XRP Just Fliamed the Script: 1 Compelling Reason to Buy Ripple Now
Ripple's XRP is pulling off a silent coup in cross-border payments—while banks still argue over SWIFT fees.
The Bridge Asset That Actually Works
Unlike 'revolutionary' tokens that exist purely on whitepapers, XRP settles transactions in 3-5 seconds at a fraction of traditional costs. No blockchain trilemma handwringing—just liquidity moving faster than a hedge fund's exit strategy.
Regulatory Clarity as a Weapon
While the SEC chases vaporware securities, Ripple's partial legal victory cemented XRP's status as a currency outside the US. Institutions now treat it like the compliant Swiss Army knife of crypto rails.
This isn't speculation—it's infrastructure. And at current prices? The market's underpricing the one altcoin with real-world adoption. (But hey, enjoy your meme coin lottery tickets.)
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The SEC may approve XRP ETFs this year
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first spot-crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last year, starting with(CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs in January. It approved(CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs in July 2024. Bitcoin and ethereum are the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. After its recent success, XRP is third, and several asset managers have filed for XRP ETFs with the SEC.
The applications are currently under review, but the consensus is that it's only a matter of time. Polymarket currently puts the approval odds at 86% for a spot XRP ETF in 2025.
ETF approval would make it easier to invest in XRP, increase liquidity, and would also likely attract more institutional investors. That's been the case with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows of $55 billion since approval, and Ethereum ETFs have had inflows of over $9 billion.
Despite its recent success, XRP still hasn't topped its all-time high of $3.84 from January 2018. If the SEC approves XRP ETFs this year, it could be just what the cryptocurrency needs to surpass that and potentially break the $4 mark.
XRP could be a long-term winner
XRP has been one of the best cryptocurrency investments recently, and its use in international payments gives it real-world value. If you've been thinking about investing, consider doing so before a decision is made on XRP ETFs.
