At the Bitcoin Conference in 2026, discussions weren’t limited to Bitcoin itself. Ripple and its cryptocurrency, XRP, also gained significant attention, even attracting investors who hadn’t previously considered XRP.
A Shift In Sentiment
Jake Claver, the head of Digital Ascension Group, noticed a definite shift in how people viewed XRP at the conference.
People who have held Bitcoin for a long time, and previously weren’t interested in XRP, were beginning to explore the token and invest in its network.
Claver shared these comments while being interviewed on the Good Evening Crypto podcast, which is hosted by Abdullah “Abs” Nassif.
He believes XRP’s price can increase without any new laws from Congress, as the necessary legal and regulatory framework is already established.
This opinion differs from what many in the market expect. Some believe that if the CLARITY Act – a proposed law to regulate digital assets – is passed, it will cause a significant price increase for XRP. However, Claver disagrees with this idea.
Agencies Already Moving
Claver believes the SEC and CFTC are proactively regulating the crypto space, even without new laws. They’ve already clarified that XRP is a digital commodity through their guidance, and the recent progress with the GENIUS Act means US crypto regulation is further along than most think. He argues that the focus should now be on implementing existing rules, rather than creating new ones.
As a crypto investor, I’m really relieved to see the legal issues surrounding XRP finally cleared up. That SEC lawsuit against Ripple was a huge weight on the market for years, creating a lot of uncertainty. Now that it’s resolved, it feels like we can finally move forward.
According to Claver, the recent decision has sparked renewed interest in the token, attracting more investment as people become more confident in it.
XRP is currently valued at $1.40, showing a slight increase of 1.55% today and around 7% over the last month. However, over the past year, its value has decreased by 32%.
Institutions Take Notice
Ripple’s president predicts widespread use of crypto by institutions in 2026, and Marcus Claver agrees. He highlighted comments from leaders at Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, who have discussed how tokenization and blockchain could change traditional finance.
From my analysis, it’s becoming clear that XRP and its underlying technology, the XRP Ledger, are increasingly seen as a potential solution for streamlining payments and settlement processes. We’re seeing growing interest from institutional investors who are actively seeking improvements in these areas.
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2026-05-05 09:05