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Here’s How Much XRP Has Risen Since Jim Cramer Called It a “Giant Con”

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Here’s How Much XRP Has Risen Since Jim Cramer Called It a “Giant Con”

The price of XRP has surged nearly tenfold since CNBC host Jim Cramer dismissed it as a “giant con.”

In a recent tweet, XRP commentator “NFAdotcrypto” resurfaced a 2022 discussion in which Cramer labeled the asset a “giant con.” At the time of his remark, XRP was trading at approximately $0.38.

Notably, the crypto community has long joked that Cramer’s investment calls often mark market bottoms. XRP appears to be yet another prime example.

Shortly after his comment, XRP began a multi-year rally. The movement was fueled by favorable court rulings, increased institutional adoption, and the expansion of Ripple’s payment infrastructure.

How Much Has XRP Increased Since Cramer’s Statement?

XRP has climbed nearly 10X from $0.38 at the time of Cramer’s statement to a current price above $3. Specifically, XRP is now trading at $3.20, with a recent peak of $3.66 last week. 

This represents a staggering 742% gain since Cramer’s controversial comment. When factoring in the recent high, the gains exceed 863%. These figures highlight a monumental price recovery and growth that few, especially Jim Cramer, anticipated. 

Other tokens Cramer has publicly criticized have followed similar trajectories, turning negative sentiment into bullish momentum. Meanwhile, Cramer isn’t the only XRP critic whose bearish call has backfired.

Forbes Once Called XRP a “Zombie”

In March 2024, Forbes dismissed XRP as a “zombie” and a “good-for-nothing” token. At that time, XRP traded at $0.60 with a $36 billion market cap.

Forbes also criticized Ripple for its perceived lack of progress in replacing SWIFT and questioned XRP’s real-world utility, despite its high trading volume. It grouped Ripple with 19 other billion-dollar crypto projects labeled as “functional zombies.”

However, XRP has since rebounded, reaching over $3.6 and adding more than $180 billion to its market cap. Several other tokens criticized in the same report have also posted major gains, leading to criticism of Forbes’ failed predictions.

Raoul Pal Called XRP an “Old Narrative,” Then Admitted He Was Wrong 

Separately, in August 2024, Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, warned XRP investors to prioritize profits over emotional attachment. He criticized what he described as a “cult-like” mentality within the community.

Pal urged holders to move on from “old coins” like XRP and instead focus on newer narratives in the bull market. He argued that ideological attachment could cost investors substantial gains.

However, shortly after his remarks, XRP surged over 550%, jumping from $0.50 to more than $3.50.

Remarkably, Pal publicly admitted he was wrong. In a post on X, he praised XRP holders for their resilience and acknowledged their long-term conviction in the project. He clarified that his earlier comments were intended to help investors avoid missed opportunities.

XRP supporters welcomed the admission. Panos Mekras of Anodos Finance even encouraged Pal to explore the innovations of the XRP Ledger.

Here is Shiba Inu Price If SHIB Grows 3x Faster Than Dogecoin in the Next Cycle

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Here is Shiba Inu Price If SHIB Grows 3x Faster Than Dogecoin in the Next Cycle

With several experts projecting that Shiba Inu could outperform Dogecoin, we’ve estimated SHIB’s price if it outpaces DOGE’s gains by threefold in the next cycle. 

Launched in 2013, Dogecoin prides itself as the original meme coin and has attracted endorsements from prominent figures like Elon Musk. 

Shiba Inu and Dogecoin Competition 

Despite its popularity, Dogecoin has faced fierce competition from Shiba Inu, which launched in August 2020, nearly seven years after DOGE’s debut. 

Shiba Inu has closely competed with Dogecoin, with many SHIB enthusiasts referring to the token as the “Dogecoin Killer” in its early days. Interestingly, Shiba Inu took the rivalry seriously and briefly usurped Dogecoin as the world’s biggest meme coin by market cap in 2021. 

