Ripple is currently operating under the Trump administration, which many see as the most supportive of cryptocurrencies in U.S. history. The SEC has also indicated a shift towards enacting regulatory laws that support innovation. Given these circumstances and the company's strong business model, many wonder why the price of XRP has not risen significantly.

In this regard, the surgeon pointed out that the answer lies in what is happening behind the scenes, referring to the agreement among large financial institutions on the long-term value of this currency before the majority of small investors notice it; the surgeon compared this situation to discussions that precede an initial public offering (IPO) when major players agree on the stock price long before it is launched in the market.