A recent podcast featuring prominent social media figures has received significant attention within the XRP community after Brazilian-American influencer Camilla Araujo disclosed that she holds a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio, including over $1 million in XRP.
The episode, hosted by Camilla Araujo and fellow influencer Julia Filippo, combined casual conversation with discussions about investment strategies.
During the show, Filippo sought guidance on investing, to which Araujo responded by recommending cryptocurrency. She then revealed that her XRP holdings are valued at approximately $1.3 million.
Araujo also expressed optimism regarding XRP’s future price potential. Based on her calculations, she suggested that if the token reaches $10 per unit, her holdings could increase fivefold. Given that XRP was trading near $2 at the time of her disclosure, this implies she owns roughly 500,000 XRP.
The announcement quickly spread across social media, sparking conversations among investors and analysts. While some members of the community treated the revelation as a humorous or ironic signal, others interpreted it as an indication of rising mainstream interest in the token.
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Institutional Interest in XRP
The discussion surrounding Araujo’s holdings coincides with an increase in institutional activity in XRP markets. CME Group’s XRP futures contracts recently surpassed $1 billion in open interest within three months, reflecting growing institutional engagement.
Additionally, futures-based XRP ETFs have accumulated over $800 million in assets, with daily trading volumes steadily increasing since their launch.
Despite this momentum, the absence of major asset managers from the XRP ETF market remains notable. Nate Geraci, President of ETFStore, commented on the podcast that BlackRock has yet to file for an XRP ETF, though it has successfully launched products for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Geraci emphasized that this delay is unusual given the asset’s growing adoption and market capitalization.
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Market Context and Outlook
XRP’s recent performance has reinforced interest from both retail and institutional investors. The token’s market capitalization recently reached $185 billion, briefly surpassing BlackRock’s $177.8 billion, and securing a position among the top 100 global assets.
Analysts, including crypto commentator Zach Rector, have suggested that BlackRock may eventually pursue an XRP ETF to capitalize on the asset’s rising prominence.
While regulatory clarity remains a key factor for institutional participation, market observers note that BlackRock’s absence could limit broader adoption in the short term. The resolution of Ripple’s lawsuit against the SEC has reignited expectations for XRP-focused financial products, highlighting a growing gap between retail enthusiasm and institutional engagement.
Camilla Araujo’s public disclosure underscores this trend, demonstrating that interest in XRP extends beyond traditional cryptocurrency circles. As attention from influencers and the broader public grows, the market will continue to monitor both regulatory developments and institutional responses to assess XRP’s long-term potential.
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