Crypto Bitlord, a veteran in the crypto space, made a bold prediction recently. He claims that XRP is on the brink of something big enough to shake the market. His message on X urged traders to position themselves for what he described as an impending major event.
This comes at a time when XRP has been underperforming. While Bitcoin and other major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana surged earlier this year, the token has struggled. It peaked at $0.74 in March, far below its yearly high, and then quickly lost momentum. Currently, the token trades at $0.4391, reflecting a 9% drop over the past week.
Despite these setbacks, Crypto Bitlord remains optimistic. His tweet has sparked speculation among the token’s community about what this significant event could be.
XRP Community Reacts
Not everyone shares his optimism. Edo Farina, from XRP Healthcare, is skeptical. He believes all major developments for the token have already occurred. He highlighted that the token is the only cryptocurrency with regulatory clarity in the U.S. and is recognized by the World Bank as a stablecoin suitable for cross-border payments. He also noted the launch of the automated market maker (AMM) on the XRP Ledger.
Others, like commentator Alex Cobb, see potential in several upcoming events. The final judgment in the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit is one of them. Both parties have submitted their arguments for what penalty Ripple should face for violating federal securities laws. The decision is now in the hands of Judge Analisa Torres, who could rule by July 13. This date is significant as it marks the one-year anniversary of her ruling that XRP is not a security, a decision that saw XRP’s price double in 24 hours.
Cobb also mentioned the possibility of a BlackRock XRP ETF filing, though this seems less likely compared to a Solana ETF. Asset manager VanEck has already filed for a Solana ETF, and others might follow.
Lastly, Cobb suggested that a major bank adoption announcement could be imminent. If a significant financial institution were to adopt XRP, it could indeed lead to a substantial price surge.
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, predictions like Crypto Bitlord’s keep traders on their toes. Whether his forecast will come true remains to be seen, but the market is watching closely.