XRP whales have been on a buying spree as blockchain payments company Ripple officially launched its dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, on several global crypto exchanges this Tuesday. The stablecoin is now available for trading on platforms Bitso, Uphold, CoinMENA, MoonPay, and Archax, with additional listings expected soon. Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin Launches Amid Price Volatility RLUSD is designed to maintain a stable value in line with the US dollar and is compatible with both the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the latter being developed by Ripple Labs alongside XRP. However, shortly after its launch, RLUSD experienced some volatility, trading at $1.50 on MoonPay early Tuesday—an unexpected premium above its intended value, Fortune Magazine confirmed. Related Reading: Ethereum Reaches $4,100 For The First Time In Over Three Years, Aiming For $5,000 Next David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), had anticipated potential price discrepancies in a prior post on X. He explained that early supply shortages could lead to RLUSD trading at a premium until the market stabilizes. Schwartz reassured investors, stating, “But rest assured, the price will come back to very close to $1 as soon as supply stabilizes. If it doesn’t, something is very seriously wrong.” Interestingly, RLUSD’s inflated price of $1.50 is a fraction of what it was previously listed at on Xaman, a crypto wallet for the XRP ledger. In the lead-up to the launch, Ripple supporters made bids for the initial RLUSD tokens, with some investors willing to pay as much as 511 XRP—approximately $1,300 per token. XRP Retraces To $2.52 After Initial Spike As the launch of RLUSD drives increased activity on the XRP Ledger, interest in XRP itself has surged. The token, used to settle transaction fees on the blockchain, saw a 6% rise in value on Monday, peaking at $2.71. However, it has since retraced to the $2.52 mark. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported that large investors, or “whales,” bought an additional 30 million XRP prior to the launch, further bolstering its price. In contrast, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum experienced declines of 2.6% and 4.6%, respectively, in the same timeframe. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Hit $180,000 If These Cycle Top Indicators Are Absent, Says VanEck’s Sigel The launch of RLUSD follows recent regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services, positioning Ripple to enhance its presence in the payment network sector for cross-border transactions. Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple, emphasized the potential for institutional adoption, stating, “The stablecoin market is going through this next growth spurt where there’s going to be more institutional adoption that is premised upon institutional use cases.” He highlighted stablecoins as a “killer app” for global payments. While initial interest in RLUSD is largely driven by retail investors, Ripple aims to integrate the stablecoin into its payments business to facilitate international transactions for global banks and institutional partners starting next year. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Xaman’s spike in user activity reflects a renewed interest in the XRPL ecosystem amid the ongoing XRP rally and anticipation of the RLUSD stablecoin launch.
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is set for its trading debut on Dec. 17 on platforms including Uphold, MoonPay, Archax and CoinMENA, the company said.
XRP’s latest pullback forms a classic bullish continuation structure, with a profit target above $15.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has urged potential investors to avoid panic-driven purchases of the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin before its official launch. In a Dec. 15 post on X (formerly Twitter), Schwartz warned of a possible initial supply shortage, which could cause price fluctuations for the dollar-pegged asset. This caution comes as pre-launch offers for […]
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Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz has outlined how RLUSD—the upcoming stablecoin on the XRP Ledger—could initially trade at highly inflated prices, possibly even $1,200, despite its intended $1 peg. Speaking via X, he highlighted early supply bottlenecks, speculative fervor, and the fundamental market mechanics of stablecoins as factors likely to drive any short-lived spike. Why […]
One trader has set a $1,200 bid for one RLUSD, an early warning sign there could be massive volatility when Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin launches.
According to data from CoinMarketCap, XRP has a maximum supply of 100 billion tokens, with approximately 57 billion XRP circulating.
In a notable display of resilience amidst a broadly subdued crypto market, XRP has surged 6.7% in the last 24 hours. Following a dip to as low as $1.90 on December 10, the asset is once again trading above $2.36, defying the predominantly bearish sentiment that has taken hold of the altcoin sector. While most altcoins have posted losses or traded sideways over the same period, and Bitcoin has registered only a modest 0.7% gain, XRP’s recent outperformance stands out as a clear anomaly. So, why Is XRP outperforming the crypto market? #1 Imminent Launch Of Ripple’s Stablecoin RLUSD A key catalyst behind XRP’s rally appears to be the imminent launch of Ripple’s long-discussed stablecoin, RLUSD. Yesterday, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed via X that RLUSD had secured a pivotal regulatory approval. He stated: “This just in…we have final approval from NYDFS for RLUSD! Exchange and partner listings will be live soon – and reminder: when RLUSD is live, you’ll hear it from Ripple first.” Related Reading: Analyst Sets $4.40 XRP Target As 3rd-Straight Bull Pennant Forms RLUSD, currently in beta testing on both the Ethereum network and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has sparked enthusiasm within the XRP community. Members speculate that the stablecoin’s introduction could catalyze increased liquidity and utility for XRP, and the anticipation may be contributing to a surge in speculative interest and so-called “FOMO” (fear of missing out). #2 Strong XRP On-Chain Activity On-chain analysis from Santiment points to encouraging metrics for XRP. The firm noted that “Mean Dollar Invested Age is flashing a bullish signal,” highlighting that younger coin age distributions often precede continued rallies. According to Santiment, the Mean Age of investment for XRP is 865 days (22% younger in 14 weeks). Thus, activity on the XRP network is increasing, with historically similar patterns not reversing until these key indicators start reversing. Related Reading: Weekly Bull Flag Appears On XRP Price Chart, Why A Double-Digit Is Still Feasible “This is one of the key indicators throughout the history of each coin’s lifespan that helps validate that a bull market can and should continue. The 2017 and 2021 bull markets similarly did not come to a halt until assets’ mean ages started going ‘up’ (getting older) again. Though short-term price volatility can continue to be expected, consider this a very valuable bode of confidence if you remain bullish on market prices in the mid and long term,” Santiment states. #3 Whales Buy The Dip Amid Bullish Technical Setup From a technical perspective, the XRP price structure remains extremely bullish on the higher time frames. On the daily chart, XRP managed to hold support above the April 2021 high at $1.96, rebounding swiftly towards the 1.272 Fibonacci extension level near $2.42, where it currently hovers. A sustained break above $2.42 could further reinforce the bullish narrative. Notably, whales recognized the chance and bought the retracement. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez noted via X: “In the recent dip, whales bought over 100 million XRP!” Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ripple has announced a delay in the launch of its RLUSD stablecoin due to regulatory issues with the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In a Dec. 4 statement on X (formerly Twitter), the platform stated: “Despite some speculation, $RLUSD isn’t launching today. We’re in lockstep with the NYDFS on final approval and […]
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Once RLUSD is available, Ripple plans to use both RLUSD and XRP in its cross-border payments solution.
According to data from CoinGecko, the total stablecoin market capitalization is over $196 billion as of Nov. 29.
Ripple President Monica Long has revealed that the company’s upcoming US dollar stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), has already secured early customer commitments prior to its official launch. Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, Long emphasized that stablecoins are set to become a “massive trend” in the payments industry. Ripple Is Waiting For Regulatory Approval In […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced the name of the company’s upcoming stablecoin at the XRP Ledger Community Summit (XRPL Apex) in Amsterdam. During a panel discussion, Garlinghouse stated: “The name of the Ripple stablecoin [is] RLUSD; I like to call it Real USD or Ripple USD.” While Garlinghouse did not disclose the launch date, […]
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