Several asset managers have recently filed paperwork with the SEC requesting permission to create spot XRP ETFs. The agency has up to 240 days to make a decision, which puts the deadline in mid-October 2025.

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.

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,

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),