However, this achievement was short-lived as Dogecoin once again stamped its authority as the leader of the meme coin market. With a market capitalization of $35.69 billion, Dogecoin is the world’s largest meme coin. It dwarfs Shiba Inu, which ranks in the second position and has a valuation of $8.27 billion. 

Experts See SHIB Outperforming DOGE

Nonetheless, enthusiasts of Shiba Inu still believe the token is capable of outperforming Dogecoin soon, say in the next market cycle, precisely by 2028/2029. 

As previously reported, Kevin Capital, a Dogecoin lead analyst, speculated that Shiba Inu was gearing up to outperform Dogecoin. In addition, a small group of industry experts disclosed in a Finder’s report that SHIB is expected to outperform Dogecoin as early as 2026. 

SHIB Price if It Grows 3x Faster Than DOGE 

Buoyed by this growing optimism, we projected Shiba Inu’s price, assuming SHIB outpaces DOGE by threefold in the next cycle. This analysis assumes Shiba Inu’s next‑cycle gains will triple those of Dogecoin. If Dogecoin’s price grows by 100%, Shiba Inu’s value will spike by 300%. 

For this analysis, we model Dogecoin climbing 1,000%, 1,500%, and 2,000% from today’s price in the next cycle, with Shiba Inu rising 3,000%, 4,500%, and 6,000% respectively.

With Dogecoin currently trading at $0.2375, the meme coin could soar to $2.61, $ 3.80, or $4.98 if it rallies 1,000%, 1,500%, or 2,000%, respectively. 

Based on our assumption, a 1,000% rally for Dogecoin would translate into a 3,000% gain for Shiba Inu, pushing SHIB’s price to $0.000435 from the current level of $0.00001404. 

Similarly, if Dogecoin spikes by 1,500% in the next cycle, Shiba Inu’s price will rally 4,500% to $0.000645. Additionally, a 2,000% Dogecoin spike in the next cycle could see Shiba Inu grow 6,000% to $0.000856, assuming SHIB grows three times faster than DOGE. 

The estimated Shiba Inu targets of $0.000435, $0.000645, and $0.000856 translate to market caps of $256.32 billion, $380.06 billion, and $504.39 billion, respectively. 

$0.0004, $0.0006, and $0.0008 SHIB Predictions 

It is worth mentioning that some market experts have already forecasted Shiba Inu’s climb to the $0.0004, $0.0006, and $0.0008 price territories. 

Earlier this year, popular Bitcoin enthusiast Crypto ELITES emphasized that Shiba Inu’s promising technicals might propel its price to an ultimate target of $0.0004729. In January, we also projected that Shiba Inu would surge beyond $0.000645 to $0.000694 if it matched Elon Musk’s net worth of $409 billion at the time. 

Notably, industry experts disclosed in a Finder survey that they expect the $0.00085 to materialize by 2035, exactly ten years from now. 

Need for Caution 

Despite this optimism, investors must exercise caution as SHIB is not guaranteed to reach these projected targets anytime soon. 

Key catalysts for Shiba Inu’s broader adoption and strong rally remain absent. So far, no asset manager has filed for a Shiba Inu spot ETF, which could potentially attract inflows into the ecosystem. 

Additionally, the team’s commitment to remain anonymous could undermine investor confidence and stall any significant price uptick. 

XRP Doesn’t Care That Chris Larsen Is Selling; Analyst Urges Investors Not to Panic Sell

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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XRP Doesn’t Care That Chris Larsen Is Selling; Analyst Urges Investors Not to Panic Sell

As Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen offloads $200 million in XRP, an analyst draws parallels with Jed McCaleb’s historic sales, urging the community not to panic.

In recent days, the XRP price has come under pressure. Its earlier bull run stalled following revelations that Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen was offloading XRP.

On-chain data confirmed that Larsen sold nearly $200 million worth of XRP over the past 10 days. Several large transactions to centralized exchanges were recorded, coinciding with a 17% drop in XRP’s price this week.

