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Ripple (XRP): Could Ripple’s Cross-Border Payment Token Reach New Heights?
Ripple’s XRP token remains a key player in bridging blockchain and traditional finance, particularly for international money transfers.
Renowned for facilitating fast and affordable cross-border transactions, XRP has gained attention from major global entities like the United Nations, which sees it as a useful tool for compliant and efficient financial systems.
A longstanding legal standoff between Ripple and the SEC reached a key moment in 2023, when a court determined that XRP’s retail transactions do not constitute securities. This verdict brought much-needed clarity and sparked renewed investor interest.
Over the past year, XRP has outpaced Bitcoin in growth, posting a 314% gain compared to Bitcoin’s 46.5% increase.
Technical indicators suggest XRP may be approaching a breakout from a bullish flag pattern that has been forming between November and April, a pattern typically indicating upward momentum.
If the breakout occurs, XRP could challenge the $3.50 level this summer, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $3.40 set on January 7, 2018.