XRP has seen new growth momentum this week, with prices slightly rising above $3 for the first time in five months. Although the token has dipped slightly to around $2.92, analysts and cryptocurrency commentators believe the current move may just be the beginning of a much larger bull run.

This surge follows a series of favorable developments, including the resolution of Ripple's long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the launch of the XRP futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), and increased interest from institutions across the cryptocurrency market.

Analyst Warns Not to Repeat Past Mistakes

Speaking on the Good Morning Crypto podcast, host Abdullah "Abs" Nassif urged XRP holders to avoid falling into behavioral traps that have previously plagued retail investors during past bull markets.

He emphasized that early withdrawal in history often leads to missing out on many significant opportunities, especially when long-term adoption trends are just beginning to form.

Nassif points to the increasing correlation of XRP with Wall Street and the expected flow of capital related to tokenization, stablecoins, and cross-border payments as indicators of an upcoming prolonged bull market.

"We are considering restructuring trillions of dollars around blockchain infrastructure. XRP is at the center of that discussion," he said.

Long-Term Strategy: Leverage, Not Liquidation

A guest on the podcast emphasized that the worst move investors can make in this cycle is to panic sell during a strong price increase. "Selling early is the worst thing you can do with XRP," he said.

Instead, he advises XRP holders to consider strategies such as collateralization and trusts to maintain ownership while still benefiting from liquidity.

He also encouraged the use of cold wallets and private asset trusts as a means of protecting held assets. According to the guest, institutions are waiting to accumulate XRP from retail investors during price surges. "If you sell early, you are giving it back to those trying to control the financial system," he argued.

This message reflects the growing sentiment among veterans in the cryptocurrency space: true wealth in this field is not created by trading on every fluctuation, but by holding core assets throughout volatile cycles.

Veteran Investor Shares Valuable Lessons

Host Johnny Crypto shared a personal anecdote from the early days of the internet economy. In 1997, he sold a large amount of Amazon stock too early, a decision that ultimately cost him over $50 million in unrealized gains.

"I will not repeat that mistake again," he said. In this cycle, Johnny intends to take some profits but still hold a significant amount of XRP, which could potentially be used for borrowing, investing in profitable strategies, or placing into long-term trusts.

He warns investors not to liquidate entirely, even when XRP reaches double-digit prices. "This market is not just a fleeting victory. We are talking about long-term infrastructure moves that could reshape the financial industry as we know it," he added.

Ripple and Ctrl Alt Launch Real Estate Tokenization in Dubai

Continuing to fuel investor optimism, Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a fintech company collaborating with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to tokenize real estate ownership on the XRP Ledger.

This initiative includes the digitization of real estate ownership documents and their issuance on the blockchain, allowing fractional ownership and borderless access to the Dubai real estate market. Ripple will provide institutional-grade custody services for these tokenized assets, ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

This move marks a significant step toward integrating XRP into reality. By bridging the gap between traditional real estate markets and blockchain infrastructure, the project demonstrates the real-world potential of XRP not merely as a speculative asset.

According to the Dubai Land Department, tokenization could streamline real estate transfers, reduce costs, and make international investment in UAE real estate much more efficient.