Amid this, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn warned that buyers risk becoming “exit liquidity” for Larsen’s ongoing sell-off. The perspective raises fresh concerns about insider selling and centralized token control.

Dark Defender Highlights Jed McCaleb’s XRP Dump History

In the midst of the market turbulence, prominent XRP analyst Dark Defender took to social media today to downplay fears of a long-term price impact by citing past events.

He reminded followers of Jed McCaleb, a Ripple co-founder and former CTO, who sold 266 million XRP for just $148 million back in December 2020. According to Dark Defender, had McCaleb held onto his tokens, they would be worth around $940 million today.

He noted that the market absorbed McCaleb’s large XRP sales with little lasting effect. He suggests this precedent may also apply to Larsen’s recent activity.

History Shows XRP Can Withstand Insider Selling Pressure

For context, McCaleb originally received 9 billion XRP upon Ripple’s founding. After his departure in 2013, his sales were tightly controlled through legal agreements. From 2014 to 2022, he gradually sold his allocation and fully exited his XRP position in July 2022.

Throughout those years, XRP endured numerous bull and bear cycles, from its all-time high in 2018 to its 2020 legal battle with the SEC and its 2024–2025 recovery. Despite McCaleb’s sales, XRP remained one of the top ten digital assets by market capitalization.

Dark Defender believes this historical resilience sends a clear message to current holders: “No need to fear.”

XRP Stabilizes After Correction

After plunging to $2.95 on Thursday, XRP has rebounded and is currently trading around $3.20 at press time. It is up 3% in the last 24 hours, and its price movement has started to decouple from the fear sparked by Larsen’s transactions.

Meanwhile, the Ripple chairman still controls over $9 billion worth of XRP. He has already liquidated more than $500 million worth since January. To quell investor concerns, many are now drawing comparisons to McCaleb’s gradual exit.

The XRP community has weathered large insider sell-offs before, and analysts like Dark Defender believe it can do so again.

Here’s What 1,000 XRP Could Be Worth in 2026

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Here’s What 1,000 XRP Could Be Worth in 2026

Altcoin Daily’s Aaron Arnold has flipped bullish on XRP, sharing a fresh take on its future value, especially regarding the potential of holding 1,000 coins.

In a recent video, Altcoin Daily co-founder Arnold provided a detailed analysis of XRP’s evolving role in the crypto space. He presented a dramatically different view from his earlier skepticism.

Once critical of the token due to its regulatory challenges, Arnold now acknowledges that circumstances have shifted—and with them, so has his perspective.

With the SEC lawsuit against Ripple now behind it, Arnold argues that XRP is no longer just another altcoin, but rather a bridge currency positioned for significant growth. He also highlighted several catalysts he believes support the token’s growth, chief among them being Ripple’s stablecoin.

The Stablecoin Catalyst: RLUSD’s Role in XRP’s Future

Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, launched just six months ago and has already surpassed $500 million in market capitalization. It’s currently the second-fastest-growing stablecoin in 2025, trailing only BlackRock’s institutional USDTB.

Arnold emphasized RLUSD’s potential to drive XRP adoption through its integration on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Currently, about 83% of RLUSD’s usage is on Ethereum. However, as more institutions seek faster, cheaper alternatives, Arnold expects that number to shift in XRP’s favor. He believes this shift could increase XRP usage and contribute to its burn mechanism, which reduces overall supply.

“More RLUSD usage means more XRP is burned,” Arnold emphasized. Moreover, he pointed out that even now, XRP is trading above $3, and most people still aren’t using RLUSD on the XRP Ledger.

Price Predictions: What 1,000 XRP Could Be Worth by 2026

Notably, Arnold shared two key XRP price predictions based on different Bitcoin market scenarios

If Bitcoin hits $150,000, he believes XRP could realistically reach over $5, making 1,000 XRP worth at least $5,000. Notably, 1,000 XRP is currently worth $3,110. Interestingly,  eight months ago, it was worth just $500.

