TL;DR

    Brad Garlinghouse forecasts the crypto market value could double this year, buoyed by pivotal events like the US’s first spot BTC ETF and the Bitcoin halving.
    XRP’s performance remains subdued amid Ripple’s ongoing legal fight with the SEC, with the outcome likely to significantly influence the asset’s price volatility and future market dynamics.

Garlinghouse’s Prediction

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth this year, with Bitcoin (BTC) hitting a record high of over $73,500 in the past month. At present, Bitcoin is being traded at around $72,000. The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently amounts to approximately $2.8 trillion according to CoinGecko’s statistics.

Several players in the industry are convinced that the current bull market is far from over and anticipate significant further growth. A notable figure sharing this perspective is Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple.

This year, he believes the entire crypto market’s worth will be doubled due to significant occurrences such as the debut of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

“With my extensive experience in this field, I’ve witnessed various trends emerge and fade. Yet, I remain hopeful. My belief is that the larger market movements, such as ETFs, are attracting institutional investors for the first time.”

The BTC halving is scheduled to take place by the end of next week. It is an event that trims the reward distributed to miners for validating new blocks on the blockchain, thus reducing the temp of creating new coins. Limited supply combined with rising (or at least not decreasing) demand leads to soaring prices (according to the fundamentals of economics).

“According to Garlinghouse, the situation is such that demand is fueling more demand while supply is shrinking. It’s common sense that when supply decreases but demand increases, prices will go up.”

Previously, each Bitcoin halving (occurring approximately every four years) was followed by a significant bull market rally for Bitcoin and the crypto industry as a whole. However, this upcoming halving is unique because the price surge began several months prior to the predicted reduction in miner rewards.

Some believe that this situation could result in significant advances in the coming months. For those eager to delve deeper into this much-discussed topic, please check out the video we’ve prepared for you below.

XRP Price Outlook

Many top cryptocurrencies have experienced significant gains recently, but Ripple’s XRP is lagging behind. Currently, its price is around $0.60, representing a 2% decrease compared to the previous month.

Ripple’s CEO With a Very Bullish Prediction for 2024

Many believe XRP’s value will experience enhanced volatility after the legal spat between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gets resolved. A decisive win for the company could result in a bull run for the asset, while the opposite scenario may hamper the industry’s advancement and lead to the implementation of stringent rules.

The court case involving the parties is scheduled for April 23rd. It’s worth noting that Ripple may have an advantage due to securing three significant (though incomplete) court wins throughout the year 2023.

 

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2024-04-08 23:44