the current price is trying to hold above the support zone, the CMO reading suggests that Cardano is still struggling to find bullish traction. The market’s inability to close above the cloud or generate momentum on the oscillator points to a continued cautious outlook for ADA.

Cardano’s Rising Social Dominance

On the fundamental end, Cardano’s 9.6% social dominance stands out, particularly when compared to other major chains, according to a snapshot by Mintern. For instance, XRP comes in at 2.9%, while Solana (SOL) holds 1.55%, and USDC has 1.55% as well. 

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These figures indicate that while other chains like XRP and Solana have a solid presence in social media discussions, Cardano’s dominance is much more pronounced. This could suggest a more passionate and active base of users and investors surrounding Cardano, which is often an indicator of potential price movements driven by sentiment. 

Bolivia to Integrate Stablecoins Into Financial System

Lele Jima
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Bolivia to Integrate Stablecoins Into Financial System

Bolivia is taking a major step toward financial modernization as Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza unveils plans to integrate crypto into the country’s financial system. 

Espinoza outlined the initiative during his first major policy announcement since Rodrigo Paz assumed the presidency, according to Reuters. The move marks a significant shift for a nation that only recently reversed its blanket ban on digital assets. 

Banks to Offer Crypto Services 

Espinoza noted that the integration will begin with stablecoins, setting the foundation for broader crypto adoption across the financial sector. 

Afterwards, he stressed that banks will be allowed to offer a range of crypto-related services, enabling crypto assets to function as legal tender within the financial system. 

This includes the ability for customers to open crypto-denominated savings accounts, access credit cards linked to digital assets, and even secure loans backed by cryptocurrencies.

The initiative is part of the government’s broader push to modernize Bolivia’s financial infrastructure as it works to soften the impact of a major economic crisis.

Alongside crypto integration, authorities also plan to reduce public spending by 30%, with the government indicating a preference for a market-driven approach to attract foreign investors. 

Crypto Adoption Spikes in Bolivia

Meanwhile, crypto adoption in Bolivia has surged since the government lifted its ban on digital assets last year. Analysts report a sharp increase in trading volumes as citizens increasingly turn to crypto to hedge against the weakening boliviano. With inflationary pressures rising, many Bolivians are seeking alternative stores of value, fueling expectations that adoption will continue to grow.

Recognizing this shift in consumer behavior, the government has opted to integrate crypto into the financial system, beginning with stablecoins.

Meanwhile, Bolivia’s push toward crypto integration also aligns with its broader international partnerships. In July, Bolivia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador to share technological expertise and collaborate on regulatory frameworks for digital assets.

Spain Pushes 47% Crypto Tax in What Critics Call an ‘Attack on Bitcoin’

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Spain Pushes 47% Crypto Tax in What Critics Call an ‘Attack on Bitcoin’

Spain’s political debate over digital assets heated up this week as the Sumar party proposed a major change to the country’s crypto tax rules.

Specifically, the party proposes raising capital gains taxes on Bitcoin and other digital assets to 47%. The plan was added as an amendment to three main tax laws.

Meanwhile, it has faced criticism from lawyers, economists, and crypto supporters. Commentators say the action misunderstands how decentralized assets work and could push investors out of Spain.

Raising Crypto Gains to 47%

According to Spanish outlet CriptoNoticias, Sumar wants to reclassify crypto gains so they fall under the general income tax bracket instead of the current savings tax bracket.

This change lifts the top tax rate on crypto profits from 30% to 47% for individuals. Meanwhile, corporations would face a flat 30% rate.

Notably, Sumar, a left-wing political alliance and junior coalition partner, holds 26 seats in Spain’s Congress. Its plan targets the General Tax Law, Income Tax Law, and Inheritance and Gift Tax Law.

Risk ‘Traffic Light’ and Full Asset Seizability

The proposal also requires Spain’s securities regulator, the CNMV, to introduce a “risk traffic light” system for cryptocurrencies. This visual warning must appear across investor platforms, similar to hazard indicators used in high-risk investment products.

More controversially, Sumar seeks to classify all crypto assets as attachable, thereby making them subject to seizure by authorities.

Spanish lawyer Cris Carrascosa called this unrealistic, noting that assets like Tether’s USDT cannot legally be held by regulated custodians under MiCA regulations, making any blanket seizure mechanism unenforceable.

Economist Calls It Attack on Bitcoin (BTC)

Meanwhile, economist José Antonio Bravo criticized the amendments as “useless attacks against Bitcoin.” 