Meanwhile, Arnold expects XRP could climb to as high as $9 in a scenario where Bitcoin reaches $250,000. Essentially, in his view, 1,000 XRP would be worth $9,000 by 2026.

His thesis rests on the assumption that high-quality assets with real-world use cases like XRP will rise alongside Bitcoin during the current major bull cycle.

XRP’s role as a bridge asset for global finance, combined with its integration in stablecoin systems and increasing institutional adoption, supports this outlook.

XRP’s Institutional Momentum Is Growing

Arnold also noted that 11 major firms, collectively managing over $240 billion in assets, have filed with the SEC for an XRP ETF. He compares this to the impact Bitcoin ETFs had on BTC’s price, suggesting that a similar influx of capital could follow an XRP ETF launch.

Notably, since the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs, the price of BTC has surged from around $45,000 to over $123,000. Many commentators believe a similarly massive price movement could follow the introduction of an XRP ETF.

Ripple Teams Are Like Investment Bankers

Furthermore, Ripple’s executive team continues to emphasize professionalism and regulatory compliance, having already secured over 60 global licenses.

“They act like investment bankers,” said Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie, whose firm selected XRP for its real-world utility. “They know what they’re doing, and they will make this work.”

Arnold cited Gilbertie’s statement in his presentation. Notably, Teucrium launched an XRP futures ETF in April, and the product has been seeing significant inflows.

Ultimately, while Altcoin Daily is not calling XRP a guaranteed investment win, the channel acknowledges its growing strategic importance. 

With a stablecoin like RLUSD gaining traction, an ETF potentially on the horizon, and regulatory uncertainty diminishing, XRP could be poised for a stronger-than-expected 2026.

Expert Predicts Timeline and Price for XRP Peak This Cycle

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Expert Predicts Timeline and Price for XRP Peak This Cycle

Following another XRP bullish moving average crossover, a market analyst has presented two possible price targets, citing historical context.

This commentary, which came from EGRAG Crypto, emerges as XRP sustains its gains from the recent market-wide upsurge.

Despite the previous 580% rise from November 2024 to January 2025 and the latest 55% increase this month, EGRAG believes XRP still has one more upward push in the current bull run. He noted that from historical price movements, the 21-week and 33-week SMAs typically record two bullish crosses.

XRP’s Bullish SMA Crosses

Such a bullish cross occurs when the 21 SMA (the shorter moving average) moves above the 33 SMA (the longer moving average). According to EGRAG’s chart, this pattern played out over the past two cycles and resulted in impressive price gains for XRP. 

For instance, during the 2017/2018 cycle, the 21 SMA initially moved above the 33 SMA in March 2017, marking the first bullish cross. Following this event, XRP’s price skyrocketed, soaring from around $0.005 to a new peak of $0.3988 before cooling. After the $0.3988 top, a pullback and consolidation emerged.

Interestingly, during the consolidation phase, the 21 SMA dropped to briefly retest the 33 SMA. However, another bullish cross occurred around November 2017 after this retest. Following the cross, XRP again surged. Specifically, it took XRP eight weekly bars or 52 days to hit its 2017 cycle top of $3.8.

Meanwhile, in the 2020/2021 cycle, a similar pattern occurred. According to data from EGRAG’s chart, the bullish cross materialized in January 2021 during this cycle, leading to an XRP uptrend. The uptrend took about 13 weekly bars or 91 days to reach the cycle top of $1.96 in April 2021.

XRP Cycle Top as XRP Now Seeing a Second Bullish Cross

Now, in the current cycle, XRP first saw a bullish cross in November 2024, leading to the initial 580% surge to $3.4 before the pullback and subsequent consolidation. With XRP now recovering from this consolidation, EGRAG confirmed that a second bullish cross has emerged.

XRP 1W Chart EGRAG Crypto
XRP 1W Chart | EGRAG Crypto

The market analyst suggested that this second cross marks the beginning of the end of the current bull run, as it would lead to XRP’s second leg up. He pointed out that the average duration it took for both cycles to reach their respective tops is 73 days. As a result, he believes this could be the timeline for XRP to hit its top for this cycle.

