XRP Extends Gains to Cement Position as Third Largest Crypto. Why is It Up Today?

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience navigating the volatile digital asset market, I must admit that the recent surge in XRP has caught my attention. Having witnessed the ups and downs of Bitcoin‘s price swings, Ethereum‘s smart contract revolution, and countless altcoins coming and going, I have developed an appreciation for the resilience and potential of this unique asset class.

The latest price increase in XRP, which has seen a 300% rise since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, is particularly intriguing. As a political independent, I have always been wary of the intersection between politics and finance, but the pro-crypto stance of the incoming administration has certainly piqued my interest.

The potential launch of a spot ETF for XRP, as suggested by several companies and Ripple‘s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, could be a game-changer for this digital asset. Given that I have been following the development of various ETFs over the years, I can attest to their ability to bring increased liquidity and institutional investment into an asset class.

With the price of XRP up 16% in the past week alone and trading at $2.422 as of today, I find myself considering adding some XRP to my portfolio. However, as with any investment, I remain cautious and will continue to closely monitor market developments and the regulatory landscape for any potential shifts that could impact XRP’s trajectory.

In the spirit of transparency, I should confess that I once made the mistake of investing in a digital asset called “Dogecoin” during its brief moment in the limelight, so I have learned to take profits when they come and never underestimate the power of memes!

In the past day, the cryptocurrency market experienced a minor drop of approximately $30 billion. Most digital currencies have mainly held steady during this timeframe, but XRP managed to increase by more than 1%. This has helped strengthen its standing as the third-largest digital currency in the market.

Based on CCData reports, the value of XRP has increased by approximately 1.01% and is now being traded at $2.422. Over the past seven days, this cryptocurrency has seen a substantial increase of over 16%, climbing from approximately $2.112 to its present price, marking an upward trend that began in early November.

The surge can be attributed in part to Donald Trump’s victory as the Republican candidate in the U.S. election, and his pro-cryptocurrency stance. Since this win, XRP has soared over 300%.

Overall, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing growth beyond initial anticipations, driven by speculations surrounding potential policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump. These include the creation of a governmental Bitcoin reserve and the possible appointment of Paul Atkins as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Trump’s positive stance on cryptocurrencies has sparked discussions about the potential launch of an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) focused on XRP, giving investors exposure to it. A number of firms, such as Bitwise, Canary Capital, WisdomTree, and 21Shares, have already submitted applications for spot XRP ETFs. Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that such a fund is essentially unavoidable.

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2025-01-03 14:00