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XRP price increased by 12%, despite the overall uncertainty in the crypto market. According to crypto analysis firm Santiment, this surge is driven by whales accumulating large volumes of XRP and speculation about a potential ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) listing in the US. Additionally, the optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration is also fueling the market sentiment.
XRP’s Surge and Whale Accumulation
Santiment reported that XRP reached $2.69 on January 14, 2024, its highest level since December 17, 2024. By the time the article was published, XRP had surged further to $2.83, a level not seen since early 2018.
Santiment highlighted that XRP whales, particularly those holding between 1 million and 10 million XRP tokens, have accumulated a total of 1.43 billion XRP since November 12, 2024. This accumulation represents a 37.4% increase.
XRP ETF Speculation
Derive’s Head of Research Sean Dawson mentioned that XRP‘s strong momentum is likely driven by the expectation of a potential XRP ETF listing in 2025. With strong purchases of Bitcoin, investors may rotate their capital into alternative coins like XRP, further boosting the bullish sentiment around it.
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It is speculated that XRP’s legal battle with the SEC could conclude in favor of XRP this year. Dawson stated that while the SEC may appeal the decision, the “pro-crypto” stance in the White House could influence SEC appointments and provide more support for the crypto market.
JPMorgan’s XRP and SOL Predictions
Billion-dollar bank JPMorgan predicts that Solana (SOL) and XRP ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products) will outperform Ether (ETH) ETFs in the first six months. According to JPMorgan‘s report, SOL is expected to attract between $3 billion and $6 billion in net assets, while XRP is expected to gather between $4 billion and $8 billion in new assets.
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