For context, this 73-day duration leads to early September. As a result, EGRAG suggested that he expects XRP to reach its cycle top in the first or second week of September.

XRP Cycle Top Price Targets

Meanwhile, regarding the price, EGRAG has two targets, drawing inspiration from the last two cycles. Notably, in the 2017/2018 cycle, XRP rallied 1,600% to $3.8. If a similar run occurred now, it could hit $37. However, in the 2020/2021 cycle, XRP surged 585% to $1.96. If it replicates this instead, the top for this cycle will be $15.

Here’s XRP Roadmap to Taking Profits as XRP Targets $30

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Here’s XRP Roadmap to Taking Profits as XRP Targets $30

XRP may be warming up for a more explosive surge, and one crypto analyst believes a long-running pattern is driving the momentum. 

Specifically, market watcher EGRAG Crypto pointed to a two-week XRP chart showing what he calls the “Just Do It” pattern, a formation that looks like the Nike swoosh. His chart traced the start of this pattern back to XRP’s sharp drop from $3.80 in January 2018. 

XRP’s “Just Do It” Structure 

Notably, after the fall, XRP continued trending lower and eventually hit $0.1 in 2020. Since then, the price has curved upward, forming a recovery path that now sits around the $3 range.

EGRAG sees this swoosh-like recovery as a sign of strength. Data from his two-week chart confirms that XRP’s price stayed below a major descending trendline from 2018 through late 2024. 

XRP Nike Swoosh Pattern and Profit Targets EGRAG Crypto
XRP Nike Swoosh Pattern and Profit Targets | EGRAG Crypto

Notably, the trendline acted as strong resistance for years, but XRP finally broke above it during the strong Trump-led upsurge in November 2024. EGRAG believes this breakout confirmed the start of a sustained upward move, allowing for much higher prices.

Nonetheless, XRP faced a roadblock at the $3.4 peak in January 2025, but has since recovered. While EGRAG expects XRP to reach $30 amid this recovery eventually, he warned traders not to wait for that specific number before taking profits. 

EGRAG Advises XRP Investors Against Timing the Top

Accordingly, he advised investors to use a Dollar Sell Average strategy instead of holding out for exact figures like $17, $27, or $50. According to EGRAG, no one truly knows where the market will go, and smart trading means reacting to the current conditions, not gambling on perfect predictions.

Citing his trading journey, EGRAG said most people miss out on profits because they ignore market history. He explained that making money in crypto doesn’t depend on being the smartest person in the room. 

Instead, success comes from watching patterns, learning from past cycles, and knowing when to act. According to him, he has seen many people, including himself, get caught up in hype and miss their chance to exit profitably.

He also shared his trading belief that no one can control or slow down the market. The best anyone can do is respond to it. Notably, traders who time their moves well can make serious gains, while those who hesitate or guess wrong often get left behind. According to him, each cycle creates the same split between winners and losers.

Three XRP Profit-Taking Zones

EGRAG then presented three profit-taking levels. He called the first zone the “most sell-off” region, which ranges from $4 to $6. This area lines up with inverse Fibonacci levels (1.236 to 1.618%) based on Wave 4, and he expects many long-term holders to cash out here. He encouraged other traders to follow their example.

Meanwhile, the second target falls between $11 and $13. EGRAG is based on Elliott Wave theory, where Wave 5 usually matches Wave 1 or makes up 61.8% of the combined length of Waves 1 and 3. He called this zone the “most possible,” making it his primary focus for potential price action.

However, his final and highest zone spans from $27 to $30. This level uses an alternative wave count that starts from March 2020. Under that model, XRP is now in a massive Wave 3, with gains calculated using a 1,750% rise (based on 1,044% multiplied by 1.618).

