In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency assets, it is believed that most digital assets possess speculative bubble characteristics, demonstrating uncertainty about the stability of their value. However, a market expert has claimed that XRP’s value remains robust and free from the speculative bubble pressures often seen with other cryptocurrencies. Is XRP More Stable Than The […]
Due to regulatory hurdles, XRP failed to initiate a significant rally alongside other notable cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum in the 2021 bull cycle. There has been much speculation about when the altcoin will surge again. However, a market expert has recently shared insights into when the actual price impact for XRP will develop, indicating a positive future for the crypto asset. Real Price Impact For XRP On The Horizon SMQKE, an observer and researcher of Current Tech Shift, has disclosed the period for the much-anticipated rally for XRP to come to light, emphasizing the key developments that may influence the value of the digital asset in the future. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts 42,263% Breakout For XRP Price To $280, Here’s The Roadmap The expert bases his prediction on the recent developments around the Ripple-Russia Presentation, which implies that major confirmation was provided that all of the big banks that have teamed up with Ripple, including leading banks that are crucial to the system, such as Standard Chartered, Santander, and Bank of America, are currently running in test mode. “If these major banks are still in the testing phase, it means they have not yet fully integrated Ripple’s technology into their daily operations,” he added. Because of this, SMQKE believes that XRP has been unable to move significantly despite its potential utility. XRP may be struggling to undergo a major price upswing, but SMQKE asserts that this development is encouraging for XRP’s future because systemically important banks are participating in the ongoing testing. As a result, the researcher is confident that after the tests are over and the big banks have transitioned to full-scale adoption of Ripple’s technology, the real price effect for XRP will take place. This is because once these tests are successfully concluded, there will be a greater need for XRP as a utility asset in financial transactions, potentially resulting in a sharp increase in the altcoin price. Current State Of The Market In A “Wait And See” Phase According to the expert, the market could be in a “wait and see” phase. This is because investors might be delaying pushing up XRP’s price until they see definite evidence of widespread acceptance and regulatory certainty around the asset. Related Reading: XRP Set To Explode? Top Analyst Predicts $33 Rally The legal litigation between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a major roadblock for the potential of XRP. SMQKE’s insights suggest that investors await the lawsuit’s conclusion before pouring massive capital into the crypto asset market. If the lawsuit ends and Ripple’s technology integration tests with big banks go live, there is a good chance that the value of XRP will witness a notable price rally, possibly to new all-time highs. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
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Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) approval odds continue to witness notable pessimism as the cryptocurrency space awaits the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on the products scheduled for May. The expectation surrounding the SEC’s decision highlights how important ETF approval is in terms of giving conventional investors more convenient access to Ethereum’s spot market. Presently, data from Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, shows that ETH ETF approval odds have fallen to a mere 11%. Pessimism Deepens As Ethereum ETFs Remain Uncertain As the May deadline draws near, doubt and skepticism loom large on the horizon, casting a dark shadow for the products. One of the most recent figures to voice doubts about the SEC’s willingness to approve the exchange-traded products this May is Nate Geraci, the president of ETF Store. Related Reading: Cloudy Future For Ethereum ETFs – What’s Casting Doubt On Their Fate? According to Geraci, the regulatory watchdog is eerily silent on Ethereum spot ETFs. He further suggested that the products might not be approved due to the SEC’s significantly lower level of engagement with ETF issuers than in previous interactions. “Logic says that is correct, but also wonder if SEC learned a lesson from clown show with spot Bitcoin ETFs,” he added. Thus, he has pointed out two possible options for the products, which are either an approval or lawsuit from the Commission. Commenting on the president’s insights, a pseudonymous X user questioned if there is a possibility that activities are taking place behind closed doors in order to avoid disrupting the pre-launch market. Geraci responded, saying he believes that could be possible, drawing attention to Van Eck CEO Jan Van Eck’s review, which might prove otherwise. It is worth noting that Van Eck is one of the earliest firms to submit its application for an Ethereum exchange product. Even though the company was the first to file for an application, Jan Van Eck is pessimistic about the approval of the ETPs, saying they will probably be rejected in May. He stated: The way the legal process goes is the regulators will give you comments on your application, and that happened for weeks and weeks before the Bitcoin ETFs. And right now, pins are dropping as far as Ethereum is concerned. In light of this, investors prepare for an unpredictable result while managing market swings and modifying their investment plans in the face of changing regulations. ETH Price Sees Positive Movement While Ethereum ETFs might be experiencing negative sentiment, ETH, on the other hand, has witnessed a positive uptick lately. ETH has revisited the $3,000 level again after falling as low as $2,888 during the weekend. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Hints At Potential Fresh Rally, Buy The Dip? Today, ETH price rose by over 4%, reaching around $3,234, indicating potential for further price recovery. At the time of writing, Ethereum was trading at $3,215, demonstrating an increase of 1.40% in the past day. Also, the asset’s market cap and trading volume are up by 1.40% and 5.96% in the last 24 hours. Given the anticipated impact of the recently concluded Bitcoin Halving on cryptocurrencies, ETH could be poised for noteworthy moves in the coming months. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
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