$XRP has always been one of the most talked-about cryptosāwhether itās about its explosive price moves, SEC drama, or global bank partnerships. But now, some in the community are starting to ask: **Has XRP's price been manipulated all along?**
š Flashback to 2017: XRP's Insane Rally
Crypto analyst Jesse recently revisited a key moment on the MaximusCrypto podcast: **Late 2017**, when XRP went from **\$0.15 to over \$3 in just two weeks**āa jaw-dropping 20x pump that made headlines everywhere.
Even crazier? Less than a year before that, $XRP was trading under **half a cent**. Thatās an 800x increase.
But just as the rally was gaining steam, something odd happened..
ā ļø CoinMarketCap Removed Asian Exchange Data
Without warning, **CoinMarketCap removed pricing data** from major Asian exchangesāwhere most XRP volume was coming from. The impact? XRPās listed price suddenly dropped, triggering panic selling and crashing momentum.
This move raised eyebrows thenāand it's still causing speculation today.
š¤·āāļø Where Are All the Banks?
After the rally fizzled, Ripple promised big things. CEO **Brad Garlinghouse** claimed partnerships with **hundreds of banks** and said more were coming weekly. Yet, years later, Ripple is *still* quoting the same ā300+ banksā figure.
With all these developments, why hasnāt XRP returned to its former glory?
Some investors believe the answer is simple: **the market is being artificially suppressed**. Whether it's manipulation by big players or structural limitations, the price seems disconnected from the projectās supposed progress.
š Could 2025 Be the Turning Point?
Despite the frustration, thereās still hope. Tightening crypto regulations and rumors of an **XRP ETF in 2025** are giving investors a reason to stay optimistic.
Recent data from **Glassnode** also points to growing accumulation and repeated price suppressionāsuggesting something bigger could be brewing. is $XRP gearing up for another breakout? Or is it still caught in a game it canāt win?