Here’s When XRP Could Become the Go‑To Store of Value

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Here’s When XRP Could Become the Go‑To Store of Value

A popular financial markets commentator suggests that many people are underestimating XRP’s potential to become a store of value after this cycle tops. 

Zach Rector expressed this view in a recent post on X. According to him, crypto enthusiasts could turn to XRP as a store of value after the current market cycle reaches its top. 

This suggests that after the current market cycle peaks, with several assets reaching new highs, investors may shift their capital to XRP to preserve these gains. 

For context, Bitcoin is currently the only cryptocurrency widely regarded as a store of value. The premier cryptocurrency shares key traits with traditional stores of value, such as scarcity, durability, portability, and its recognized value as a hedge against inflation. 

Interestingly, Rector believes that XRP could also emerge as a store of value after the market cycle tops out. This elevates XRP to the role of “digital gold”—a mantle many have given to Bitcoin. 

Despite XRP’s prospects as a store of value, Rector suggests that people are still underestimating the likelihood of that happening anytime soon. 

Why XRP Could Become the Go-To Store of Value 

Although Rector did not shed light on how XRP could become a go-to store of value, several factors could enable it to assume that role. 

Unlike most tokens, XRP now has regulatory clarity as a non-security. Judge Analisa Torres issued this declaration in the lawsuit between the SEC and Ripple. People seeking to adopt a token as a store of value will likely favor those without regulatory uncertainty, like XRP.

XRP is also designed to be scarce over time. XRP has a fixed supply of 100 billion tokens, with Ripple currently holding over 40% in escrow. 

In addition, institutional adoption of XRP has gained momentum in recent months. Several asset managers, including Bitwise and Franklin Templeton, are awaiting the SEC’s blessing to roll out spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to XRP. 

Nasdaq-listed companies such as VivoPower International, Trident Digital Holdings, and Webus are also interested in buying and holding XRP on their balance sheets. It is evident that these companies plan to hold XRP for the long term and will not be converting the token to fiat anytime soon. 

If this trend continues, savvy investors might also shift their capital to XRP to preserve gains from the current market cycle peak. 

Meanwhile, Rector is among the leading community figures convinced that XRP still has significant upside potential this cycle. 

Despite XRP soaring to $3.65 earlier this month, Rector speculated that the token could hit a cycle top of $20-30, representing an increase of 532-849% from the current price of $3.16. 

Here is How 500M Shiba Inu Could Make $150,000

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Here is How 500M Shiba Inu Could Make $150,000

A holding of 500 million Shiba Inu tokens could be worth $150,000 if the price of SHIB reaches this ambitious target. 

Stories of how Shiba Inu transformed the financial status of early investors have kept present-day investors glued to the token. The Crypto Basic highlighted such stories, including that of a truck driver who turned a $650 SHIB investment into a $1.7 million profit. 

It has been nearly four years since Shiba Inu gave many investors life-changing gains. Although Shiba Inu has not sparked another parabolic surge, investors believe it still has the potential to transform their financial status in the future.  

Based on this conviction, several investors are steadily growing their SHIB portfolios in anticipation of the future price surge. In this article, we explore how you could earn $150,000 from a holding of 500 million SHIB tokens. 

How 500M Shiba Inu Tokens Could Earn You $150K 

It costs around $5,815 to acquire 500 million Shiba Inu tokens at the current price of $0.00001403. 

These 500 million SHIB tokens, which currently cost only $5,815 today, could be worth $150,000 if Shiba Inu’s price soars to an unprecedented level. 

The price of Shiba Inu must eliminate a leading zero and hit a target of $0.0003 for 500 million SHIB tokens to be worth $150,000. This represents a return of around $144,000 from a small investment of $5,815. 

Shiba Inu to $0.0003 Price Target

With SHIB currently trading at $0.00001403, it would need to rally 2,479% to reach the $0.0003 target. This would increase Shiba Inu’s market capitalization from $6.85 billion to $176.77 billion, provided its supply remains constant at 589.25 trillion tokens. 

