XRP Steadies Amid Altcoin Market Decline, Analysts Note

XRP has shown relative stability compared to other altcoins during a recent market downturn. Here's a concise overview of the key points:

  • XRP traded around $2.50 in early November, slightly decreasing to about $2.48.
  • Market capitalization is approximately $148 billion.
  • XRP's steadiness attributed to ownership by seasoned investors planning long-term holds, as opposed to speculative traders.
  • The token's price fell 6% over the past month and 8% in the last week, less than many altcoins.
  • A study by Houlihan Lokey suggests Ripple's corporate value may be closely tied to its XRP holdings.
  • Factors supporting XRP include banking sector stress, a favorable legal outcome for Ripple, and new spot Bitcoin ETFs.
  • XRP remains among the top four cryptocurrencies by market cap, attracting attention from both retail and institutional investors.

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