Edoardo Farina, the founder of Alpha Lions Academy, has reignited discussions about XRP’s valuation with a bold assertion—if market conditions were fair, XRP would have already surpassed the $100 mark. His statement has stirred fresh debates in the crypto community, challenging the factors that continue to suppress the asset’s price.
XRP’s Performance and Market Suppression
As of now, XRP trades at $2.46, approximately 36% below its all-time high. Despite this, the token has posted an impressive 286% gain over the past year, indicating sustained bullish momentum. However, Farina and other XRP advocates argue that its current price does not reflect its true market potential.
Under normal circumstances, the only fully regulated asset $XRP would already be trading above $100.
— EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) March 17, 2025
But the largest transfers of wealth never happen under normal circumstances.
That’s why I expect the most explosive candle in history once $XRP finally breaks free from BTC.
Farina highlights XRP’s unique regulatory clarity as a key driver for a higher valuation. He emphasizes that XRP remains the only fully regulated cryptocurrency in the United States, a factor that should, under normal market conditions, command a significantly higher price.
Regulatory Uncertainty Continues to Weigh on XRP
Industry experts believe XRP’s price has been hampered by external pressures, primarily stemming from regulatory challenges. The protracted legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cast uncertainty over the token’s future, deterring many institutional investors.
In July 2023, XRP briefly surged after a court ruled it was not a security, only to retrace in the following months. Expectations of a major rally following the final ruling in August 2024 were met with disappointment as XRP’s price remained largely stagnant. Even the SEC’s decision to drop its appeal against Ripple failed to provide a significant boost to the asset’s value.
Decoupling from Bitcoin: The Key to a Breakout?
Farina argues that XRP’s growth is still restricted by its correlation with Bitcoin’s price movements. He suggests that once XRP fully decouples from Bitcoin, the market could witness a historic price surge.
“I expect the most explosive candle in history once XRP finally breaks free from Bitcoin,” he stated.
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XRP enthusiasts echo this sentiment, believing that once regulatory clarity and market conditions align, XRP could finally realize its long-awaited breakout, potentially validating Farina’s bold prediction.
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