Despite the hefty growth requirement, some market analysts still believe Shiba Inu could achieve the milestone in the near future. Last year, a Forbes article suggested that Shiba Inu’s price would range between $0.0001 and $0.0003 before the end of this year. 

Interestingly, popular AI chatbot Google Gemini shared the same sentiment, estimating that Shiba Inu will hit the $0.0003 price mark by December 2025. However, Gemini’s rival ChatGPT projected that Shiba Inu will trade around the $0.0003 price region by next year, precisely 2026. 

Furthermore, Telegaon, a crypto prediction platform, speculated that Shiba Inu will not hit the $0.0003 target until 2028. Changelly exchange, on the other hand, expects the $0.0003 price to play out by August 2032, seven years from now. 

While Shiba Inu experienced remarkable growth in its early days, there is no guarantee it will replicate that performance and reach $0.0003. 

XRP or Solana: Who Would Get More Inflows if ETFs Listed Together? Bitwise CIO and Bloomberg Analyst Reveal

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XRP or Solana: Who Would Get More Inflows if ETFs Listed Together? Bitwise CIO and Bloomberg Analyst Reveal

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart and the Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan have projected which could get more flows of XRP and Solana ETFs launched on the same day.

They discussed this in a recent interview hosted by Kyle Chasse. Specifically, Chasse shared how his views on XRP changed after moving back to the U.S. three months ago. He noticed that people who are just starting to explore crypto, or those who don’t understand it much at all, seem especially drawn to XRP. 

If XRP and Solana ETFs Launch Together, Which Will Get More Flows?

Chasse also shared stories from New York, where he casually asked business owners if they held crypto. Many mentioned Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and XRP; essentially, tokens with strong name recognition among everyday users. 

He stressed that while XRP tends to divide opinions, Solana generally gets broader support, except from Ethereum maximalists. Based on this, Chasse asked both Hougan and Seyffart to share their thoughts on which ETFs may get more flows if Solana and XRP ETFs launched together.

Bloomberg Analyst Responds

In response, Seyffart compared how previous ETF products tied to these tokens performed. He noted that Solana launched several futures-based and leveraged ETF products before XRP did. 

However, when XRP-based versions finally came to market, they pulled in more assets and trading volume. Seyffart clarified that spot ETFs typically attract stronger interest from investors. Citing this, he suggested XRP could get more flows initially, but Solana may catch up and overtake it over time.

He credited XRP’s momentum to its widespread appeal on social media and among retail users. “Anyone I know who doesn’t really know this space at all, like couldn’t tell you how a blockchain works, they like XRP,” he said. 

Further, Seyffart explained that platforms like TikTok and Reddit often push XRP and Ripple to the front of crypto conversations. Notably, this kind of visibility gives XRP an edge when it comes to building a strong following. 

However, he noted that institutions lean more toward Solana and Ethereum. While he admitted that some serious firms also do look into Ripple and XRP, Seyffart said that professionals with more research capacity tend to show more interest in Solana.

Bitwise CIO Agrees

Hougan agreed with that take. He said XRP’s community would likely show up in full force at launch and help the ETF get off to a fast start. “There is an army of people who are really passionate about XRP, and I think it would do exceptionally well out of the gate,” he explained. 

Hougan said that broad market approval doesn’t matter much on day one of a fund’s launch. Instead, passion drives initial flows. “It doesn’t matter that 90% of people hate it. What matters is 10% of people love it. That’s what drives the flows on those initial days.”

Nonetheless, Hougan argued that Solana might take the lead over time, depending on the market’s mood. If Solana enters a strong bullish phase at launch, its ETF could attract more inflows. But in a neutral scenario, Hougan expects XRP to dominate the early weeks or months.

How Does Bloomberg Calculate Its ETF Approval Odds?

Meanwhile, in another segment, Chasse asked about the approval odds that analysts like Seyffart and Eric Balchunas assign to different ETF applications. Right now, both XRP and Solana have a 95% chance of getting approved, the highest rating Bloomberg Intelligence has given to any crypto ETF in the pipeline.

