John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands, recently hinted that XRP could become a market leader, marking his first comment on the token in years.
He compared XRP’s resilience to resisting mythical temptations, a significant shift from his 2018 stance when he admitted to not having enough insight on the token’s future.
XRP has outperformed other cryptocurrencies recently, gaining 0.58% on Thursday while Bitcoin dropped over 4%.
Over the past few days, it has surged more than 16%, largely driven by Franklin Templeton’s filing for an XRP-based ETF. The $1.5 trillion investment firm joins other major players like Bitwise and WisdomTree in pursuing approval.
Additionally, Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC appears to be nearing an end, with the company reportedly seeking more favorable terms after last year’s $125 million fine. Meanwhile, the SEC is still deciding XRP’s regulatory status.
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, is expanding its digital asset lineup with the launch of XRP futures, set to go live on May 19, pending regulatory approval.
As global sanctions continue to isolate Russia from traditional financial networks, the country’s top financial bodies — the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance — are preparing to launch a government-backed cryptocurrency exchange.
As Bitcoin (BTC) regains stability and altcoins begin to show signs of life, investor optimism is once again on the rise.
In one of the memecoin success stories of the year, a Solana-based trader has turned a $173 investment into over $224,000, thanks to a viral rally in the obscure token TROLL.