He argued that self-custodied Bitcoin cannot be seized or monitored the way traditional financial assets can. He warned that such measures may push high-net-worth holders to leave the country once Bitcoin reaches higher valuations.

Notably, Spain’s tax authorities have been tightening pressure on crypto users for years, issuing 328,000 tax warning letters in 2023 and 620,000 in 2024.

Meanwhile, a separate group of tax inspectors recently proposed a more favorable system for Bitcoin to allow taxpayers to use FIFO or weighted-average methods per wallet, with adjustments to prevent tax manipulation.

Japan Moves in the Opposite Direction

While Spain is pursuing an aggressive crypto tax, Japan is taking a different approach. Its Financial Services Agency wants a flat 20% capital gains tax on crypto, replacing the current system that can go up to 55%. 

This aligns crypto taxes with equities, creating a more attractive environment for investors and crypto businesses.

Saylor’s Strategy Has Now Moved $5B+ in Bitcoin from Its Coinbase Wallet

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Saylor’s Strategy Has Now Moved $5B+ in Bitcoin from Its Coinbase Wallet

Arkham recently revealed that Michael Saylor’s Strategy has been steadily moving a large portion of its holdings away from Coinbase. 

In the latest update, Arkham confirmed that Strategy has transferred 58,390 BTC, worth about $5.1 billion, over the past two months from Coinbase to Fidelity, as it increased its use of Fidelity Custody.

Strategy Has Moved $5B+ from Coinbase

According to the analytics platform, Fidelity runs an omnibus system that pools client assets, meaning some of Strategy’s Bitcoin now appears under Fidelity’s label on Arkham instead of Strategy’s own.

Arkham noted that, even with these movements, it still tracks about 92% of Strategy’s entire Bitcoin portfolio. At the moment, Strategy holds 641,692 BTC, valued at roughly $56.14 billion, and it has already moved 165,709 BTC, or about $14.50 billion, into Fidelity Custody.

This new update builds on Arkham’s earlier disclosure from Nov. 14, when the platform reported that Strategy had already moved a large amount of Bitcoin that day. Arkham said Strategy transferred 43,415 BTC, worth $4.26 billion, across more than 100 addresses. 

The research platform confirmed that Strategy had spent the previous two weeks shifting assets from Coinbase Custody, its former custodian, to a new one. Arkham said the activity on Nov. 14 likely included direct transfers from Coinbase to the new custodian, internal movements within the new custodian’s system, and wallet updates inside Coinbase.

Concerns of Bitcoin Sales

However, Arkham clarified at the time that these transfers did not represent sales. The firm also emphasized that movement from Strategy’s Arkham-labeled wallets never automatically signals that the company sold any Bitcoin. 

According to the platform, Strategy often rotates its wallets and custodians, and anyone watching closely during those two weeks would have seen similar activity followed by updated custodian labels.

Despite these explanations, the transfers raised concerns about potential sell-offs, especially because Bitcoin has faced heavy downward pressure. During the latest update, Bitcoin traded at $87,202, more than 20% lower for the month. 

As a result, Strategy’s unrealized profit has shrunk sharply to 16.9%, or about $8.15 billion, far below the 68.6%, or $32.47 billion, it recorded in early October when Bitcoin traded above $124,000. The timing of these large internal transfers during a steep price drop fueled speculation that Strategy had started selling.

For instance, after the Nov. 14 movements, reporter Walter Bloomberg suggested that the movements could reflect sales, although he admitted the situation remained unclear. Michael Saylor later addressed the rumor directly and said the company had not sold any Bitcoin.

What’s Really Going On

In a detailed explanation, Arkham said each transfer likely reflected one of three actions: a direct move from Coinbase to the new custodian, an internal transfer within the new custodian’s system, or a routine wallet refresh by Coinbase. Arkham repeated that on-chain movement does not indicate a sale.

Rather than selling, Strategy has been adding to its holdings during the downturn. Since October, the company has bought 9,839 BTC across six purchases, lifting its total to 649,870 BTC at the time of the update.

Amid the price decline, Strategy also addressed its leverage position and reassured investors that the company still maintains strong coverage against its convertible debt. 

Strategy explained that if Bitcoin falls back to its $74,000 average purchase price, the firm would still hold 5.9x more assets than the value of its convertible debt, a metric it calls its Bitcoin rating. Strategy added that even in a deeper pullback to $25,000, the coverage would remain at 2.0x, which remains a comfortable level for its balance sheet.

