Over the years, we have dealt with so much FUD around XRP. Initially, a lot of it was coming from, you know, Bitcoin maxis. Then it was coming from Ethereum maxis.Now you have chain link maxis hating on XRP. It just feels like XRP is the most hated crypto out there. And I seriously have no idea why.I don't know why XRP is so hated. I don't know why everyone dislikes what Ripple is doing. I just I really don't see the big problem here. I don't see why XRP is that, you know, outcast in this market and everyon ...

Market Overview & Sentiment - The crypto market is showing signs of a bounce, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin [1][2] - Altcoin season may be approaching, indicated by rising altcoin dominance and a drop in Bitcoin dominance [2] - Market sentiment is shifting, with increasing negativity potentially signaling a buying opportunity rather than a cycle top [4][5][6] - The Fear and Greed Index is hovering around 40, suggesting a neutral market sentiment and a potential bounce area [2] Key Levels & Technical Analysis - Bitcoin needs to close above $109,000 on the weekly to signal strength and reclaim January highs [3] - Ethereum needs to hold above $4,200 and break above $4,800 to form a bullish structure [3] - XRP needs to flip $3.08 to reclaim bullish structure, with a key support level at $2.76 [3] - The crypto market cap is aiming to break above $4 trillion, a significant milestone [2] Altcoin Season Indicators - The Altcoin Season Index is at 59 out of 100, suggesting increasing altcoin activity [2] - Bitcoin dominance is nearing a key level of interest at 56.94%, further supporting altcoin growth [2] - The altcoin market (excluding the top 10) needs to reclaim 8.87% to confirm strength [2] Future Outlook - The first half of September may be boring or slightly negative, but the latter half, leading into the FOMC meeting, is expected to be bullish [20] - October is anticipated to bring a full market recovery and a return to the upside [20] - Ethereum is expected to make new all-time highs, driving price discovery and benefiting altcoins [10][11][12]

If you looked at the H bar price chart today, you would probably not even guess that August was a huge month for HAR because again, price action didn't show that. However, it was a very big month for HAR. And it seems as though a lot of these announcements are now starting to become much bigger than before.And I've been talking about this for a bit of time now, just kind of addressing the scope of some of these announcements, like the one recently around tokenization. It was with the FX market in the UK whi ...

Market Manipulation & Volatility - The analysis suggests potential market manipulation, particularly heading into weekends, with references to actions reminiscent of earlier in the year [1][2][19] - The report anticipates volatile swings in the crypto market over the Labor Day weekend due to market manipulation [28] - The analysis highlights the impact of Trump's statements on tariffs, causing confusion and pressure on price action in both crypto and stock markets [22][23] Crypto Market Analysis - The crypto market experienced a rough week, with most altcoins down over 6%, HBAR down 93%, XLM down 133%, and Ethereum down 82% [3] - Bitcoin reached 1078 thousand, with the analysis suggesting a potential bottom is near, but a close below 101 thousand on the weekly or 1056 thousand on the daily should be avoided [3][11][31][32] - Ethereum is considered a key indicator for altcoin performance, with the analysis watching for a potential breakout [14][15] - XRP is currently stronger than Bitcoin, but a loss of August lows could lead to a target of $236 to $260 [9][34] - The market cap of crypto is approximately 374 trillion, down from a high of 419 trillion on the 13th [7] - The Altcoin Season Index is at 58 out of 100, indicating altcoins are currently stronger than Bitcoin and Ethereum [9] Fear and Greed Index - The Fear and Greed Index is at 39, indicating fearful levels, the lowest since June [8] S&P 500 Analysis - The S&P 500 closed at approximately 6460, reaching a new all-time high of approximately 6500 on Thursday [29] - The analysis suggests the S&P 500 will likely continue higher, despite discussions around tariffs and trade wars [30] Investment Strategy - The analysis advises preparing for volatility and having stablecoins ready, suggesting potential buying opportunities next week [37] - The report emphasizes that this is not a time to be concerned or shaken out of the market, as a major move to the upside is expected [6][21] Economic Outlook - The analysis anticipates potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September, despite the reintroduction of tariffs [38]

I honestly can't stress it enough. When we think about this space, when I look at certain projects in this space, I don't immediately go into the competitive mindset. I'm not thinking that XRP is better than XLM. I'm not thinking that XLM is better than XRP.I look at this market in a in a sense of how can these two complement each other. How can both of these be like working together. You know, for the longest time, XRP and XLM, I've always said, you know, XRP is more B2B.XLM is more P2P, right. Banks versu ...

Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization - RWA on-chain value has increased by almost 10% in the last 30 days [1] - The value on public networks is almost $16 billion, a 10.62% jump in the last 30 days [1] - Since the beginning of the year, the total RWA value on public networks has almost doubled, adding approximately $9 billion [1] - Stable coin market cap is up 54% in the last 30 days, equivalent to $210 million [1] - Clear Bank estimates that 2.2% of $2.2 quadrillion worth of equities, bonds, real estate, and derivatives will be tokenized [10][13] XRP Ledger and Derivatives - XRP ledger has grown substantially over the last 30 days, up 21.45%, almost $25 million [1] - Derivatives have always been a main focus for the XRP ecosystem due to the value tied to them [2][4] - Ripple's acquisitions and partnerships support the development of derivatives on the XRP ledger [8] - XRP ledger EVM side chain enables more use cases and supports advanced derivatives [4][7][8] Coinbase and Tokenization - Coinbase is developing an "everything exchange" to tokenize equities and other assets [1] - Coinbase aims to offer millions of assets, derivatives, and tokenized equities in one place [1] - Coinbase believes all assets will inevitably move on-chain [1] Market Cap and Valuation - Traditional market cap valuations may not accurately reflect the potential value of blockchain networks [22][23][26] - The value moving on-chain, TVL, and DeFi activities should be considered when evaluating the potential of projects [26] - The tokenization of $2.2 quadrillion could shift the market perspective and increase the value of projects like XRP [21][28]

