Ripple's XRP reached its price higher than it has been in 2 years, reaching $1.20 in mid November 2024. This impressive rally is put down to regulation changes, alongside increased market attention and the subsequent increase in bullish sentiment. Below, we shall explore what led to this surge in price and then make some market predictions.
Hopes for the future of crypto arose when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler suggested his resignation during a speech on November 14. Regulations have been tightened on almost all crypto assets, including Ripple’s XRP during his era. A report of Gensler’s likely departure implies a possible change in regulatory perceptions of the nascent industry since President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint a pro-crypto SEC chairman.
This has come at a time when 18 U.S. states have sued the SEC over what they term as violation of constitutional provisions on overreach. The legal pressure and the change in the administration brought better expectations of the regulatory environment, which enhance the use of XRP and other altcoins by investors.
After Donald Trump has won the presidential election in the United States, the crypto market has been revived again. Trump has recently mentioned some positive signs towards the blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Most of the policies currently in place are likely to favor Ripple since the company is located in the United States.
Both Coinbase and Robinhood have restored XRP listing some years after they had been in deafening legal battles. These relistings have immensely boosted the market depth, making the participation of a great number of investors possible for XRP trading.
The market activity of XRP has been absolutely explosive. There was an increase in open interest in XRP derivatives of about $820 million and this brought the total open interest to $1.5 billion immediately after Trump was elected. This growth suggests that there is higher speculative demand, traders expect the prices to continue rising steeply.
XRP recently broke through key resistance levels at $0.9 and $1, reaching a weekend high of $1.2. Analysis shows $1.5 as the next psychological target, supported by rising open interest and bullish momentum. In case of market retracements before we get there, key support levels are identified at $0.9 and $0.7.
With a market cap of nearly $66 billion, XRP now ranks as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency. Its 98% weekly gain underscores the growing market confidence. Trading volumes in XRP futures also hit record highs, further amplifying the bullish narrative.
The current rally has set $1.5 as a more feasible short-term price level. Backing this projection is a strong technical feature, increased market activity due to the regulation’s optimism.
Some analysts foresee a dramatic price increase for XRP according to a recent tweet. Citing historical patterns and potential adoption growth is likely to skyrocket it that high. While predictions of XRP reaching $973 by 2025 are speculative, they reflect the growing enthusiasm among bullish traders.
Despite the optimism, challenges remain. Regulatory clarity is still pending and market volatility could trigger corrections. Remaining cautious and monitoring key support levels to mitigate risks should be a key factor.
The current prices of XRP at $1.2 can therefore be used to point to a new era that is emerging within the crypto market. Considering the new regulation and increased market activity as well as the bullish trend of the token, there is more reason to believe that the upward trend will have to go on. But while optimism should be embraced, investors should do so with their eyes open as the digital currency market is as unpredictable as ever.
Ripple’s future will to a greater extent depend on the interactions between the market factors, regulation, and adoption. Currently the XRP price trend suggests that the asset can be freed from years of stagnation once and for all.