#XPL In the current data scarcity period in the cryptocurrency market, evaluating the investment value in a project requires us to be more skilled at capturing key signals. As an example, there are two key signals that deserve in-depth analysis, as these signals can reveal the true potential of the project more than superficial data.
First, the participation of large capital has contributed to establishing a strong foundation for XPL. The Founders Fund's investment in Plasma (the environment associated with XPL) means that Peter Thiel has recognized this project. As one of the founders of PayPal and also one of the key catalysts in this crypto cycle, few people understand the essence of payment system logic better than him. In the competitive market of digital currencies, resource integration and building trust are critical factors that determine success and failure, and Peter Thiel's involvement alone is strong evidence of XPL's strength, as his investment vision is often more convincing than many project papers that have yet to be implemented.
Secondly, in light of the overall declining market environment, XPL's strategy to raise public funds at a valuation of $500 million is noteworthy. This unusual move may actually be part of a strategic plan. Considering the strategic importance of the stablecoin space, along with the team's professional background and the potential collaboration with leading exchanges (industry trends suggest that major exchanges will not overlook high-quality stablecoin projects), it seems that conducting a public fundraising at this time serves as a warming up for the market: on one hand, early supporters who genuinely back projects have been filtered out, and on the other hand, enough discussions have been gathered during the market downturn. When the market improves, these pre-planned hot spots are likely to become key factors leading to market changes. $XPL
