XRP's historic comeback

XRP takes the center stage

Dec 06, 2024

It’s the 72nd edition of the Gems Corner, and today, we’ll be looking at the historic comeback of XRP, what’s fueling it, and other alphas as usual.

In the last 30 days, $XRP, Ripple's native token, has increased in price by over 300% and flipped Solana in market capitalization. Even though we expected surprises in this bull market, I doubt people anticipated this at this point in the market cycle.

Let's break down the possible reasons behind XRP's sudden pump and what it might mean for the broader crypto market.

1. Regulatory Wins and Ripple's Legal Saga

Ripple, the company behind XRP, has been embroiled in a legal battle with the SEC for years. Recently, positive developments in this case—such as favorable rulings or hints at a settlement—have renewed investor confidence. With regulatory uncertainty lifting, XRP is regaining its appeal to retail and institutional investors.

2. Increased Adoption of Cross-Border Payments

Ripple's focus on revolutionizing cross-border payments has been gaining traction. Reports of partnerships with major financial institutions and banks have spurred optimism. If XRP becomes the standard for international money transfers, its utility—and price—could see sustained growth.

3. Whale Activity and Market Dynamics

Blockchain data shows a sudden spike in whale activity, with large XRP transactions occurring on exchanges. This often signals institutional buying or strategic accumulation, which can increase prices

4. FOMO and Retail Interest

The crypto market thrives on Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). As XRP's price climbed, retail traders jumped in, further fueling the rally. Social media buzz and trending hashtags like #XRPPump amplified the momentum.

5. Broader Market Conditions

XRP's pump coincides with a general uptick in the crypto market, driven by macroeconomic factors such as:

Declining inflation: Encouraging investors to re-enter risk assets.
Bitcoin ETF hype: Bolstering overall crypto sentiment.
Altcoin season buzz: Shifting focus to assets like XRP.

When the market sentiment is bullish, coins with strong fundamentals, like XRP, tend to outperform. Plus, Grayscale just launched an investment fund for $XRP.

Pudgy Penguins set to launch $PENGU on Solana

Pudgy Penguins, a popular NFT collection on Ethereum, recently announced the token of its token - $PENGU on Solana Network. Launched in July 2021, they have spent the last 3 years building one of the most vibrant communities in Crypto.

$PENGU will have a total supply of 88,888,888,888, of which 25.9% will be allocated to the Pudgy Community and 0.25% to FTT holders. If you’re a Pudgy holder, you will get an airdrop.