In a recent post on X, software engineer and crypto enthusiast Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) shared his perspective on how legal developments, institutional adoption, and market manipulation affect XRP’s price.
Van Code noted that while a ruling in the Ripple lawsuit would move the digital asset’s price in the short term, it has no direct impact on adoption. He emphasized that real price appreciation depends on increasing demand and institutional partnerships.
While an #SEC vs #Ripple breaking news will no doubt move the price, just remember that the appeal has no impact on adoption.
New Trump administration have clearly indicated they are pro crypto, with even Trump releasing his own token PROVING HE HAS SKIN IN THE GAME.
Price…
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) February 19, 2025
Van Code drew attention to President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and involvement in the crypto space with the recently launched $TRUMP token. However, he dismissed the idea that regulatory battles alone determine XRP’s long-term success, arguing that banks revealing partnerships with Ripple would be a better catalyst for growth.
According to Van Code, other factors influencing price movements include crypto exchanges, market makers, and high-frequency trading bots. These players exploit major news events and market sentiment to manipulate prices, creating artificial volatility.
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Is XRP Price Suppressed?
One community member responded to Van Code’s post, suggesting that exchanges may be deliberately suppressing XRP’s price. He speculated that institutions are waiting for the SEC case to conclude and for regulations to be clear before adopting XRP.
This view negates the opinion of many in the community, who believe price suppression is over. The commenter also suggested that a Ripple victory could give institutions the green light to invest in crypto more broadly.
The Reality of Market Manipulation
Van Code disagreed with the idea that institutions are waiting solely for the SEC case to end. Instead, he argued that financial institutions are more concerned with ensuring they are not targeted by regulators or influential figures in government.
He also pointed out that market manipulation plays a significant role in XRP’s price movements. He described how large market participants take advantage of low-volume periods, particularly at the end of the U.S. trading day by dumping tokens through short selling and opening long leverage trades on the price recovery.
Long-term Adoption Over Short-Term Volatility
According to Van Code, patience is the most effective strategy for XRP investors. He believes true price appreciation will come from increased adoption and demand rather than short-term news events or legal battles. He advised investors to accumulate tokens at affordable prices and hold them for one to two years.
While a ruling or outright dismissal of the lawsuit will certainly impact XRP’s short-term price movements, long-term value depends on institutional adoption and utility. As regulatory clarity improves and major banks reveal their partnerships with Ripple, XRP’s price could see sustained growth beyond the influence of market manipulators.
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