An intriguing piece of artwork shared by Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, on the social network X has stirred up mixed reactions among the XRP community. The image features a lonely chimpanzee holding a sandwich with the words “Laugh now, but one day XRP will feed the world.” This artwork has sparked a passionate debate within the XRP community, with opinions divided between optimism and skepticism.
The artwork can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could be seen as a reference to the ongoing legal battle faced by XRP or as a hint of future innovations that could revolutionize the cryptocurrency industry. Garlinghouse mentioned that this piece of art has been hanging on his wall for some time and he decided to share it now due to recent market movements, possibly indicating his confidence in the coin.
One prominent influencer on X, Amelie, who has over 42 thousand followers, expressed pride in owning XRP and considers it one of the largest assets ever created. On the other hand, JackTheRippler, another influential community member with over 216 followers, compared XRP to Bitcoin and has high expectations for its future.
However, not everyone shares this optimistic view. Some users have expressed discontent, with one trader stating that they have no intention of acquiring more XRP due to disappointment with its price performance over the years.
The market situation for XRP remains uncertain. The price has been moving sideways since mid-April with no clear direction. Additionally, there have been notable large XRP transactions recently, including a transfer of over 30 million XRP (equivalent to over $15 million) to the Bitso exchange, and another transaction of 25.8 million XRP that could potentially be a mass sale.
Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC also adds to the climate of uncertainty. However, the recent passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) in the US House has sparked some optimism. This new legislation promises more regulatory clarity, which could have a direct impact on the status of XRP and the interest of institutional investors.
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Editor’s Choice: Final decision in the Ripple vs. SEC case expected soon in 2024.