Expert Predicts XRP Price Based on XRP Origin Cycle Theory

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Expert Predicts XRP Price Based on XRP Origin Cycle Theory

While XRP continues to grapple with market uncertainties, a well-known analyst recently spotlighted a bullish trend he calls the origin cycle theory.

Notably, this origin cycle theory, presented by market watcher Cobb in his latest analysis, cites historical context to project how XRP price action could play out in the coming weeks. Specifically, the theory highlights a five-wave structure that has played out since 2018, with the last wave potentially pushing prices toward $17.

In his commentary, Cobb shared a chart detailing XRP’s weekly performance and how its price action has followed two 5-wave structures since it began trading in 2013. Notably, the first 5-wave structure ended in early 2017 during the bull run at the time, and Cobb’s chart indicates that the ongoing structure could lead to gains similar to the 2017 run.

XRP’s Two 5-Wave Structure

For context, the first wave began when XRP soared 817% from $0.00669 in October 2013 to a new peak of $0.06144 by December 2013, representing Wave 1. However, when the corrective Wave 2 emerged, XRP collapsed from the $0.06144 high to a low of $0.00281 in July 2014. Data shows that this marked the floor of the structure.

Meanwhile, during Wave 3, XRP rallied 896% from the $0.00281 floor to $0.0280 by December 2014. Nonetheless, it failed to reclaim the previous peak from December 2013. After this upsurge, another correction came up with Wave 4, leading to a higher low of $0.00525, from which XRP recovered to a new ATH of $0.3988 in May 2017 during Wave 5.

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XRP 1W Chart | Cobb

According to Cobb’s chart, the second 5-wave structure emerged almost immediately, with Wave 1 of this second structure pushing prices to the $3.31 peak in January 2018. For Wave 2, XRP collapsed from the $3.31 peak to $0.1140 by March 2020. Again, this low price represented the floor of the second structure.

From here, XRP recovered to $1.96 in April 2021 during the Wave 3 rally, but failed to recover the previous 2018 high, similar to the pattern observed during the first structure. Meanwhile, after reaching the $1.96 high in 2021, XRP collapsed again on the back of the fourth wave, reaching the $0.5 low in November 2024.

Wave 5 Could Push Prices to $17

Now, Cobb suggests that the altcoin has already entered Wave 5. Specifically, this fifth wave began when XRP exploded following President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. So far, the token has already breached the 2018 peak, reaching $3.66 in July 2025, but data from the chart indicates that the fifth wave is far from over.

According to Cobb, XRP could continue to rally with this wave once market strength resurfaces, possibly reaching a new peak between $12.5 and $25.5, with an average target of $17.5. “Am I retarded or does this make sense?” The analyst questioned. From the current price of $2.17, XRP would need to rise by 706% to claim the $17.5 average target.

Interestingly, other market analysts have also projected possible rallies to the $17 level. For instance, last November, market watcher EGRAG suggested that XRP could claim $17 if its market dominance rose to reclaim the 20% mark in a situation where Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s prediction of a $5 trillion broader market cap plays out.

Will Ethereum Momentum Shift to Bulls as Market Wipes Off $25M in Shorts?

Albert Brown
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Will Ethereum Momentum Shift to Bulls as Market Wipes Off $25M in Shorts?

Ethereum shows early signs of recovery as $25 million in shorts get liquidated, signaling bullish momentum may be building.

Ethereum (ETH) is attempting a mild rebound after recent downside pressure, with the price hovering around $2,912.14 at press time, up roughly 1.6% over the past 24 hours. The intraday range between $2,862.84 and $2,973.89 shows buyers repeatedly testing the upper band but still struggling to reclaim the $3,000 psychological level. 

Zooming out, however, the broader picture remains cautious. Ethereum is still down about 5.5% over the past week, 16% in the last 14 days, and more than 30% on the 30-day view. Against this backdrop, the next sections will unpack Ethereum’s key technical levels, trend structure, and potential catalysts that could decide whether this bounce evolves into a more meaningful recovery.

Next Resistance for Ethereum Price

Specifically, on the technical front, Ethereum’s daily chart built around Bollinger Bands shows the token trying to recover from sustained downside pressure. On November 21, price pierced and rode the lower band near $2,629, signaling an oversold phase, before bouncing back inside the bands and toward the midline, which currently sits around $3,129. 

