Ripple CEO could match XRP
The cryptocurrency market starts the week with a slight decline. XRP is currently trading at around $0.617, down 0.63% in the past 24 hours. This comes as Bitcoin also dipped slightly after touching the resistance level of $95,700 last week. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's supply on exchanges continues to decrease, which could lead to a supply crisis if demand remains strong. Some analysts believe this could eventually push prices higher. This week is also massive for the broader financial market, with about 40% of S&P 500 companies reporting earnings. Major names like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple will announce their results. These earnings calls could influence U.S. government policies, especially if major companies express concerns about economic challenges such as tariffs. XRP has remained under pressure since its peak in January, partly due to macro factors and regulatory uncertainty. However, recent on-chain data shows that over 838 million $XRP have been transferred in just 24 hours, renewing strong network activity, albeit not necessarily immediate price gains. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse indirectly hinted at the possibility of XRP matching Bitcoin's price one day. When talking about $XRP 's role in solving the trillion-dollar financial problems, Garlinghouse said Ripple is working closely with banks and regulators—even in uncertain environments. He explained that by working with the financial system rather than against it, XRP can scale globally. His comments suggest that XRP has the tools, partnerships, and long-term vision necessary to eventually compete with Bitcoin in value.