As 2025 winds down, market watchers are now focusing on what the new year could bring for leading crypto assets like XRP and Bitcoin. This year, several crypto assets set new peaks following Bitcoin’s lead, including XRP and Ethereum.
A market expert suggests that investors who have accumulated up to 10,000 XRP tokens may not understand how free they'll be. Edoardo Farina, XRP community figure and founder of Alpha Lions Academy, suggested this while speaking on XRP's future prospects.
Ran Neuner, Host of CNBC's "Crypto Trader" show, insists he will never get along with the XRP community despite recent developments surrounding the XRP and Solana ecosystems. Neuner (@cryptomanran), who has been a persistent XRP critic, is not ready to extend an olive branch just yet.
While XRP has struggled with the rest of the crypto market, analyst EGRAG shows its linear regression model still points to bullish long-term targets. Specifically, after a strong showing in July 2025, when it rallied by an impressive 35% to cross the $3 mark, XRP slipped into a bearish position the following months, collapsing by as much as 8.15% in August to lose the $3 mark.
Crypto-focused payments company Ripple has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to charter Ripple National Trust Bank.
How high could the XRP price surge if XRP captured a slice of the $2.3 trillion capital Franklin Templeton confirmed moved from banks to new financial rails? Notably, a recent interview between Paul Barron and Franklin Templeton executive Sandy Kaul highlighted a major change in how younger generations move and grow their money.
Widely followed XRP commentator Armando Pantoja has revived the discussion around whether XRP could eventually reach a price of $10,000. He acknowledged that many often dismiss this figure as unrealistic due to concerns over market capitalization.
What could be the impact on XRP price if SWIFT corridors migrated to RippleNet, Ripple's XRPL-based payment network? Over the past few years, XRP proponents and industry leaders have discussed whether XRP might eventually work with SWIFT or even replace the network.
Analyst Chad Steingraber believes XRP is on the verge of a breakout that could outperform Bitcoin’s post-ETF performance by several multiples. In a recent analysis, Steingraber pointed out that Bitcoin also struggled immediately after its spot ETFs launched in January 2024, dipping before beginning one of its strongest rallies in history.
Economists now agree that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates this month for the first time in nearly a year, and Bitcoin is bracing for the impact. Major financial outlets report that the BOJ plans to lift its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its December 18-19 meeting.
Jack Mallers, the CEO of Twenty One Capital, recently highlighted the growth potential of Bitcoin, calling it a $200 trillion asset. Twenty One Capital debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 9 with a $3.9 billion Bitcoin treasury, holding the third-largest BTC treasury for a public company.
Ethereum must stay above the key SMA level to maintain bullish momentum, with mixed futures flows indicating volatility. Ethereum (ETH) has seen a 1.2% increase in the last 24 hours, pushing its price to $3,235.25.
Binance has achieved a major regulatory milestone in Pakistan, advancing its efforts to establish a fully compliant and secure foothold in the country. According to the announcement, the exchange secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) framework.
U.S. lawmakers continue to work on the Clarity Act, and the conversation around whether Ripple would have to divest its XRP holdings has gained momentum.
Industry commentator Vincent Scott has criticized unrealistic XRP projections, arguing that promoters benefit from the resulting engagement while avoiding accountability. In a recent X post, Scott called out a growing viral tactic among XRP influencers who attract attention by making sensational predictions.
XRP shows short-term bullish momentum amid whale accumulation, signaling potential recovery. XRP has seen a slight 0.6% gain in the last day, currently priced at $2.03.
The debut of the 21Shares XRP ETF has renewed focus on FalconX's takeover of 21Shares and how this deal might increase the odds of an XRP supply squeeze. Notably, the conversation gained momentum following the ETF launch on Dec.
Bitcoin maximalist YoungHoon Kim appears to have switched sides, with his recent statement suggesting he has turned to XRP. Kim, who claims to hold the world’s highest IQ of 276, said in a tweet today that he will be buying XRP from now on, eliciting reactions from the crypto community.
Portfolio Manager and CFA Michael Gayed says Japan may become the first place where banks fully test XRP in real financial systems. Notably, Japan's recent decision to raise interest rates for the first time in years has led to discussions about the reverse yen carry trade, pushing some analysts to consider whether XRP can help ease the pressure created by this development.
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in the Terra-Luna collapse, which wiped out $40 billion in market value in 2022. The sentencing took place in Manhattan, where U.S.
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