The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation hit a new record high of $3.9 trillion in December, led by surging gains in some of the industry's most popular coins and tokens, like XRP (CRYPTO: XRP),

Bitcoin price has been rising, and many predict that it may hit $200,000 by 2025. Though some are questioning, what about XRP? This has traders delighted. Some

Network Economist Timothy Peterson emphasized Bitcoin cycle timing: in a bull market period of 9 months, traders can expect to double money, with an average annualized return of 152%. In a bear market of 34 months, returns slow significantly with an average annualized return of 28%, making the doubling time much longer.

In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the creation of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Those funds reduce friction for prospective investors by providing a form of Bitcoin exposure free from the complexities and high fees associated with cryptocurrency exchanges.

Ripple (XRP) has shown strong resilience despite its challenges, with XRP trading at around $2.68, well off its all-time high of $3.92. While the legal battles and regulatory uncertainty have impacted its price action,