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Ripple CTO David Schwartz on XRP and Stellar Correlation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


  1. Discussion on XRP and Stellar (XLM) Correlation
  2. Market Speculations About the Future of XRP and XLM
  3. Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP Tokens

  4. Ripple's recent activities have reignited interest in XRP. Ripple CTO David Schwartz shared intriguing insights into the correlation between XRP and Stellar (XLM).

    Discussion on XRP and Stellar (XLM) Correlation

    CTO Ripple David Schwartz's recent comments have garnered significant attention within the crypto community. In a discussion initiated in March, Schwartz emphasized the complexity and unpredictability of cryptocurrency markets. Particularly striking was his statement: “I have no idea what factors drive the price of XRP.” While this admission from one of the central figures in the development of XRP Ledger was unexpected, it underscores the difficulty in forecasting price movements. Schwartz also noted: ‘The only real objective data point I have is that XRP tracks the price and market cap of XLM incredibly well over all time frames.’

    Market Speculations About the Future of XRP and XLM

    The correlation between XRP and XLM opens various market speculations. If an investor believes that XLM's price is set to rise due to positive Stellar news, they might also expect XRP to follow suit. However, as emphasized by Schwartz, the drivers of XRP's price are not fully understood. This means that the correlation with XLM may not always hold. Investors should consider the broader market context and the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market.

    Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP Tokens

    Ripple has once again unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens. This practice began in 2017 when Ripple placed 55 billion XRP into escrow wallets. Schwartz noted that the amount of XRP actually entering circulation is usually less than the unlocked amount. Debate about the escrow strategy has stirred the community, including Ripple's own leaders. One proposal is the burning of escrowed tokens to reduce their overall supply.

    Ripple's recent actions and David Schwartz's comments highlight the complexity of managing cryptocurrency assets. Questions about the future of XRP and its correlation with XLM continue to spark interest and debates within the crypto community.

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