The Cryptocurrency market is buzzing as it witnesses a significant transformation. XRP, the dominant token in the Ripple ecosystem, has surpassed the $2 threshold, cementing its position as the 3rd largest Cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
With a market capitalization now surpassing $135.37 billion, XRP has surpassed both stablecoins USDT ($134.17 billion) and Solana ($108.01 billion). This has sparked new debates about its ability to challenge Ethereum’s dominance.
XRP Ranked Top 3 Cryptocurrencies, Surpassing USDT, SOL
XRP is trading at $2.37 at the time of writing, a staggering 25.57% growth since Monday morning trading opened.
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts forecast that this momentum could help it compete with Ethereum (ETH), currently valued at $441.46 billion. Cryptocurrency enthusiast Amelie emphasize about the recent meeting between Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
There are rumors that Garlinghouse could become a candidate for the position of “Crypto czar” in a potential Donald Trump administration. This move could boost XRP’s reputation, especially as Trump is said to have taken a pro-Crypto stance.
Meanwhile, XRP’s resurgence coincides with renewed attention on Ripple’s high-profile lawsuit with the US SEC. This lawsuit, which began in December 2020, has seen XRP resilient to major market fluctuations and regulatory uncertainty.
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XRP has regained its pre-lawsuit value, reminiscent of the days before the SEC declared Bitcoin and Ethereum not securities in 2018 before Hinman’s speech in June of that year arguing “it was decentralized enough.” central”. Following that speech, Ethereum’s market capitalization surpassed that of XRP in November 2018.
The “Hinman emails,” obtained through discovery in Ripple’s lawsuit, show that some officials within the SEC were divided on the content of the speech. Specifically, they are concerned about the impact of the speech on the legal status of other Cryptocurrencies, which is unclear. Despite these revelations, the legal status of XRP remains unresolved, with legal experts predicting the case could last until July 2025.
Attorney John Deaton, a strong advocate for Ripple and XRP investors, has promised continued support in the case, even after losing the Senate race. His steadfastness reflects the importance of the case to the broader Cryptocurrency industry.
Meanwhile, the SEC’s aggressive stance toward Cryptocurrencies under the leadership of Chairman Gary Gensler has broadened, with calls for regulatory clarity growing louder. Gensler’s planned resignation could mark a turning point. Observers say his departure could pave the way for a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment, especially in the wake of a pro-crypto administration.
The general view is that the current Trump administration can bring beneficial policies to Cryptocurrencies. Under such an administration, Ripple’s legal position could improve, potentially ending years of regulatory uncertainty.
Still, despite the recent growth, analysts warn of potential profit-taking among XRP whales amid large transactions from whales to exchanges.
“Historically, significant spikes in whale-to-exchange transactions (marked by red circles) often coincide with XRP price peaks. This suggests that whales tend to transfer large quantities of XRP to exchanges for sale near local peaks or cyclical turns. The recent increase in whale activity to exchanges coincided with XRP reaching a local price of around $2.30. This could indicate that whales are preparing for potential profit taking or increased market activity,” a CryptoQuant analyst said. write.