Ripple holding addresses have hit a record high, surpassing 6.26 million, according to on-chain data from Ali Martinez. Despite the recent price dip, investors continue accumulating $XRP suggesting strong conviction, especially following the XRP ETF (XXRP) launch in the US, which recorded $5 million in volume. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas called it “very respectable,” placing it in the top 5% of new ETF launches and even outperforming Solana’s counterpart. Meanwhile, market sentiment remains mixed, with prominent analyst Dave the Wave still projecting Bitcoin to reach $200k by year-end.
In a broader context of shifting reserve strategies, Sweden is now exploring the possibility of including Bitcoin $BTC in its foreign currency holdings. Member of Parliament Rickard Nordin submitted a formal request to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson, citing global moves like El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption as examples of evolving financial strategies. This reflects the growing international interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset and its potential to reshape monetary frameworks.
On the Solana side, meme tokens are charting a different course. Retard Finder Coin ($RFC), launched on pump.fun, adopts a zero-tax, fixed supply, and no-airdrop model, aligning with fair launch values and community-first principles. While still early, RFC has caught attention through its inclusion in BingX’s Innovation Zone where tokens often show strong performance and an ongoing event that offers 150 winners up to $500 in RFC by completing listed tasks. In a market that continues to test investor conviction, both utility-based projects and culture-driven tokens are carving out their lanes.
