Speaking about Ripple (XRP), some analysts have claimed that it will show a strong performance in the coming months.
Institutional investors poured $37 million into XRP last week alone, outpacing most cryptocurrencies that continue to struggle with capital inflows, according to data from research firm CoinShares. The surge puts XRP just $1 million behind Ethereum in institutional investment year-to-date. Remarkably, Ethereum has seen more than $772 million in outflows over the past eight weeks.
Analysts believe that several key developments are fueling XRP’s momentum, chief among them being the decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its long-running legal battle with Ripple, the company behind XRP, which has significantly removed the legal uncertainty surrounding the coin.
“With the negatives of the SEC lawsuit behind us, the way is paved for positive news to flow throughout the year,” Luke Nolan, CoinShares Senior Ethereum Researcher, said in an interview. “XRP is very likely to be one of the top performers.”
This increased optimism comes at a pivotal time. Coinbase has launched regulated XRP futures and the SEC is reviewing 72 exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, a sign of broader institutional interest and potential regulatory advances.
XRP’s recent inflows are not solely about the coin itself, but reflect larger market dynamics. “XRP tends to be a barometer for momentum, especially after the Trump election and the lax stance that the SEC has adopted,” Nolan said. “With that ‘clear view’ mentality from a legal perspective, it’s been one of the strongest performers by far since November 5th.”
“Retail investors and institutions are positioned this way and expect one of the strongest altcoins to stay that way and outperform in the short term,” Nolan said.
*This is not investment advice.
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