Responding, Seyffart explained that he and Balchunas don’t use strict formulas to arrive at these numbers. Instead, they debate the factors, draw on experience, and settle on odds they both consider reasonable. 

“This is very much a qualitative and subjective analysis of odds,” he said. “There’s not a lot of quantitative analysis that’s going into, like, what are the odds this thing is going to get into an ETF in 2025.”

He listed several factors they consider when making those calls. One of the most important is whether the asset has a regulated futures market under the CFTC. This was the case with Bitcoin and Ethereum, and Seyffart said the SEC had little choice but to approve spot ETFs after allowing futures-based ones. 

Notably, XRP already has futures trading, which boosts its chances. For other tokens, like SUI, Seyffart noted that he had doubts due to issues like concentrated ownership and smaller market caps.

He also expects the SEC to create general rules for which assets can be listed in spot ETFs. Issuers like Bitwise will likely negotiate with regulators to help shape those standards over the coming months. While final approval might stretch into 2026, Seyffart believes most of the major filings already meet the expected criteria.

Hold Some XRP and Trade on XRPL as Life-Changing Opportunities Available for Pennies: Top Trader

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Hold Some XRP and Trade on XRPL as Life-Changing Opportunities Available for Pennies: Top Trader

Renowned trader D.I.Y. Investing says the XRP Ledger is on the brink of a major breakthrough, urging traders to get involved early while prices remain low.

In a tweet, he emphasized the urgency for traders to load up on XRP in their wallets and begin trading altcoins on the XRPL as soon as possible. He stressed that the network is on the verge of a significant breakthrough.

According to the trader, there are life-changing opportunities still trading at “pennies on the dollar” on the XRPL. Consequently, he warned traders not to overlook the potential of this ecosystem.

XRP Ledger: Home to the Next Altcoin Boom?

The XRP Ledger is a decentralized, open-source blockchain known for its fast settlement times, low fees, and built-in DEX functionality. Although it has existed since 2012, its altcoin ecosystem is only now attracting growing attention due to the recent introduction of additional features.

A few months ago, Ripple CTO David Schwartz voiced support for the rising meme coin trend on the XRPL after accepting a gift of 15 DROP tokens from the team behind the DROP meme coin. Sharing his wallet address, Schwartz said he “likes this trend,” signaling a positive stance toward community-driven tokens.

The trend gained momentum following the launch of Memepad on Magnetic X DEX, a platform enabling users to create and launch meme tokens. According to The Crypto Basic, over 70 new meme coins emerged shortly after the debut.

Now, D.I.Y. Investing’s remarks suggest that the next wave of gains may not come from mainstream chains but from underexplored ecosystems like XRPL, where valuations are still modest and trading activity is just beginning to heat up.

What Will the Next Boom Look Like?

The XRP coin leads the XRPL ecosystem with a market cap of over $182 billion. At press time, XRP is trading at a seven-day decline of 11.3%, priced at $3.08.

According to D.I.Y. Investing, most market participants have no idea how massive the incoming XRP breakout could be. He suggested that the recent 70% surge in XRP might pale in comparison to what’s coming next, calling this the moment long-term holders have been waiting for.

In particular, he is forecasting prices as high as $30, a massive increase of 874%. For context, this would push XRP’s market cap from $180 billion to over $1.177 trillion.

Other XRPL Tokens

Another leading token in the XRPL ecosystem is Sologenic (SOLO), which ranks just below XRP with $177 million cap. It is currently trading at $0.444, a 12% discount from last week’s price. 

Despite the dip, SOLO retains an impressive 30-day gain of 80%, highlighting its strong performance during the recent global crypto bull run.

Other XRPL ecosystem tokens trading at significant discounts from their weekly highs include Phoenix (PHNIX), PONGO, XRPayNet, and Lucretius (LUC). These tokens have market caps ranging from $237,000 to $33 million.

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