Foreign media: XRP’s next rally still has two supporting factors
XRP reached a historical high of $3.65 in 2025, but after entering 2026, its performance weakened, falling about 73% from its previous peak. According to foreign media, although its short-term performance is weak, XRP could still benefit in the next market recovery, mainly due to ETF expectations and Ripple's infrastructure adoption.
Expectations Remain After Lawsuit Resolution
The article mentions that XRP has been under pressure for many years, largely because the US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ripple at the end of 2020, accusing it of selling unregistered securities. Subsequently, a US court ruled that only XRP sales to institutions fell under securities laws—this result significantly improved market sentiment, especially boosting retail investor confidence.
In 2025, the dispute between Ripple and the SEC moved further toward settlement. That same year, several XRP spot ETFs were also launched. The article points out that these products were introduced relatively late, at a time when the market was already entering a downward phase, which is why they did not immediately drive up the price.
ETF May Become the Next Capital Inflow Channel
Foreign media believe that ETFs have become an important channel for capital entry into the crypto market. Previously, Bitcoin and Ethereum reached new highs in 2025, partly due to ETF inflows. Following this logic, if the market re-enters an upward cycle, XRP spot ETFs could attract more investor attention.
Ripple Bets on Asset Tokenization
The second reason presented in the article is Ripple’s advancement in blockchain infrastructure. As the fintech company behind XRP Ledger, Ripple has in recent years continuously promoted the adoption of its network in payment and asset on-chain scenarios.
The article also cites a statement from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who said that real-world asset tokenization could become a key direction for the financial industry in the coming years. Against this backdrop, if Ripple can achieve greater adoption of its relevant infrastructure, XRP may also gain new market attention.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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