Market Overview & Hedera's Potential - The market is expected to "wake up" in September, with altcoins like HBAR poised for significant movement as Ethereum approaches a new all-time high [1][2] - Alt season has been underway since roughly July, with Ethereum's new all-time high expected to further boost altcoins like HBAR [3] - HBAR's upside potential is significant, with a target of $1 being achievable due to the expanding ecosystem [38][39] Hedera Ecosystem Growth & Key Developments - Hedera's ecosystem has experienced substantial growth, including a 2400% increase in active smart contracts, a 751% increase in stablecoin market cap, a 405% increase in HBAR market cap, a 337% increase in price, a 143% increase in TVL, a 130% increase in DEX volume, a 72% increase in NFT transactions, a 60% increase in NFT volume, and a 41% increase in accounts created [8] - Hedera's asset tokenization studio won a 2025 tech for award for DeFi and crypto innovation, highlighting its potential for disruption and growth in the tokenization space [11][12][13] - Hedera is actively supporting open-source innovation and developer rights through its involvement with the DeFi Education Fund and other industry organizations [16][17][18][19][20][21] Hedera DeFi & Real-World Applications - Hedera DeFi offers predictable fees, near-instant transaction settlement, and no front-running, providing an institutional-grade experience for all users [23][24][25] - Hedera's infrastructure is built for reliability, fairness, and universal access, making it suitable for both retail users and institutions [26][27][28][29][30] - Hedera's DeFi total value locked (TVL) is currently at $120 million, lower than the peak of $200 million earlier in the year, but the ecosystem continues to grow with the addition of new protocols [31][32]

Market Overview & XRP's Bullish Outlook - The market is currently experiencing a period of consolidation, but XRP exhibits a bullish chart setup, suggesting a potential for significant upward movement [1][2][3][4] - The industry anticipates a major breakout for Bitcoin, which could signal the start of a broader market recovery and altcoin season [3] - The industry believes most people are underestimating XRP's potential and its performance, which is up over 400% this year [9] XRP Ecosystem Expansion & Utility - The XRP ecosystem is expanding with increased utility for XRP, including tokenization, payments, and FX transactions on-chain, supporting its original vision as the internet of value [5] - XRP is experiencing market expansion with new listings on exchanges like MBX com, increasing liquidity and trading volume [6][7] - CME Group's XRP future contracts have surpassed $1 billion in open interest, indicating strong demand [7] Potential Catalysts for XRP Surge - The industry anticipates the launch of spot XRP ETFs in the US will be a very bullish event, driving significant demand and volume [9] - Ripple's strategic partnerships and investments, such as backing Taza Pay, are expected to integrate Ripple payments and ROUSD, benefiting XRP [16][17][18][19] - Link Logis, a Chinese fintech giant, is putting its trillion-dollar supply chain finance platform on the XRP ledger, potentially leading to wider adoption of XRP for RWA's, cross-border payments, and trade finance [23][24] Supply Chain Finance & XRP Ledger Adoption - Link Logis processes a substantial volume of trade finance, with a portion currently cross-border, suggesting a significant opportunity for XRP ledger adoption [26] - Link Logis's platform, built on the XRP ledger, aims to provide digital supply chain financing services to banks and enterprises globally [29][30] - Link Logis has partnerships with major financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, DBS, HSBC, and Bank of China, indicating strong industry support for its platform on the XRP ledger [31] XRP's Role in Digital Finance & Tokenization - Link Logis's business overview includes payments and FX, digital trade, digital finance, and international trade, suggesting broader applications for XRP beyond supply chain finance [32][33] - Link Logis is involved in a BIS project with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority focused on tokenization and smart contracts for SME finance, potentially leveraging XRP [34][35]

Market Trend & Altcoin Season - The crypto market is poised for a significant bull run, with altcoins expected to surge [3] - The industry anticipates a shift in focus from Bitcoin to Ethereum, signaling the beginning of altcoin season [7][9] - Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin on monthly and weekly basis, suggesting a potential "flipping" event [10] - Altcoins like XRP, XLM, and HBAR have already experienced substantial gains (300-400+%), indicating strong upward potential [11][32] Regulatory & Institutional Factors - Positive regulatory developments and institutional adoption are creating a favorable environment for crypto [4] - The US government is exploring the use of stablecoins and blockchain technology [4] Ethereum's Dominance & Market Liquidity - Capital is rotating from Bitcoin to Ethereum, with inflows into Ethereum reaching 09 billion per day [24] - Major players like Fidelity are releasing reports and marketing Ethereum, further boosting its dominance [25][26] - Tom Lee has acquired approximately $10 billion worth of Ethereum, representing 14% of the total Ethereum supply [27] - Ethereum has become the fastest asset to reach a $500 billion market cap [30] Investment Strategy & Risk Management - The industry suggests that altcoins are in the early stages of a major rally, reminiscent of 2020 and 2017 [32][34] - Taking profits during periods of market euphoria is recommended [28] - Focus on altcoins like XRP, XLM, SUI, and HBAR, which are showing strong potential [31]

Now is not the time to panic. I want to make sure that everyone out there understands that this market currently is going through a major shakeout event. Yes, you can call it a correction. Yes, you can call it a pullback.But the main thing that we are looking at on this recent move is how many people are going to get shaken out. Because again, volatility is a crazy experience for new investors or for traditional finance investors that want to dip their toes into crypto. Most people are not used to seeing, y ...