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This reversion move suggests sellers are losing some control, but the bands still slope downward, underscoring that the broader trend remains corrective. A clean daily close above the middle band would be an important first step in reducing volatility, shifting momentum back in favor of buyers and opening room toward the upper band near $3,644. That move would require Ethereum to jump about 25% from the current $2,912.

Interestingly, momentum signals from the Stochastic RSI back up this early recovery narrative. After spending time in the oversold zone, the Stoch RSI lines have turned sharply higher, with the blue line now at 86.8 and the signal line following at 60.97, reflecting a strong swing in short-term bullish momentum. However, readings in or near the overbought region also warn that upside could cool if Ethereum fails to clear nearby resistance. 

Ethereum Liquidation Data

Backing up the technical picture, derivatives data show that Ethereum is in the middle of a leverage reset as both bulls and bears are being “rekt” at different time frames. Over the past hour, about $1.80 million in positions were liquidated, almost entirely from longs, with only around $3,000 in shorts closed. 

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The 4-hour window tells a similar story, with $3.43 million in total liquidations dominated by roughly $3.36 million in long positions versus just $69,000 in shorts. 

However, when zooming out, the balance shifts. In the last 12 hours, Ethereum has seen $18.93 million in liquidations split between approximately $7.41 million in longs and $11.52 million in shorts, while the 24-hour tally rises to $54.19 million, with $25.64 million wiped from longs and $28.55 million from shorts. Notably, the shorts are currently bearing most losses, signaling a market skewed towards upside.

Analyst Shares XRP Secret Weapon That Could Power $15.5 Trillion

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Analyst Shares XRP Secret Weapon That Could Power $15.5 Trillion

Brad Kimes, creator of Digital Perspectives, has called the XRP Ledger’s built-in decentralized exchange (DEX) its “secret weapon.”

His remarks come as Ripple expands its institutional presence and developers revisit the core features that set the XRPL apart from other blockchains.

Specifically, Kimes pointed out that with Hidden Road handling $3 trillion and GTreasury $12.5 trillion in annual transactions, over $15.5 trillion in financial activity could soon flow through the XRPL. 

He called it a crucial moment as the crypto industry pushes for the market structure bill set to pass in 2026.

“Don’t believe it? It’s still true,” he added, noting that the XRPL is built to handle this scale of institutional settlement.

Brad Kimes comments
Brad Kimes comments

Ripple’s Multi-Chain Vision and the Expanding Role of XRP

A recently resurfaced video of Ripple president Monica Long added further context. Long reiterated that Ripple has always believed in a multi-chain, multi-token world, where different assets serve different roles depending on the use case.

She explained that XRP will always retain utility as the native asset of the XRP Ledger, powering gas fees and reserve accounts. She noted that demand for the token will rise as the network sees increased use from developers and institutional clients.

Long also highlighted a unique advantage few outside the community fully appreciate: the XRPL’s original DEX.“

Built into the ledger from the start, the DEX automatically routes trades that lack direct liquidity through XRP.

According to Long, this “auto-bridging” is where XRP becomes a true bridge asset, independent of Ripple’s payment products and relevant across any developer-driven use case.

The XRPL DEX, Hidden Road, and GTreasury

The resurgence of interest in the XRPL DEX follows Ripple’s rapid institutional expansion. Earlier this year, Ripple confirmed that Hidden Road’s entire post-trade infrastructure will transition to the XRP Ledger.

GTreasury, a major player in global corporate financial operations for over four decades, would serve as Ripple’s entry point into the $120 trillion corporate treasury sector.

While not all of this volume will convert to direct XRP usage, analysts are paying attention to how XRPL features like automated market-making, auto-bridging, and native settlement could handle high-volume operations.

Crypto Eri previously clarified that post-trade activity on the XRP Ledger will involve the movement of RLUSD collateral, settlement flows, and possibly data-related functions such as reconciliation.

Why it Matters for XRP

Notably, Long pointed out that Ripple’s payment system still uses both XRP and stablecoins for efficiency. Meanwhile, commentators are focusing on XRP’s role as a liquidity asset in the XRPL DEX.

As more projects build on the XRPL and connect to other blockchains, demand for XRP could grow as a routing asset. In other words, XRP’s advantage is not just speed or low fees alone but the XRPL’s underlying design. 

As Ripple targets institutional finance, the DEX could become a key part of digital asset infrastructure.

Based on this, analysts have been modeling various scenarios for what all of this could mean for XRP’s long-term market price.

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