This week's events are pushing XRP toward a new price. Want to know what I think it's going to be?
Today, we're going to analyze what's happening with the trade war, especially after Trump's announcement that it's the Great Time to Buy. Then, we'll look at the liquidity that could flood the markets, and finally, we'll explore the utility of XRP, providing a price projection at the close of this video. Stay with me until the end, and if you're not subscribed, do so so you don't miss a single one of my videos. It's well worth it!
This week has been full of news and speculation about the future of international trade. Now, more than ever, we understand the importance of cryptocurrencies in a world fraught with trade obstacles and complexities.
It's clear that relationships between countries drive our world. Therefore, efficient cross-border payments are critical. An inefficient and disconnected financial system hampers international business, like trying to compete in a Formula One race on a tricycle.
The trade war has exposed the fragility of the global system, making it crucial to have decentralized tools that guarantee greater financial freedom. In a divided world, banks can present obstacles. That's why cryptocurrencies can be the solution for a world that demands fast and easy transactions.
After so much back and forth, the meticulous and strategic plan developed by Trump and his Secretary Scott Bessent to reaffirm the dollar's position as the leading currency was revealed. They achieved something no one thought possible and reminded us that the U.S. market is the preferred destination for products from around the world. That's why more than 70 countries are seeking to negotiate trade agreements to reduce the reciprocal tariffs that were implemented and then suspended this week for 90 days.
At the end of the week, the focus shifted from tariffs on cars and steel,
to the negotiation of additional reciprocal tariffs. Those who don't know what to do are the Chinese, who are currently between a rock and a hard place. They puffed out their chests and raised tariffs at the same pace as the Americans, but they've ended up in a very bad position.
In the end, this entire strategy was aimed at subduing China, and now Trump said he's waiting for a call from the Chinese to sit down and negotiate, while granting exemptions to tariffs on computers, smartphones, and chip production equipment. If President Xi doesn't call him, he'll have to live with 145% tariffs. I don't think the economy can handle it; he'll have to bow his head to help his people.
Although China has a lot of money, its economic situation has not been favorable since the real estate crisis. They had planned to transform themselves from a global producer into a manufacturer of high-quality goods, but recent price increases will likely deter buyers.
The concern generated by the war within the US central bank and among analysts has led to predictions of a change in monetary policy. At least four rate cuts are expected during 2025, according to the FedWatch website. These projections have been revised following the release of March inflation, which stood at 2.4%, a surprising downward trend. Lower rates will make borrowing easier and cheaper.
Additionally, the Financial Times published this article citing the opinion of Boston Fed President Susan Collins, who explains that they are fully prepared to use any type of tool to stabilize the markets. However, she believes the markets are operating well and there are no concerns about liquidity. They are prepared to act immediately if necessary.
However, it's clear that the money machines around the world have begun printing, with M2 taking us to new highs. If we look at the 21 major central banks in the world, we can see that we've surpassed $108 trillion. But the effects of the surge in the amount of money available in the world will only be felt 10 to 14 weeks after this movement. Many analysts have explained that these flows reach people after two and a half months.
The clear example of this situation was when on September 30, 2024, M2 reached a maximum and two and a half months later, Bitcoin rose to 105 thousand, and then to 109 thousand a month later.
Let me tell you: This is where the door opens for a cryptocurrency price surge. According to this chart, the printers started turning on in mid-January and haven't stopped, so we should feel an injection of money starting this month. Added to a higher level of liquidity, we're starting to see a reduction in funding rates.
If Bitcoin rises, altcoins like XRP, XLM, and Solana will follow. XRP is gaining even more traction following the conclusion of the SEC trial, with Brad Garlinghouse appearing on one of the most prominent US networks this week.
In an interview this week on Fox Business's Claman Countdown, he discussed what lies ahead for Ripple and XRP, and made it clear that he would not have made such a significant investment in Hidden Road a year ago when Gary Gensler's reign of terror had the crypto universe tied hand and foot. The trial ended with the SEC team settling with Ripple and accepting a lower fine of $50 million, while withdrawing the appeal in the trial. Ripple's CEO suggested that this shows that former SEC Chairman Gensler "was on the wrong side of the law." The change in perspective within the SEC shows that Trump is making good on his campaign promises to make America the crypto capital. Garlinghouse praised the Trump administration's pro-crypto approach, mentioning David Sacks, Scott Besent, and Paul Atkins as leaders in this effort.
The interview featured all sorts of bullish messages, like this one where I believe the market still underestimates the impact of the U.S. regulatory shift from "hostility" to "comradeship" toward cryptocurrencies. He expects us to see Bitcoin around $175,000.
It was revealed this week that the SEC and Ripple filed a joint appeal, with the parties reaching an agreement pending the final vote of the SEC commissioners. This concludes a landmark case in the crypto world.
Just as the IRS concludes the defi law, which forced defi projects to act as brokers and report more than they should, Trump thus signs his first digital asset law.
Thinking about everything being created with XRP, I came across a key paper on asset tokenization on the blockchain. In the report, Ripple and consulting firm BCG begin by stating that the shift to a tokenized economy is transforming financial assets from static instruments into dynamic software. Tokenization isn't a digital overlay or add-on to the global financial system. It's a redesign of the infrastructure that financial institutions have relied on for years. The promise: a programmable, interoperable, always-on, instantaneous, and widely accessible financial system.
Check this out: The total value of tokenized assets will reach $6 trillion this year and is expected to reach $19 trillion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of 53%. This growth is driven by regulatory advances, technological innovations, institutional adoption, and investor demand. The world's leading financial institutions no longer view tokenization as an experiment, but as a strategic and evolutionary development. Just ask Blackrock, Ondo, and Franklin Templeton what this business means for their balance sheets.
Ask other top-tier financial players what they're doing to incorporate this development into their business. Those who stay out of tokenization lose out on a resource that will be the leader in a few years.
It is worth noting that Ondo today moves a very important part of its business on XRP Ledger, and this is one of the essential pillars of Ripple.
All of this shows us that Donald Trump's refrain, "Now is the time to buy," isn't far-fetched. While traders are flailing at the volatility, savvy investors are scooping up and accumulating XRP. They scooped it up at 1.64, 1.77, 1.80, and their mouths will water when it surpasses $5. Many took advantage of the advantage that Binance's agility and speed give them.
With Bitcoin at this level of 84,000 and expectations of reaching $175,000, and adding in all the developments on the XRP Ledger, it's very likely we'll see XRP hover around $8. What's your price projection for XRP and Bitcoin?
For now, it's worth reading Don's tweets, where he mentions that xRP can't fall below $2 because it would take us downmarket. From here, we hope to recover $2.20 and then jump to $2.50, and from there to the heavens and the moon.
So, the planets are aligned for this upward movement. Yes, gentlemen, aren't you excited about this? I am, I can't lie to you.
Given the uncertainty of the past few days, I felt worried and looked for someone who could provide me with an objective analysis of the situation. It wasn't easy, but I found a highly knowledgeable person dedicated to helping others navigate the complex world of investing.
Versan Aljarrah granted me an interview and despite the conversation being conducted in English, it provided me with valuable information to understand the value of XRP.
See you next time, big hug.
