XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has risen more than 12 percent in the past 24 hours to $2.87, the highest level since 2018, according to Coinmarketcap.
This surge comes amid growing speculation around the XRP ETF, with JPMorgan predicting it could raise up to $8 billion.
Analytics platform Santiment reports that the rally is being fuelled by a significant build-up of portfolios holding between 1 and 10 million XRP, with these portfolios now holding 37% more tokens than they did two months ago.
The rally also coincides with the imminent departure of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler.
XRP is now just 16% away from reaching a new record high, marking its best price in seven years.
At the time of writing, the altcoin is trading at $2.86, reflecting over 20% growth on a weekly basis.
Ethereum (ETH) has made a notable recovery, surging over 12% since it dropped to $2,460 on February 3, following the broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market.
XRP’s price remains stuck in a tight range as investors assess the fallout from the Bybit hack. Despite a broader selloff, the token has managed to hold above $2.5, though its recent price action suggests uncertainty.
A well-known crypto analyst sees potential in the Solana-based memecoin dogwifhat (WIF) but remains cautious.
CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju has recently declared the onset of altcoin season, but this time, things are different. Instead of the typical flow of capital from Bitcoin into altcoins, Ju points out that it’s stablecoin holders driving the action.